STAND A54
Emerson Professional Tools - Profile MAKING THE CUT
There are many brands in the power tool space, although RIDGID and Klauke equipment is among the most distinctive. Bringing the latest items to EHS 2022, we speak with UK Manager Paul Morrow.
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he Emerson Group has many divisions, including tools for the professional user
and supplies into automotive, oil & gas, marine and medical industries – to name but four sectors among a great many others. As far as EHS 2022 is concerned, it will be showcasing products from the popular RIDGID and Klauke ranges. More about those shortly, but we begin with an overview of recent business.
The majority of products on show at EHS 2022 are manufactured overseas – RIDGID in America and Klauke in Germany – all of which raises the spectre of the widely- reported shipping issues, not to mention the dreaded B word. Paul answers the question before I’d finished asking it:
"What has happened during the past 12 months has sent ripples through the supply chain and logistics world. I think this has touched every business in every corner. What has been very pleasing is the way our manufacturing plants have found ways to continue production, even at higher rates than previously, and kept our customers supplied."
Klauke Orange line equipment is highly adaptable and extra safe.
“While demand dropped momentarily in the crisis, it bounced back very strongly within around one and a half months," says Paul.
“The factories have been working hard to keep up with demand, keeping the innovations flowing and ensuring that our customers are happy, safer and more productive. In fact, our last financial year was tremendous, and we supplied more equipment than ever. The good news is that it hasn't slowed down since. I think that’s because many customers had shelved projects in the lockdown and they’ve returned with deadlines to meet.
Presumably lithium, as used in product battery packs, is becoming a bit costlier and more problematic too?
"Yes, all our battery packs use Lithium Ion cells, and there is undoubtedly more demand for lithium with the EV market growing strongly. Although this puts more pressure on supply there is still enough capacity for battery tool manufacturers.
“The majority of RIDGID equipment isn’t cordless yet, but there will be some new cordless products coming out in 2022. 110V equipment is the mainstay for the time being, but there's a clear hunger for more portable and ergonomic tools coming from end users, and this is something Klauke and
RIDGID will innovate to keep ahead of the curve.”
Happily, none of this affects the display at EHS 2022. What are the highlights?
“We will have the RIDGID ‘StrutSlayR’ strut shear head. It was first shown at the 2020 Executive Hire Show, but it has gone from strength to strength since – everyone who sees goes ‘wow’, so we really want to raise the roof about that. The same tool that powers the StrutSlayR also works for a new pipe pressing tool we’re showing. We will also have RIDGID threading machines, roll groovers, the powered PCS 500 pipe saw and a new compact tube cutter.
“From Klauke, we’ll have battery cable cutting and crimping tools. It’s all part of the new Klauke Orange line – it’s 1000V VDE, which means that if users did cut into a live cable the tool is fully insulated from the head, and that really is a world first!”
That’s what we like to hear. Better yet, the RIDGID and Klauke products look the business and you'll be able to try a few of them out at EHS 2022 - be sure that you don't miss out on your own 'wow' moment. You’ll find RIDGID and Klauke tools in the Atrium on Stand A54. n
www.emerson.com/en-gb/commercial- residential/professional-tools
The RIDGID PC116 Power Tubing Cutter
Get to grips with the StrutSlayR on stand A54.
The new RIDGID PipeSaw is sure to be a hit.
26 Executive Hire News - Jan/Feb 2022
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