KENOSHA, Wis., Oct 19, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA), a leading global innovator,
manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics, equipment, software and
service solutions for professional users, announced it recently won two MOTOR
Magazine Top 20 Tool Awards for its VERDICT(TM) Diagnostic and
Information System and its RFV 2000(TM) Diagnostic Wheel Balancer. The
winners were chosen by MOTOR Magazine's technical editors as
innovative products that help make the jobs of professional shop owners
and technicians easier, while enabling them to fix their customers' cars
and light trucks more accurately and quickly.
"We are very excited to be recognized by MOTOR Magazine for our
latest industry-leading innovations in diagnostics and equipment," said
Tom Ward, Snap-on president, Repair Systems and Information Group. "The
technology behind these products reflects the unique connection Snap-on
has with its customers and the advantage that insight gives us in
meeting their rapidly evolving demands for faster, more precise
solutions."
VERDICT Diagnostic and Information System:
The new VERDICT diagnostic and information system is unlike anything
else available in the industry. This modular hand-held device provides
technicians the freedom to move freely around the shop while still
observing diagnostic readings and repair information. The innovative
tablet features a touch screen display with Windows(R)
operating system, Wi-Fi, one-touch navigation and long-range Bluetooth
technology, which allows technicians to view all readings, access codes,
live data, component tests and web resources from anywhere in the shop.
RFV 2000 Diagnostic Wheel Balancer:
The RFV 2000 Diagnostic Wheel Balancer utilizes an industry-first method
of obtaining a complete profile of the tire and wheel in one spin cycle.
It uses patented optical imaging to analyze the tire and wheel
interactions with the road, documenting the wear and shaping of the
tire. This all new measuring process provides a comprehensive analysis
of the tire and wheel assembly allowing technicians the ability to
quickly and accurately diagnose problems, including the need for wheel
alignment, wheel damage, or to predict when tire replacement will be
required.
About Snap-on
Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and
marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and
systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks.
Products and services include hand and power tools, tool storage,
diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment
and other solutions for vehicle dealerships and repair centers, as well
as customers in industry, government, agriculture, aviation and natural
resources. Products and services are sold through the company's
franchisee, company-direct, distributor and Internet channels. Founded
in 1920, Snap-on is a $2.6 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in
Kenosha, Wisconsin.
For additional information on Snap-on, visit www.snapon.com.
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