KEN-TOOL MEDIA CENTER: PRESS RELEASES
Read about the latest news from Ken-Tool. Press releases are available online as well as for download. (Word® document - .doc)
12.15.2008 - Ken-Tool of Akron makes changes to its building and way it does business to stay competitive, local
Alec Pendleton decided it was time to put a new roof over his head and those of his long-time employees.
But the owner of Ken-Tool, a small tool maker that specializes in truck tire repair equipment, wasn't thinking so much of making changes to better keep rain, snow and other harsh weather outside.
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7.29.2008 - Ken-Tool Announces Personnel Changes
Ken-Tool has named Rick Homman Director of Operations. He replaces Robert Dempsey, Vice President of Operations for the past 10 years, who retired. Prior to joining Ken-Tool, Homman was production manager of Kobe Aluminum Products in Bowling Green, KY.
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4.16.2008 - Universal Master TPMS Sensor Hardware and Tool Service Set
Ken-Tool’s Universal Master TPMS Sensor Hardware and Tool Service Set for Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors, (Item #30000), is an all-inclusive kit that includes hardware and application-specific tools for servicing valve stem TPMS sensors. The set ensures that tire service technicians won’t have to purchase several individual hardware kits from different sensor manufacturers and then separately purchase expensive TPMS sensor service tools as well.
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4.08.2008 - Ken-Tool Introduces Industrial Wheel Lock Ring Tool Set
The new Industrial Wheel Lock Ring Tool Set (#32129) from Ken-Tool is designed to help tire technicians safely, easily and quickly remove and replace split lock rings on multi-piece industrial forklift wheels.
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2.22.2008 - Ken-Tool Introduces Easy-Lift™ Bead-Seating Stand
To Help Tire Service Technicians Protect Their Backs
The Easy-Lift™ Bead-Seating Stand from Ken-Tool provides a safer and easier way to position large tire and wheel assemblies for proper bead seating. Ergonomically designed to increase productivity and reduce back strain and injuries, the Easy-Lift aligns tire beads concentrically on the wheel resulting in improved vehicle ride and longer tire life.
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2.20.2008 - Ken-Tool Introduces IronMan™ Ergonomic Wheel
Lifting Bar That Helps Reduce Injuries
Professional tire service technicians know that lifting large tire and wheel assemblies can put a lot of extra stress on their backs, with the potential to cause serious injuries. But now, Ken-Tool has developed a new wheel lifting tool designed to lighten the load, helping to prevent back injuries and make the job of changing heavy truck tires easier.
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2.13.2008 - Ken Tool Bulletin
#35648 Covering 10 pc. Lug Wrench Display and #36045 / #36046 Tool Merchandisers.
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1.08.2008 - Mayhew Proposes Acquisition of Old Forge & Carica Lines
Mayhew Steel Products and Ken-Tool are pleased to announce that Mayhew will acquire Ken-Tool’s OldForge and Carica product lines within the next few weeks. The transaction includes Ken-Tool’s manufacturing facility in New Wilmington, PA, plus trademark rights to the Oldforge and Carica brands and all products currently being manufactured and marketed by Ken-Tool under those brands. The Oldforge product line consists of pneumatic accessories and specialty tools and the Carica product line consists of telescoping and unique specialty tools.
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10.29.2007 - Ken-Tool Company History
Ken-Tool is the leading manufacturer of tire service tools in the world. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Ken-Tool has been providing the tire industry and automotive aftermarket with quality products for more than 85 years. Housed in a 55,000 square foot facility, Ken-Tool is a primary manufacturer of product, with its manufacturing expertise centered on drop hammer, upsetter and press forging. The company goes to market through the traditional aftermarket distribution network. The company also does contract forging for various companies both in and outside its industry. Private branded products are becoming an increasingly important part of Ken-Tool's business.
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10.29.2007 - Ken-Tool Debuts New Website
Ken-Tool has unveiled a newly-redesigned website.
The new site is designed with a clean, contemporary graphic look, and features straightforward navigation, including a complete online catalog, tool demonstration videos, instruction manuals, distributor and manufacturer's rep search pages, a media pressroom and general company information.
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7.26.2007 - Ken-Tool Debuts 'TPMS Sentry™' Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tool
Ken-Tool's new "TPMS Sentry™," designed for use on vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, protects valuable valve stem sensors that mount through the valve hole.
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4.09.2007 - Ken-Tool Names Rockford Tyson as Director of Marketing and Sales
Ken-Tool today announced the appointment of Rockford Tyson as the Director of Marketing and Sales. In his new position, Tyson will oversee all marketing and sales activities for the company and will report to Alec Pendleton, President.
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