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uilding product manufacturers are emphasizing faster, better, cheaper — as a mantra to mitigate the various challenges facing job sites, and by extension, the pro dealers that supply them. And with no product more prevalent — at least in terms of the number of individual products used — fasteners are demonstrating these subtle improvements from tip to recessed head. At the same time, many of the leading companies are navigating the supply chain challenges with investments in technology and distribution. “The past two years have been a real challenge throughout the entire supply chain,” said Tom Ferguson, vice president of marketing and product management at Hillman Solutions. “We’ve been able to keep up with the increased demand and have maintained fill rates of our construction fasteners at more than 95%. We’ve expanded two existing distribution centers while investing in new technologies to increase fulfillment efficiencies.” Additionally, Ferguson pointed to innovations such as the recently introduced Power Pro Speed Band-Its, which are described as drive-ready screw bundles to help increase install times. Also, there’s a wider variety of colors, sizes and packaging quantities in Hillman’s new Power Pro Concrete Anchors, “giving retailers more options to appeal to a wider audience of consumers.” Attractive displays that are easy to stock and easy to shop are also part of the growth plan devised by Huttig, where the Huttig-Grip fastener line was conceived by a team of industry experts to solve the pain points with existing programs. Customized merchandising solutions that simplify product selection. “Same-size master cartons, combined with eye-catching, informative packaging, create an attractive display that it is easy to stock and easy to shop,” the company said. From the shelves to the job site, innovation continues. On the following pages are several examples.
CAMO, the manufacturer of decking tools and fasteners recently unveiled its newest innovation, the CAMO ClipDRIVE stand-up fastening tool for grooved decking. Designed for fastening CAMO Universal Deck Clips, the ergonomic, lightweight tool attaches to any drill and allows you to stand comfortably while fastening any type of grooved deck board up to five times faster than traditional methods. Created with input from contractors the ClipDRIVE features a height-adjustable handle for builders of any size and a weighted nose to make targeting screws easier. Camofasteners.com
The Hillman Companies, Inc. has introduced its latest addition to the Power Pro family, Concrete Anchors. Designed for light and medium-duty concrete, block, and brick applications, these durable, corrosion resistant anchors are ICC-ES Code Compliant and are available in three colors, blue, white, and black in various lengths and 3/16”, 1/4”, and 5/16” diameters. Unlike traditional anchors, the Power Pro Concrete Anchors feature a fully threaded tip to enable quick penetration into wood and other materials. The wide serrated threads and mid-crossband threads offer a cleaner and faster cut while providing superior pullout and shear load strength. Available in hex washer head and flat head with star drive. Hex heads are ideal for applications that require additional holding power and faster drive times such as securing metal to concrete. Flat heads offer a cleaner look as they countersink to remain flush with the surface and the star drive offers additional contact points to reduce the chance of stripping. The flat head also incorporates under head micro nibs that clear out debris so that the fastener seats more securely. HillmanGroup.com
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