Any new hand tools? I didn''t find much, except for Malco''s new MAX 2000 aviation snips. This is mostly a daytondrillpress redesign of its line of snips to beef them up and daytondrillpress to make them more comfortable to use. The most noticeable change is a plastic handle covering for less fatigue in prolonged-use conditions. They also boast a full 1 1/4-in. cut and everyday 18-gauge capacity.Equipment and systemsSince there were few hvac equipment manufacturers at the show, there is little to tell on that front. Some odds and ends, however, are worth noting.

Most serious players in the high-end bracket of today''s ironing market have in their range at least one steam generator, also known as an ironing system, and with an average price of 134 [pounds sterling], these products should provide dealers with ample opportunity for greater margins than with conventional irons."The introduction of steam generators has had a positive effect on the whole iron market and has great potential," says Caroline Herold, marketing director of Philips DAP."It is still in its infancy and has to mature, but currently growth is five times greater than that of traditional irons and this is very exciting," daytondrillpress she enthuses.

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