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There are a number of choices in hand tools in today's world. So many, in fact, that choosing any one of them seems to be an almost impossible exercise. For those in the know, however, there has only ever been one choice. That choice is Stanley. Stanley's state-of-the-art tools mark the next generation of hand tools that bring advanced ergonomics and quality to any project.

Ergonomics

Tools are meant to be used. Unfortunately, not many tool makers take into account the person using those tools. Poorly made tools that lack proper design can make using them a hassle at best, and they can make using them dangerous at worst. Stanley tools are all designed with advanced ergonomics in mind. Stanley has taken great lengths to make sure that their tools are specially designed with the latest in ergonomic technology for an easier and more natural grip.

This ergonomic design makes using a Stanley tool feel better and move smoother, and more importantly it allows for greater usage while also reducing the risk of strain or injury from the motion of using the tool.

Built To Last

Stanley tools aren't just built to be easy on the hands. Their tools are used in different jobs across the country, and they have to be built to withstand the abuse they'll take from even the toughest jobs. That's why Stanley's Pro line of tools are made with durability in mind. Extra tough materials ensure that Stanley's tools will be able to work through even the toughest of jobs without bending or breaking under the strain.

Stanley also incorporates advanced manufacturing techniques to make sure that their tools are as light as they can be while retaining their excellent strength. This means less wear and tear on the homeowner or mechanic using the tools, and it helps to combat strain and fatigue so more work can get done.

The Stanley Advantage

Hand tools are a dime a dozen in this day and age, but high quality tools aren't. Stanley hand tools are the final word in the future of hand tools. Their advanced ergonomic design combined with their strong resilience and durability mean they are truly the hand tool for the twenty-first century!

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This expands our reach a little bit and gives us a more diverse group of professionals to continue working with and a better market to keep expanding into.

With the construction industry currently going through a strong consolidation trend, Wallboard?s parent company US LBM is currently the country's third-largest building products distributor. With the consolidation trend, US LBM is averaging one transaction weekly, according to our executive VP Filion, and as a whole, has grown by approximately one billion dollars in the past year alone. As part of the larger market trend, many owners who have weathered the past several years of economic downturns are looking at getting their equity back out of their company, whether it's for retirement, to reinvest or simply to have a larger nest egg for potential upcoming economic issues. ?The values of independent companies are higher than they?ve ever been, so owners are just looking to get their equity off the table,? Filion mentions with regards to the recent trend.

With the number of business owners looking at getting out of the industry, our acquisition of Poulin is one of the smaller deals US LBM has made recently. In order to continue the acquisition's profitability and market share, acquired companies typically are left alone to continue doing business as usual áwhile maintaining their own operations, management and staffing. According to our executive VP Filion, ?that?s the beauty of the transaction. We bought what they do, the culture that they have. We get to expand our market share without dropping our profit margin."

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Hilti was first started in 1941 by a man named Martin Hilti. Back then Mr. Hilti's mission was to provide manufacturing for major corporations in the textile and automotive industry. By 1960 Martin Hilti's company was producing many 'first ever' tools including the powder firing fastener system.

As the company battled up and down over the years Hilti has branched out to the world and has gained a reputation for innovative and high quality products.

Huge Line of Products

As of today Hilti makes tools and products in these categories;

• Mining
• Drilling and Demolition
• Diamond Coring and Cutting
• Measuring Systems
• Screw Fastening Systems
• Cutting and Sanding
• Direct Fastening

Mining

Hilti has many products and systems based on mining. Hilti has products for ground control as well as complete underground infrastructure. Then for removing earth they have popular rock drill systems.

Drilling and Demolition

Hilti has many tools for demolition including rotary hammers, combi hammers, breakers, chisels bits and accessories.

Diamond Coring and Cutting

Hilti also has a line of diamond cutting products. Whether you are doing some coring or cutting through walls and wires, Hilti's diamond products will make the job easy.

Measuring Systems

Hilti has all the high tech measuring products like rotating laser measurers, laser levels, pipe lasers along with detection systems and measuring systems for mining.

Screw Fastening Systems

From corded to cord-less Hilti has high quality screw driving systems. They have finish drivers and rugged cordless screw drivers that will work hard for hours before recharging.

