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Product News Archive March 2016

Carl Kammerling sabretooth saw set to be roaring success 30 March 2016
Carl Kammerling International has extended its range of hand saws with the introduction of the CK Sabretooth Trade Saw.

Carl Kammerling 3 in 1 Tote carries the day 23 March 2016
Carl Kammerling International has introduced the new CK Magma 3 in 1 Tote, boasting "three innovative design features in one easy solution".

Don't pick a fight with Abus padlock 23 March 2016
The Abus 65/50 padlock has already been sold millions of times worldwide, and recently proved its worth once more when it foiled a locksmith and his 24in bolt cutters.

Centurion packs offer convenience and value 23 March 2016
Centurion Europe launched its new Trade Packs, a range of conveniently packaged hardware and fixing products, at this year's Spring Fair.

Great value deal on CK drill bits 23 March 2016
Following the introduction of CK Blue Steel Impact Bits, Carl Kammerling International reports that its sales of screwdriver bits are up 47% year on year.

3M picture strips get biggest TV backing yet 22 March 2016
3M has announced the launch of its biggest-ever UK TV advertising campaign for the Command range of damage-free, adhesive Picture Hanging Strips.

Abus makes cylinder modification quick and easy 22 March 2016
To help lock specialists get easier and more profitable sales Abus has launched its ModularMX cylinder system.

Bonnington adds elegance to the outdoors 22 March 2016
Bonnington Plastics has launched The Four Seasons Vintage Collection of outdoor furniture and accessories.

Homelux Waterproofing Kit offers permanent solution 22 March 2016
QEP's Homelux brand has launched a quick and easy-to-fit Waterproofing Kit for permanently waterproofing tiled shower and bath areas.

Entry-level Makita - with no compromise 22 March 2016
Makita's quality of materials and engineering is maintained in its new G-Series range of cordless machines, whilst specification is tailored to match a lower budget and less stringent applications.

Yale launches Security Spring Clean campaign 22 March 2016
Yale is running a major consumer marketing campaign, Security Spring Clean, designed to drive to demand for security products throughout spring and beyond.

Bradstone's Weathered Grey look is on trend 22 March 2016
Bradstone's distinctive Ashbourne paving, with its riven surface and fettled edges, conjures the appearance of natural stone.

Evo-Stik focuses on speed and strength 17 March 2016
Evo-Stik, from Bostik, has re-launched its range of high performance DIY adhesives to include new formulations with an increased focus on speed and strength.

Everbuild unleashes the power of PinkGrip 16 March 2016
New from Everbuild is PinkGrip, formulated for the professional user and designed to stick to just about anything on a building site, both internally and externally.

Shurtape has strongest-ever tape 16 March 2016
Shurtape describes its new T-Rex brand as its strongest-ever tape, with "four times the staying power, three times the holding power and two times the bite".

Ciret adhesives backed by 50 years of know-how 16 March 2016
With nearly 50 years of manufacturing know-how, Ciret says its market-leading range of adhesives, fillers and decorating preparation products is trusted by professionals throughout the decorative industry.

Evo-Stik launches speedy shower sealant 16 March 2016
1 Hour Shower is a fast-setting sealant from Evo-Stik, designed to eliminate the long wait between sealing a bathroom and being able to use it.

New paintable sealant from Siroflex 16 March 2016
SX Instant Paintable Caulk is a new sealant developed by Siroflex which can be instantly over-painted.

Henkel makes mouldy sealant look like new 16 March 2016
Henkel's UniBond Re-New has been designed to make sealants look like new.

Bond It has range of sealant solutions 16 March 2016
Bond It recently launched a new range of products based on advanced hybrid technology.

Evo-Stik has the white answer 16 March 2016
White for Life sealant from Evo-Stik is designed to stop the growth of any mould and fungi, while also preventing staining, blackening or yellowing of the sealant itself.

Three new launches from Gorilla Glue 16 March 2016
Gorilla Glue is strengthening its family of glues and tapes with the arrival of three new products.

Top accolade for Loctite 60 Seconds glue 16 March 2016
Recently awarded Product of the Year was Henkel's Loctite 60 Seconds all-purpose glue.

A Perry adhesives bond all materials 16 March 2016
New from A Perry comes MultiFix, marketed as a new generation of high performance, easy-to-use, universal bonding adhesives.

New recipe videos from Napoleon Grills 10 March 2016
Napoleon Grills is launching four high quality recipe and how-to grilling videos by author, food stylist and presenter Genevieve Taylor.

Grovewood Ventures' fresh idea for paint 9 March 2016
Grovewood Ventures introduced its award-winning Paint Brush/ Roller Cover at the recent Totally shows.

Self-cleaning toilet brush from Charles Bentley 9 March 2016
Charles Bentley has become the exclusive distributor in the UK and Europe of a new hygienic toilet brush.

Carl Kammerling drill bit set wins top award 9 March 2016
Carl Kammerling International has been awarded The British Hardware Federation (BHF) accolade of Best Hand/Power Tool Product for its CK Tools Universal five-piece drill bit set.

See where you've sprayed, with The Lawn Company 9 March 2016
The new Indigo Garden Spray Dye from The Lawn Company makes garden spray visible.

Charles Bentley launches National Trust garden tools 9 March 2016
Charles Bentley has partnered with the National Trust to develop a premium range of gardening tools.

Grovewood Ventures broom makes clean sweep 9 March 2016
Grovewood Ventures' German-made Renegade broom is 90% more efficient than traditional brooms, according to the company.

Bartoline reveals new look 7 March 2016

Bartoline is delighted to unveil its new livery.

Scruffs gilet is ready for anything 2 March 2016
Scruffs' new Expedition Thermo Gilet is designed to take demanding conditions head-on, with functional features that deliver.

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