PTEN magazine has announced the winners of the 2019 Innovation Awards. This year, the publication received a total of 148 product nominations. Top products in 31 categories have been recognized.
Evaluated by a panel of judges consisting of technicians and shop owners, the PTEN Innovation Awards recognize the most innovative products introduced in the last year to the automotive aftermarket. These tools, introduced or significantly updated within the last year, are evaluated based on their ability to make vehicle diagnosis and repair easier and more efficient and make shops more productive.
Nominees were featured in the May and June 2019 issues of Professional Distributor and PTEN magazines. Winners can also be found in the August issues of Professional Distributor and PTEN.
ADAS: Snap-on Diagnostics - ADAS Software Upgrades 18.2 and 18.4
Air Conditioning Service: Snap-on Tools - Polartek Dual A/C Machine, No. EEAC334
Air Tools: Lock Technology - LT855-AH-SK Texas Twister Air Hammer
Alignment Equipment: The Cartek Group - ZE-RU System
Automotive Scan Tools: Snap-on Diagnostics - Apollo D8
Battery Service Equipment: Bosch - BAT 135 Battery Tester with Integrated Printer
Body Shop: Dent Fix Equipment - Blind Rivet Adapter
Brake Service: Matco Tools - Universal Brake Caliper Wind-Back Tool, No. BCW6
Chemicals: WD-40 Company - Specialist Fast-Acting Carb/Throttle Body and Parts Cleaner
Creepers and Seats: NAPA Balkamp - Interior Creeper, No. 815-1337
Diagnostics: TEXA USA - eTruck Telematics Device
Electrical Testing Tools: Automotive Test Solutions, Inc - LIGHTBRIGHT Self-Powered Circuit
Engine Service and Repair: Schley Products/SP Tools - 16400-Duramax Injector Puller
Hand Tools: Big Gator Tools - Metric V-DrillGuide
Heavy Duty Scan Tools: Cojali - Jaltest CV Kit
Inspection Tools, Lab Scopes: FLIR Systems, Inc. - ONE Pro LT
Jacks and Stands: Snap-on Tools - 1/2 Ton Air-Assist Telescopic Transmission Jack, No. TJA100
Leak Detection: Bosch - HPT 500 Bladder Adapters
Lifts: Rotary Lift - Heavy Duty Two Post Lift, No. SPO20
Lighting: Mac Tools - 600 lm Inspection Light, No. MHL600
Oil and Lube: Macnaught USA- BOP20 Battery-Operated Pump
Safety and Personal Gear: Ullman Devices - Metal Marker
Power Tools: Milwaukee Tool - M12 FUEL 3" Compact Cut Off Tool
Repair Information: Mitchell 1 - ProDemand Driver Assist ADAS Quick Link Feature
Shop Equipment: Innovative Products of America - Flow-Thru System with Brush and Venturi, No. 8091
Shop Software: Mitchell 1 - Manager SE MessageCenter
Specialty Tools: Matco Tools - E-Z Solder Clamp, No. EZSOLD
Tire, Wheel Service: Hennessy Industries, Inc. - HTS Tire Inflation Tool
Toolboxes and Carts: GEARWRENCH - Mobile Work Station
Tool Organizers: Toolbox Widget - ToolBox Widget Wrench Organizer
Welding: Monster Mobile - Auto-Darkening Welding Goggles
The PTEN and VehicleServicePros.com staff will be holding the annual awards ceremony on the show floor of the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas this November. Look for more coverage of the 2019 PTEN Innovation Awards and the AAPEX Show this fall.
