PTEN magazine has announced the winners of the 2017 Innovation Awards. This year, the publication received a total of 154 product nominations. Top products in 28 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 make vehicle diagnosis and repair easier and more efficient, and make shops more productive.
Nominees were featured in the May and June 2017 issues of Professional Distributor and PTEN magazines. Winners can also be found in the August issues of Professional Distributor and PTEN.
Air Conditioning Service: AirSept, Inc. - EVC-1 Variable Displacement Compressor Tester
Air Tools: Monster - 4” Extended Reversible Cutoff Tool
Battery Service Equipment: Allstart - Boost Max, No.560
Body Shop: Induction Innovations - Inductor Lite
Brake Service: Matco Tools - Parking Brake Cable Coupler Removal Tool, No. PBP1050
Chemicals: RapidFix / Boss Products USA - RapidFix UV Fiber Patch
Computers and Software: Bolt On Technology - Jump Start
Creepers and Seats: Creepex - FastBack
Diagnostic Test Equipment: Drew Technologies - Remote Assisted Programming Kit
Electrical Systems: Lisle Corporation - 71750 LED Quick Change Terminal Tool Set
Engine Service and Repair: ProMAXX Tool - Rocky II ProKit
Fluid Exchange: Purus Fuel Technologies - IC-2 GDI Service Equipment
Hand Tools: KNIPEX Tools LP - Ear Clamp Pliers
Heavy Duty Diagnostics: NEXIQ Technologies - NEXIQ Blue-Link Mini
Inspection Tools, Lab Scopes: Snap-on Tools - BK8500 Advanced Wireless Video Scope
Leak Detection: Lisle Corporation - 69700 Turbo Air System Test Kit, 13 pc
Lifts, Jacks and Stands: Rotary Lift - RLP77 Double-Section Scissor Lift
Lighting: E-Z Red Co. - XLUHLS Hood Hawk
Oil and Lube: Legacy Manufacturing - Flexzilla 20V Cordless Grease Gun Kit - L1388LFZ
Personal Gear: Tech-Life - BeatBlock Twins
Power Tools: Durofix, Inc.- ACDelco Cordless Riveting Tool ARV20104
Shop Equipment: Flo-Dynamics - AIR/VAC
Specialty Tools: Schley Tools / SP Tools - Heavy-Duty Pitman Arm Remover, No. 11880
Tire, Wheel Service: Bartec USA, LLC - Tech200Pro
Tool Accessories: Lock Technology, Inc.- LT855 - Texas Twister
Tool Storage: Ernst Manufacturing, Inc. - Bit Boss
Welding: Snap-on Tools - Twin Torch Synergic Pulse MIG Welder
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 2017 PTEN Innovation Awards and the AAPEX Show this fall.
