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Paslode is a tool manufacturer. Paslode is an
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for PAcking Shipping LOading DEvices and was founded in 1935. The company develops and manufactures nail and staple guns; either powered by proprietary butane cylinders (in combination with battery power) or an external supply of pressurized air. The brand is easily identified by their unique orange and black colouring.


History

In 1940, Paslode created the first Stapling Hammer. In 1959, the world's first Pneumatic nailer. By 1986, they had created the
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range of gas actuated nailing systems, commonly referred to as a
nail gun A nail gun, nailgun or nailer is a form of hammer used to drive nails into wood or other materials. It is usually driven by compressed air (pneumatic), electromagnetism, highly flammable gases such as butane or propane, or, for powder-actuate ...
. In 1986, ITW (Illinois Tool Works) acquired Paslode.


References


External links


Paslode (US Site)

ITW Construction Products UK
{{Tool manufacturers Tool manufacturing companies of the United States Tool manufacturing companies of the United Kingdom Manufacturing companies established in 1935