2023 BSB Year in Review: Top Product News

2023 BSB Year in Review: Top 10 Product News

Jason Stahl and Nadine Battah count down the top 10 product news of 2023.

Jason Stahl and Nadine Battah count down the top 10 product news of 2023.

Drum roll, please … here are the top 10 product launches of 2023!

  1. Milwaukee Introduces New In-Ear Audio Solution. Milwaukee Tool introduced the new RedLithium USB Bluetooth Jobsite Ear Buds, providing users with premium in-ear audio, enhanced situational awareness, durability and passive hearing protection to deliver a best-in-class jobsite audio experience. 
  2. Milwaukee Introduces Next-Gen M18 FUEL Impact Wrenches. Milwaukee Tool introduced the next generation of M18 FUEL ½” High Torque Impact Wrenches, delivering more power, speed and durability in application while maximizing ergonomics with light and compact designs.  
  3. Coats Expands Maxx Tire Changer Line with MAXX 50. The Coats Company announced the expansion of their Maxx tire changer line with the Maxx 50 tire changer, which features many of the key Maxx features but gives low-volume shops the ability to get a best-in-class tire changer with only the essential tools they need. 
  4. Autel Introduces Alignment and ADAS Lifts. Autel announced it entered the lift market with 12K- and 14K-capacity lifts designed to enable technicians to perform every needed vehicle service in the same shop bay — from pre-scan, visual inspection and mechanical repair to a four-wheel alignment and calibration of all ADAS systems.
  5. Milwaukee Introduces New Cordless Propane Heater. Milwaukee Tool introduced their new cordless M18 70,000 BTU Forced Air Propane Heater, offering users the fastest set-up with all-day maximum heat. 
  6. Repairify Announces New asTech All-In-One Solution. Repairify announced the release of its new asTech All-In-One, tablet-based solution for local and remote automotive diagnostics, calibrations and programming to simplify the repair process.
  7. DeVilbiss Introduces Gambler Limited Edition Gun. DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing introduced the new Gambler Limited Edition DV1 Gun offered in both basecoat and clearcoat and featuring an exclusive design and all the control, performance and finish quality the industry has come to expect from the DV1 family of products.
  8. Snap-on Highlights Small but Mighty Mini Tools. Snap-on highlighted some “might minis” in their tool offering, including a screwdriver set, die grinder and work light that are small in size but big on making work more productive when space and time are tight.
  9. AIRCAT Introduces New 1125 1/2″ Composite Impact Wrench. Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation released their new AIRCAT 1125 Composite 1/2” Impact Wrench featuring market-leading technology and setting a new standard for size, weight and power in the 1/2” impact category.
  10. Kent Automotive Pro-Bit Spot Weld Removers. Kent Automotive announced that its Supertanium Pro-Bit Spot Weld Removers are uniquely designed and engineered to completely remove and separate spot weld joints in a single step.

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