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Universal Master TPMS Sensor Hardware and Tool Service Set

Akron, Ohio – (April 16, 2008) – 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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Ken-Tool Introduces Easy-Lift™ Bead-Seating Stand To Help Tire Service Technicians Protect Their Backs

AKRON, Ohio – (February 26, 2008) – 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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Ken-Tool Introduces IronMan™ Ergonomic Wheel Lifting Bar That Helps Reduce Injuries

AKRON, OHIO – (February 20, 2008) – 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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Mayhew Proposes Acquisition of Old Forge & Carica Lines

Turners Falls, MA — (January 8, 2008) — 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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Ken-Tool Debuts New Website

Akron, Ohio (October 29, 2007) – 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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