Product News ABUS TITALIUMTM – Launch Deals
During March and April ABUS’ sales team have been introducing the new Titalium concept securing retailer stand deals and stock commitments across the UK. Meanwhile ABUS UK Sales Director David Hudson has been equally busy gaining commitment from UK wholesale partners Aldridge, HOPPE & Toolbank and commented: “The strong, lightweight & innovative features Titalium, coupled with the POS & marketing back up available have made this a must have for both our retailer & wholesale customers. While ‘another range of padlocks’ might have been a difficult sell, the ABUS Titalium package has been a breeze. I am pleased to report our retail customers can expect full stock support from their chosen wholesaler.” Retail & wholesale
commitment to Titalium, a range weighing 30% less than brass, costing less than brass, but stronger than brass is easy with the merchandising deals supporting this launch. Three deals are available. For retailers already
stocking the full ABUS padlock portfolio, a special half metre version of the
‘Shop in Store’ units has been
designed to accommodate a full complement of Titalium, backed by the 83 series and E60 Euro cylinders enabling retailers to now merchandise their total ABUS range on one & a half metres of innovative ‘SiS’ merchandising. The total RRP ex VAT of this ‘SiS’ deal is £1,459.11. The WE92 deal is the ideal unit for newcomers and converts to ABUS.
Carrying a full complement of 25 Titalium padlocks, from close shackle security to 20mm combinations, this compact POS unit taking less floor space than a person is the ideal silent padlock salesman, and at £745.77 total RRP will make a good ROI. For customers who either want a small padlock selection, and or want to
benefit from impulse security sales at the till can opt for the solid compact counter unit that comes with a selection of 8 Titalium padlocks and a very acceptable total RRP of £463.74. All Titalium deals come with a further selection of POS, including consumer leaflets, wobblers, and counter mats.
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Twist & Spray From Plasitkote PlastiKote’s new Twist & Spray has had award-winning success in the US under its Valspar brand. Twist & Spray was awarded Product of the Year 2012 in the paint category as well as Best Household Product in the Institute of Packaging Professional’s AmeriStar Awards. Twist & Spray gives consumers everything they’ve been asking for in a spray paint: easy to use, comfortable to hold, a flawless finish and fabulous colours. Last month,
over 18 million
consumers read about PlastiKote in UK magazines and newspapers. PlastiKote’s Facebook page (
www.facebook.com/plastikotespraypaint) offers fans a great opportunity to share ideas and read about PlastiKote’s creative projects. PlastiKote’s Flickr page (
www.flickr.com/photos/plastikote/sets) showcases over 200 project ideas and it’s a great resource for retailers to inform and inspire their customers.
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Snap-on Announces Introduction Of New CAG 6850 Cordless Adhesive
‘Magic Heat’ Gun Snap-on Tools, brand leader in tools, tool storage and diagnostic equipment for the automotive industry, has announced the latest addition to its tool range – the CAG 6850 cordless adhesive gun, known within the Company as the ‘Magic Heat Gun’. The CAG 6850 can be used for a variety of applications including temporary
metal tacking, pin repair, wire staking, dent pulling and many more. It has a high efficiency melt chamber – delivering up to 2.2lbs per minute – and has precision solid state temperature control. It has a warning beeper and three LED warning/status lights, as well as auto shut off with warning signal after 20 minutes of non-use. It has an ergonomically designed handle and grip, a two finger trigger and an
easy to use on/off button, making it ready for use in four minutes. It has been designed for use with 18v or 14.4v slide-on batteries and comes with a low battery warning signal. The CAG 6850 is supplied with three nozzles - Standard, Hypo and Spreader – as well as six glue sticks. “At Snap-on Tools we pride ourselves on not simply providing the highest
quality tools available but also our ability to understand exactly what today’s mechanic needs and then create the required product in advance of customer demand,” says Aldo Rodi, UK Managing Director of Snap-on Tools. “We are so proud of the innovative technology employed in our new CAG 6850 that it is now known internally as our ‘Magic Heat Gun’.
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Mark Houston Appointed Warrington Branch Manager
For Snap-on Tools Snap-on Tools, brand leader in tools, tool storage and diagnostic equipment for the automotive market, has announced the appointment of Mark Houston as its new Warrington Branch Manager. Mark is pictured (right) being congratulated on his new appointment by Phil
Nassau, Snap-on Tools’ UK National Sales Manager. In his new role Mark will be responsible for the successful management of
Snap-on’s 75 franchisees in an area which extends from Carlisle to South of Birmingham and include North Wales. He will be supported by a back-up team of 5 Field Managers. Married with two children, Mark comes originally from a military background
and joined Snap-on Tools under the second van programme. He subsequently became a franchisee in his own right and, after three successful years, in 2009 he joined the neighbouring branch as a Field Manager. Following his success as a franchisee Mark won the Wetherby FM of the year award in 2010. “Mark is an
energetic and pro- active individual with strong leadership skills” says Phil Nassau, “he will prove to be an asset to the Snap-on Tools UK Sales Management team as we continue the drive to grow our business. All at Snap-on wish Mark well in his important new role.”
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