PTEN announces 2021 Innovation Award winners

Aug. 2, 2021
23 companies recognized for product innovations in categories ranging from scan tools to storage systems.
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Congratulations to the winners of the PTEN 2021 Innovation Awards! These 23 companies are being recognized for their recent product innovations that make vehicle diagnosis and repair easier and more efficient, as well as make shops more productive.

This year, we received a total of 137 product nominations. Each product is evaluated by our esteemed third-party judging panel of industry experts. PTEN's Innovation Awards were established in 1999 to honor companies that innovate with new tools and equipment to help auto repair professionals excel at their job. 

Make sure to join the PTEN staff on the show floor of the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas this November where we will honor the Innovation Awards winners.

2021 PTEN Innovation Award winners

ADAS: Autel MaxiSYS IA800 Intelligent ADAS Calibration Tool 

Air Conditioning Service: Robinair Premium R-134a ACS Machine, No. 34988NI-SL 

Air Tools: Innovative Products of America 3-Pc Specialty Blow-Gun Assortment 

Automotive Scan Tools: XToolUSA Key Making System 

Automotive Software: Mitchell 1 ProDemand Estimate Guide 

Battery Starting & Charging: Associated Equipment High Power Smart Charger, No. ESS6100 

Body Shop: H&S Autoshot Self-Piercing Riveter, No. UNI-6700 

Brake Service: Pro-Cut International B17 Bench Lathe 

Diagnostic Equipment: Redline Detection EasyConnect 

Hand Tools: ProMAXX PowerDrive 

Heavy Duty Scan Tools: TEXA AXONE NEMO 2 Truck 

Inspection Tools & Lab Scopes: Ullman Devices Digital Diagnostic Mirror, No. E-DM-1MB 

Lifts, Jacks, & Stands: Rotary Lift ARO22 Alignment Lift 

Lighting: Milwaukee Tool M12 ROVER Service and Repair Flood Light w/USB Charging 

Miscellaneous: Automotive Video Innovations (AVI) EV Training Tool 

Power Tools: Milwaukee Tool M12 FUEL Right Angle Impact Wrenches 

Safety & Personal Gear: Plymovent Corp. FumeCaddie 

Shop Equipment: MAHLE Service Solutions OzonePRO Professional Sanitation System 

Specialty Tools: Pacific Automotive Industries Hydraulic Ball Joint Popper 

Tire & Wheel Service: Autel MaxiTPMS ITS600 Intelligent Tire Service and Diagnostic Tablet 

Tool Organization: Cornwell Quality Tools 6 Drawer Flip Top Cart with Power Drawer 

Tool Storage: Mechanic’s Time Savers 52" 7-Drawer Heavy Duty Toolbox and Workstation 

Welding: ESAB Rogue ES 180i PRO 

Winners can also be found in the August issues of Professional Distributor and PTEN. Nominees were featured in the May and June 2021 issues of Professional Distributor and PTEN magazines. 

Stay tuned to vehicleservicepros.com for more details on the awards ceremony.

Congratulations to all the winners!

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