The votes are in, and all tools closely analyzed and reviewed.
Each year, tool and equipment manufacturers come up with the biggest and best and most innovative new automotive tools and equipment to help automotive technicians complete their job more quickly and efficiently. This year’s nominees were no exception.
Thank you to all the companies that participated, and a special thank you to our panel of Innovation Awards judges. Congratulations to all of the winners!
We've expanded the categories this year to include Lighting, Scan Tools and Battery Charging and Starting Systems.
Professional Tool & Equipment News will be holding a special ceremony for all 2012 PTEN Innovation Awards winners during the 2012 AAPEX Show at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas this October. Watch for live updates from the show on our VehicleServicePros.com Facebook and Twitter pages, and through our exclusive mini-website at www.vehicleservicepros.com/aapex.
Check out the list below, and click on the product name for more information about that product.
Category: Air Conditioning
Company: Airsept
Product: Click Lock A/C Security System
Category: Battery Starting/Charging
Company: Midtronics
Product: GRX-3000 Battery Diagnostic System
Category: Body Shop
Company: Dent Fix
Product: Hot Stapler Plastic Repair Tool
Category: Brake Service
Company: Cal-Van Tools
Product: In-Line Flaring Tool
Category: Diagnostic Test Equipment
Company: Innovative Products of America
Product: Relay Bypass Switch Set
Category: Electrical Systems
Company: Snap-on
Product: EEFF500 Data Bus Fault Finder
Category: Emissions Systems
Company: Redline Detection LLC
Product: EasyEVAP Universal Gas Cap Filler
Category: Engine Service & Repair
Company: SP Tools
Product: 10700 Lexus Engine Support
Category: Inspection Tools, Lab Scopes
Company: Matco Tools
Product: PRO1000 Borescope
Category: Hand Tools
Company: E-Z Red
Product: Wrench Connection Set
Category: Heavy Duty
Company: Rotary Lift
Product: EFX60 Lift
Category: Leak Detection
Company: Redline Detection
Product: SmokePro Air Complete Diagnostic Leak Detector
Category: Lifts
Company: Rotary Lift
Product: Shockwave
Category: Lighting
Company: Alert Stamping
Product: RTL30 LED Screw-In Module
Category: Oil & Lube
Company: Alemite
Product: 18V Lithium-Ion Grease Gun
Category: Power Tools
Company: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
Product: M12 Cordless 1/4” Litihium-Ion Ratchets
Category: Repair Information Sources
Company: Autodata Publications
Product: Battery Replacement Reset Procedures manual and CD
Category: Scan Tools
Company: AutoEnginuity
Product: ScanTool Version 10
Category: Shop Equipment
Company: SP Tools
Product: 11000A Mobile Hydraulic Press
Category: Shop Environment
Company: New Pig Corporation
Product: PIG Grippy Mat
Category: Specialty Tools
Company: Snap-on
Product: Low Profile Pitman Arm Puller
Category: Suspension
Company: SP Tools
Product: 11100 Manual Bushing R&R Tool
Category: Tire, Wheel Service
Company: ATEQ
Product: TPMS Tire Inflator
Category: Tool Storage
Company: MAC Tools
Product: MB7432 Macsimizer Plus Tool Box
Category: Welding
Company: Elektron
