Strong-Drive® screws are designed specifically for use with structural connectors. As an alternative to nails, the load-rated Strong-Drive® (SD) 9 and SD10 screws can be used with many popular Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors. In tight spaces and overhead applications screws are …
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Power Tool Accessory Line
Klein Tool’s power tool accessory line includes multi-bit power drivers, power nut drivers, power conduit reamers and power driver bits for power tools. Made in the USA, these accessories are designed and constructed to handle the high RPMs and force …
Read More »Promote a Fire Safety Niche
October’s National Fire Prevention Week is a great time to talk with your customers about fire safety and sell some fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. But that should just be the start of the conversation. Lurking around the store are …
Read More »Metal Water Bottles
Liberty Bottles are made from recycled materials and feature a wide-mouth threadless design. They are made with Flexible Food Grade Coatings to insure no chips or flakes end up in water. Unlike uncoated metal bottles, the coating also insures no heavy …
Read More »Marginal Sales Gains Forecast for This Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects sales in November and December to marginally increase 3.9 percent to $602.1 billion, over 2012’s actual 3.5 percent holiday season sales growth. The forecast is higher than the 10-year average holiday sales growth of …
Read More »Home Hardware Dealer-Owners Participate in National Tree Day
Home Hardware Stores Limited and Tree Canada dug in at 36 locations across Canada to plant and look after large trees in celebration of National Tree Day. In recognition, Home Hardware dealer-owners hosted tree planting and maintenance events throughout the fall …
Read More »Housing Recovery Gaining Despite Persistent Challenges
With home prices and household formations rising and household balance sheets healing, the ongoing housing recovery is expected to gain momentum next year even as several challenges remain, according to economists who participated in the National Association of Home Builders’ …
Read More »Registration Open for International Hardware Fair
It’s time again to register for the 39th annual International Hardware Fair Cologne. Why an international show? The show is considered one of the leading international events in the home improvement industry. In fact, in 2012 more than 50,000 attendees from132 …
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