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Document Number OBNPCL2101 – 19 January 2021

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing the Air Hammer Set (Includes Chisels & Case). This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

Part Numbers to be discontinued:

APT517SET              Air Hammer Set (Includes Chisels & Case)

Alternative Part Numbers:

None

Product Sales Obsolete Date:

Immediate effect from January 2021.

As of January 1st, 2021, Joerg F. Mayer has been appointed as the new Managing Director at HORNGROUP Holding.

Together with Torsten H. Kutschinski, who has been successfully leading the group for more than 10 years, Mr Mayer will lead the company and focus on sales/marketing, product development and intercompany business. In the future, Mr Mayer will take sole responsibility for the management of the group. 

Over recent years, Mr. Mayer has been managing medium-sized engineering companies as well as a production facility in China for 6 years. He earned his Executive MBA from ESCP in Paris.

PCL adds to advanced Air Connector Portfolio with new CH3 Swivel Clip-on Connector range

Patented design provides comfort and versatility with a vice-like grip

PCL continues to bring its connector range into the 21^st century with the release of the CH3A01 Twin Swivel Clip-on Tyre Valve Connector and CH3A02 Single Swivel Clip-on Tyre Valve Connector. The two new models complement the recently launched CH2 air connectors, which have received excellent feedback since their launch last year, and run alongside the popular CO3 range.

PCL appoints new Area Sales Manager

Steve Nolan to explore new avenues for PCL and its partners in the South

PCL has welcomed a new Area Sales Manager for the South of England to its team. Steve Nolan brings extensive experience within the motor industry to his new role, having worked on key automotive accounts dealing with distributors and end users, and covering national trade shows and conferences.

His territory stretches from the M4 down, with the entire region under his management following a restructure of PCL’s sales operation. Steve, who is based in Somerset, is excited about the prospects. He said: “It’s a huge area to cover with so much potential. There is nothing in particular on the product range that I haven’t already come across and used. I’m looking forward to understanding what the opportunities are and developing what

Document Number OBNPCL2009 – 26 October 2020

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing the Multi Task Safety Gloves. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

Part Numbers to be discontinued:
MTG311 Size 11 Multi Task Safety Gloves 3 Open Fingers
MTG510 Size 10 Multi Task Safety Gloves
MTG511 Size 11 Multi Task Safety Gloves

Alternative Part Numbers:
None

Product Sales Obsolete Date:

Immediate effect from 26 October 2020.

Document Number OBNPCL2008 – 16 October 2020

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing the Economy Hose Reel 15m of 10mm (3/8) i/d Hose. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

Part Numbers to be discontinued:
HRA1B03 - Economy Hose Reel 15m of 10mm (3/8) i/d Hose

Alternative Part Numbers:
HRA3L02 - Workshop Pro Hose Reel 15m of 10mm ID hose with R 1/4 end fitting

Reason:
Superseded by the Workshop Pro Hose Reel

Product Sales Obsolete Date:

Immediate effect from 16 October 2020.

Document Number OBNPCL2007 – 30 September 2020

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing the 8 Piece Mini Tool Kit. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

Part Numbers to be discontinued:

APT910         8 Piece Mini Tool Kit

Alternative Part Numbers:

None

Reason:

Issues with supply.

Product Sales Obsolete Date:

Immediate effect from September 2020.

PCL celebrates the launch of its best coupling yet on the 75th anniversary of the products invention

This year marks three quarters of a century since PCL manufactured and patented the first ever “Made in Sheffield” coupling, which has become an essential piece of kit in workshops all over the world. 

Ever since its invention, the PCL coupling has remained a notch above the competition, with a well-earned global reputation for being robust and reliable. The original product, known affectionately as the “PCL”, has continually developed over the years, always maintaining its market-leading position. Still made and tested in Sheffield, as it has been from birth, it is officially the longest lasting UK style coupling. Now the best just got better with the release of PCL’s latest version, which is even more effective, user-friendly