CRAFTSMAN® Tools Now Available

CRAFTSMAN® Tools Now Available At Lowe's Stores Nationwide And Lowes.com

  

CRAFTSMAN® Tools Now Available At Lowe's Stores Nationwide And Lowes.com

Initial CRAFTSMAN offering includes mechanics tool sets, storage and more

MOORESVILLE, N.C., May 14, 2018/PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced today that the wait is over and CRAFTSMAN products are now available for purchase. Just in time for Father's Day, select CRAFTSMAN mechanics tool sets, tool storage, garage organization, flashlights and pressure washers can now be purchased at Lowes.com/Craftsman and in Lowe's stores nationwide. "We are honored to be the new go-to destination of the iconic CRAFTSMAN brand and offer some of the highest quality tools, storage and outdoor power equipment in the industry," said Michael P. McDermott, Lowe's chief customer officer. "Lowe's and CRAFTSMAN have histories that span generations and are rooted in excellent customer service. Together we are making it easier than ever for customers to access the best tools and expert guidance they need to confidently tackle any home improvement project."

The initial CRAFTSMAN collection at Lowe's features full mechanics tool sets starting at $69.98, tool storage chests and drawer cabinets starting at $29.99 and garage organization separates starting at $79.99, along with other products. Later this year and in time for the holidays, a broad offering of CRAFTSMAN products will phase into stores including individual mechanics and hand tools, power tools and select outdoor power equipment.

"CRAFTSMAN is a brand that is built on pride. This relaunch celebrates our long-standing reputation of trust," said Allison Nicolaidis, chief marketing officer for Global Tools & Storage at Stanley Black & Decker. "We're eager to introduce new CRAFTSMAN products that can be relied on by generations to come."

CRAFTSMAN is known for its competitive warranties which will also be honored at Lowe's, providing customers a guarantee promise. If customers have questions about the warranty, they are encouraged to call CRAFTSMAN's Customer Care Hotline at 888-331-4569.

Amtrak Refreshes Interiors of Acela Express Trains

Updates will provide a more modern, comfortable customer experience. WASHINGTON, May 14, 2018/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Amtrak is investing in an extensive refresh of its train interiors on the entire Acela Express fleet, which travels along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between Boston and Washington, DC, aimed at introducing a more modern and comfortable customer experience. "Customers expect a premium experience when they board an Acela Express train, and these updated interior features will provide a more comfortable, refreshed look and feel – whether you want to relax, move about freely, work or play," said Amtrak CEO and President Richard Anderson.

The Acela Express refresh is a 14-month program for all of its 20 trainsets, which includes 100 Amtrak cars and 6,080 total seats. Each trainset will be refreshed individually with new cushions and covers for all business class and first-class seats, new carpet for the aisle runner and a deep clean. The total investment is valued at more than $4 million.

The refresh will take just over a year to complete and customers can expect a progression of upgrades during that time, with this approximate delivery schedule:

• May 2018: The first trainset will be refreshed and returned into revenue service;
• June 2018: The second trainset will be refreshed and returned into revenue service
• June 2018 - July 2019: One trainset will be refreshed every three weeks.

Amtrak schedules will not change due to the refresh. The refresh will occur in advance of the debut of the next generation Acela trainsets Amtrak announced in August 2016, which will provide 40 percent more trains, one-third more passenger seats with the same personal space and high-end comfort, more service, better amenities and a smoother ride. The first trainset prototype will be ready for testing in 2019, and will enter revenue service in early 2021. All trainsets in the current fleet will be retired in early 2022.

Materials from the existing Acela cushions and covers will be reused, recycled and turned into carpet padding, while the leather will be upcycled and converted into handbags, wallets and other consumer goods.

Links

http://www.amtrak.com