Klein Tools, Inc.

Heavy-Duty Nut Drivers feature hollow handle design.
Construction Equipment and Supplies

Heavy-Duty Nut Drivers feature hollow handle design.

With completely hollow handle, Heavy-Duty Nut Drivers are suited for use on unlimited bolt lengths. Tools feature magnetic tips to help retain nut, wrench assist for additional torque, and Cushion-Grip handle. Each nut driver is formed from single piece of cold-formed steel, resulting in solid piece of metal that can withstand high torque. Color-coded for easy identification, drivers come in 6...

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Services

Klein® Tools Launches New Buy Now Program Powered by Google AdSense for Shopping

Distributors get increased visibility; end users have expanded buying options Lincolnshire, IL — Klein Tools (http://www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, announces its innovative Buy Now service. This service utilizes Google AdSense for Shopping™, which enables customers to browse KleinTools.com for products, click Buy Now and then purchase products directly from distributor...

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Drill Tap Tools enable single-step drilling, tapping, deburring.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Drill Tap Tools enable single-step drilling, tapping, deburring.

Intended for use on up to 10 gauge metal and supplied with 6 commonly used tap tools, Drill Tap Tool Kit (Cat No. 32217) lets users drill, tap, and deburr in one step. Each tap works with quick connect in power tools, and carrying case keeps taps in one place for immediate access. While 1/4 in.- hex facilitates application with quick connect, high speed steel promotes durability. There are 6 tap...

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Portable Tools

Klein® Tools Rises to the Top in Tools of the Trade 2014 Survey

Klein screwdrivers and pliers are the #1 preferred brand Lincolnshire, IL – Klein Tools (http://www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, has been named as a preferred brand in a Tools of the Trade 2014 survey of 731 tradesmen. Out of six common tools, Klein was the preferred brand for two – screwdrivers and lineman's pliers. The survey included remodelers, handymen, construction...

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Klein® Tools' MM500 Auto-Ranging Multimeter Wins Tools in Action's Best Multimeter of 2013 Award
Test & Measurement

Klein® Tools' MM500 Auto-Ranging Multimeter Wins Tools in Action's Best Multimeter of 2013 Award

Lincolnshire, IL — Klein Tools, (http://www.kleintools.com) for professionals since 1857, announced their MM500 Auto Ranging Multimeter was named Multimeter of the Year by Tools in Action (http://www.toolsinaction.com) editors and the pros that work with them to evaluate products. The MM500 Auto Ranging Meter from Klein is one of the best tools of the year that we have reviewed, stated Dan...

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Klein Tools Wins Tools in Action's Best Multimeter of 2013 Award
Test & Measurement

Klein Tools Wins Tools in Action's Best Multimeter of 2013 Award

Lincolnshire, IL – Klein Tools, (http://www.kleintools.com) for professionals since 1857, announced their MM500 Auto Ranging Multimeter was named Multimeter of the Year by Tools in Action (http://www.toolsinaction.com) editors and the pros that work with them to evaluate products. The MM500 Auto Ranging Meter from Klein is one of the best tools of the year that we have reviewed, stated Dan...

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Company News

Klein Tools Continues its Support of the Next Generation of Skilled Trade Workers via New Partnership with Trade Hounds

Lincolnshire, IL., February 7, 2022 -- As part of its ongoing commitment to attracting, celebrating and being a resource to skilled trade workers, Klein Tools, a global leader in hand tools with more than 165 years of experience, today announced a partnership with Trade Hounds, America’s leading network for professional construction and skilled tradespeople.  As part of a deeply integrated,...

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Company News

Klein Tools Partners with Home Builders Institute to Further Efforts Helping Young People Pursue Careers in The Skilled Trades

Lincolnshire, IL., January 24, 2022 -- Klein Tools, a family-owned and operated hand tools manufacturer, today announced a new partnership with the Home Builders Institute (HBI). Through this partnership, Klein Tools will serve as the title electrical sponsor of the Home Builders Institute’s 55 electrical programs nationwide, which prepare students with the skills, knowledge, and placement...

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Klein Tools® Named in Energage 2021 Top Workplaces USA

American manufacturing leader awarded for high marks in employee engagement and satisfaction Lincolnshire, Ill., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Klein Tools, a family-owned and managed hand tools manufacturer, announced it has earned the 2021 Top Workplaces USA award, issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. This is the...

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Company News

Klein Tools® Announces 2020 Electrician of The Year

Massachusetts humanitarian wins $1,000 cash and $1,000 in Klein Tools products for growing business Lincolnshire, Ill., Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Klein Tools, (www.kleintools.com) for professionals since 1857, last week announced John Kinney from Woburn, Massachusetts, as the winner of its annual Electrician of the Year award. As the 2020 grand prize winner, Klein Tools awarded Kinney a...

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Company News

Klein Tools® Announces 2019 Electrician of The Year - Head of The Class

Florida instructor wins $1,000 cash and $1,000 in Klein Tools products for growing electrical program Lincolnshire, Ill., Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Klein Tools, (www.kleintools.com) for professionals since 1857, yesterday announced Fernando Guillen from Plant City, Florida, as the winner of its annual Electrician of the Year award. As the 2019 grand prize winner, Klein Tools awarded...

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Company News

SkillsUSA National Signing Day Sponsored by Klein Tools® Will Celebrate Thousands of High School Seniors Nationwide May 8

National Signing Day to acknowledge, honor and encourage high school seniors who have chosen to pursue a career as a professional in the skilled trades LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillsUSA and Klein Tools are excited to announce National Signing Day 2019, celebrating thousands of high school seniors dedicated to pursuing a career in the skilled trades. Taking...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Klein Tools® Acquires Wattmaster, Alco Brands in Melbourne, Australia

U.S.-based manufacturer expands investment in the Australian market 4 February 2019 (CHICAGO) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), the premier hand tool brand among U.S. electricians, today announced the acquisition of the Wattmaster and Alco brands, based in Carrum Downs, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Klein Tools acquired substantially all of the business assets of Wattmaster and...

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