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Milwaukee Tool continues to revolutionize the reciprocating saw category with the introduction of the new M18 FUEL™ SAWZALL® w/ ONE-KEY™. Cutting faster than corded, the M18 FUEL™ SAWZALL® w/ ONE-KEY™ delivers over 40% more run time and 5X longer tool life – making it the most powerful 18V cordless reciprocating saw on the market. Compatible with ONE-KEY™**, users will be able to customize the tool’s performance for unrivaled productivity, as well as track and manage the tool through the app.

“It’s been nearly 65 years since Milwaukee first invented the recip saw, and since that time the SAWZALL® continues to lead the industry in durability and performance,” said Andrew Plowman, Director of Product Management. “With the renowned reputation and history of the SAWZALL®, coupled with Milwaukee’s expertise and leadership in cordless technology, we’re proud to deliver a new SAWZALL® that gives users unbridled power and, through ONE-KEY™, the ability to harness that performance for an even better experience. It’s the SAWZALL® like never seen before.”

Through ONE-KEY™, users will be able to customize, track and manage their new SAWZALL®. Unlimited Tool Customization within ONE-KEY™ allows users options to customize a variety of settings in managing the SAWZALL®’s output – including adjusting the speed for smoother cut starts, engaging an automatic cut brake to help prevent accidental cuts in materials, and optimizing for longer blade life. This gives the user ultimate control to specifically set or adjust the speed for different materials beyond the variable speed trigger. They can create their own profile and, with the touch of a button on the tool, easily go back and forth between saved profiles so each application is done with the most accurate and productive settings. Once the tool is set, a phone is no longer needed. Users can also access available setups based on common applications and materials. (See table below this release for usage examples).

ONE-KEY’s Integrated Tool Tracking functionality will make tracking the SAWZALL® as easy as pulling out a phone, allowing users to identify where and when their saw was last seen. With Simplified Tool and Equipment Management, users will also have a central place to take inventory of their SAWZALL® and all other tools and equipment, and keep detailed records of all inventory to easily build a budget and manage spend.

As with all M18 FUEL™ products*, the new SAWZALL® features three Milwaukee®-exclusive innovations — the POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor, REDLITHIUM™ XC5.0 Battery Pack and REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence Hardware and Software— to deliver unmatched performance, durability and run-time.

Available in October 2016, the new M18 FUEL™ SAWZALL® w/ One-Key™ is a true testament to Milwaukee’s focus on the user and investment in game changing technology. ONE-KEY™’s capabilities will lead to more efficient work, better performance and consistently accurate results. And, as the program’s capabilities evolve, Milwaukee Tool will be able to deliver more features to a product even after it’s purchased – translating to invaluable productivity gains. For more information on ONE-KEY™ please visit http://www.milwaukeetool.com/one-key.

* M18 FUEL™ is engineered for the most demanding tradesmen in the world. Delivering unrivaled performance, all M18 FUEL™ products feature three Milwaukee®-exclusive innovations—The POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor, REDLITHIUM™ Battery Pack and REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence Hardware and Software—that deliver unmatched power, run-time and durability on the jobsite. Simply put, M18 FUEL™ tools are the most powerful 18V cordless tools in their class.

**ONE-KEY™ is the first digital platform for tools and equipment. By integrating industry-leading tool electronics with a custom-built cloud based program, ONE-KEY™ provides a new level of control and access to information that revolutionizes the way work gets done. The ability to customize, track, and manage through ONE-KEY™ fundamentally changes the way users interact with their tools.

Unlimited Tool Customization for M18 FUEL™ SAWZALL® w/ ONE-KEY™

Specifications

M18 FUEL™ SAWZALL® Reciprocating Saw w/ ONE-KEY™ (2721-22)

1-1/8” Stroke Length
0-3,000 Strokes Per Minute
17-3/4” Long
7.4 lbs

Includes M18 FUEL™ SAWZALL® Reciprocating Saw w/ ONE-KEY™, (1) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ XC 5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack, (1) M18™ & M12™ Multi-Voltage Charger, a blade & carrying case.

*Also available with the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ High Demand™ 9.0 Battery (2721-22HD), and as a bare tool (2721-20)

We are proud to be the first and for now the only boiler manufacturer to have a Heating for a Cure” Pink boiler. Slant/Fin will donate $50 for each pink boiler sold. Currently the S-90 and S-120 are available in the Heating for a Cure- Pink.

