iQ  Team Updates iQ Power Tools, manufacturer of premium power tools with integrated dust collection technology, has announced major promotions within top company management. Paul Guth, most recently President of iQ, is now Chief Executive Officer. Jim Mackall, iQ’s VP of Sales has been promoted to President of the firm. In addition, the firm has ..read more

For immediate release: iQ Power Tools, manufacturer of premium power tools with integrated dust collection technology, has appointed Feddy Souryal to the position of General Manager Europe.  In this position, Freddy will be responsible for all iQ Europe Operations including Sales and Distribution. Additional responsibilities include establishing and maintaining iQ Distribution center, hiring and training ..read more

iQ Power Tools, manufacturer of premium power tools with integrated dust collection systems, announces plans for a global expansion starting Down Under… and, across the entire Atlantic. This global expansion starts with a strategic partnership with Tilers Online in Sydney, Australia. Tilers Online is a family-owned business and is one of the nation’s leading suppliers of tile, landscape and related construction supplies. With fully-stocked showrooms and a 24/7 website, Tilers Online offers fast delivery of all its products to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. iQ Power Tools also ..read more

iQ Power Tools, manufacturer of premium power tools with integrated dust collection systems, is pleased to announce the release of a new educational video resource developed in partnership with the American Lung Association to help those in the construction industry understand the dangers of exposure to silica dust and the risk of developing silicosis. View the new “Understanding Silicosis” video Here. Paul Guth, president of iQ PowerTools, commented, “Our company teamed up with the American Lung Association to expand our reach and take the message of silica awareness to individual constructio ..read more

iQ Power Tools, manufacturer of premium power tools with integrated dust collection systems has donated over 18,000 N95 respirator masks to two community healthcare facilities, actually located right in the company’s very own backyard. Always taking a lead role when it comes to safety and education involving pulmonary diseases for those in the construction industry, the firm most recently partnered with the American Lung Association on a strong educational initiative relative to “Silica on the Jobsite.” The company now has provided real relief to frontline workers during the coronavirus pandem ..read more

  We wanted to spend a little bit of time and talk about the different 16.5″ Q-Drive blades we have for the IQMS362. The iQMS362 comes with this black blade as the standard; we call it our combo blade. This blade was designed to really to cut just what it sounds like, a combination of material. This is the blade we first developed. Cutting lots of different types of material – primarily concrete products, cinder block type products, pavers. We did tons of testing with pavers and this blade proved to be really successful. As we released the 362, started getting out in the marketplace, we were ..read more

Reverse Air Flow vs iQ Quickspin What are the best cleaning methods for HEPA dust extractors? With the recent launch of the iQ426HEPA, iQ’s Cyclonic HEPA Dust Extractor, the entire iQ team had to do an intense deep dive into researching the existing dust extractors on the market today, their features, benefits, and downsides. We’ve learned quite a bit and we’d like to share some of it with you. Here is one thing that is sure to shock many people. According to Bob Sanchez, iQ West Regional Sales Manager, the number one complaint he receives from contractors about existing dust extractors on the ..read more

For immediate release: iQ Power Tools, manufacturer of premium power tools with integrated dust collection systems, will be partnering with the American Lung Association to raise awareness of the dangers of silica dust through a new educational initiative, “Understanding Silicosis.” Silicosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica, which is part sand, rock and mineral ores such as quartz. It often affects workers such as masons, stone/tile contractors, miners, glass manufacturers and more who are exposed to silica dust on the jobsite. Over time, exposure to silica parti ..read more

We’re all looking to be more efficient in our daily tasks, but safety is just as paramount. Every business owner wants their company to run efficiently to maximize profits, while every employee wants to work in a safe environment to ensure their wellbeing. Too often, the safety aspect becomes compromised when there is a push for more efficiency. Consequently, operations often blame safety for slowing down production. The push and pull between safety and efficiency is something that many business owners deal with daily. But what if we started thinking about them as teammates instead of compet ..read more