Lowe’s to Exclusively Offer Hitachi Power Tools Nationally
July 29 2015 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
Home improvement company to feature the
broadest selection of the Hitachi tools pros trust most
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) and Hitachi Power Tools
announced today the introduction of the industry leading line of
professional grade Hitachi pneumatic nailers and fasteners
exclusively at Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com.
Lowe’s now offers the broadest selection of Hitachi power tools,
with a lineup of tools the pros prefer most with the latest
innovations that deliver lighter, faster and more durable products.
The new Hitachi Power Tool displays are joining the existing lineup
of Hitachi tools at Lowe’s and are rolling out to stores this
month.
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To make the shopping experience simpler for consumers, Hitachi
pneumatics will be featured in a dedicated brand display with
color-coded nailers, associated fasteners and accessories located
directly below the coordinating tools for efficiency. Pro and DIY
consumers alike will find increased on-hand availability and the
diversity of tool selection needed to tackle any pneumatic tool and
fastener application. The Hitachi fasteners will also be clearly
labeled by the local building codes for quick and easy
identification.
Hitachi provides leading heritage in wood-to-wood construction
and has a long-standing reputation with the pro. Building
professionals know Hitachi for residential construction as the
market leader for more than 20 years and reach for Hitachi tools
when durability and performance can’t be sacrificed.
The Hitachi pneumatic set will offer a complete variety of
stick-style framing nailers, a coil siding nailer, a coil framing
nailer and Strap-Tite Fastening system nailers for securing
pre-drilled metal connectors to wood, a complete line of finish
nailers (15-Gauge, 16-Gauge, 18-Gauge and 23-Gauge), and various
pneumatic staplers along with a sub-section designed for driving
collated screws.
The line will also feature a comprehensive mix of related
Hitachi nails, staples and collated screws to complete jobs
specific to local market needs as well as all the related Hitachi
accessories, such as compressor hoses and pneumatic fittings and
couplers, pros need.
These nailers are covered by Hitachi’s industry leading 5-year
warranty.
The new tools will join Lowe’s exclusive current Hitachi
offering, which includes cordless tools, saws, routers, sanders,
planers, grinders, compressors, corded tools, associated
accessories and more.
For more information on the new product line, visit
Lowes.com/Hitachi.
About Lowe's
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home
improvement company serving approximately 16 million customers a
week in the United States, Canada and Mexico through its stores and
online at lowes.com, lowes.ca and lowes.com.mx. With fiscal year
2014 sales of $56.2 billion, Lowe’s has 1,840 home improvement and
hardware stores and more than 265,000 employees. Founded in 1946
and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it
serves through programs that focus on K-12 public education and
community improvement projects. For more information, visit
Lowes.com.
About Hitachi Power Tools
Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd) offers an extensive
line of professional grade power tools and accessories for
woodworking, metalworking, drilling and fastening, concrete
drilling and cutting, outdoor power equipment products as well as a
complete line of pneumatic nailers, staplers, compressors and
collated fasteners. From headquarters in Braselton, GA, and
satellite offices in the United States and Canada, Hitachi Power
Tools supports over 4000 retail locations carrying Hitachi tools
and over 1000 authorized service centers. Hitachi Koki USA,
Ltd. is the North American division of Hitachi Koki Japan, a
subsidiary within Hitachi Ltd. For more information on Hitachi
Power Tools, visit www.hitachipowertools.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan,
delivers innovations that answer society’s challenges with our
talented team and proven experience in global markets. The
company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2014 (ended March 31,
2015) totaled 9,761 billion yen ($81.3 billion). Hitachi is
focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which
includes power & infrastructure systems, information &
telecommunication systems, construction machinery, high functional
materials & components, automotive systems, healthcare and
others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's
website at http://www.hitachi.com.
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Hitachi Power ToolsAbby Levy, 770-925-1774 ext.
258abbyl@hitachi-powertools.comorLowe’s Companies, Inc.Jaclyn
Pardini, 704-758-4317jaclyn.pardini@lowes.com