We have chosen The National Breast Cancer Foundation to donate to because this charity has been found to efficiently utilize donations to pursue their mission.   We found they provide help and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services and research.

An example of a program they have is partnership with medical facilities across the country to provide free mammograms and diagnostic breast care services to underserved women through the NBCF National Mammography Program. In addition, the NBCF National Mammography Program requires that medical facilities within their network have the capacity to continue treatment after an abnormal finding or diagnosis of breast cancer.

NBCF also continues to help women by funding targeted research. They believe improvements in treatment options are needed now. That’s why NBCF is focused on funding research projects that seek to improve the outcome of this disease and further advancements in personalized therapies.

Above are just a couple of examples of why we chose this organization. To learn more go to http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/about-nbcf

We also found NBCF to be highly rated with 4 stars (out of 4) on the Charity Navigator.  

The Charity Navigator’s mission is to guide intelligent giving. By guiding intelligent giving, they aim to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace, in which givers and the charities they support work in tandem to overcome our nation’s and the world’s most persistent challenges.

Charity Navigator is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code and does not accept any contributions from any charities they evaluate. Attached is their link so you can learn more about how they rate charities. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=17

DAB’s newest line of pumps—the most energy efficient ever—ensures that homeowners have constant water pressure whenever and wherever it’s needed.

For too many U.S. homeowners, water-related tasks involve a juggling act. Because their home’s water pressure is too low, Mom can’t shower if Dad is doing the dishes, and the kids can’t take a bath if the washing machine is running.  But meeting a family’s water needs doesn’t have to involve scheduling times to tap into the water supply. With DAB® Pumps’ newest line of pumps, busy American families can get the pressure they need to handle multiple water-related tasks simultaneously.

DAB’s General Manager Antonio Filippi said, “Using DAB water pumps, plumbers, contractors and others who are responsible for installing or repairing home water systems can solve one of homeowners’ most annoying problems: getting sufficient water pressure to all parts of a home at all times.”

DAB’s new U.S. product line offers a variety of solutions to fit every home’s needs:

• E.SyBox: DAB’s patented, variable-speed water pressurization system is designed for domestic, light commercial and irrigation use.  Thanks to DAB’s inverter technology, E.SyBox draws only the energy necessary to meet a home’s water requirements at any given time. The E.SyBox system helps homeowners get water where and when they want it while conserving water and saving on their energy and water bills.

• E.SyBox Mini:  The E.Sybox Mini is the most compact electronic pressurization system/water pump booster system in the world. It offers the same energy-saving and water-saving inverter technology found in the larger E.SyBox system, but in a small, versatile case that will fit vertically or horizontally, anywhere it’s needed in the home.

• Evosta: This new, high-efficiency water circulator is designed for circulating hot water through a home’s heating system.  Featuring advanced technology including a permanent magnet synchronous motor and a frequency converter, Evosta circulators operate at high efficiency to yield noticeable energy savings.  The Evosta circulator automatically detects changes in system demand and adjusts its performance accordingly.

• E. Swim: Designed for pool owners, E.Swim is an electronic, high-efficiency swimming pool pump. With its eight programmable settings and choice of modes— variable speed or variable flow function —E.Swim is an excellent solution for pool owners who want to keep their pools sparkling while dramatically reducing their energy consumption.

What sets DAB Pumps apart:

No matter what their use, DAB’s new line of pumps for the American market offers many of the same energy- saving, high-tech features:

• DAB’s cutting-edge inverter technology. This variable-speed system minimizes energy usage and maximizes energy savings because the pumps draw only the power required for operation at any given time. Traditional pumps burn energy unnecessarily because they are always operating at top speed, no matter what the demand on the system. With DAB pumps, they can expect to save up to 50 percent compared to traditional systems.

• Quiet operation. Some water pumps make so much noise that everyone in the house knows when they’re running. DAB Pumps, by contrast, are whisper-quiet. The E.SyBox operates at 45dB under normal use a sound level similar to a babbling brook or a bird call. To further reduce noise, both the E.SyBox and the E.SyBox mini are equipped with anti-vibration feet.

