New Delhi, Ingersoll-Rand Industrial Technologies brings world-class ergonomics, durability, and performance to the industrial assembly market with the launch of its new Qi Series Air Impact Screwdrivers. This much-anticipated family of tools is expected to find use within the Automotive, White Goods, Appliances, Panel manufacturing, Sheet metal industry, particularly in non-critical, high cycle rate industrial applications where this new design is targeted.

Announcing the launch of Qi Series Impact Screwdrivers, Jaideep Wadhwa, Vice President & General Manager of the Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies business in India said, "The Impact Screwdrivers complete the pneumatic screwdrivers portfolio for Ingersoll Rand. These Impact Screwdrivers provide the perfect solution to demanding applications in sheet metal, wood working, automotive, appliance and general engineering industries that require higher speed and power along with ergonomics and durability."

These powerful, newly designed reactionless impact tools are fast, lightweight, compact, and durable enough for tough high-volume applications. The Qi Series Air Impact Screwdrivers are easy to use and maintain- which means less downtime. They are available in pistol or inline configurations for M3-M8 bolts, providing the flexibility to choose the exact tool needed for the job.

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About Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies:

Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies provides products, services and solutions that enhance our customers energy efficiency, productivity and operations. Our diverse and innovative products range from complete compressed air systems, tools and pumps to material and fluid handling systems and environmentally friendly microturbines. We also enhance productivity through solutions created by Club Car®, the global leader in golf and utility vehicles for businesses and individuals.

About Ingersoll Rand:

Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR) and its consolidated subsidiaries is a diversified, global company that provides products, services and solutions to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and increase industrial productivity and efficiency.

Ingersoll Rand is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments that creates competitive advantage by combining strengths to serve customers better. In recent years, Ingersoll Rand has transformed itself into a multi-brand commercial products manufacturer serving customers in diverse global markets, and away from the capital-intense, heavy-machinery profile of its past.

Today, Ingersoll Rand is a $13 billion global diversified industrial firm providing products, services and solutions to enhance the quality and comfort in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and enhance industrial productivity and efficiency.

Ingersoll-Rand (India) Limited has 1600 employees based out of 18 locations in the country. The company is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and on the Bombay Stock Exchange. In India, Ingersoll Rand is working on three key areas - "Productivity" by leveraging its local manufacturing operations in Ahmedabad and Sahibabad, "Innovation" through its engineering R&D centers in Bangalore and Chennai and "Growth" through the expanded footprint it has in the country. Ingersoll Rand is committed to India and recognizes it as a large market.

India will remain a key market for IR in the coming few years. The country will be contributing in terms of growth, design and manufacturing for this part of the world. Ingersoll Rand is currently evaluating strategies for product re engineering and design for Security, Food, Commercial and Hospitality Industries.