Every month in 2020, we’ll be brining you a Klein Timeline Snapshot: a look back in time at a specific year, looking at what the world was like in said year, and what was happening with Klein Tools.
Manufacturing Day is a holiday held annually on the first Friday of October that gives companies the opportunity to open their doors to students, parents and educators to help show the reality of modern manufacturing careers. Given all of the challenges that manufacturers face, this yearly event gives companies the chance to address said challenges and encourage the upcoming generation of manufacturing professionals to help solve them. Klein Tools is proud to be a part of the manufacturing community, employing thousands of Americans to produce the tools that trade professionals rely on every day.
While it may seem like summer flew by, as of this week we are officially into fall, and before we have a chance to blink, winter will be here. Rather than be caught unprepared, it’s important to take steps now to ensure once winter does come, your home heating will be up to par and able to keep you and your family safe and warm throughout the season. Given that we all will likely be home more this winter and our heating systems will be working harder than ever, this process is especially important this year. Today, September 25, is National Tune Up Day, a holiday created to remind homeowners all over the country to tune up their heating systems in advance of seasonal weather changes. While tuning up your heating systems may seem similar to the tune up you did before summer for your cooling systems, it is still just as, if not more important to take the steps now to keep your home systems operating at 100 percent.
Every month in 2020, we’ll be brining you a Klein Timeline Snapshot: a look back in time at a specific year, looking at what the world was like in said year, and what was happening with Klein Tools.
Friday, August 21, is National Senior Citizens Day, a holiday created in 1989 by President Ronald Reagan to recognize and appreciate the dedication, accomplishments and services that senior citizens have given throughout their life. One of the areas where people can show this appreciation, outside of their family, is in the workplace.
Every month in 2020, we’ll be bringing you a Klein Timeline Snapshot: a look back in time at a specific year, looking at what the world was like in said year, and what was happening with Klein Tools.
While many of the readers of this blog are well-versed trade professionals, many of our followers are simply Klein Tools enthusiasts who might not have the same level of experience. Average tool users take pride in handling simple fixes and repairs around their homes. But where should you draw the line between do it yourself and hiring a professional? Today, we’re looking at what you should consider in deciding if a project is something you can complete with your own two hands, or whether it is something you should hire a true professional to complete.
As a brand that has been around for over 160 years, it only makes sense that the Klein Tools brand is known worldwide. We’re often featured in trade publications, magazines and on informational videos both online and on television. However, we’ve also found our way into other media over the years. From other brands’ commercials to movies and television shows, Klein Tools has popped up numerous times across different forms of entertainment.
Tomorrow (July 25) is National Hire A Veteran Day. According to Navy Federal Credit Union, more than 250,000 people transition out of military service. As these service members transition back into civilian life, one of the biggest hurdles they face is finding employment. Going from military service back into a regular 9-to-5 job is a large adjustment, and it can be difficult to find the right opportunities and resources to assist with this process. That’s why in 2017 Dan Caporale, founder of Hire our Heroes, an organization that helps to ease the transition from the military to the corporate world, established National Hire A Veteran Day. This day calls on corporate America to provide opportunities and hire more veterans.
“The best way to honor a veteran is to hire one,” Caporale says.
Summer is one of the most exciting times of the year; perfect for enjoying outdoor activities and celebrating together with family and friends. While this summer may feel a lot different for many of us, there are at least two things that we can all celebrate and enjoy while maintaining a safe distance from others.