• An Italian design aesthetic. The phrase “Italian design” conjures up images of trend-setting fashions, beautiful interior furnishings and stylish industrial equipment and machinery. With their sleek, European space-saving designs, DAB pumps are another example of outstanding Italian design.

• A focus on usability. DAB designs all of its pumping systems to meet the highest standards of ergonomic technology. That means they are easy to install, easy to learn and easy to operate.  Using the adjustable high-resolution displays, installers can perform the initial setup without any difficulty and make any changes later as necessary.

Since its founding in Italy more than 40 years ago, DAB Pumps has been providing advanced solutions to water management challenges throughout Europe, China, and Australia. With DAB’s worldwide reputation for excellence, plumbers, builders and others who service U.S. homes’ water supplies can feel confident in offering DAB’s affordable, advanced solution water pumps to their customers.

Homeowners and pool owners want to know that the water pump products they’re buying will give them consistent, reliable, long-term service. In other words, they demand quality. With more than four decades of experience and know-how in pump design and manufacture, that’s exactly what DAB Pumps will be delivering to its U.S. customers.

About DAB Pumps

Founded in Italy in 1975, DAB has been a main player in the sector of the technologies for the movement and management of our most precious resource, water. DAB produces reliable products, technically advanced, easy to install and efficient, ensuring high energy savings in the following domestic and residential application sectors: heating and air conditioning, water supply and pressurization, irrigation and gardening, use of rain water, draining, collection and disposal of waste water, circulation and filtration of swimming pool water.

DAB’s North American subsidiary, established more than 16 years ago, sells well-known brands such as Leader, DAB and Tesla.  Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, DAB Pumps distributes products to the U.S. and Canada.

For more information about DAB Pumps, please contact David Jay at David@Christieand.co or call 805-969-3744. Visit www.dabpumps.us

Two of the biggest challenges facing plumbing contractors today are how to increase customer calls and how to generate customer loyalty. Given all the competition out there, key to achieving these objectives is to be there when the customer needs you – or more significantly, to be there even before the customer knows they need you.

The patented Flood Buzz™ Pro water leak alarm was developed with the contractor in mind. Not only are these effective water leak alarms that sound a loud 110 dB piercing alert when it comes in contact with water, but equally as important, Flood Buzz™ Pro alarms are critical marketing tools for a plumbing contractor’s overall growth strategy.

The Flood Buzz™ Pro is the quintessential “pain point” marketing solution. Flood Buzz™ alarms will promote your company when the customer needs you most – when they have a water leak and need a plumber to solve their potentially damaging and destructive leak problem. Once the Flood Buzz™ Pro’s 110 dB alarm sounds warning of a water leak, the customer will call your company because your company’s info is right on the Flood Buzz™ Pro.

All this translates into immediate sales. Additionally, your customers will be forever grateful to you for helping them avoid a flood in their homes.

Implementing a Flood Buzz™ marketing strategy is easy. Just place personalized Flood Buzz™ Pros in your customers’ homes – under the sinks, behind toilets, next to boilers – anywhere there is a water connection. In effect, Flood Buzz™ Pro water leak alarms are your field salespeople, and are always on guard for water leaks. The more Flood Buzz™ Pro units you place, the more service calls you will receive.

Additionally, with the introduction of the new Flood Buzz™ Blue — the Flood Buzz™ alarm specifically designed to monitor water heaters for leaks — a contractor will now get more of those profitable water heater replacement calls, before the water heater bursts and causes real damage. Flood Buzz™ Blue will sound a 110 dB warning the instant it senses water leaking into the drip pan from a deteriorating water heater. Like the Flood Buzz™ Pro, you will personalize the Flood Buzz™ Blue with your company’s info and rapidly increase your water heater service calls and sales.

Since Flood Buzz™ water leak alarms have an internal, non-serviceable battery that is good for three years, you will have reason to visit your customers every three years to replace the Flood Buzz™ alarms in their homes or facilities. Once inside the customers’ home, you can be assured of additional work.

Learn more about how to market your business using the Flood Buzz™ line of water leak alarms at www.FloodBuzzPro.com or call us at 1-866 797 6686

About the Author

Josh Scharf is the President of Archetype Ltd., a New Jersey Based marketing and product development firm involved in bringing new and unique products to market.