New Products

Aria Vent Introduces Aria OG Air Return

The Aria OG air return is 8 by 14 inches and equipped with a double air channel.

October 25, 2021

10 25 Np Aria Vent

DeWalt Offers USB Charging Kit

The new product can charge phones, tablets and laptops up to 100-watt.

October 11, 2021

10 11 Np Dewalt Charger

Weather Guard Updates Truck Boxes

Weather Guard’s Saddle and Lo-Side Boxes feature an updated appearance and a new 1Key Ultralock push lock for superior break-in protection with one-key simplicity, the company says. The boxes’ sloped lids are reinforced with a 0.9 aluminum channel to prevent break-ins and lid damage.weatherguard.com

September 28, 2021

9 29 Np Weatherguard

Makita Offers Bluetooth Job Site Radio

Makita’s 18V LXT/12V max CXT Cordless Bluetooth Radio features two powerful 3.5-inch side-firing speakers that connect via Bluetooth or an MP3 player via the auxiliary port, the company says. It is engineered for harsh job site conditions.makitatools.com

September 21, 2021

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Custom LeatherCraft Launches FlexGrip Series Work Gloves

Custom LeatherCraft’s FlexGrip Series 363 work gloves feature high dexterity with three touch-screen fingertips and knitted synthetic leather palms. They are made with a breathable mesh fabric back and an elastic cuff with a textured wrist strap and medical-grade hook and loop closure for adjustability.goclc.com

September 13, 2021

Elemental Hardwoods Adds Black Mesquite

Elemental Hardwoods added Black Mesquite to its exotic hardwood flooring line. The wood is sourced from Northern Argentina and Paraguay and features extreme durability and distinctive character and chocolate and gray brown grain patterns, the company says. It is available unfinished in widths of 3–8 inches and 1–7-foot lengths.elementalhardwoods.com

September 1, 2021

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Makita Releases Dry Dust Extractor

Makita’s Dry Dust Extractor/Vacuum features up to 100 minutes of continuous run time on its standard setting and 42 minutes on its high setting. It has a brushless motor that runs on two 18-volt LXT 5.0-Ah batteries. Its larger rubber bumper helps prevent damage to the work environment, the company says.makitatools.com

August 30, 2021

WarmlyYours Adds Voice-Command for Floor Heating

WarmlyYours’s nSpire Touch WiFi floor heating thermostats now feature voice-command and are compatible with Hey Google and Amazon Alexa. The change applies to all future units and units already installed that are connected to WiFi.warmlyyours.com

August 25, 2021

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Milwaukee Tools Introduces Job Site Sound System

Milwaukee Tools’ M18 Packout Radio + Charger features a 10-speaker sound system that delivers 360-degree sound. It is compatible with Milwaukee’s Packout storage system and connects with Bluetooth 4.2, an auxiliary input and AM/FM radio.milwaukeetool.com

August 23, 2021

Smith & Fong Offers Three New Durapalm Colors

Smith & Fong Co.’s Durapalm line of palm flooring products now includes Brush Bark, Seashell and Whittlewood (pictured) colors. The colors are designed to be lighter and define the palm structure of the flooring, the company says.durapalm.com

August 17, 2021

8 18 Np Durapalm Whittlewood

Monarch Plank Introduces Domaine II Collection

Monarch Plank’s Domaine II collection features European oak with a highly durable Bona urethane finish, the company says. The 8-foot-long flooring is ¾ inch thick and 9½ inches wide with a 6-mm top layer. It is available in a range of colors created through smoking and reactive stain technologies (Montrichard pictured).monarchplank.com

August 16, 2021

8 16 Np Monarch

Bona Launches ‘Bona Domo’ Waterborne Finish

Bona Domo is a one-component, residential light-traffic waterborne wood floor finish. It is easy to apply and abrade and is non-yellowing and GreenGuard-certified, the company says. It is available in 1-gallon and 5-gallon pails and in satin-matte and semi-gloss finish.bona.com/pro

August 11, 2021

DeWalt Introduces Cordless Air Compressor

DeWalt’s 20V Max 2.5 Gallon Cordless Air Compressor delivers 140 PSI when paired with DeWalt Flexvolt batteries, allowing up to 81% more nails per cycle and more than 1,100 linear feet of shoe molding per charge, the company says.dewalt.com

August 9, 2021

8 9 Np Dwalt Compressor

Makita Introduces 10-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Makita’s 40-volt XGT Miter Saw miters zero to 60 degrees left and right and bevels zero to 48 degrees. It features an LED light that casts a shadow of the blade onto the material for exact cutting, and has a rail-forward design to maximize workspace when up against a wall.makitatools.com

August 4, 2021

8 4 Np Makita Miter

Custom LeatherCraft Releases Line of Tool Bags, Carriers

Custom LeatherCraft’s Molded Base tool bags and carriers include a Tool Backpack, Technician’s Tool Bag, Open-Top Toolbox (pictured), Contractor’s Closed-Top Tool Bag, BigMouth Tote Bag and Electrical/HVAC Tool Carrier. The bags are reinforced for more wear and tear and include padded shoulder straps and ergonomic carrying handles.goclc.com

August 2, 2021

Kapro Introduces Optivision Tape Measure Series

Kapro Tools’ Optivision tape measure series includes 10-, 16-, and 26-foot options with a dual scale of imperial and metric measurements. They are impact-resistant and feature triple-colored oversized gradation and Nylon-coated, abrasion-resistant blades.kapro.com

July 28, 2021

Milwaukee Offers Heavy Duty Flex Work Pants

Milwaukee Tools’ Heavy Duty Flex Work Pants are designed with Freeflex Mobility, a lightweight, broken-in fabric that allows for free movement and prevents stiffness and discomfort, the company says. They are also three times more durable against comparable work pants, and are made with triple-stitch seams at common failure points, the company adds.milwaukeetool.com

July 26, 2021

DeWalt Expands Tool Connect Audit System

DeWalt’s Tool Connect Construction Asset Gateway is designed to be deployed in job site boxes, vehicles and tool cribs to automatically audit inventory and provide total job site visibility in Site Manager. It no longer requires a mobile device to scan for tools and assets, and it can track job site inventory in real time.dewalt.com

July 21, 2021

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