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Since 1857, Klein Tools has proudly manufactured tools in the United States. Today, it’s just as important to keep this tradition alive as it was over 160 years ago. From the busy streets of New York to the meadowlands of Texas, our forges blaze, our assembly lines run true, and our people continue to put six generations of expertise into every tool we create.

Here’s the good news: over the past year, 297,000 jobs have been added to the construction industry in America alone. That marks a 10-year high! The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports that the industry continues to add workers and increase wages at greater rates than the economy at large.

Can you guess where the Klein Tools team is headed?

Where the cheesesteaks sizzle with deliciousness;
Brotherly Love proudly runs deep;
The Eagles win big;
and the Liberty Bell rings with freedom …

Philadelphia!

According to the National Hurricane Center, official hurricane season runs through the Atlantic Basin from June 1 – Nov. 30, with peak season occurring between mid-August and late October. Around the world, people brace themselves for the impact of tropical cyclones and other unpredictable natural disasters. Though some coastal towns are built to endure adverse weather, a storm’s raging rampage can be unavoidable, whirling through any community within its path of destruction.

From rustic-style construction ventures to installing modern, practical LED illumination, DIY fads come and go. The only consistency between these trends is actually pretty simple - DIY projects are most often not worth the cost or the risk. The possible mistakes and unforeseen hazards faced along the way from start to finish can result in dangerous fails and are best left at the hands of professionals.

Calls to clean-up these types of repairs aren’t always easy, especially knowing that the problem could have been avoided. But isn’t that one of the joys of working in the trades? The…

Don’t look away yet - there’s still a blitz on the field!

Klein Tools learned more about this year’s six regional winners while visiting Mansfield, Texas, and we want you to have the inside scoop. From how they got started in the trades, to how they remain dedicated to safety throughout their communities, these MVP’s each have a story worth telling, and reading.

The skilled trades gap continues to be the topic of many conversations, but why? According to ManpowerGroup’s 2018 Talent Shortage Survey, skilled trades positions are the hardest to fill globally. New worksites arise from coast-to-coast and across seas, and still, as more experienced tradespeople leave the field, there’s a lack of qualified workers to fill positions. When large-scale projects break ground, some contractors call tradespeople to the area, needing additional hands on the job. Professionals move to new cities to pursue these opportunities, which can be permanent or oftentimes…

High-tech installations continue to grow in popularity in both residential, commercial and industrial environments, offering new opportunities and challenges for the trades. In fact, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, projects the employment rate for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers alone to grow up to 15 percent by 2026. This is largely in part due to the increase in demand for energy-efficient climate control systems. To help meet this growing demand of complex jobs, Klein’s team has worked to manufacture the tools needed to efficiently get…

The official title of Klein’s 2018 Electrician of the Year is still up for grabs.

Klein Tools’ selection team filtered through hundreds of nominations, focusing on professional achievement, safety excellence and community dedication. When the votes were counted, the following six individuals were named the 2018 Regional Winners. Here’s an inside look at the halftime results.

Professionals depend on a variety of tools in order to get a day’s tasks done right. Lugging all these heavy tools, parts and materials is hard work in itself, but Klein Tools’ tool bags and pouches help professionals stay organized day in and day out, offering so many more storage solutions than other typical tool bags. From Klein’s Tradesman Pro™ line of heavy-duty organizers to the new Signature Series Custom Tool Bags, here are just a few Klein Tools products that will make you say, “Get your hands off my Klein bag!”