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New Products and Innovations
Bosch introduced and examined the new EXPERT product line across multiple showcases, positioning it as the professional tier within its portfolio
Bosch highlighted additions such as cordless polishers, electricians’ scissors, and specialist solar tools targeted at field workflows
Milwaukee surfaced job-specific tools including the M18 Fuel steel pipe cutter, efficient M18 brushless metal-cutting solutions, and the MX Fuel DCD coring machine for safer, faster heavy-duty work
Hilti spotlighted high-output cordless tools such as the TE 60-22 rotary hammer and TE 1000-22 demolition platform, plus the HST2 V3 mechanical anchor
Dremel launched an innovative line within its system, and Black+Decker introduced the dustbuster reveal series with antibacterial filtration
L-BOXX reinforced system thinking around storage and mobility as part of the professional workflow
Battery and Platform Signals
Bosch reiterated power and platform breadth across new tools and batteries and promoted updates via PRO News Digital
Hilti emphasized performance from its 22V cordless families across drilling and demolition use cases
Milwaukee continued to extend M18 and MX Fuel coverage into pipework, coring, and metal applications
Software and Digital Fleet Management
Milwaukee ONE-KEY updates focused on productivity through configurable tool settings and asset management
Hilti’s ON!Track remained a centerpiece for asset visibility and compliance-ready control
Bosch advanced ecosystem alignment via AmpShare Alliance communication and digital news formats
Partnerships and Ecosystem Moves
Bosch framed selective distribution and partner alignment around the EXPERT tier.
DEWALT collaborated with ToolBank USA to strengthen community and trades support
STANLEY expanded partnerships with leading European organizations to extend brand presence
Cross-industry collaboration appeared through HAIMER’s showcase plans and networking with external associations
Retail and Channel Activation
Bosch PRO Experience gathered dealers from multiple countries with live stations, new features, and product deep dives, reinforcing sell-through readiness
Trade days and shop-floor demos were active across brands: DeWalt energized a merchant trade day; WEMATEC hosted hands-on FEIN testing; additional regional retail activations supported pipeline creation
Bosch marked successful debuts at sector events such as Electrice, extending reach into adjacent professional audiences
Training, Demos, and Events
Continuous dealer and customer training formed a backbone of activity, with Bosch dealer conferences, NECA hands-on exhibitions, and multi-country demo programs across brands
Hilti ran trade days featuring core drilling and magnetic drilling solutions, while broader field training energized sales teams
Bosch leveraged digital publications and live “Experience Days” to convert product storytelling into practical, hands-on trials
Sustainability and Stewardship
Hilti showcased closed-loop repurposing of old tool cases, signaling attention to circular practices within accessories and storage