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The latest news and information on corded and cordless tools, handheld tools, storage solutions and accessories for the plumbing contractor

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Investing in High-Quality Workwear for Contractors

Feb. 7, 2024
Let’s dive into the importance of high-quality workwear for contractors, and why making the investment can be extremely worthwhile.

Malco Announces Winners of New Product Ideas Contest

Jan. 31, 2024
Malco encourages trade pros to submit feedback on existing products, as well as ideas for new product innovations.

DEWALT Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation

Jan. 29, 2024
DEWALT has been delivering tools to meet the needs of professional tradespeople around the world since 1924.

KNIPEX Tools Named Official Partner of SkillsUSA

Jan. 26, 2024
Joins over 850 companies supporting the skilled trades and career readiness.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
TOP-MOUNT EXPOSED SENSOR FLUSH VALVES

Weekly Product Gallery: Zurn, Lochinvar, Oatey, T&S Brass, Kova, Malco

Jan. 19, 2024
This week's product gallery includes top-mounted exposed sensor flush valves, a commercial fire-tube boiler line, a drain and sewer system cleaner, a commercial faucet line, a...
California Faucets

Weekly Product Gallery: California Faucets, General Pipe Cleaners, Mr. Steam, RectorSeal, Jetstream, Keen

Jan. 11, 2024
This week's gallery highlights a pot-filler collection, an electric water jet to clear drain lines, a steam shower control, a floor drain product line, an industrial bareshaft...

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FT SERIES LIGHT COMMERCIAL BOILERS

Weekly Product Gallery: Laars, Werner, Xylem, Speakman, Esco Tool, Brass Knuckle

Sept. 28, 2023
This week's gallery highlights a light commercial boiler series, a 5-in-1 professional ladder, an industrial pump line, a hospitality line kitchen faucet, a portable pipe-beveling...
Sonnhalter
The Sonnhalter crew with a truck full of donated tools and materials.

14th Annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive Raises Over $100,000 Worth of Donations

Sept. 21, 2023
Since Sonnhalter began its efforts in 2010, it has collected $517,000 in donations to benefit the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity.
Andy J. Egan Co.
Shane Shook (left) and Robert Derby pose with a product of the new welding procedure.

UA and Andy J. Egan Co. Collaborate to Develop New National Weld Procedure

Sept. 19, 2023
A certification in the new proceedure will soon be available to all UA members and contractors.
Fluoramics
HINDERRUST FOR METAL FABRICATION AND WELDING

Weekly Product Gallery: Fluoramics, Laars, Watts, Krohne, Olympia Faucets, MAC Faucets

Sept. 5, 2023
This week's gallery spotlights a rust inhibitor for metal fabrication and welding, a tankless water heater series, freeze sensors for PVBs, an electromagnetic flow meter, a sensor...