Coo-Var has added a new formulation to its solar reflective aluminium paint range which now gives an even brighter sheen finish, creating considerably more dissipation of heat and reflection of sunlight. The solar reflective aluminium paint available in Coo-Var’s Specialist Paints range is a bituminous based aluminium paint that gives a highly reflective metallic finish. It is designed to reflect and dissipate heat and sunlight on roofs resulting in a reduction of heat build-up. You can apply direct to roofs including flat roofs. Available in 5 litres and 25 litres, it is suitable for felt, asphalt, wood, brick & concrete. Ideal for large commercial contract work as well as for residential property. The new formulation helps to to decrease the need for air conditioning, fuel consumption, emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants. About Coo-Var Coo-Var started manufacturing paints in 1908, initially supplying marine and industrial finishes to the industrial and shipbuilding markets. Since then the company has diversified into specialist and functional coatings; not only do they protect and decorate but also perform a specific function. For example our new Anti-condensation Paint, Antigraffiti coatings preventing permanent marking by graffiti: Anticlimb Paint, Antislip Paint, Antifouling Paint are all included in a large product range. Specific colours can be matched; specialist paints to meet a requirement can be make; Coo-Var supply problem solving products for walls, roofs and floors to enhance safety and security as well as the appearance.

Xcalibre Equipment, a Coventry based, leading specialist in the design and manufacture of diamond drilling equipment report that demand for their T4D hydraulically driven diamond drilling trailer is steadily increasing throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. The T4D is diesel powered and a highly mobile self-contained towable unit, ideally suited for taking core samples from asphalt or concrete roads.  The T4D accepts cores up to 350 mm (13.5 in) in diameter and has hydraulically operated front and rear stabiliser feet. Xcalibre provides a wide range of drill motors, both single and two-speed, which will ensure optimal performance. In addition, the company has calculated that the TD40 can reduce drilling times by as much as 75%, when compared to a standard hand fed machine. The complete unit features a good size water tank with large diameter filler and a five litre fuel tank that provides up to three hours operation. The T4D is powered by the latest Hatz 1B40 diesel engine, fitted with both an electric and recoil starting mechanism. Hatz engineers provide the engine complete and ready to install, helping to reduce the overall manufacturing process. Xcalibre Equipment markets their products throughout the UK, Europe and in North America. With Hatz dealers and service specialists situated around the globe, users of the T4D can be assured that genuine spare parts and qualified maintenance engineers are on hand, should the need arise. “The T4D is becoming a very popular machine in our product portfolio,” explained Xcalibre’s Roland Knott, “therefore we needed a proven, lightweight engine that is promptly available and made ready for our production teams to fit. The 1B40 ticks all these boxes and we have been delighted with its performance”, added Mr. Knott. Xcalibre Equipment Limited was incorporated in 1987 and has established itself as a leading organisation in the design and manufacture of specialist diamond drilling equipment. Xcalibre build hydraulically powered coring trailers, diamond drilling rigs, electric and hydraulic driven drill stands, including hand held core drills, together with petrol, diesel and electric driven power packs. They also provide a wide variety of diamond coring machinery for both civil and marine applications. Equipment can even be supplied for use underwater or in hazardous environments. Xcalibre are a globally recognised manufacturer of well-engineered, safe and reliable core drilling equipment. The company remains based in Coventry, in the centre of the UK. Hatz diesel engines have been around since 1910. From their manufacturing base situated at Ruhstorf, Germany, Hatz produce a range of modern diesel engines from 3 to 60 kW. The company has subsidiaries in the USA, South Africa, Australia, and China together with a presence in most European Countries. Their UK subsidiary, Hatz GB Limited, has its facilities centrally located in Hinckley, Leicestershire.

