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Makita's new Lithium-Ion Technology

Source: Makita
Makita always takes into consideration the research behind the positive features of a good quality tool, it has to be light (so lifting the tool is easily achieved), it has to be reliable (so the tool will always finish the job no matter how difficult or hard it is) and it has to be safe, which is the number 1 aspect of a tool we always consider first. Your safety is the most important thing for us.
Fortunately all these features are part of technology of the Lithium-Ion battery. The facts speak for themselves: this battery has a 40% weight saving compared to Ni-Cad or Ni-Mh batteries, it has up to 280% more lifetime working power than Ni-Cad batteries and this battery is also environmentally safe. Link ...

Drop Dead Batteries

Written by Administrator | 21 May 2009

British power tool manufacturer, Makita is planning a power tool battery recycling initiative called DROP DEAD BATTERIES that could assist the Government to meet the EU batteries recovery objectives which become law in January 2009. Makita dealers and power tool retailer networks are being invited to join the campaign. Link ...

DEWALT Introduces SITELOCK, an innovative Security System to Address $1 Billion Jobsite Theft Issue

Source: DeWalt
Recent research has identified jobsite theft as a top concern for the construction industry, with losses of more than $1 billion in the United States each year. These losses are a result of a widespread lack of effective security solutions for jobsites and equipment located on the sites. DEWALT, a leading manufacturer of power tools, today announced the debut of SITELOCK™, its innovative portable, wireless alarm system that is designed specifically for the construction industry and uses patented wireless technology to monitor numerous pieces of equipment or areas simultaneously. Link...

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