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Concrete is widely used in construction across residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Post-construction modifications often require drilling or sawing, but the concealed intricate placement of rebar creates difficulties in avoiding metal hits while guessing drilling locations.

In a video posted to Instagram, Scott Montgomery, drywall influencer and owner of Drywall by Design, demonstrates how to use a 2-inch nail spotter from Columbia Tools and an exoskeleton from Hilti.

RIDGID hosted its third annual “We Love STEM Day” in June for Ohio students in grades three through eight. The event is designed to expose young learners to the real-world roles that science, technology, engineering and mathematics play in their everyday lives and potential future careers.

Specifications include battery-operated cordless gluing for ultimate portability, a smaller tool than the previous generation with the same great performance, rapid heat-up in less than three minutes, interchangeable nozzles (sold separately), an on/off LED light, self-standing design for user convenience and more.

Typically, when workers wear a face shield, they still have safety glasses on underneath. That’s because most face shields have gaps on the bottom and sides that can let the nasty in. But Vader Combo is a different sort of face protection.

Hy-Brid Lifts announced they have entered into a strategic partnership with ASKO, who is acquiring a majority stake in the company.

Werner announced an entirely new visual safety system across the company’s climbing portfolio, including all Werner Step Ladders, LEANSAFE Ladders, Extension Ladders and Podium ladders.

The ALL Family of Companies is adding a new 20-crane package from Link-Belt, including crawlers, hydraulic crawlers, rough terrain cranes and truck cranes.

On May 25, a new partnership entered the AEC sector, enabling sustainable architecture. YKK AP and cove.tool have joined forces to give architects the verified data and simulations they need to select products that help achieve their project’s carbon, cost and energy targets.

On May 24, Werner announced new innovations in step ladder tops and tool storage. These two new products were designed for electricians, commercial contractors and facilities managers who need safe, secure storage that minimizes trips up and down the ladder.