TeraPump launched the TRFA01 Battery-Operated Fuel Transfer Pump at the 2016 National Hardware Show®. Powered by four AA batteries, the TRFA01 can transfer fuels at the rate of 3 gallons per minute from most standard plastic fuel containers. This makes …
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Toilet Tank Handle and Lever
Lavelle Industries, Inc. launched the latest product in their Korky Toilet Repair line at the 2016 National Hardware Show®. Designed to fit most of the popular brand toilets, the StrongARM® can be installed in any tank position and is reinforced …
Read More »True Value Reports Small Q1 Declines
This week, True Value Co. reported a decrease in both revenue and gross billings, citing unfavorable weather patterns that led to a decline in retail traffic for the first quarter. The co-op posted gross billings of $502 million through the …
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Launched at the 2016 National Hardware Show®, the MAGNETIC KEY by INTU-Keys Co. incorporates an ultra strong magnet into the dimensions of a conventional key for hiding or storing a spare key. Multiple units securely interconnect and pivot 360 degrees …
Read More »Portable Shopping Cart
The UpCart Pro Shopper cart contains three compartments with zip closures; a lightweight, sturdy metal frame; and triple-wheeled hubs designed to easily climb over curbs, go up or down stairs and reduce strain on the user. It weighs 11 pounds, but …
Read More »Home Depot Reports Q1 Growth
While the retail industry has been facing plenty of road blocks, especially in clothing and department stores, the home improvement industry continues to show strength. The Home Depot’s first quarter 2017 financial results highlight growth and topped analysts’ expectations, according to CNBC. Today, Home …
Read More »Couple Balances Family, Yoga and Hardware
Armando and Ita Reyes are a great example of an entrepreneurial-minded, hardworking couple with a strong family bond. The couple owns and operates Carpenter Bros. Hardware & Rental in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which they bought in 2008. Beyond hardware, the …
Read More »Amazon Arrives in Australia, Hardware Association Responds
Since the mid-1990s, Amazon.com has evolved from an online bookstore to the e-commerce giant that has in many ways forced brick-and-mortar businesses to change the way they do business in the U.S. Additionally, Amazon has found its footing globally, establishing a presence in several countries …
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