Hand & power tools

Bosch Power Tools has 'above average' 2019 in competitive year

Bosch Power Tools held their own in a competitive 2019, the firm revealed in its 2019 financial statement, while overall Bosch sales hit €77.9 billion

Stud & rebar finder brand Zircon seeking distribution in Austria and Switzerland

"Original stud finder" Zircon is showcasing its line-up at Cologne's 2020 International Hardware Fair as it pushes further into the European market

Coronavirus: "Companies need to urgently review their supply chain"

Thanks to the continuing impact of coronavirus on the supply chain warnings from supply chain experts are targeting those reliant on China's factories

Hilti reveals 40 new tools, including cordless metal working tools

Hilti has launched a significant 40 new tools including cordless metal working tools and with new battery-powered cordless fastening tools

$1.5 billion CAM acquisition to strengthen Stanley Engineered Fastening business

Stanley has acquired CAM (Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing LLC) for up to $1.5 billion, joining the Stanley Engineered Fastening

Hilti Group grows sales for 4th year in a row, up 4.3%

Despite slower growth in the global construction sector and currency headwinds for the Swiss franc, Hilti Group grew sales by 4.3% to CHF 5.9 billion

Cologne Hardware Fair confirms "heightened vigilance" as coronavirus concerns ramp up

Amidst concerns over the spread of Coronavirus, the organisers of the Cologne International Hardware Fair have issued a statement

Toolstation reaches 400 branches after adding 100 stores in 2 years

Having opened a whopping 100 stores in 2 years, the Toolstation 400 branches milestone has been reached this month by owner Travis Perkins

Optimas brings in trio of industry veterans to leadership team, including ex-Wurth & GenFast execs

Optimas Solutions has appointed 3 execs to the company’s leadership team. The industry veterans will focus on business growth and organisational strategy

Hilti Liechtenstein HQ modernisation project completes another stage

The third building in Hilti's big headquarters modernisation project has now been completed. 200 staff are now in the new Office Building in Liechtenstein