GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Stiles Machinery announced a new strategic partnership between Homag and Heesemann for the manufacturing and distribution of sanding machines. Stiles Machinery remains the exclusive North American distribution partner for Heesemann.

Beginning Feb. 1, Festool will be offering Limited Edition Planex Easy Drywall Sander Packages, combining its sanding tools into all-in-one packages. Users can select the bundle that best suits their needs. The Festool Limited Edition Planex Easy Drywall Sander Packages are available in two configurations. One set includes the Planex Easy with an Abrasive Systainer loaded with 25 sheets each of P80, P120, P150, and P220 abrasives, all neatly stored in the SYS-STF-D225 Systainer with divider.