• PTEN announces 2017 Innovation Award winners

    With 154 total product entries, top products in 28 categories have been recognized.
    Aug. 4, 2017
    3 min read

    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

    Scan Tools: CAS - G-Scan 2

    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.

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