PRODUCT NEWS
C.K TOOLS has unveiled its new compact electric screwdriver, designed to save time and meet the varied needs of trade professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike. The first of its kind for the
premium tool brand owned by Carl Kammerling International (CKI), the new T4930 E-Driver Electric Screwdriver allows users to quickly and accurately complete a job with ease, and in far less time than a manual alternative. C.K Tools has been at the
forefront of hand tool manufacturing for more than 100 years, producing high quality, innovative tools that meet the most demanding needs of trade professionals and this latest product launch is no exception. The E-Driver has been developed with a panel of tradespeople and designed to tackle heavy duty
MAKITA has added two new pruning products to its ever growing outdoor product range. Powered by Makita’s 18V LXT battery system, the new DUP180 Brushless Pruning Shear and the DUC150 150mm Pruning Saw offer a comfortable and powerful solution to make quick and light work of repetitive or heavy pruning jobs. With an adjustable shear blade opening angle, the new DUP180 18V LXT Brushless Pruning Shear accommodates four different cutting capacities up to ø30mm and provides up to 8,800 cuts on a single charge (when used with a 6.0Ah battery).
Thanks to a brushless motor and belt holster to carry the battery, this tool is extremely lightweight and comfortable to use at just 0.68kg (without battery). To further minimise user fatigue, Makita has engineered the tool so that the control of the shear blade is interlocked with the trigger, meaning the blades will only open and close depending on the degree the trigger is depressed or released.
Additionally, an external oil port is designed for easy blade lubrication without disassembly, enhancing the
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electrical jobs to small precision tasks, making it a versatile and portable companion to quickly and accurately drive screws and fasteners without fatigue. Powered by a rechargeable USB-C 3.6v battery, the E-Driver offers a cordless and convenient premium tool with up to 200 minutes operating time per charge. Its ergonomic design allows for supreme grip and control and its intuitive forward and reverse buttons allow the user to change the direction of rotation, tighten and loosen screws with ease. Crafted to C.K Tools trademark high standards, The E-Driver’s 6.35mm locking hex chuck retains the driver bit securely and its Torque adjustment dial, set up to 6Nm through the motor and up to 20Nm by manual rotation, allows for clear and easy adjustment to ensure screw fixings are tightened effectively. The C.K Tools E-Driver comes complete with rechargeable cable and a high-performance PZ2/SL4 double sided screwdriver bit, made from durable chrome vanadium – to withstand a wide variety of tasks. The C.K Tools E-Driver is priced
from £49.99
Ex.VAT and available through select major electrical and industrial merchants and wholesalers.
www.ck-tools.com
Born in the heart of the Swiss Alps, and a sister company to FELCO, the ALPEN brand is new for 2024. Aiming to provide craftsmen with the tools to shape natural beauty, ALPEN’s range consists of a whole host of superb gardening tools. Included in this range are ALPEN’s line of pruning shears - an essential item for any garden toolbox. The Gelbhorn 140 is a powerful cutting tool that cuts branches up to 18 mm precisely and cleanly. Thanks to its PTFE coated blade that provides smooth cuts, its steel-reinforced lightness and its two-component plastic handles, the Gelbhorn 140 can easily perform various pruning jobs in the field and garden. Professionals and savvy home
gardeners will notice at first glance the Swiss precision in the Gelbhorn 150 Pruning Shears. Its fully chromed blade ensures a clean cut, up to 20mm. The Gelhorn’s corrosion-resistant guarantee means that it will be your go to secateur for many seasons to come.
CENTURION EUROPE LTD has acquired the brand ‘Mulch’ and is pleased to welcome Jackie Baker (Eades) who has joined the team to lead this vibrant new venture. Alongside the Mulch brand, the company plans to incorporate and invigorate its Andersons brand, which has nearly 200 years of trading history. Centurion Europe is looking
forward to expanding the range and bringing new exciting products to the market.
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The ALPEN product range is
entirely imagined, manufactured, and tested in Switzerland. It highlights the exceptional know- how and precision that characterize Swiss manufacturing tradition. Burton McCall Ltd is the UK distributor for ALPEN.
www.burton-mccall.co.uk
media accounts to keep up to date with future plans, via the following links:
www.centurioneurope.co.uk
https://mulchgarden.co.uk
Instagram.com/mulchitover
Facebook.com/mulchitover
tool’s durability.
Joining the outdoor line up is the DUC150 18V 150mm Pruning Saw. Operating with a chain speed of 8m/s, this compact machine offers excellent cutting performance despite its lightweight design, making it ideal for general garden applications or orchard maintenance.
Additional comfort and efficiency- enhancing features include tool-less chain tensioning and automatic chain oiling, while a brushless motor ensures low maintenance requirements and a longer working motor life.
The DUC150 is available as a kit with a BL1850B Battery and DC18RC charger, or as a standalone tool body only.
www.makitauk.com
WESTLAND Horticulture is announcing the launch of a new peat free compost, Boost All Purpose Compost, specifically crafted to be the perfect partner to its Boost All Purpose Liquid Plant Feed. Westland is tackling the challenges faced by consumers when using peat
free compost in containers and baskets head-on, with the introduction of the Boost All Purpose Compost that features patented ‘West+2 Moisture Lock Technology’. This proprietary technology helps to retain and lock in moisture. To further support this, Boost compost also includes water-storing granules and a surfactant that makes it easier for customers to rewet if it has been left to dry out. These guarantee optimal plant health, whilst combatting the inconvenience consumers face when attempting to keep their containers moist throughout the summer. The new Boost All Purpose compost, comes in 46l bags, is now available via Westland Live. Understanding the importance of educating consumers to feed their plants when using peat free composts, Westland has crafted an eye-catching packaging and point-of-sale solution that encourages shoppers to consider purchasing feed at the same time as compost. The Boost All Purpose compost helps to keep plants hydrated. Boost All Purpose Liquid Feed has been proven to give gardeners 4x more blooms. Together, these will help plants reach their full potential.
https://www.gardenhealth.com/westland- boost-all-purpose-liquid-plant-feed
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