Paslode's announcement of the world's first dedicated rooftile nailer is the standout story this week, pointing to a significant shift in how roofing trades might approach tiling work on site. Alongside that, NICEIC has responded to rising demand for EV charger installations with a new remote training route to the Level 3 EVCP qualification, and Wrekin has opened a civils hub designed to give contractors a hands-on look at UK-manufactured drainage and civil engineering products. Below is a full rundown of the week's key stories.
Today's Top Stories
Paslode announces the world's first RoofTile Nailer Paslode, the gas-powered nailer specialist, is bringing a dedicated tile-fixing tool to market. Described as the world's first RoofTile Nailer, the tool is aimed at roofing contractors who currently rely on hand nailing or adapted tools for fixing roof tiles. No confirmed UK pricing or launch date has been released yet, but the announcement has appeared through trade channels. Paslode is part of Illinois Tool Works and has a strong track record with gas-powered fastening in timber frame and first fix. Source: Toolden Blog
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NICEIC opens remote route to EVCP Level 3 qualification NICEIC has launched a new one-day tutor-led remote course for the Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (course code 2921-34). The move is intended to widen access for electrical contractors who cannot travel to a training centre. With EV charger installations rising sharply across UK homes and small commercial premises, this qualification is increasingly relevant for electricians looking to add EVCP work to their service offering. Source: Electrical Trade Magazine
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Wrekin and Geoworks open new Civils Hub Wrekin Products and Geoworks have opened a new customer experience centre focused on UK-manufactured civils products. The Civils Hub is designed to let contractors, specifiers, and merchants view the product range in context rather than through a catalogue alone. The opening was attended by BMF chief executive John Newcomb. Wrekin is known for drainage channels, access covers, and civils infrastructure products. Source: Professional Builders Merchant
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Milwaukee refreshes UK impact driver and wrench range Milwaukee Tool UK has updated its web presence for the M18 and M12 impact driver and impact wrench lines, including the heavy-duty M18 FUEL range and sub-compact options for tighter access. The impact wrench range includes both high-torque models for breaking corroded fasteners and compact variants suited to automotive and HVAC work. Source: Milwaukee Tool UK
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Ryobi ONE+ battery compatibility guide published A detailed guide to Ryobi ONE+ battery interchangeability has been published, covering which batteries work across the full ONE+ platform. The Ryobi ONE+ system uses a single 18V battery platform shared across over 100 tools, and the guide clarifies which cells are backwards compatible and which tools require higher-capacity packs for full performance. Source: ITS Hub
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Carryover Watchlist
These stories from earlier this week remain active:
- Amblers Safety RHEON metatarsal boots -- the first UK brand to use RHEON impact-absorption technology in metatarsal footwear. Full piece published. Source: Professional Builder
- Geocel packaging relaunch -- consolidated sealant, adhesive, and filler lines with new colour-coded packaging to simplify merchant branch selection. Source: Professional Builders Merchant
- Staifix HRT4 Wall Ties guide -- best practice for wall starter kits and HRT4 ties, covering channel fixing and tie selection. Source: Professional Builder
- NICEIC EV charging training -- see top story above. Standalone piece planned.
- Stabila LAX 60 G review -- compact green laser level suited to fast site layouts. Covered in standalone BLOG.
Coming Up
- Full Paslode RoofTile Nailer explainer (see BLOG_2026-07-08)
- Ryobi ONE+ battery compatibility deep dive (see BLOG_2026-07-08)
- NICEIC EVCP training: what electricians need to know (see NEWS_2026-07-08)
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