More than 150 new products have been added to the Blue Spot Tools range in the past year, as well as a new gardening range and a new B2B ordering website. 

CK Magma – a range of premium tool storage and personal protection equipment (PPE) – is the latest launch from Carl Kammerling International. 

Polycell's new maximum strength paint stripper comes as a non-drip gel, reducing the risk of spilling or dripping during application. 

Dremel's new multi-functional 3-in-1 tool, The Dremel Trio, scooped gold at the recent Product of the Year Awards organised by DIY Week. 

Procter Pest-Stop now exports its large range of pest control products to 17 countries across Europe, including Sweden, Germany, Bulgaria and Portugal. 

Abus claims to have created the largest working padlock in the UK, a fully working big brother of the company's integrated 83 range. 

Rug Doctor's rental carpet cleaning machines tap into the cost-cutting trend for cleaning and improving carpets, rather than replacing them. 

The latest figures from market analyst GfK show that, of the top ten weedkiller products sold in the UK, five are branded Roundup - including the top two slots. 

Almost a third of annual rentals of Rug Doctor's carpet cleaning machines occur during the summer months, when carpet drying times are greatly reduced. 

The latest catalogue from Monument Tools brings together four brands in one publication - Monument plumbing, drainage and roofing tools, Virax professional pipe tools, general pipe cleaners and Roebic natural bacterial drainage treatments. 

Smart Solar has introduced 'Try Me' retail packaging for many of its solar-powered lighting products. 

A Perry offers three merchandisers - hardware, chain products and its threaded bar offer. 

LED Lenser has developed a range of POS stands to display its handheld torches and head lamps. 

Hozelock has launched a fluorescent, heavy-duty hose and cart range specifically designed to reduce trip hazards on building sites. 

When thieves ram-raided the front gates at Bradford engineering distributor Dixon Hall & Co, the impact ripped apart the gate hinges. However, the Abus Diskus 26/70 padlock securing them together held firm.