Cutting and Sanding

Filling out Hiltis hand held line is the cutters and sanders. Any sanding project you have can be handled by Hilti products. They also make popular cutting tools like reciprocating saws, jig saws, circular saws etc.

Direct Fastening

Fastening to steel or concrete? The products Hilti is known for can help you out. The direct fastening line of products includes the old stand by hand drive fastener all the way up to the gas powered and powder actuated fasteners for high volume fastening on concrete or steel.

Northeast Hitli Distributor

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Construction is a dangerous job, and electrocution and electrical injury are among the top four accident types that lead to fatalities on the job. How do you ensure your job site is kept safe from this hazard without impeding your crew's ability to work efficiently? We've taken a look at what the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has to say on the topic and compiled that information into an easy to read guide on the matter.

In general, there are only a few areas where electricity becomes a hazard on the job site. This includes tools in poor condition, accidental shorts caused by live wires being installed on the job site, water conducting electricity and overhead power lines. If you're able to stay on top of these four areas, you'll be able to more easily maintain a safe job site. Let's take a look at each category.

• Tools in poor condition. Whether it's an internal short that allows power to arc out into your worker or a frayed cord that shocks users or other workers, get tools that are having issues off your job site in favor of replacements or after repairs are done to take care of the problem. This can be as simple as changing out an old, beat-up cord or plug, or may involve sending the tool in for service with the manufacturer. If you're having problems with a particular tool series, it may be time to look at upgrading to a contractor's series or different line that can take the beating your crew can hand out on a daily basis.
• Accidental short from installed wires. OSHA requires lockouts to prevent this problem, but sometimes this requirement is ignored in favor of testing new circuits and systems. If you have an electrician on your job site who is testing circuits, require that they follow proper lockout procedures or install proper fixtures to prevent accidental shorts from taking place during the testing phase. If the electrician refuses to follow even these basic safety protocols to keep your crew and all the other workers on the site safe, it's time to speak to the developer, codes board or general contractor about the problem.
• Water conduction hazards. Construction sites are almost never as water tight as you'd like, but it's vital that water not come into contact with electrical circuits. If there are areas of the work site that may become wet due to inclement weather, it's important to use outdoor electrical boxes or to cut all power to the affected circuits until they can be dried out again. If you're working in an area that is prone to flooding, see if you can run temporary electrical lines in the ceiling of the structure rather than the walls, seal up the structure with tarps or building wrap or otherwise take precautions to ensure a safe, dry environment.
• Overhead power lines. This is a common hazard at both job sites and at home. Whether it's a crane, a cherry picker or an aluminum ladder, any contact with a conductive material to overhead power lines can cause significant electrical hazard. It's important that your crew be aware of overhead power lines on the job site, whether it's by making the lines more obvious by having hazard markers placed on them or adding signs that will alert them to the potential hazard so they can plan accordingly as they work.

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Whenever you?re moving from one wall to the other can also be kind of dangerous as well. Another negative with the steamer is that it can only be used by one person at a time which can make the job last a lot longer. However, there are positives to using the steamer; for one it?s a lot neater than using a sponge. Another thing is that it?s better for waterproof wallpaper or wallpaper that has been painted over, and it leaves the room a lot drier for whenever you?re done. Maybe the room is you know your kid?s room and your kid will still be in the room later that day, it may be better to go with the steamer method. Now I?ll talk about the sponge in bucket method. The bucket only takes 30 seconds to fill which in compulsions to the steamers 5 minutes to boil is a lot of time whenever you add it all up. At the end of the day when you?ve stripped the whole house of wallpaper, the bucket is a lot cheaper than the steamer require. It?s quick to get ready more than one person can use the bucket.

It?s faster to cover a wall, a lot faster in my experience. And it?s not in the way that steamer is with all the wires hanging out and the tubes going everywhere. So to me, I recommend that when you?re stripping wallpaper in your home, it?s best to stick with the original untraditional water sponge and bucket method. As you can see by the times the water and sponge method is around three minutes faster than the steamer. Now that?s in comparison to two strips of wallpaper. If you look at it in the point of view of if you?re stripping the whole an entire house of wallpaper, that time will increase and the difference between them could be the difference between you getting a job done one day or two .So that?s why I recommend the bucket method.