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In 2020, the North American battery market was valued at $22.5 billion and expected to grow at an annual rate of 10.5 percent through 2027. It seems all the attention is focused on either electric vehicles (EVs) or the consumer electronic markets. However, one market that seems to fly under the radar is the professional market. Procell, a division of Duracell, is looking to provide hardware stores with the products and resources to service this valuable industry.

Procell is a premium battery that exclusively serves the professional market. What sets Procell apart from the consumer market is the focus on “device-specific” applications for the hospitality, medical, infrastructure, industrial and safety/security markets. The power needs for a smoke detector (constant drain) are completely different than a paper towel dispenser (high drain). This device-specific approach extends the life of the battery. While extending the battery life does yield a cost savings, the real savings is realized in the reduction of labor required to change the battery. Labor accounts for 72 percent of a large commercial facility’s battery replacement cost. Click here to view a company video on the cost of battery replacement.

Procell’s full product line includes Alkaline Intense Power & Constant Power, Lithium Coin and High Power Lithium in standard sizes: AAA, AA, C, D, 9V, 2032, 2025, 2016, 123 and CR2. Click here to view the entire line. Explore the product pages for descriptions, features, recommended device usage and data sheets. Procell has also created an impressive suite of tools to help retailers educate the professional market on the potential total cost savings of using a device-specific battery vs. a consumer brand battery – click here to view. They also offer additional calculation tools only available by contacting a Procell representative.

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Labor costs may account for 72% of a large commercial facility’s battery replacement costs.

Annual savings of 36% on the total battery replacement costs for an office of 500+ people are achievable.

Choosing the right batteries can mean 75% fewer batteries are used each year in a large commercial facility.

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We supplied Procell batteries to local hotel owners and one commercial property company. Although not a scientific experiment, all testers reported longer life and better performance of their battery-powered devices in a wide range of applications—hotel door locks, paper dispensers, flashlights, etc. Prior to providing the samples we utilized Procell’s tools to help educate the property owner on the total potential cost savings. One owner’s quote summed up the Procell advantage: “With today’s economic conditions we are constantly looking for ways to lower our overhead, but never once thought to analyze our total battery replacement cost. We just bought the cheapest batteries we could find and thought we were saving money.”

If your store services the professional market or you are looking to enter the market, contact a Procell representative to learn more about their products and resources to help make you successful.

Set includes a prick punch/ center punch combo, a pin punch/ hammer combo and a cold chisel/ hammer combo.

Available in a convenient pouch for easy storage and quick accessibility, this set allows for faster and more accurate completion of projects, especially in automotive market.

These unique, spring-powered tools are safe to use while also delivering extreme force and precision while marking, cutting, punching, starting, and/or setting, without the need for a traditional hammer.

Ideal for use on wood or metal surfaces, these tools deliver up to 3,500 lbs. of striking force.

Mayhew Tools
800-872-0037
www.mayhew.com

With four entrances and hundreds of glue dots, spiders will travel to the interior of the trap instead of merely congregating on the edges. This design allows many more spiders to be caught.

Two sides of glue for double the use.

Attractive, yet inconspicuous. Ready to use; nothing to assemble.

Thin shape allows placement in narrow spaces, while sturdy plastic shell withstands crushing or bending.

RESCUE!/Sterling International
800-666-6766
www.rescue.com

Muddy ride over the weekend? Start the next adventure fresh and ready with WD-40 Specialist® Bike Cleaner.

Biodegradable formula that’s safe for use on all bike surfaces including carbon fiber, titanium, chrome, steel, aluminum, rubber and plastics.

Experience the difference of a professional-grade formula that is powerful enough to help remove embedded grease and grime to prevent component wear, damage and surface scratching.

50-state VOC compliant.

WD-40
800-448-9340
www.wd40.com

FrogTape® has introduced three high-performance masking tapes geared for peak performance in the most challenging marine, industrial, transportation and automotive coating applications.

FrogTape® 225 Gold is a thin-profile tape with high conformability that can withstand temperatures up to 225° F for 30 minutes.

FrogTape® 250 Light Blue is a thin-profile tape with balanced conformability and durability that can withstand temperatures up to 250° F for 30 minutes.

FrogTape® 325 Pink is a thicker-profile tape with maximum durability that can withstand temperatures up to 325° F for 30 minutes.

FrogTape/Shurtape Technologies
800-321-0253
www.frogtape.com

Dry, cracked hands are like living testaments to a man’s hard work and ingenuity. And while hard-working hands are to be celebrated, let’s be honest; dry, cracked hands feel awful.

