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Mar 26, 2026

Reconditioning Tools: When It's Worth It: And When It Isn't

Reconditioning Tools: When It's Worth It: And When It Isn't

You've probably heard the pitch before. Reconditioned power tools cost less, perform the same, and come with a warranty. Sounds good until you're three months in and wondering if you should've just bought new.The truth is somewhere in the middle. Factory reconditioned tools can be a legitimately smart buy for contractors managing budgets and DIYers who know what they're doing. They can also be a headache if you don't know what you're buying or who reconditioned it. The difference comes down to understanding what "reconditioned" means, which tools are worth buying used, and when paying full price makes more ... Read More

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Mar 23, 2026

Last Brand Standing: Round 2 Results

You thought your basketball bracket was busted when that Cinderella team from the Midwest pulled off a massive upset? That is absolutely nothing compared to the complete bloodbath we just witnessed in the tool world. Heavyweights went down swinging, underdogs proved they belong in the big leagues, and the American tradesman walked away with the biggest wins of all.If you are tuning into the madness, here is the breakdown of how we run this gauntlet. We took the top tool brands on the site, threw them into a head-to-head bracket, and forced them to bring their absolute best deals ... Read More

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Feb 26, 2026

2026 Last Brand Standing Overview: The Tool Tournament That Matters

March Madness has basketball. Fantasy football has Sundays. And the tool world? We've got Last Brand Standing, which is basically the only time of year when watching Milwaukee go head-to-head with Yeti makes perfect sense. Acme Tools kicked off 2026 with their annual tournament reveal, and this year they've doubled down, literally, with 32 brands competing instead of the usual 16.If you've never heard of Last Brand Standing, here's the short version: tool brands compete in a bracket-style tournament, with sales determining who advances. It's not some marketing team picking winners in a conference room. It's actual customers buying actual ... Read More

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Feb 22, 2026

The Acme Tools 2026 Last Brand Standing Competition Preview Is Here (And It's About to Get Wild)

We could bore you with some generic intro about how "exciting" our annual sale is. We could talk about "value propositions" and "consumer opportunities." But that's not how Last Brand Standing works.Here's the deal: 32 tool brands walk in. Only one walks out as champion. This isn't your grandfather's clearance event; this is March Madness for people who know the difference between a Milwaukee M18 and a DeWalt 20V MAX. This is single-elimination warfare where brands throw their absolute best deals into the ring, and the losers? They're done. Gone. Out of the tournament.And honestly? The matchups this year are ... Read More

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Feb 12, 2026

Acme Tools: The Family-Owned Powerhouse That's Been Outfitting America's Tradesmen for Over 75 Years

Acme Tools: The Family-Owned Powerhouse That's Been Outfitting America's Tradesmen for Over 75 Years

Look, we get it. You've got a million options when it comes to buying tools these days. Big box stores on every corner, online marketplaces that promise the world, and sketchy websites that may or may not ship what you ordered. But here's the thing: we've been doing this for over 75 years, and we didn't get here by cutting corners or treating our customers like transaction numbers.I'm talking about Acme Tools, and yeah, this is personal for us. We started as a small electric motor repair shop back in the day, and we've grown into one of America's ... Read More

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Jan 23, 2026

ONE ROBOT, 1.5 YEARS SAVED: THE MATH BEHIND DEWALT'S NEW HEAVY HITTER

ONE ROBOT, 1.5 YEARS SAVED: THE MATH BEHIND DEWALT'S NEW HEAVY HITTER

DeWalt’s New Downward Drilling Robot: The MVP of the AI Construction BoomLet’s be real: when you hear "construction robot," you’re probably picturing some Transformers situation But as seen at World of Concrete 2026, we were able to take a look at what this robot actually has to offer—and here is what we found out. You see the DeWalt Downward Drilling Robot and think, "That’s it? It just drills... down?" Hold your chirps for a second, fellas. While this thing might look like a glorified Roomba with a chip on its shoulder, it’s actually the MVP of the current AI-driven ... Read More

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Nov 18, 2025

Acme Equipment Expands with Another North Dakota Location

Acme Equipment Expands with Another North Dakota Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota - November 18th, 2025 - Acme Equipment announced today that it is opening a new location in Minot, N.D., its fourth store in North Dakota. Acme Equipment, a division of Acme Tools focused on equipment brands, will assume responsibility for Kubota sales and service in the Minot area from Acme Tools in Minot, which has been a Kubota dealer since 2004.The new Acme Equipment store is located at 2001 6th Street SE, next to the Acme Tools store on 20th Avenue South in Minot. The 9,500-square-foot facility features a showroom, service counter, offices, and training room, ... Read More

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Oct 16, 2024

Acme Equipment Announces Expansion into Bismarck, North Dakota

Acme Equipment Announces Expansion into Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck, North Dakota - October 16th, 2024 - Acme Tools has acquired the Kubota dealership rights for the Bismarck/Mandan region in North Dakota from Northern Plains Equipment in Mandan, North Dakota. Acme Equipment, a division of Acme Tools focusing on equipment brands, has been approved by Kubota Tractor Corporation as the new Kubota dealer.The Acme Tools store in Bismarck has already begun providing sales and service support for the area. An existing building on Channel Drive, near the Acme Tools store, is being converted and renovated for Acme Equipment and is expected to open in the first quarter of next ... Read More

