MK Diamond launches mobile website

Words: Bob CoatsMK Diamond launched a website for mobile devices, m.mkdiamond.com. The site contains MK Diamond’s entire catalog, including product specifications, manuals and online buying links, all in a mobile
device format.

The site is easy to navigate and convenient for retail shoppers as well as MK Diamond distributors. The New Products tab is available to check out MK Diamond’s most recent products, from blades to saws and the Higgins Jig. The Merchandising link on the mobile site homepage will provide distributor information on all current bulk blades and merchandising items in the MK product line.

MK Diamond also is implementing a smart phone compatible QR code on all saws in the product line. If a user needs detailed information about procedures or troubleshooting, he can scan the QR code on the saw using any QR code reader application, for instant access to the Owner’s Manual and Parts List section of the MK mobile website.
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