Quality Tool Brands - Marcrist

Throughout the coming weeks we will be taking a closer look at the manufacturers of the tools we sell at The Power Station. This week we will be looking at Marcrist - "British tradition and European design hand in hand with Swiss precision".

With headquarters in Doncaster, England and subsidiary companies in Germany, Switzerland and Asia, Marcrist currently employs hundreds of people worldwide.

Since their formation 1979 Marcrist have single-mindedly followed the core values of:

• Innovation and technology leadership in diamond tools; cutting, grinding and drilling
• Tools that live up to Marcrist reputation: Better than the best of the rest

Marcrist support their tools with services and guarantees that set the standard within the diamond industry. Marcrist aim is that once you have used Marcrist you will always use Marcrist because you have experienced the difference.

One of our more popular Marcrist items is the 11 Piece Turbolite Diamond Dry Core Drill Set. This extensive kit is a low-cost solution to almost all dry core-drilling applications that still delivers the high quality associated with Marcrist.

For even more Marcrist items check out their section at The Power Station!

Scruffs Takes Triple Gold!

Scruffs, one of the top brands available at The Power Station, has taken 3 first place Golds at the prestigious 2010 Roses Advertising Awards!

The prizes were awarded for the MAN TIPS radio ads that ran on talkSPORT in February & March, and included:

• Best Radio Ad
• Best Radio Campaign
• Best Copywriting

The awards ceremony took place at the Ramada Hotel in Manchester in May 2010 and were attended by renowned creatives and clients from across the advertising industry. The high-calibre judging panel included Trevor Beattie, who created the notorious Wonderbra ad campaign, and Tony Hardcastle, the man behind the 118-118 ads.

Competing with the best Scruffs came up against stiff competition in each category that included household names such as WKD Vodka, Warburtons, and Vimto. Judges commented on the “exceptionally high standard of work” submitted for the awards. As a winner Scruffs joins an elite circle of advertising excellence.

The Roses Awards are the highlight of the very successful MAN TIPS campaign. They’re fantastic recognition for a cheeky campaign that really engaged dealers and consumers.

As always you can find your Scruffs gear at The Power Station - And don't forget to check out our MAN TIPS page!