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News Release from: Facom UK | Subject: New Product and Promotional Selection catalogue
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 08 March 2007
Catalogue includes large tool range
Facom's new catalogue contains a range of screwdrivers, socketry, impact and workshop tools at promotional prices.
Facom, has launched a new range of products, introduced to save professional end users more time and money Featured in the company's latest New Product and Promotional Selection catalogue, new products include the 580 series automatic lock grip pliers, a JET.XL six-drawer heavy-duty mobile workstation and an innovative range of wrench clips
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 9 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Facom, Europe's leading tool provider, has further extended its range of high-quality wrenches for its professional end-user customers by launching two new designs of ratcheting combination wrench.
To complement this, the catalogue also contains a comprehensive range of screwdrivers, socketry, impact and workshop tools at promotional prices, offering mechanics and engineers more choice and options of high-quality tools.
David Osborne, Head of Marketing at Facom, said: "The key purchasing decisions facing many professional end users when selecting tools are price, quality, safety and productivity".
"At Facom, we have invested heavily in research and development to ensure that all the products we introduce into the marketplace meet and exceed this criteria".
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Tool catalogue aimed at mechanics and engineers
Facom's new catalogue includes a range of wrenches, screwdrivers, socket sets, striking tools, pliers and grips, workshop and automotive tools.
"Over the years we have build up a reputation for producing tools that achieve the highest standards of performance, save end-users time, simplify their tasks and guarantee their safety".
The new 580 series automatic lock grip pliers are ideal for repetitive assembly work.
Available in three sizes - 10-inch, 6-inch and long nose, the range features a one-hand unlocking system, lifetime warranty and a patented automatic jaw adjustment and closure system.
Forged in chrome molybdenum with treated jaws for a longer working life, the automatic jaw adjustment clamps all parts, whatever the size or shape with the same pressure for maximum control, whilst the automatic closure system clamps thick and thin, with no adjustment needed.
Available in red or grey, the Facom JET.XL six-drawer heavy-duty mobile workstation has large storage compartments for bulky objects and a heavy-duty galvanised steel worktop.
Measuring 990 x 515 x 1140mm, the unit features all the advantages of the JET.XL toolbox range, including a selective drawer opening system for smoother operation and ease of use and an optimum storage arrangement to maximise its use of space.
Additional features include a centralised folding key locking system, large diameter wheels for greater manoeuvrability and stability and bumpers on all four corners of the cabinet for extra protection.
Facom's wrench clips offer professional end users a useful and practical way of storing the most commonly used wrench sizes.
Designed to be compact, handy and safe, the range includes a nine-piece ratcheting combination clip and a nine-piece combination wrench clip that can be bench, wall or belt mounted for ease of use.
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