Compact and Durable

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Compact and Durable                                                              Cordless drill / screwdrivers
                                                                                 BS 14.4 Li
                                                                                 BS 18 Li

Increased battery capacity despite compact size: Metabo brings
new cordless drill/screwdrivers to the market, the BS 14.4 Li and
BS 18 Li.


Nürtingen,    January    2012:    Maintaining   existing   strengths   and
combining them with the latest technological advances. This is the
motto that Metabo has applied in the complete redesign of its two
cordless drill/drivers, the BS 14.4 Li and BS 18 Li. The reliable
performance capability remains in place, but the battery capacity has
been increased from 1.3 Ah to 1.5 Ah – giving the two drill/drivers more
screwdriving performance per battery pack. Metabo is the only
manufacturer to fit tools of this class with a cell capacity display which
allows the user to gauge how much more work can be carried out with
the current charge. In order to make the most efficient and safe use of
the saved energy, Metabo has also implemented its latest optimised
battery technology in this class. The new Ultra-M-Technology is
characterised by the first class intelligent battery management providing
integrated single cell monitoring and processor-controlled charge and
discharge. Metabo is also the only manufacturer to offer a three year
guarantee on the lithium ion battery packs with no charge cycle
limitation. The overload protection provides both the tool and the user
with the highest possible level of safety. The LED working light and the
soft grip bit holder are practical features which make daily use easier.


The BS 14.4 Li and BS 18 Li have been part of the Metabo range since
2009. "Because of the rapid developments in technology, we constantly
return our successful products and technologies to the test rig“, says
Martin Egenrieder, Product Manager for drills and battery packs at
Metabo. "We want to be in a position to offer the best possible solutions
to ease the day-to-day work of professional users at all times. For this
reason, we regularly revise our tried and tested tools such as the BS
14.4 Li and BS 18 Li.“ The two new drill/screwdrivers will be in the
stores as of March.




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This press release along with all images can also be found on the
Internet at newsroom.metabo.com or www.presseforum.cc.




Compact and durable: The BS 14.4 Li drill/driver. Photo: Metabo




The BS 18 Li new drill/driver with Ultra-M-Technology. Photo: Metabo




All photos may be used for journalistic purposes stating the source.


About Metabo

Metabowerke GmbH in Nürtingen is a traditional manufacturer of power tools for
professional users. Under the Metabo brand name, the full range manufacture
of tools is offered in particular for the Metal and Construction trades as well as
for Outdoor and Garden use. Founded in 1924 in Nürtingen, Germany, Metabo
is now a medium-sized family-owned company which produces both at their
headquarters in Nürtingen as well as in Shanghai, China. 24 sales companies
and in excess of 100 importers secure the international presence of the
company. Some 1,700 people work for Metabo around the world. In 2010, they
achieved a turnover of 338 million euros. More information about Metabo and
their products can be found under www.metabo.com




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Press contact information
Clarissa Bucher                  Hubert Heinz / Elke Vetter
Metabowerke GmbH                 Communication Consultants GmbH
Metabo-Allee 1                   Jurastrasse 8
72622 Nürtingen                  70565 Stuttgart
Telephone: +49 (7022) 72-22 29   Telephone: +49 (711) 9 78 93-21 / -25
Fax: +49 (7022) 72-28 24         Fax: +49 (711) 9 78 93-51 / -44
cbucher@metabo.de                heinz@postamt.cc / vetter@postamt.cc




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