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Ken-Tool introduces the new Model T112 12-bar Earthmover Inflation Cage

AKRON, Ohio (October 13, 2016) – Ken-Tool, the leader in tire servicing hand tools and equipment, announces the introduction of its largest tire inflation safety cage – the Model T112 12-bar Earthmover Inflation Cage (pn 36012). This single-piece cage is specifically designed for the inflation of very large earthmoving, mining and agricultural tires. It is […]

Ken-Tool names Stephen Vyn to Director of Sales & Marketing position

AKRON, Ohio (July 6, 2016) – Ken-Tool has announced the promotion of Stephen (Steve) Vyn to Director of Sales and Marketing. Vyn, a member of the Ken-Tool sales and marketing team for three years, has held the positions of Product Line Specialist and most recently, Interim Sales Manager.

Ken-Tool exhibiting at REIFEN 2016 tire industry trade show

 Show is largest international tire and rubber industry exposition AKRON, Ohio (May 25, 2016) – Ken-Tool is again participating in the highly acclaimed REIFEN Tire and Rubber industry trade show, May 24-27, 2016, and held every other year in Essen, Germany.  The Ken-Tool booth is in Hall 1, Booth 1A31.

Ken-Tool announces new tire valve installation tool

For Bendix®, Haldex®, Meritor® brake systems AKRON, Ohio (January 28 2016) – Ken-Tool has announced introduction of the new 29850 Tire Valve Installation tool to aid tire service technicians with the installation of “snap-in’ rubber tire valve stems into automotive, light truck and trailer wheels. (NOTE: This tool is not for use on threaded steel […]

Ken-Tool Announces 3 Drum Air Brake Slack Adjusters

For Bendix®, Haldex®, Meritor® brake systems AKRON, Ohio (December 16, 2015) – Ken-Tool has announced three new tools to make the task of adjusting drum air brake linkage to remove dangerous slack on trucks and trailers an easier task, while helping truckers avoid costly fines and penalties.

Ken-Tool Announces Truck Axle Nut Sockets

Fitments for light, medium and heavy duty trucks AKRON, Ohio (December 9, 2015) – Ken-Tool has announced introduction of a series of sockets designed for removal and installation of axle nuts for the most common truck axle retainer nuts in today’s market.

Ken-Tool promotes Stephen J. Vyn

Named to Interim Sales Manager position AKRON, Ohio (October 29, 2015) – Douglas Ronstadt, President of Ken-Tool, has announced, effective immediately, the promotion of Stephen J. (Steve) Vyn to the position of Interim Sales Manager.

Ken-Tool’s new 30260 5-piece MorTorq® socket tool set

For new fastener design, delivers high torque to fastener head AKRON, Ohio (October 28, 2015) – Ken-Tool has announced its latest fastener socket driver set – designed for use on MorTorq® fasteners.  This new design is being used by domestic and import auto and truck makers on their newest vehicle models.

Ken-Tool announces the DIY reCore® TPMS Valve Stem Repair Kit

Cost-effective repair of Tire Pressure Monitoring System valve stems AKRON, Ohio (July 21, 2015) – Ken-Tool, a leading supplier of tire and wheel service products to the tire service industry, has announced the availability of the DIY reCore® TPMS Valve Stem Repair Kit to automotive do-it-yourself enthusiasts. This is the first kit on the market […]