La Mirada, Calif. - Makita U.S.A., Inc. will adopt the new PTI Torque Procedure to measure torque in cordless drills, including driver-drills and hammer driver-drills in driverdrill mode. The new test method, agreed upon by all major power tool companies in the Power Tool Institute, is the industry's first standard to measure torque in drills. Torque is one of the best means to measure the performance of cordless professional drills, a product used by pro tradesmen that accounts for a significant share of all power tool sales.

Prior to PTI's new standard, power tool manufacturers conducted their own torque measurement in-house or with third party testing labs. The torque numbers were not useful for comparison since the testing hardware and methodologies were not standard. The PTI membership recognized this and worked together to create a new standard.

To learn more about the new PTI Torque Procedure, including the testing hardware and methodology, go to www.powertoolinstitute.com

With the vision to unify and educate others about power tools, the Power Tool Institute (PTI) has established itself as the pre-eminent organization for building global understanding of power tools and for maintaining high standards of safety and quality control in the industry. Its members represent marketleading brands in the areas of portable and stationary power tools. From table saws and portable drills, from shapers to sanders, the Power Tool Institute's members are committed to improving the industry and to being the premiere resource for power tool education. For more information, go to www.powertoolinstitute.com