January 21, 2016

Catch The GRUFFALO - Live in MANILA!


“Irresistibly charming!” 
-The Times, UK

“Monstrous fun!” 
- Daily Mail, UK

“No. 1 Children’s Show!” 
- The Independent, UK

“An altogether winning performance!” 
- New York Times



Join Mouse on an adventurous journey in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Let The Gruffalo introduce your little ones to the magic and wonder of world-class theatre!

 Don't miss out this showing at the RCBC Theatre from January 27 to 31, 2016!

The Gruffalo is a children’s book, that tells the story of a mouse, taking a walk in a European forest.
  
Mouse sets off on a daring adventure through the deep dark wood in search of hazelnuts, meeting the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake on the way. Will the story of the fabled Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these wily woodland creatures? Armed with only a nut map and a little courage, Mouse must outwit them all, and after all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their adults, in a show that’s toured around Britain and the world. Let your imagination run wild!

The Gruffalo – LIVE has grown into one of the biggest and most anticipated live shows in Hong Kong and Singapore and Manila can finally welcome the production come 2016. 


The Gruffalo – LIVE 2016 will be performed by a professional theater company from the United Kingdom.

“In its four years, The Gruffalo – LIVE has grown into a major family entertainment event in both Hong Kong and Singapore,”

 “This show will provide a fun and educational experience that the whole family can enjoy. I truly hope that this will give children an opportunity to experience the magic of live theatre and expand their knowledge of the art.”  
Matthew Gregory, Executive Producer of Hong Kong-based ABA Productions.


Brought to Manila by Concertus Manila, in partnership with ABA Productions and Lunchbox Theatrical Productions. Special thanks to Nickelodeon.


Book your tickets at Ticket World now! Call 891-9999 or visit http://www.ticketworld.com.ph.

Directed by Olivia Jacobs. Creative Producer Toby Mitchell. Designer Isla Shaw. Lighting by James Whiteside, music by JollyGoodTunes, and choreography Morag Cross.

Adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

Illustration © Axel Scheffler and Macmillan Children’s Books

January 7, 2016

STANLEY Black & Decker: Performance in Action (PR)




Stanley Black & Decker, a world-leading provider of tools and storage, commercial electronic security and engineered fastening systems, recently launched new product catalogues under its hand, power and mechanical tools, and storage solutions at the Prism Plaza, Two E-Com Building, Mall of Asia Pasay City.


According to Anthony Allarey, Commercial Director of Black and Decker Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., these new product lines highlight the brand’s new direction, anchoring its innovations towards ‘Performance in Action.’
“Stanley Black & Decker pounds its century-long commitment to excellence by producing some of the most well-known hand tools and storage products in the world. As a trusted name in the industrial, construction and automotive industry, Stanley helps professionals build, repair and protect the most valuable objects,” Allarey said.
The launch comes on the heels of Stanley Black & Decker’s new product logo, which is grounded in the company’s rich 170-year reputation for innovation, performance and quality. Now that another benchmark is reached, Allarey said that the company will be “more able to carry on what it started and introduce better and more business opportunities for the company.”


White Series Tough Case Tapes



Made with a sleek, triangular design, the new White Series Tough Case Tape boasts an improved stability and extra durability with its nylon coating feature. It provides users with a comfortable anti-slip hold material with matching easy-to-lock capability allowed by its ergonomic design slider.

The tough Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene(ABS) casing passed four major tests to ensure optimum quality and usability. For the drop test, the White Series Tough Case Tape passed the drops from ten different locations; its Airlock Technology even survived the drop from a height of nine meters.

What’s more, the new tape technology undergone and passed the solvent test, which immerses the material in a variety of oils and acids. It also went through the lifecycle and standout tests where the tape went through repeated cycling tests with a spring and blade tape rule, and used the distance extended as a measure of effectiveness.

With the new White Series Tough Case Tape, users are expected to enjoy measuring for up to 1.8 meters, experience better readability and increased versatility due to its double end hook design, and higher accessibility with its 45-degree clip.

Snap-off Knife


Stanley knives are ergonomically designed to maximize performance for professionals while bearing safety in mind for their added ease of mind. With the new Snap-off Knife, Stanley ensures that this new hand tool boasts torsional resistance, blade opening force and cap removal force to meet high-quality performance. To make this possible, the new Snap-off Knife has gone through rigorous tests including drop, solvent and compressions tests.

