The 2024 PTEN Innovation Awards are finally here, and this year marks 25 years since the awards began. After much deliberation, our panel of judges—consisting of technicians and shop owners—have selected the winners.
Established in 1999, the Innovation Awards recognize the most innovative automotive tools and equipment and honor those companies that help technicians excel at their jobs. This year over 100 products were submitted for consideration across 25 categories. To qualify, the product had to have been introduced or updated within the last year. Judges then rated the product on its ability to make diagnoses and repairs easier and more efficient, as well as increase shop productivity.
PTEN will hold an award ceremony on the show floor at the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas this November, details to come.
2024 PTEN Innovation Award winners
- ADAS: Ultimate ADAS from Hunter Engineering
- Air Conditioning Service: Konfort 780 Dual Gas Touch from TEXA USA
- Air Tools: Band Sander, No. PTBF210, from Snap-on
- Automotive Scan Tools: All-in-One from asTech
- Automotive Software: Repair Package from SUN Collision
- Battery Starting & Charging: M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE XC6.0 Battery Pack from Milwaukee Tool
- Body Shop: SAE and SAE/Metric Tape Measures from Snap-on
- Brake Service: Toyota Brake Pin Punch, No. PHG90B, from Snap-on
- Chemicals: Heavy Duty Cleaner & Degreaser Spray from FedPro Tub O' Towels
- Diagnostic Equipment: MaxiFlash Xlink from Autel
- EV Tools & Equipment: EV Detective Kit from A.S.T. Training
- Hand Tools: Extendable Wrench Extender with Detachable Head from VIM Tools
- Heavy Duty Scan Tools: Cummins Engine V5 Software Release, No. EEHD843003, from Snap-on
- Inspection Tools & Lab Scopes: Vividia CX-4010i Borescope from Oasis Scientific
- Lifts, Jacks, & Stands: ADAS Bay Max Lift from Autel
- Lighting: 600 Lumen Pivoting Flashlight, No. ECFLH062, from Snap-on
- Power Tools: M12 FUEL INSIDER Extended Reach Box Ratchet, No. 3050-20, from Milwaukee Tool
- Safety & Personal Gear: Stinger Color-Rite from Streamlight
- Shop Equipment: MEGAMOD Master Mechanics Tool Sets from GEARWRENCH
- Specialty Tools: Electrical Disconnect Pliers, No. 37960, from Lisle Corporation
- Tire & Wheel Service: HawkEye XL Alignment System from Hunter Engineering
- Tool Accessories: Bolt Biter Wrench Inserts from GEARWRENCH
- Tool Organization: 8" x 10" Flexible Magnetic Mat, No. SXMAGMAT, from SUNEX Tools
- Tool Storage: U.S. GENERAL Series 3 72" Roll Cabinet from Harbor Freight
- Welding: Rogue EM 190i PRO from ESAB
Winners can also be found in the September issues of Professional Distributor and PTEN.
