Frost & Sullivan’s Independent Research Names Snap-on Best in the Power Tools Product Category
Read the press release in our blog below to learn why!
Snap-on announces it has been recognized as having the “Overall Best Power Tools in the United States” among its top competitors on the basis of Frost & Sullivan’s independent research, 2008 United States (U.S.) Automotive Technicians’ Choice: Evaluation of Automotive Tools.
Technicians gave high ratings to Snap-on by a wide margin in the power tool category. Thirty-one percent chose Snap-on as the best overall power tool, making this the second year in a row that Snap-on has led the category. Its closest competitor was chosen by six percent of respondents.
“We are truly honored to receive Frost & Sullivan’s Automotive Technician’s Choice Award for overall best power tools in the industry,” said Dave Manka, product manager for Snap-on. “One of Snap-on’s newest power tools is the talk of the industry, the 3/8” Drive Impact Wrench (MG325), which has service technicians buzzing about its power, speed and ease of use. This new wrench played a key role in our ranking as having the number one power tools in the industry for the second year in a row.”
About Snap-on Tools:
Snap-on Tools Company, LLC is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions which are used by technicians and professionals at vehicle dealerships and repair centers and in the marine, powersports and aviation industries. Snap-on is one of the largest non-food franchise companies in the world, selling its products through more than 4,000 franchisees worldwide and through company-direct sales and over the Internet. Snap-on Tools is a subsidiary of Snap-on Incorporated, which was founded in 1920 and is a $2.8 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wis. For additional information on Snap-on, visit www.snapon.com.