Category: Press Releases

AKRON, Ohio (May 3, 2017) – Douglas Romstadt, President of Ken-Tool, has announced the appointment of Ben Graham to the position of National Sales Manager.

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“Must-have” tool quickly removes surface rust from wheels, hubs, studs

AKRON, Ohio (January 11, 2017) – Ken-Tool, a leader in professional automotive and tire service tools, announces the new Rust Hog™ abrasive tool (pn 30167) for the removal of surface rust and debris on studs and flat mating surfaces of wheels, wheel hubs and brake rotor hats.

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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 the thirteenth safety cage from Ken-Tool. Utilizing its experience as the industry leader in tire restraining devices, Ken-Tool has developed a cage which dramatically increases the safety to technicians, while protecting equipment and facilities, and allowing inflation of very large tires, up to 87” (221 cm) tall by 48” (122 cm) wide.

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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.

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 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.

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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 or brass valve stems on heavy-duty trucks and trailers.)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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