The latest version of Makita’s compact but powerful 7.2v pencil drill driver and impact driver have a host of enhanced features – more rpm, more tightening torque and enhanced controls. These pencil screwdrivers weigh just over half a kilo and can be used in either pistol grip mode or as “in-line long handle” powered screwdrivers. The impact driver is particularly popular for light installation work such as bathrooms or kitchens whilst also being chosen for the manufacturing and assembly of white goods and electronic devices. Impact driver runs up to 2,450rpm with 25Nm of torque New 1.5Ah batteries for longer runtime Drill driver has 2-speeds and up to 5.6 Nm of tightening torque The new Makita TD022DSE 7.2v pencil impact driver will now run up to 2,450rpm, deliver up to 3,000 impacts per minute and generate 25Nm of tightening torque, which is sufficient to drive home a M8 standard bolt or machine screw. A new rotary switch conveniently placed on the motor body selects forward variable speed and reverse rotation. The Makita DF012DSE pencil drill driver has two speed ranges, up to 650rpm with a maximum 3.6Nm of tightening torque on high speed and on low speed up to 200rpm, that can deliver 5.6Nm of torque. With 21 + drill settings selected by the rotating collar on the chuck housing, this ¼” hex drive drill will drive a 5mm hole in steel and 6mm in timber. This high torque accuracy is protected by two auto-stop functions. Low battery power is indicated by a lamp and when this reduces further the motor automatically stops to prevent incomplete fastening. Additionally, when the drive achieves the set torque fastening the clutch is disengaged and drive stops. Both pencil drivers feature LED job light, ergonomic soft-grip handle and the new 1.5Ah batteries. For more news and product information about Makita UK please visit www.makitauk.com.  Follow us on Twitter @MakitaUK, Facebook.com/makitauk and google.com/+makitauk

16mm in concrete with 4,800 impacts per minute from 1.1 joules SDS-PLUS with one-touch sliding chuck Weighs just 2.0kg including 4.0Ah Lithium-Ion battery Makita is expanding the increasingly popular 10.8v range of power tools where the superb machine power performance is coupled with the compact physical size of the machines. This valuable combination of power and features, integrated into the smallest possible machine profile, makes this range attractive to any professional tradesman working in confined spaces or for prolonged periods of use where a full size machine would prove cumbersome. The new Makita HR166D 10.8v BL rotary hammer drill, which features the sophisticated Makita Brushless motor technology, has the appearance and features of its 18v ‘big brother’ version but is a third smaller in overall dimensions.  This new rotary hammer will run up to 680rpm and generate up to 4,800 impacts per minute.  With 1.1 joules of energy the new HR166D will punch a 16mm hole into concrete; 13mm in wood and 10mm in steel. The overall body design delivers excellent machine balance with the Brushless motor and driveline positioned directly above the battery, with the rear anti-vibration handle and side-handle providing ideal working control of this powerful but tiny machine. Weighing just 2.0kg with a 4.0Ah battery fitted, this compact and lightweight machine has electric brake, variable speed trigger and a constant speed control, and LED job light. The SDS-PLUS chuck features the proven Makita one-touch sliding operation.  It has two operating modes selected by the rotary switch on the body. It can operate in rotary-only mode for drilling wood or metal and rotary hammer mode bringing the powerful hammer action into play. This ‘mighty mini’ 10.8v BL rotary hammer CXT will quickly become a popular selection for compact power together with Makita’s proven and robust reliability. It is supplied complete with two 4.0Ah batteries and charger in a Makpac case, or as a body only unit for those operators with adequate numbers of 10.8v batteries. Two angle drive tools have also been added to the 10.8v range. The new Makita TL064D Angle Impact Driver CXT runs up to 2,000rpm and can deliver up to 3,000 impacts per minute and generates a powerful 60Nm maximum tightening torque. Weighing just 1.6kg this useful impact driver will drive home an M12 bolt, M8 machine screw, HT bolt and 75mm coarse thread screw. The slimline body with soft-grip handle can accommodate the drive head fitted at 12 different positions for convenient use. The new Makita TL065D 10.8v Angle Impact Wrench CXT with 3/8” square drive will drive an M12 and M8 high tensile bolt. Both machines have aluminium drive heads with phosphorescent protection ring, variable speed trigger, electric brake and forward/reverse selection. Where access is restricted these compact and slim angle tools will prove ideal for many applications. For more news and product information about Makita UK please visit www.makitauk.com.  Follow us on Twitter @MakitaUK, Facebook.com/makitauk and google.com/+makitauk