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Oct 19, 2023

Acme Equipment Opens New Fargo Location

Acme Equipment Opens New Fargo Location

Fargo, North Dakota - October 19th, 2023 - Acme Equipment has opened its new facility in Fargo to support Kubota sales and service, as well as many other equipment brands in the Fargo/Moorhead region. Acme Equipment is a division of Acme Tools.The newly constructed 32,600-square-foot facility features a large showroom, offices, a spacious warehouse, service and parts counters, and eight service bays. Designed by JLG Architects, the two-story building features a large showroom with abundant natural daylight to support customer and employee comfort, and convenient access to the adjacent Acme Tools store on 36th Street Southwest. A grand opening is ... Read More

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Oct 3, 2022

Acme Equipment Breaks Ground on New Fargo Location

Acme Equipment Breaks Ground on New Fargo Location

Fargo, North Dakota - October 3rd, 2022 - Acme Equipment, a division of Acme Tools focusing on equipment brands, has broken ground and begun construction of its new 32,600 square-foot facility in Fargo. The newly constructed facility will be located at 680 36th Street Southwest, just north of the Acme Tools store and adjacent to the store's current equipment and rental lot in Fargo. Acme Tools closed an asset purchase agreement with West Fargo, N.D.-based Titan Machinery Inc. in April to acquire new assets for Kubota, Cub Cadet, Grasshopper, and Woods products from Fargo Tractor. Kubota Tractor Corporation approved Acme ... Read More

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Apr 4, 2022

Acme Tools Acquires Fargo Tractor Assets from Titan Machinery

Acme Tools Acquires Fargo Tractor Assets from Titan Machinery

Fargo, North Dakota - April 4th, 2022 - Acme Tools has closed on an asset purchase agreement with West Fargo, North Dakota-based Titan Machinery Inc. (Nasdaq: TITN) to acquire new assets for Kubota, Cub Cadet, Grasshopper, and Woods products from Fargo Tractor. Acme Equipment, a division of Acme Tools focusing on equipment brands, has been approved by Kubota Tractor Corporation as the new Kubota dealer for the Fargo/Moorhead region in North Dakota and Minnesota. The current Acme Tools store in Fargo, NORTH DAKOTA, will initially provide sales and service for the area. Construction of a new 28,000 square-foot Acme Equipment ... Read More

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Aug 10, 2021

Acme Equipment Earns Kubota Elite and Premier Awards for Sales and Service Excellence

Acme Equipment Earns Kubota Elite and Premier Awards for Sales and Service Excellence

Grapevine, Texas – August 10th, 2021 - Kubota Tractor Corporation is pleased to honor Acme Equipment, a division of Acme Tools, located in Grand Forks, N.D., with Kubota’s Elite Award of Excellence, the company’s most prestigious dealership certification and designation. The certification program was created by Kubota’s senior leadership team in conjunction with its National Dealer Advisory Board to recognize dealers nationwide that deliver the “ultimate Kubota experience,” from top-quality equipment and sales and financing to customer satisfaction and best-in-class service.“Whether it is landscapers, contractors, or large property owners, today’s customers expect equipment dealers to be top-notch, full-service partners. Kubota’s ... Read More

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Jul 10, 2019

Acme Equipment Again Earns Kubota Elite Award of Excellence

Acme Equipment Again Earns Kubota Elite Award of Excellence

Grapevine, Texas – July 10th, 2019 - Kubota Tractor Corporation is pleased to honor Acme Equipment, a division of Acme Tools, located in Grand Forks, N.D., with Kubota’s Elite Award of Excellence, the company’s most prestigious dealership certification and designation. The certification program was created by Kubota’s senior leadership team in conjunction with its National Dealer Advisory Board to recognize dealers nationwide that deliver the “ultimate Kubota experience,” encompassing top-quality equipment, sales and financing, customer satisfaction, and best-in-class service.“Whether it is landscapers, contractors, or large property owners, today’s customers expect equipment dealers to be top-notch, full-service partners. Kubota’s Award of ... Read More

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Aug 6, 2018

Acme Equipment Recognized with Kubota Elite Award of Excellence

Acme Equipment Recognized with Kubota Elite Award of Excellence

Grapevine, Texas – August 6th, 2018 - Kubota Tractor Corporation is pleased to honor Acme Equipment, a division of Acme Tools, located in Grand Forks, N.D., with Kubota’s Elite Award of Excellence, the company’s most prestigious dealership certification and designation. The certification program was created by Kubota’s senior leadership team in conjunction with its National Dealer Advisory Board to recognize dealers nationwide that deliver the “ultimate Kubota experience,” from top-quality equipment and sales and financing to customer satisfaction and best-in-class service.“Whether it is landscapers, contractors, or large property owners, today’s customers expect equipment dealers to be top-notch, full-service partners. Kubota’s ... Read More

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Apr 13, 2016

Acme Tools Locations Recognized with Kubota Elite Award of Excellence

Acme Tools Locations Recognized with Kubota Elite Award of Excellence

Torrance, California - April 13th, 2016 - Kubota Tractor Corporation is pleased to honor Acme Equipment in Grand Forks, ND; Acme Tools in Bemidji, MN, and Minot, ND; with Kubota's Elite Award of Excellence, the company's most prestigious dealership certification and designation.The certification program was created by Kubota's senior leadership team in conjunction with its National Dealer Advisory Board to recognize dealers nationwide that deliver the "ultimate Kubota experience," encompassing top-quality equipment, sales and financing, customer satisfaction, and best-in-class service."Whether it is landscapers, contractors, or large property owners, today's customers expect equipment dealers to be top-notch, full-service partners. Kubota's ... Read More

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