Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine has announced the winners of the 2013 Innovation Awards. This year, the publication received more than 80 product nominations.
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 April and May 2013 issues of PTEN. (View a full list of the 2013 PTEN Innovation Award nominees.) Winners can also be found in the June issue of PTEN.
Air Conditioning
Lock Technology Inc.
Air Tools
Lock Technology Inc.
Battery Starting/Charging
Midtronics, Inc.
GRX-5100 EV/HEV Battery Service Tool
Chemicals
Bar's Products
Rislone Gasoline Fuel System Treatment No. 4700
Computers & Software
Inspection Connection
Diagnostic Test Equipment
AESwave (Automotive Electronics Services, Inc.)
uActivate - Ulitmate Circuit Breakout Box
Electrical Systems
Matco Tools
TH209 Professional Circuit and Parasitic Drain Tester
Fluid Exchange
Link New Tech
Hand Tools
Knipex Tools
Heavy Duty
Thexton Manufacturing
Inspection Tools, Lab Scopes
Snap-on
BK8000 Wireless Digital Inspection Scope
Jacks & Stands
Traxion
ProGear Topside Creeper (No. 3-700)
Leak Detection
Global Leak Detection
Pop-it Capless Double Door Fuel Neck Adapter
Lifts
Rotary Lift
Lighting
Snap-on
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Work Light (CTLED7850)
Oil & Lube
SKF/Lincoln Industrial
Power Tools
ACDelco
ARI2044B Li-ion 18V 3/8" Angle Impact Wrench with Digital Clutch
Repair Information Sources
Autodata Publications
Safety Equipment
New Pig Corporation
PIG Battery Acid Spill Kit in See-Thru Bin
Scan Tools
Drew Technologies
Shop Equipment
Snap-on Equipment
Specialty Tools
Innova Electronics Corp (Equus)
Digital Compression Tester 5612
Tire, Wheel Service
Snap-on Equipment
John Bean AC400 Touchless Wheel Clamp
Tool Accessories
Big Gator Tools
Tool Storage
Snap-on
View a full list of the 2013 PTEN Innovation Award winners.
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 2013 PTEN Innovation Awards and the AAPEX Show this fall.