{"id":232334,"date":"2025-07-17T17:39:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T17:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evertise.net\/?p=122358"},"modified":"2025-07-17T17:39:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T17:39:46","slug":"oldcastle-apg-upgrades-from-mk-saw-to-custom-iq1550-with-iqstop-force-technology-from-iq-power-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/07\/17\/oldcastle-apg-upgrades-from-mk-saw-to-custom-iq1550-with-iqstop-force-technology-from-iq-power-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Oldcastle APG Upgrades from MK Saw to Custom iQ1550 with iQStop-Force\u2122 Technology from iQ Power Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span id = wx_e_122358><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gilroy, CA \u2013 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">iQ Power Tools, a market leader in dry-cutting solutions for the construction industry, has delivered a custom-engineered iQ1550 to Oldcastle APG in Gilroy, California, replacing a 20+ year-old MK5000 saw with a cutting-edge, safety-forward machine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-122359\" src=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/12.jpg 960w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/12-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/12-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This delivery marks the debut of iQStop-Force<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\" \/>, iQ\u2019s patent-pending blade safety system\u2014a powerful and reusable innovation capable of stopping a 50-pound blade spinning at 4,500 RPM in under one second.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWhen Oldcastle APG came to us looking for a replacement that exceeded modern safety standards, we knew it was the perfect opportunity to introduce the iQStop-Force<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\" \/>,\u201d said Carlos Robledo, Head of Product Development at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iqpowertools.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">iQ Power Tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. \u201cThis is more than an upgrade\u2014it\u2019s a new benchmark for jobsite safety.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The iQStop-Force<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\" \/> was developed by iQ Power Tools engineer Tobias Munguia, who led the innovation from concept to execution. This proprietary technology combines high-speed sensing with mechanical braking power to instantly stop the blade in the event of a hazard\u2014offering a leap forward in operator protection on industrial jobsites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Custom iQ1550 Features Include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> iQStop-Force<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\" \/> Technology \u2013 Patent-pending blade arrest system engineered for emergency stops<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> No-Touch Blade Guard \u2013 Eliminates direct operator contact with the blade<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Overhand Push Handles \u2013 Designed for improved ergonomics and control<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Fast Build &amp; Delivery \u2013 Customized, built, and delivered on a tight timeline<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oldcastle APG, a national leader in building materials, required more than a simple saw replacement\u2014they needed a next-generation solution designed for high-demand use and safety compliance. iQ Power Tools delivered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This milestone underscores iQ\u2019s ability to develop customized tool solutions for enterprise clients\u2014where performance, safety, and innovation converge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iqpowertools.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">iQ Power Tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has been at the forefront of construction tool innovation for over 20 years, designing and manufacturing professional-grade power tools with integrated dust collection and dry-cutting technology. Founded by contractors for contractors, iQ is driven by a mission to improve safety, eliminate silica dust, and raise the standard for jobsite performance worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">About iQ Power Tools<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iqpowertools.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">iQ Power Tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a pioneering manufacturer of dry-cutting power tools and dust-control systems for the construction and masonry industries. With a mission to protect the health and safety of workers, iQ designs high-performance tools that eliminate the need for water and minimize airborne dust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-122360\" src=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/13.jpg 960w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/13-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/13-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact Details:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Business: iQ Power Tools<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Name: Bryant Figueroa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Email: bryant.figueroa@iqpowertools.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Website:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iqpowertools.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">www.iqpowertools.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Country: United States<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span><\/span>Gilroy, CA \u2013 iQ Power Tools, a market leader in dry-cutting solutions for the construction industry, has delivered a custom-engineered iQ1550 to Oldcastle APG in <a href=\"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/07\/17\/oldcastle-apg-upgrades-from-mk-saw-to-custom-iq1550-with-iqstop-force-technology-from-iq-power-tools\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":271,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-232334","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - 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