Apex Tool Group has unveiled several new professional and DIY tools at 2014 The National Hardware Show in Las Vegas from the company’s leading brands, including Crescent, Wiss and H.K. Porter.
One of the oldest brands in the Apex Tool Group family is Crescent, the brand that introduced the original adjustable wrench more than a century ago. At this year’s show, Crescent unveils its new Bull Bar Deck and Siding Tool, which will be available for purchase this fall. Part of the popular Code Red line of demolition and remodeling tools, the Bull Bar is designed for DIYers and professional tradespeople looking for a tool for deck, wood siding and/or wood floor renovation.
Wiss debuts its new Wiss Edge, Wiss MaxCut and the reinvented professional scissors line. Wiss Edge Aviation Snips redefine performance with a total system design for increased durability, consistent control and exceptional comfort. The new blade and handle combination positions material closer to the action for optimum leverage, reducing the force needed to cut by an average of 20%. The new Wiss MaxCut, a handy multipurpose cutter is five tools in one, and can handle a variety of cutting tasks and also serves as a twine cutter, wire cutter, wire bender and bottle opener. With professionals in mind, Wiss reinvented its scissors line, introducing shop shears, utility shears, all-purpose scissors, and home and craft scissors. The shop shears and utility shears feature premium grade stainless steel blades and industrial-strength handles, and all provide razor-sharp cutting for the shop, home and garage. The new Wiss innovations offer strength and durability at multiple price points.
“When it comes to innovation, Apex Tool Group brands set the industry standard,” said Doug Laird, vice-president of hardware sales at Apex Tool Group. “Crescent, Wiss, H.K. Porter and Nicholson are all venerable brands that have withstood the test of time because of an unwavering commitment to innovation and delivering products that not only meet but exceed end users’ expectations.”
Professional contractors, electricians and industrial technicians will benefit from the new H.K. Porter Compact Bolt Cutters. The new tool stands up to the toughest cutting tasks and is available in three styles to suit every industrial requirement: a Straight Cutter, an Angle Cutter and a Spring Return Straight Cutter with a locking latch. In addition to induction-hardened blades that remain sharp after continued use, the new cutters have a recessed notch throat design that requires 50% less force to cut than standard cutting pliers.
Nicholson will celebrate its 150th anniversary by unveiling new brand colors, logo and trade dress at The National Hardware Show. The company has been manufacturing files and cutting products since 1864.
For more information visit the Apex Tool Group at www.apextoolgroup.com.
About Crescent:
Crescent is a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. The Crescent Tool Company introduced the original adjustable wrench in the early 1900s, which in effect replaced an entire set of dedicated-size wrenches. It quickly became and continues to be one of the most essential tools in the toolbox. In fact, Charles Lindbergh was quoted saying he carried only “gasoline, sandwiches, a bottle of water and a Crescent wrench and pliers” on his famous 1927 solo transatlantic flight. Today, the Crescent line has expanded beyond adjustable wrenches to include a wide selection of pliers, ratcheting wrenches, screwdrivers and tool sets. For more information visit www.apexhandtools.com/brands/crescent/.
About Wiss:
Wiss is a premier scissors, snips, and specialty trade tools brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. Wiss has been the leading brand in aviation snips for over 50 years, driven by two simple principles: performance and durability. Wiss puts those same qualities into every product in its line. So no matter what Wiss tool you use, you can count on getting exceptional performance and long life. Additional information about Wiss products is available online atwww.wisstool.com.
About H.K. Porter
H.K. Porter is a market-leading brand of industrial cutting products from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. The extensive H. K. Porter line of products includes manual cutters, hydraulic cutters, pneumatic cutters, and accessories. Since 1880, H. K. Porter has built an unsurpassed reputation for quality, strength, and durability. Additional information about H. K. Porter products is available online at www.apexhandtools.com.
About Nicholson
Nicholson is a premier cutting and material removal products brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. Nicholson makes files, rasps, hacksaws, and hand saws for industrial and agricultural markets worldwide. The tools are used for a broad range of applications that involve sharpening, smoothing, and cutting. Nicholson is the largest and most widely known brand of files in the world. Additional information about Nicholson products is available online atwww.apexhandtools.com.
About Apex Tool Group:
Apex Tool Group, LLC, based in Sparks, MD, is one of the largest worldwide producers of hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain, and electronic soldering products. Directly and through its subsidiaries, Apex serves a multitude of global markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, hardware, industrial, and consumer retail. Apex markets its portfolio of diverse products under its own brand names in addition to being the principal manufacturer for several key private label products for certain retailers for many years. Additional information about Apex Tool Group is available at www.apextoolgroup.com.
