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Product Innovation Keeps Momentum
Hilti previewed the SF 30M‑22 Nuron magnetic drill, positioning it as a corded‑class performer with integrated data services for fleet management
Bosch broadened its precision range with the GPX 12V‑77 polisher and the GCD 18V‑355 cordless dry cutter, both targeting metal‑working productivity
Milwaukee, AEG, Stanley and Makita added compact impact drivers, fish‑tapes, levels and heavy‑duty demolition hammers that emphasise runtime and portability
FEIN and Husqvarna launched application‑specific accessories and cutters that promise longer life and reduced rework, underscoring a move to premium consumables
Battery & Power Technology Steps Up
Bosch’s AmpShare Alliance grew to 34 member brands, signalling industry convergence on a single 18 V platform
Hilti’s Nuron ecosystem expanded from drills to torque‑wrenches, reinforcing its data‑rich battery strategy
Instagrid GO 36 and Milwaukee’s zero‑emission equipment demonstrated off‑grid, high‑draw power solutions that meet tightening urban regulations
DeWalt FlexVolt and Makita XGT launches showed legacy brands doubling down on high‑voltage cordless performance
Partnerships & Alliances Broaden Reach
Bosch Power Tools and Bosch Rexroth collaborated on shared battery tightening solutions for smart manufacturing lines
Milwaukee deepened its strategic relationship with PCL Construction, while Hilti signed fleet‑management agreements with Interijeri Buden and Diamond Drilling KSA
DeWalt deployed its first mobile Service Container in Oman and sealed a distribution partnership with Groupe Trenois, illustrating the race to embed service close to the customer
Job‑Site Digitisation Accelerates
Haimer showcased an Industry 4.0 Power Clamp with digital scanning, and its end‑to‑end “digital tool cycle” linking inventory, presetting and CAM data in real time
Reekon and Tool Libraries updates highlighted cloud‑based measurement and tooling platforms that eliminate paper workflows and shorten setup times
Hilti and Bosch promoted software such as ON!Track and Fleet Management to turn tool data into actionable insights on utilisation and maintenance
Safety & Ergonomics Remain Non‑Negotiable
Hilti’s Active Torque Control campaign quantified risk reduction versus competitors, while multiple creators stressed dust extraction, vibration damping and correct PPE
Field trainings in the UK and Middle East focused on apprentice education and safe operating practices, embedding safety culture alongside new hardware
Sustainability Gains Substance
Bosch Italy scaled a carbide recycling initiative for saw‑blade production waste, reducing raw‑material demand
Instagrid’s lithium‑ion power banks and Milwaukee’s zero‑emission roadmap illustrated concrete steps to eliminate fossil‑fuel generators on site
Makita’s cordless demolition trials reinforced the business case for lower‑emission, high‑productivity alternatives
Regional Engagement & Demonstrations Drive Adoption
Live demos across Northern Italy, Central & Eastern Europe, the Gulf and APAC enabled contractors to validate performance claims in real conditions
Dealer conferences in Vietnam and garden‑tool launches in India/SAARC showed brands tuning portfolios to local growth pockets
Upcoming innovation events announced for September signal an active pipeline of product and platform roll‑outs
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