MAKITA CONTINUE TO EXPAND BRUSHLESS 18V POWER TOOL RANGE Increased power from Brushless motors Metal transmissions throughout for rugged reliability Unique reverse rotation auto stop mode Makita continues to expand, refine and finesse the market leading 18v Lithium-Ion powered power tool range that has driven the brand to market leadership. Never satisfied with current performance the new machines are designed to improve and increase performance and delivery in power, speed and impact whilst constantly reducing overall size and weight. Makita’s innovation is highlighted by a special feature in the new Makita DTW285 LXT impact wrench. Reflecting Makita’s intention to meet the demands of operators across the world, this latest machine includes the reverse rotation auto stop mode.  If, for example, an operator needs to undo a substantial fixing, such as a scaffold clamp or steel structure fastening several floors above street level, simply switching the DTW285 to reverse mode and pulling the trigger fully home, will achieve the function. This intelligent tool will run the nut or bolt until it is loose and then cut the impact and rotation within 0.2 seconds. This allows for the safe removal of fixings by hand, helping to prevent fixings accidentally falling off when working at height. Equally sensational is the tightening performance, and weighing just 1.7kgs, the new Makita DTW285 Brushless impact wrench will deliver 280Nm of fastening torque and a massive 400Nm of nut busting blitz. This tool will run from 1,600rpm up to 2,800rpm, and with three gears the impacts range from 1,800ipm to 3,500imp in a machine that measures just 147mm overall body length.  This impact wrench is available with two 4.0Ah Li-ion batteries or as body only. Two new versions of the 18v LXT Brushless motor drill driver have been introduced: the Makita body only DDF083Z, a direct drive model, whilst the Makita DDF484 features a keyless chuck.  Both models have two-speed, all metal drive systems; variable speed trigger; electric brake; ergonomic soft grip; LED job light and belt clip. The direct drive model, with ¼” hex drive, will run up to 1,700rpm in high mode and 500rpm in low mode; will generate 40Nm of tightening torque with 20 settings, plus drill mode, and weighs just 1.3kg with a compact overall body length of 124mm. The Makita DDF484 will run up to 2,000rpm in high mode; generates 54Nm max torque with 21 settings, plus drill mode, and weighs 1.8kg measuring 172mm from chuck to body back.  This model comes complete with two 5.0Ah Li-ion batteries, and a Makpac case, and replaces the DDF480 model. The new Makita DHP484 combi drill with Brushless motor has improved performance over the previous model, the DHP480. It will run up to 2,000rpm in high mode, 500rpm in low mode, with a major increase of impact performance to 30,000ipm in high and 7,500ipm in low modes; a maximum torque of 54Nm with 21 settings and drill mode. This new combi drill will punch a 13mm hole in masonry, and with all-metal gear train and aluminium gear housing is ideal for rugged site operations. The new Makita DHP484 is available with two 5.0Ah Li-ion batteries and charger, in a Makpac case, or as a body only model for those users with existing stocks of Makita batteries. For more news and product information about Makita UK please visit www.makitauk.com.  Follow us on Twitter @MakitaUK, Facebook.com/makitauk and google.com/+makitauk

Addison Saws, the West Midlands-based cutting and sawing technologies specialist, has been appointed as the sole UK distributor for Simonds International’s bandsaw blades building tools. “Having sold Simonds’ woodworking and metalworking blades for more than thirty years, we are delighted to have been appointed as their official UK agent,” comments Addison Saws’ managing director, Gary Knight. “As the oldest cutting tool manufacturer in North America, Simonds enjoys an enviable reputation for the quality of its products,” continues Gary Knight. “Thanks to our many years spent working with the brand, we have an unrivalled knowledge of the Simonds product range – including its Bi-Metal, TCT, Carbon and ‘Red Streak’ wood-cutting blades.” The appointment of Addison Saws by Simonds occurred after the bandsaw blade manufacturer’s previous UK distributor ceased trading. We are proud to be working with Simonds Building Tools. “We are proud to be working with Simonds building tools to ensure that UK woodworking and metalworking companies can continue to buy their superior quality bandsaw blades which are manufactured to the most stringent quality standards,” adds Gary Knight. “We have invested in significant levels of stock to ensure continuity of supply.” Contact details for bandsaw blade suppliers and users Saw blade suppliers wishing to stock Simonds blades – and bandsaw blade users wanting details of their nearest Simonds stockist – are asked to call Addison Saws on 01384 264 950 or email sales@addisonsaws.co.uk

