At FDIC International 2023, we visited the IDEX Fire & Safety booth, where their representatives were demonstrating HURST Jaws of Life’s latest innovation: The M40 Spreader, the widest, battery-operated spreader in the market today.
HURST Jaws of Life Director of Rescue Sales Mike Canon offered this look at the newest addition to their line of spreaders.
“HURST Jaws of Life was the first to the fire and rescue market with the power and flexibility of battery-operated tools, and the launch of the M40 continues our tradition of asking and answering, ‘What’s next?’ ” said Maria Hovanes, director of North American Loose Equipment & Tools for HURST Jaws of Life, part of the IDEX Fire & Safety family of trusted brands.
“As the widest battery-powered spreader on the market today, the HURST Jaws of Life M40 gives first responders, who have to act and think quickly, a tool that can lift a dash without cuts so they can get to the patient faster,” she said.
With arms that extend 40 inches and the performance of HURST Jaws of Life’s eDRAULIC battery power, the M40 cuts down the need for multiple moves during extrication; the arms have the reach and power to lift the dash, with no cuts required, allowing first responders to get to patients more quickly. The M40 is available in HURST Jaws of Life’s newest tool lines – eDRAULIC® 3.0 (E3) and E3 CONNECT.
“The new HURST Jaws of Life M40 reflects the long-time leadership, rich history and quality manufacturing that ensures first responders are ready at the scene,” Hovanes said. “The M40 once again affirms why HURST Jaws of Life is the most trusted brand in the industry.”
To learn more about the new HURST Jaws of Life M40 Spreader, visit www.jawsoflife.com/news-events/hurst-jaws-of-life-introduces-the-m40-a-40-inch-battery-operated-spreader.
ABOUT HURST of Jaws of Life
HURST Jaws of Life has the strongest network of distributors in the industry with extensive coverage throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America and the rest of the world. Our distribution partners provide excellent sales, service and training to fire and rescue departments, emergency services, military installations and government agencies across North America and beyond.
And thanks to IDEX, our parent company, we’ve made connections with fire and safety groups worldwide. Founded in 1988 with three small, entrepreneurial manufacturing companies, we’re proud to say that we now call 40 diverse businesses around the world part of the IDEX family. With 7,000 employees and manufacturing operations in more than 20 countries, IDEX is a high-performing, global $2+ billion company committed to making trusted solutions that improve lives.
