Product News Significant New 11.4 Software
Download Introduced By Snap-on Snap-on, brand leader in diagnostic tools, software and information for the automotive market, has announced the release of the new 11.4 software download for its best selling ‘family’ of hand-held diagnostic tools, providing nearly 20% more vehicle coverage than the previous software release introduced earlier this year and now including coverage of the manufacturer SMART. “Continued and committed software development ensures that Snap-on customers’ diagnostic tools remain consistently powerful and productive in the workplace,” says Mark Ost, UK Sales Director for Snap-on Diagnostics. “Our new 11.4 software download has significant new and profitable key features to help the workshop technician deal with the sophisticated technology used on today’s modern vehicles. “With each new software release we add exactly what our customers have asked for based on regular feedback and our applications development is without doubt the best in the business. Our 11.4 software has model year coverage up to 2010, and covers 91% of the vehicle parc. 26 of the major vehicle manufacturer specific software titles are included in our applications guide, with over 5,000 vehicles being added. We now have coverage of the manufacturer SMART. The new 11.4 release is available for all models in the Snap-on ‘family’ of hand-held diagnostic tools from the entry level ETHOS, the particularly successful SOLUS PRO, MODIS and VERDICT – a new concept in diagnostic equipment launched in February this year – through to the top of the range VERUS diagnostic platform. The Snap-on Vantage PRO enhanced component test meter and scope is also an important part of the ‘family’.
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RAPTOR Alert!! Professional quality hand and contractor tool brand HOLDON has launched an impressive range of general purpose saws for demanding tradesmen. Fittingly named the Raptor it has 7 razor sharp triple ground teeth per inch to speed up the cutting process. Reinforced with hard points on the teeth they deliver superior cutting performance and a longer working life. Featuring a thick, premium quality steel blade that is coated with a lacquer finish the Raptor produces straight, clean lines as it cuts on both the push and the pull stokes. The launch is supported at key tool fairs nationwide with product demonstrations and a life sized 6ft dinosaur that goes by the name of ‘Ronny the Raptor’. Raptor saws retail from just £7.99 ex VAT and are available in 14, 20 & 22” versions in attention grabbing point-of-sale displays. Raptor offers dealers a great opportunity to make excellent margin on high quality products.
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Monster Autumn/Winter Deals From Toolbank
ABUS New Euro Cylinder Range
Provides Versatile Security To offer even more protection, convenience and flexibility, German security expert ABUS has launched a brand new high-quality, full-service range of Euro Profile Cylinders. ABUS’ E60 Euro Profile Cylinder Range provides comprehensive anti-bump, anti-pick and hardened steel anti-drill protection with exceptional versatility for tailored security solutions. The range is made according to BSEN1303 British Standards Institute (BSi) – and has been awarded the coveted SKG** standard. The Euro Cylinders are available in nickel pearl and polished brass in all common sizes suitable for most wooden, aluminium and uPVC doors. The cylinders can be keyed alike (KA) and master keyed (MK), and also integrated with the ABUS 83 padlock system, to provide a complete integrated security solution.
The range offers vast genuine secure key differs via the 6 pin paracentric
keyway. All E60 cylinders are rekeyable (by ABUS or stocking lock specialists either before fitting or after when key security may have been prejudiced) with assembly kits and tools available. All E60 double cylinders are manufactured with a built in highly convenient ‘emergency’ feature that operates like the thumb turn mechanism so an outside key can open the lock when an internal key is left in place.
E60 POS wobblers, leaflets and leaflet dispensers complete with a working E60 sample are available with qualifying orders. Prices start from a RRP of £14.14 excluding VAT for a half cylinder lock.
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Concentrating on driving sales at this key time of year Toolbank’s Autumn/Winter promotion has been designed to cover popular seasonal tasks, highlight linked purchases and special offers; plus encourage impulse buying by the use of attractive point-of-sale packaging and literature. 1. Monster Deals - Power Tools
This promotion offers a real degree of specialisation for customers majoring on power tools and is supported by an 8 page full colour sales leaflet and 3 x A2 glossy posters. The promotion features over 60 products from leading manufacturers such as DeWALT, AEG, Black & Decker, Ryobi, Metabo, Einhell and many more.
New products, exclusive offers and free gifts will not only give you the edge over the competition, but will also help attract new customers and generate extra sales from existing ones. 2. Monster Deals – Hand Tools
Featuring a wide range of products to cater for a variety of trades and tasks, this promotion offers big name brands such as Stanley, Bahco, Irwin, Faithfull, Maglite, Abus, Monument, Yale and more with many new and exclusive offers to help drive sales. Over 85 products are included in the large 12 page consumer brochure while the 3 x A2 full colour posters will help maximise sales in-store. New for 2011 are pages showing a range of lighting products, a page of winter clothing and a page of storage products. The leaflet draws attention to lines which are great gift ideas and highlights where significant
consumer savings can be made.
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