That’s why Duke Cannon introduced Bloody Knuckles Hand Repair Balm. Made with lanolin, it provides much-needed moisture without leaving the hands feeling sticky or greasy.

Unscented so your hands don’t smell like flowers.

At 5 oz., this is a hearty serving that will last a good long time.

Duke Cannon Supply Co.
855-354-4438
www.dukecannon.com

When paired with the AP 300 S battery, the MSA 220 C-B has up to 20% greater cutting performance and 50% faster chain speed compared to previous model.

STIHL Electric Brushless Motor is lightweight and compact, requires minimal maintenance and features low noise levels and reduced vibration.

Features a raised and printed gunning sight to aid operator when felling trees. Comes standard with the 3/8” STIHL PICCO™ Super chain, which ensures minimum chain friction for smooth clean cut.

STIHL Quickstop® chain brake is designed to stop the rotation of the chain if activated by the operator’s hand or by inertia if the saw kicks back with sufficient force.

STIHL USA
800-467-8445
www.STIHLusa.com

Let’s face it, no one likes to climb into the attic. During the winter it’s freezing and in the summer it’s stifling hot. Adding to the unpleasant conditions is climbing a wobbly wooden ladder with treads that flex with each step. Louisville Ladder has a solution for the old wooden attic ladder.

Louisville Ladder introduced an aluminum attic ladder complete with aluminum frame. The unit is 30 percent lighter than a traditional wooden attic ladder and installs in a fraction of the time. In addition to the weight savings, Louisville Ladder added a few clever ideas to make installation a breeze. The aluminum frame is pre-drilled so mounting it is as simple as securing a few screws. Next is adjustable shoes for the feet of the ladder, eliminating the need to cut a perfect angle for the base. Lastly, they added weather stripping to prevent energy loss. Click here to learn more.

We could not find one of our professional testers who was ready to install an attic ladder into a new home. However, one did volunteer to replace his existing wooden ladder with the aluminum ladder. He commented that it took longer to remove his existing wooden ladder than it did to replace it with the aluminum ladder. He also mentioned the pre-drilled aluminum frame and adjustable shoes took all the stress out of the project.

The Louisville Aluminum Ladder is lighter, easier to install and sturdier than the conventional wooden attic ladders.

While no one knows for sure who invented the wood screw, we do know they appeared in the first century and were made from wood. Metal screws made their first appearance in the 15th century. Since then, screws have evolved from a slotted head, to a square head, to a Phillips head, and so on. Now it seems like a race to constantly redesign the simple screw with the latest materials, coatings and thread design.

We recently reviewed Midwest Fastener’s SaberDrive line of construction fasteners and it takes screw design to the next level. Upon visual inspection, there are a few features that immediately stand out. The first is the aggressive type 17 point head with serrated threads designed to drive the screw while working out the sawdust. The next standout appears halfway up the shaft where the threads change. These are the “cleanout” threads and prevent the board from climbing up the screw. The last feature is the nibs under the head to countersink the screw for a clean look.

One of the SaberDrive features is not obvious from a visual inspection but might be its most important. The screws are coated in XL1500, which is a proprietary Eco-Nano Coating designed to resist rust and corrosion. The XL1500 coated SaberDrive screw was independently tested among other screws for 1,500 hours of submersion in salty spray and it was the only coating not to show red dust. The screws are also ACQ lumber approved. Click here to learn more about the SaberDrive line of screws.

We provided samples to both a casual DIYer and professional contractors. Both groups commented on the aggressive thread design and preference for the star-drive head to limit stripping. Each group reported the screws worked as advertised. They each tried to get the coating to strip by installing and removing the same screw numerous times and it never showed signs of peeling. The SaberDrive line of screws from Midwest Fastener is a great addition to any hardware store’s fastener selection.

RTS Retail All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes are biodegradable, super soft and designed to clean hard surfaces. These pre-moistened cleaning wipes are made from spunlace rayon, a non-woven biodegradable material made from bamboo pulp. Spunlace rayon is softer and more absorbent than traditional cleaning wipes while being more sustainable for the environment.

Offering more wipes per package than leading brands.

RTS All-Purpos Cleaning Wipes are alcohol-free and have a delightful citrus scent. 

Available in 90, 160 and 460 counts, that are conveniently available by the case to fill your shelves.

In stock and ready to ship. 

Call Darren for pricing and your free sample kit today.

RTS Companies Inc.

1.800.663.2803 ext. 2130

rtsretail.com