Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) Announces 2009 Innovation Award Winners

Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) Announces 2009 Innovation Award
Winners
Annual awards honor best in class for auto repair tools and equipment

FORT ATKINSON, Wis., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional Tool & Equipment News
(PTEN), the only publication that exclusively serves the tool and equipment
market, announces the PTEN 2009 Innovation Award Winners. Winners were
selected by a panel of active technicians, shop owners and tool distributors
who rated products used in their repair shops according to innovation, problem
solving, ease of use, uniqueness to a specific repair, and whether it improved
on a current tool.

"These winners were chosen by their customers, so the honor is even more
reflective of how important these tools or equipment are to the industry,"
says Editor Brendan Dooley. "The proper tool can increase revenue and have a
direct impact on sales. Doing a task more quickly and more efficiently is key
to success in our business."

Winners were chosen in 30 categories. Snap-On Tools took top honors with the
Dodge Hub Removal Adapter, earning the 2009 PTEN Innovation Award Tool of the
Year in the Specialty Tool category.

"The Dodge Hub Removal Adapter was the highest-rated tool by the judges,
regardless of category, for its new approach," adds Dooley.

The October issue of PTEN is available now and includes a section dedicated to
products that increase productivity and simplify tasks in the repair bay.
Winners will be honored during a special presentation at the upcoming AAPEX
Show November 3-5 in Las Vegas. For information about the awards or to learn
more about PTEN, visit PTEN.com.

Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) is distributed throughout the
automotive repair industry to more than 100,500 hard-working professionals who
turn its pages to obtain the latest tool and equipment information. PTEN's
eInquiry service allows readers to access more data on up-to-date high quality
tools and equipment.

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WINNERS' LIST FOLLOWS

PTEN 2009 Innovation Award Winners

1. A/C tools and equipment: NAPA Balkamp Lighted A/C manifold
2. Battery testers, chargers: Techno Tools Corp. B500IR
3. Brake service Pro-Cut Intl Pro-Cut GYR
4. Chemicals Bar's Leaks DIFM Head gasket
Repair kit
5. Diagnostics Ok Spark Spark plug sensor
a. Runner up Launch Technology CReaderV
6. Electrical system tools Electronic Max Fuse Buddy
Specialties
7. Hand tools Durston Speed T-handles
a. Runner up SP Tools Magnetic Washer
Remover
8. Inspection tools Ullman HTC-2LT lighted mirror
9. Jacks and stands NAPA Balkamp Blue Steel swivel jack
10. Leak detectors Redline Detection Smoke Pro Total-Tech
11. Lifts Stertil Koni EarthLift
12. Misc shop equipment Posi Lock Puller One-handed grease gun
applicator
13. Parts cleaners DentFix Tornador Pulse gun
14. Parts washers Safety-Kleen AQ-1 parts washer
15. PBE DentFix Sand Box dispenser
16. Personal gear SAS Safety LED inspectors
17. Power tools - cordless Snap-on Tools CTT4410 3/8" impact
18. Power tools - pneumatic Matco Tools MT2858 Pit Bull
ratchet
19. Preventative maintenance Fluid Rx Instant lubricant
diag strips
20. Repair info sources Equus Products OBDFix.com
21. Safety equip Prevost PrevoS1
22. Shop environment ShopVac Professional
wall-mount vac
23. Specialty tools Snap-on Tools Dodge hub
removal adapter
(2009 PTEN Innovation Award
Tool of the Year)
a. Runner up Durston Universal joint
sockets
24. Suspension tools SP Tools Honda/Acura Xtractor
25. Tire service Advntg Wheel Align Portable
wheel align system
a. Runner up Hunter Auto34 Tire Changer
26. Tool accessories Silvertronic Auto Diagnostic kit
27. Tool storage - organizers SP Tools OrganizeAIR
28. Tool storage - carts Snap-on Tools Ironhead tool-utility
vehicle
29. Tools storage - toolboxes Snap-on Tools EPIQ toolbox
30. Work lights Lujan USA MiniPOD

SOURCE Professional Tool & Equipment News

Kathy Scott of Cygnus Business Media, +1-770-427-5290,
Kathy.Scott@cygnusb2b.com