2017 will mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the UK sales, training and distribution centre for global power tool manufacturer Makita Corporation.  An unbroken record of annual sales growth confirms that today the Makita brand is market leader in the UK’s competitive professional power tool league.  Just two years ago Makita worldwide celebrated a century of growth since the Company’s foundation in 1915 at Anjo, Japan. Since 1972 Makita UK has delivered a consistently successful and ever expanding range of power tools for the professional tradesman. Today, there are more than 600 tools in the Makita UK range and unrivalled innovation has become the hallmark of the brand, constantly improving performance and capability to make many tasks in the construction world more productive, safer for operators, achieving faster, more efficient, completion.  Exceptional product innovations such as the valuable AVT™ – Advanced Vibration Technology – which dramatically reduces HAV risks for operators; Brushless motors for cordless tools that increases motor power output, expands run time and lengthens tool and battery life; and the brilliant MM4 mini 4-stroke petrol engine that produces more power, consumes less fuel, cuts noise and emissions of grounds maintenance machines, are just three examples of the constant flow of product science and technology that makes Makita the market leader. Today’s Makita range includes cordless machines which now rival some mains powered variants for impact power and torque.  The popular 18v Lithium-Ion battery platform, introduced in 2005, has expanded to more than 110 different products and recently the Twin 18v (36v) machines, powered by two of the ever popular existing 18v batteries,  along with a range of domestic and professional cordless garden tools that further expands the powerful cordless range.  Pneumatic tools include nailers and staplers whilst there are ever more petrol engine machines for construction and outdoor equipment, and horticultural machines for grounds maintenance and landscape professionals.  An equally broad inventory of high quality accessories, such as drill bits, blades, abrasives and diamond cutting wheels, further enhances the ultimate performance of Makita tools. The Makita philosophy has always been ‘customer service first and foremost. “The Makita philosophy has always been ‘customer service first and foremost’ and to meet the aspirations of the end user first, then our dealers and then finally us as the manufacturer,” explains Barry Smart, National Sales Manager, Makita UK. “Our market has evolved since 1972 when it was 100% mains until today where it is 60/40 in favour of cordless machines. Our forecasts are for continued growth in cordless; our Twin battery 36v machines meet end user requirements for power and performance and this is expanding quickly in our horticultural range.  Opening our new training and customer service centre in Glasgow is further illustration of our commitment to giving our customers the very best possible backup to make their business successful.” Makita is Britain’s number 1 professional power tool manufacturer, and their ISO accredited facility at Telford in Shropshire is one of 18 worldwide production plants.  Here more than 1.25 million individual power tools are manufactured annually, of which 80% are exported to the worlds markets. Two further factors are the cornerstones of Makita’s market success in the UK.  The establishment and continuous development of the strongest national network of professional distributors, backed by a skilled sales and demonstration force, is coupled with the ethos of correct training.  This enables the selection of the most efficient tool for the job and the correct and safe use of the tools in active conditions. This belief is borne out by the major investment in the established training course facility at the Milton Keynes HQ and the new centre in Scotland. For more news and product information about Makita UK please visit www.makitauk.com.  Follow us on Twitter @MakitaUK, Facebook.com/makitauk and google.com/+makitauk   MAKITA UK MARKS 45 YEARS IN UK WITH POWER TOOL MARKET LEADERSHIP “Customer service first and foremost” New training and service centre to open in Scotland