What sets this new knife apart from other brands is its rigid stainless steel barrel feature which provides smooth action and corrosion resistance, and its unique ergonomic thumb pad which enables firm and comfort holding position. What’s more, it also has a neck down design, which ensure the user of excellent grip control and ultimate cutting performance.

Laser Distance Measuring tools


This year, Stanley is launching three different laser distance measuring tools that highlight increased accuracy and functionality. The Laser Distance Measuring TLM99 has a range of 30 meters, with accuracy ranging from +/-2mm. It has a continuous measurement function that finds distance from a target quickly and easily.
On the other hand, the Laser Distance Measuring TLM165 has a range of 50 meters, with accuracy of +/-1.5mm. It measure distances even when point A and/or point B is not acceptable for linear measurement and stores up to the last five measurements taken by the user. With its backlit, two-line display, the unit can provide visibility in all working conditions. Its robust design technology allows the device to be water and debris resistant.
Lastly, the new Laser Distance Measuring TLM330 has a range of up to 100 meters, with accuracy of +/-1mm. It is built with an inclinometer, which may be used as a digital level, calculate indirect height values or indirect horizontal distance. Compared with the TLM165, the TLM330 has a large backlit with three-line display, and can store the last twenty measurements taken by the user. Same with the TLM165, it has a Pythagoras indirect height solution, multifunction end piece that delivers versatility and accuracy of measurements, and has an over-molded housing and IP 54 water/debris resistance.

Power tools


Aside from the new set of hand tools, Stanley also launched its state-of-the-art power tools: Cordless Drill Driver, Chipping Hammer and Impact Drill

The 10.8V Li-Ion Cordless Drill Driver has a two-speed transmission for optimal speed and torque control, and runs on a high-performance 0-400/1500 RPM for faster drilling. Powered by a 1.5 Ah Li-Ion battery, the new Cordless Drill Driver offers no self-discharge to maintain maximum productivity and lessen downtime. It is made with a very compact design for better control and easy handling, and built with LED light to provide visibility in dark areas. This new technology is best used for screw driving and wood or metal drilling.

In addition, Stanley also introduced its new 5KG 17mm 1010W Chipping Hammer that has a 1010W Powerful motor which delivers outstanding chipping and chiseling performance, and a specialized anti-vibration system for low vibration and more comfort. With its slim line design, coated back handle with additional side handle and built-in HEX 17mm chuck, users are guaranteed to experience easy control and better access to confined spaces. The new Chipping Hammer best applies to tile and concrete surface chipping, light to moderate concrete demolition and concrete and bricks chiseling.

Stanley also introduced a 720W 13mm Impact Drill which runs on a durable powerful 720W motor for excellent performance and long durability. It has a 120-hour loaded life, a forward/reverse control, additional side handle for easy two-hand operation and a mode selector switch for drilling and impact drilling options. This new technology is best used for iron plate drilling, screw driving, window installation, tile and wood drilling which can go up to 35mm.

Storage solution


Stanley’s new Click and Connect toolbox complements its wide range of best-in-class tools. The Click and Connect storage solution allows one-hand latch operation for easy accessibility, allowing the user to open the toolbox from both sides. It has removable dividers for customizable storage solutions, making one storage structure easy to be connected to another storage unit for maximum modularity and flexibility.

For automotive tools, Stanley also developed a 19-inch metal toolbox that has a long handle, one-hand operation system, auto-sliding drawer and central locking feature. The one-hand operation gives professionals an extra hand in accomplishing their projects anytime, anywhere.

Quality that exceeds the standards

Since its joint venture with Black & Decker in 2010, Stanley—now named as Stanley Black & Decker—pursues to build a legacy by producing some of the most well-known hand tools and storage products in the world. These products are recognized for exceeding government and industry standards such as ASME/ANSI, ISO and DIN.

Allarey concluded, “The launch of our new products continues to show that Stanley is the market leader in the tool industry, providing professionals with high-quality products to complement their work—and there’s more to come for every Filipino. No matter how big or small your construction project is, there is always a Stanley product waiting in store for you.”