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Apex Tool Group

Apex Tool Group (ATG) is one of the largest manufacturers of professional hand and power tools in the world, serving the industrial, vehicle service and assembly, aerospace, electronics, construction and serious DIY markets. Our portfolio of innovative powerhouse brands includes SATA®, GEARWRENCH®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller®, and APEX®. We also manufacture select, premier private label mechanics tools. Across the board, our tools stand for quality, innovation and value.

Apex Tool Group

Engineering Solutions That Prioritize Safety and Precision

MarketScale
April 17, 2025
Apex Tool Group
Cleco Tools
ETO project
HVAC assembly safety
+more

In high-stakes manufacturing, even a small misstep can cause serious injury and halt production entirely. When a spring-winding process in a commercial HVAC assembly line led to an operator injury, the stakes were painfully clear. That’s when customized engineering and collaborative problem-solving stepped in, turning a difficult moment into a transformational opportunity. With expertise from application engineering teams and ETO specialists, a safer, more precise solution was developed that not only protected workers but also boosted line efficiency. Learn how Nathan Kneeland, Territory Sales Manager at Apex Tool Group, helped deliver this critical upgrade using Cleco products.

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