An international supplier of power tools with a heritage of innovation, Skil Power Tools is one of the most powerful brands in the industry. Continuing this tradition of innovation, and driven by its parent company Robert Bosch’s credo, “Invented for Life,” Skil is seeking products that help do-it-yourselfers achieve project success in and around the house.

For this search, Skil is interested in product innovations that solve a problem or address an unmet need. Skil will consider submissions for portable electronic power tools, bench top tools or even non-powered tools.

About Skil:
Since its foundation more than 80 years ago following the breakthrough of their signature Skilsaw, Skil Power Tools has developed its singular product focus into a holistic mission to equip today’s growing population of passionate do-it-yourselfers. Skil is part of Robert Bosch’s notable Power Tools division, focusing on quality and innovation within home DIY projects.
Their legendary No. 77 Skilsaw, or “Wormdrive Circular Saw,” is the benchmark of portable electric circular saws and can be found on virtually every construction site in the U.S. It is recognized as one of the main tools that helped build America and shape the construction industry into what it is today.

Skil’s No. 77 circular saw laid the foundation for a product line that now features more than 80 tools that can handle almost any DIY task, enabling users to “Do it right. Do it with Skil.” From circular saws and jigsaws to sanders and drills, Skil tools are found in homes and the workplace, and are designed to bring the convenience, precision and performance pioneered by their first product.

Innovations should be geared toward mass market retail rather than niche, and DIY rather than industrial or commercial application or use.

Applications for product submissions should encompass at least one of the following:
• Cutting
• Drilling
• Fastening
• Finishing
• Work support (e.g. tape measures, saw horses and so forth)

While not required, we highly encourage you to submit video of yourself demonstrating a prototype and explaining the features and benefits of your submission. Please be as detailed as possible in telling us about your innovation.
The cost to submit an idea at Edison Nation is just $25 ($20 for gold members). This fee covers Edison Nation’s product screening process.

For further information on the products Skil Power Tools currently carries, please visit www.skiltools.com.