SENCO Wins Two 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards

New Cap Stapler and Reengineered Coil Roofing Nailer Recognized for Excellence in Innovation and Performance

CINCINNATI, OH (September 16, 2025) – SENCO, the leader in professional power fastening technology, is proud to announce that its CS61H1 cap stapler and RoofPro™445XP coil roofing nailer have been awarded prestigious 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) in recognition of their groundbreaking design and exceptional performance. This marks the 13th year of the annual PTIA, a competitive event that highlights the best tools and products across the professional trade and DIY industries.

The 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards saw nearly 400 entries from almost 100 top-tier brands in more than a dozen categories. These entries were carefully reviewed and evaluated by a panel of experts, professionals, and industry veterans, making the competition fierce and the selection of winners a testament to the outstanding quality and innovation within the industry.

The PTIA judges had the following to say about the CS61H1 cap stapler: “The SENCO CS61H1 cap stapler impressed us with its magnesium body and innovative cap bypass switch that lets users drive staples without caps when needed. A dual-mode trigger offers quick switching without tools, and tool-free depth adjustment is also convenient. Overall, the SENCO CS61H1 looks like a tool that will deliver exceptional value and performance for siding, roofing, and framing professionals alike.”

The SENCO RoofPro 445XP coil roofing nailer was cited for its “improved nail guide assembly and a metal canister wear plate to reduce jams and misfires. An innovative firing valve minimizes air consumption and leaks for more consistent drives. Additionally, SENCO reengineered the piston driver assembly with a bi-metal driver blade for longer life—over a million shots before failure! Lastly, with an aluminum housing, the RoofPro445XP delivers all of these pro features in a relatively lightweight design.”

“The Pro Tool Innovation Awards exist to honor the best of the best,” said Clint DeBoer, General Manager for the PTIA. “We are thrilled to see the level of innovation this year, especially with so much stiff competition. This awards program continues to showcase the cutting edge of product development, and each winner truly exemplifies what the awards stand for.”

The Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) recognize the very best tools, equipment, and technology in the professional trade industries. Now in its 13th year, the PTIA celebrates innovations in design, usability, and performance across a broad spectrum of categories, including power tools, hand tools, outdoor products, and more. Each year, a panel of industry experts and professionals selects the winners based on an in-depth evaluation of what makes these products innovative in their respective fields. The 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Award winners represent companies and products that are shaping the construction, landscaping, automotive, and manufacturing industries.

Reflecting on this year’s Pro Tool Innovation Awards, Kenny Koehler, Editor-in-Chief for Pro Tool Reviews, added, “The competition for these awards is always fierce, and this year’s entries were no exception. We are proud to highlight the tools and products that elevate performance, enhance user experience, and redefine industry standards.  Winning a Pro Tool Innovation Award is a true mark of excellence in an ever-evolving industry.”

In 2025, top innovators saw continued innovation made possible by better battery and motor technology. We even witnessed new hybrid technology making its way into the outdoor power equipment market. Each year, product managers continue to stretch to meet the demand for better, safer, and more capable tools, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the Pro Tool Innovation Awards.

For further information about SENCO’s award-winning products, please visit www.senco.com. Visit www.protoolinnovationawards.com for more about the Pro Tool Innovation Awards.

About KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools, Inc.

KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools was formed in August 2017 when Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) acquired SENCO Holdings, Inc., a leader in creating fasteners and power fastening tools for residential, commercial, manufacturing and construction applications. Originally established in 1948, SENCO is renowned for its excellent product quality and diverse product line, which includes pneumatic and cordless nailers, staplers, screw systems and compressors, as well as nails, staples, screws and specialty fasteners. KYOCERA SENCO’s manufacturing and marketing are concentrated in the U.S. and Europe, with products sold in more than 40 countries worldwide. Visit www.senco.com.

About the Pro Tool Innovation Awards

The annual Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) began in 2013 and are judged by a panel of professional tradesmen and trade media representatives in the electrical, plumbing, MRO, and concrete fields as well as landscaping professionals, general contractors, mechanics, and builders. The Pro Tool Innovation Awards seek to discover and recognize the most innovative tools, accessories, and products across a wide variety of industries and categories. Learn more at www.protoolinnovationawards.com.