The votes have been tallied, and all tools closely analyzed and reviewed.
Each year, tool and equipment manufacturers come up with the biggest and brightest products 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!
Professional Tool & Equipment News will be holding a special ceremony for all 2011 PTEN Innovation Awards winners during the 2011 AAPEX Show at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas this November. Watch for live updates from the show on our VehicleServicePros.com Facebook and Twitter pages.
Check out the list below, and click on the links of each product for more information.
Category: Air Conditioning
Company: RTI Technologies
Product: ArcticPRO No. RHS980H
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Category: Body Shop
Company: Dent Fix
Product: DF-2200 Magnetic Storage and Quick Disconnect polishing pad backing plate system
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Category: Brake Service
Company: SPX
Product: OTC 6980 Brake Drum and Rotor Puller
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Category: Chemicals
Company: Bar’s Products
Product: Rislone Engine Oil Supplement with Zinc Treatment
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Category: Computers & Software
Company: Drew Technologies
Product: J2534 Tool Box
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Category: Diagnostic Test Equipment
Company: Innovative Products of America
Product: Pulsar with Electric Fuse Saver
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Diagnostic Test Equipment honorable mention: Electronic Specialties LoadPRO Test Leads
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Category: Electrical Systems
Company: Automotive Test Solutions (ATS)
Product: ECharger
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Category: Engine Service & Repair
Company: Posi Lock Puller
Product: TJ-3 Transmission Bearing Puller
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Engine Service & Repair honorable mention: Drew Technologies CarDAQ M
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Category: Fluid Exchange
Company: Link New Tech
Product: Speed Draw Automatic Coolant Flush and Exchange Machine
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Category: Hand Tools
Company: Sunex Tools
Product: Mini 1/4” Universal Spline Socket Set
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Category: Heavy Duty
Company: Midtronics
Product: MDX-700 HD Battery Conductance and Electrical Systems Analyzer
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Category: Inspection Tools, Lab Scopes
Company: DeWALT
Product: 12V MAX Inspection Camera
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Category: Jacks & Stands
Company: Protoco Enterprises
Product: Protoco Jack
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Category: Leak Detection
Company: Redline Detection
Product: Smoke Pro Master Tech Pack
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Category: Lifts
Company: Snap-on
Product: John Bean Scissor Alignment Lift
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Category: Personal Gear
Company: Ullman Devices Corp.
Product: Rotating LED Magnetic Work Light
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Category: Power Tools
Company: Ingersoll Rand
Product: Hammerhead Impactool
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Power Tools honorable mention: Matco Tools Reversing Cut-off Tool
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Category: Safety Equipment
Company: Prevost
Product: USI Truflate PS1
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Category: Shop Environment
Company: Schaefer Ventilation Equipment
Product: BigDog Ventilator
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Category: Shop Equipment
Company: Snap-on
Product: TPMS3
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Category: Specialty Tool
Company: Induction Innovations
Product: Long Coil Kit
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Specialty Tool honorable mention: Mueller –Kueps Universal Bearing Ring Puller
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Category: Tire, Wheel Service
Company: ATEQ Corporation
Product: TPM Chek Box
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Category: Tool Accessories
Company: Snap-on
Product: Power Tool Rack
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Category: Tool Storage
Company: Snap-on
Product: Clear Coat Series Tool Storage Boxes
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