The Nitta Corporation announces an enhanced range of splice tools for our CFTG product group that provide the following benefits: Construction: The Nitta NPS2005-1B press is a one piece, hinged design and weighs 21 pounds vs, the competition's 54 pound two piece press; providing inherent ergonomic and safety benefit. The NPS 2005-1B press will also complete a splice in 17-1/2 to 24 minutes depending on the style pre-setter used. Finally, the cost of the Nitta press, pre-setter and finger-punch combined is less than $8,000.00 to Nitta distribution.