Latest news for Screwfix Direct 
Lithium Ion Li-Ion battery offers longer life, more power and lighter weight(18/04/2007)
Battery technology has always been at the forefront of the cordless power tool market. The latest innovation in this field is the development of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries that offer many advantages over the previous battery types. Li-Ion batteries are 40% lighter than the Ni-CD and Ni-MH and due to the protection circuitry in the Hitachi Li-Ion batteries, for example, can be charged up to 1,300 times, which compares to 500 times for Ni-C... [more]
New Screwfix catalogue(05/03/2007)
With 956-pages packed with nearly 15,000 items and over 380 new products, the latest catalogue from Screwfix Direct (issue 86) features a number of special offers and a free prize draw to win a mobile home office laptop package worth over £1500. In hand tools, the new and rugged Stanley FatMax XL range has undergone a rigorous programme of developments to improve comfort and reduce fatigue by cutting vibration, along with adding innovative n... [more]
Screwfix Direct increases range of hand tools(05/02/2007)
Screwfix Direct has strengthened its hand tools range with the addition of Builders Accessories, Axes, Vices, Trowels, Knives and Measures to its exclusive Forge Steel range. Built for comfort and practicality and combining high quality construction with exceptional value for money, each of these tools is available for next day delivery in mainland UK. Manufactured to Screwfix Direct specifications and specifically designed to meet customer d... [more]
Screwfix Direct increases its range of power tool accessories(02/02/2007)
The Screwfix Direct range of power tool accessories has been increased with the launch of Titan jobber bits, new low-priced SDS Plus drill bits and Kango breaker chisels, as well as star buys from leading brand names such as Ryobi and DeWalt. In addition to the new Armeg brand, the popular Erbauer range has also been further enhanced with both SDS and HSS bits as well as masonry and multi-purpose bits, tile and glass bits and auger bit sets. ... [more]
Screwfix Direct Opens New Distribution Centre(27/12/2006)
Screwfix Direct has signed a 10-year lease on a second Distribution Centre in the Stafford area. Intended to support the needs of its growing UK network of Trade Counters, the 545,570 sq ft site will lead to the creation of approximately 300 jobs initially, with recruitment expected to start in Spring, 2007. It is anticipated that the site will become operational in June, 2007 and that the number of jobs could increase to as many as 600 within t... [more]
Triton and Mira showers now included in the Screwfix catalogue(12/08/2006)
A number of showers from Triton and Mira have made their first appearance in the latest Screwfix Direct catalogue. These additions to the bathroom and plumbing pages mean that everything a plumber needs from fittings, controls and tools, can now be found in the Screwfix catalogue. Each of the showers, along with other smaller items such as taps, shower rails and bathroom accessories, are offered with free next day delivery in mainland UK. L... [more]
Screwfix launches new range of hand tools(07/07/2006)
Screwfix Direct has launched a new range of hand tools. Manufactured to Screwfix specifications, the new exclusive Forge Steel(r) and Site(r) hand tool ranges have been specially designed to meet customer demand for mid and top-of-the-range products. Ideal for use over prolonged periods of time, each of these new tool ranges has been developed as the result of experience and knowledge gained by listening to customers. The Forge Steel r... [more]
Worx Industrial Power Tools with Revolver technology now available from Screwfix Direct(11/05/2006)
Incorporating Revolver technology that allows the handle position to be changed to suit each application, the new Worx Industrial range of power tools from Screwfix Direct is designed to increase versatility and reduce arm stress and fatigue. Offering high power and performance with industrial quality construction, the range is exclusive to Screwfix Direct in the UK and is ideal for use by all areas of the trade. Shown in the latest Scre... [more]
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