MOORESVILLE, N.C., July 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
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.
For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's
website at http://www.hitachi.com.
Related Links:
Lowes.com/Hitachi
Lowes.com
Hitachipowertools.com
Hitachi.com
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