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Plumbing tools to maximize job-site productivity

Manufacturers look at trends shaping tool design.

July 1, 2020

The plumbing industry is ever-changing, and plumbing contractors are striving to maximize productivity and minimize call backs.

Milwaukee Tool creates 660 US jobs

The company is investing $33.4 million into three of its Mississippi locations

December 6, 2017

Expansions are planned for the company’s Mississippi sites in Greenwood, Jackson and Olive Branch.

Geberit hands-free flush plate

February 17, 2016

Geberit’s hands-free electronic version of its Sigma10 flush plate is available with battery power or an AC transformer.

Locqus total work platform

June 3, 2015

Locqus’ web platform and free iOS and Android app consolidate management tools such as vehicle tracking, billing, financing, inventory, payment processing, job progress and scheduling for free.

iDrawnics CAD solution

June 3, 2015

iDrawnics’ 3D CAD solution features time and material reports including a cut schedule for pipe.

FLIR compact thermal camera

June 3, 2015

Flir’s C2 is a full-featured, pocket-sized thermal camera, powered by a Lepton micro thermal detector, using 4,800 pixels of resolution.

Stanley cross-line laser

February 24, 2015

Stanley’s Cubix, model STHT77340, is a cross-line laser ideal for light residential con-struction from leveling chair rails to hanging cabinets.

Hilti rotating laser

February 24, 2015

The beam from the Hilti PRI 36 Green Rotating Laser shines up to four times brighter than a conventional red laser beam, ensuring significantly better visibility over long distances.

DeWalt self-leveling 360° line laser

February 24, 2015

DeWalt’s DW0811 Self-Leveling 360° Line and Vertical Line Laser simulates the functionality of a rotary laser and projects bright crossing horizontal and vertical lines.

Milwaukee Tool laser distance meters

February 24, 2015

The 2281-20 and 2282-20 (pictured) Laser Distance Meters from Milwaukee Tool offer memory storage, an easy-to-read display, rugged over-molding, the ability to add/subtract distances and dimensions, and the ability to attach the unit to a tripod for the most accurate measurements.