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Why the construction industry is embracing inventory asset tagging

A guide to tool tracking.

August 5, 2020

Contractors are a mobile breed — constantly on the move, from job to job. With so much shuffling around, there is more opportunity for human error — tools ending up on the wrong jobsite on the wrong day. When you have inventory tied up across different jobs, in the back of a work truck or van, or in a warehouse on a high shelf that’s rarely dusted, it’s easy for mistakes to be made.

RIDGID-Viega relationship continues to flourish

Pair of industry heavyweights making an impact in PHCP-PVF realm.

Mike Miazga

August 5, 2020

PHCP-PVF manufacturing heavyweights RIDGID and Viega continue to collaborate on solutions aimed at helping professionals do their jobs more efficiently and cost-effectively, thus creating greater opportunities to win more business.

Hilti’s first virtual product launch

Hilti unveils new products focused on increased safety and efficiency during COVID-19 recovery.

July 27, 2020

The highlight of the product lunch was the EXO-O1 wearable exoskeleton. It is a passive model that does not require an energy supply. The weight of the arms is transferred to the hips via the forearm supports using mechanical cable pulling technology.

Sonnhalter partners with Habitat for Humanity for 11th annual tool drive

July 13, 2020

Sonnhalter, a communications firm marketing to the professional tradesman in the construction, industrial and MRO markets, is partnering with Habitat for Humanity again for its Eleventh Annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive.

Plumbing tools to maximize job-site productivity

Manufacturers look at trends shaping tool design.

Nicole Krawcke

July 1, 2020

The plumbing industry is ever-changing, and plumbing contractors are striving to maximize productivity and minimize call backs.

Navien commercial fire tube boilers

March 12, 2020

The NFB-C is available in two sizes: NFB-301C (301 MBH) and NFB-399C (399 MBH).

PM's Top 20 Products of 2019

See what tools and equipment caught readers’ attention this year in our Top 20 Products list.

February 12, 2020

Congratulations to those products on this year’s list! Top Products are based on the number of pageviews on pmmag.com.

Milwaukee Tool to open USA manufacturing plant in Wisconsin

February 6, 2020

Milwaukee Tool will break ground in April 2020 on the new manufacturing plant, and expects mass production to begin in early 2021.

Crescent Tool pipe wrench

January 15, 2020

Ideal for professionals in the plumbing, pipe fitter, oil and gas, fire and sprinkler and MRO industries, Crescent has the right pipe wrench for the job.