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New “Dark by 2050” report reveals a future filled with rolling, long-term blackouts and outages    LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Oct. 16, 2020 – Today, Klein Tools, a family-owned and managed hand tool manufacturer, and The Accelerate Group, a Midwest-based strategic consulting and innovation firm...

June 13, 2018 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces the HVAC Clamp Meter with Differential Temperature (CL450) as well as multiple new K-Type Temperature Accessories. The CL450 provides accurate measurements of DC microamps, differential ...

April 27, 2018 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces the Flexible AC Current Clamp Meter for effortless measurements. This new clamp meter features an 18” flexible clamp to accurately measure AC current in areas that are difficult to ac...

American manufacturing leader awarded for high marks in employee engagement and satisfaction Jan. 28, 2021 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – 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...

Klein Tools and Altec Launch New Partnership Altec to be master distributor of Klein Tools’ Bucket Work Center CHICAGO, November 6, 2023 – Today, Klein Tools, a premier manufacturer of hand tools, announced a new partnership with Altec, a leading provider of products and services to the elec...

David L. Cook, Mayor of the City of Mansfield, Texas, honored employees with proclamation declaring gratitude for their long-standing commitment to safety LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., September 14, 2020 – Klein Tools, a family-owned and operated hand tools manufacturer, today announced its Easy Drive man...

Sept. 12, 2018 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces the 24-Inch Bubble Level, which features a longer leveling surface for greater accuracy. Powerful rare earth magnets deliver reliable strength with a patented magnet track (U.S. patent ...

Apr. 14, 2022 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces the Compact Laser Distance Measure, allowing professionals to accurately take a single measurement or continuous measurements up to 100’ (30.5 m) at the push of a button. Compact Lase...

Maximize Scout Pro 2 cable tester with single-step Test-n-Map™ RemotesJuly 23, 2014 (Lincolnshire, IL) – Klein Tools (http://www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, advances its Voice/Data/Video (VDV) product line by offering the new Scout® Pro 2 Series of cable testers. The Scout Pr...

Nov. 26, 2019 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces a new 546 Watt hour Portable Power Station to give professionals a clean, quiet alternative to gas-filled generators. Its pure sine wave power supports on-site electronics, lights, fans,...

Klein® Tools Partners with IBEW-NECA and The Electrical Training Alliance for Training and Educational Programs Over the next five years, Klein Tools will invest $2 million to train the next generation of electrical workers Mark Klein, co-president of Klein Tools presented Klein Tools' ...

July 2, 2019 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces the Tradesman Pro™ Tool Master Rolling Tool Bag (Cat. No. 55473RTB) and the Tradesman Pro™ 48-Quart Tough Box Cooler (Cat. No. 55650). The 55473RTB enables professionals to easily tra...

May 17, 2023 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces new Type 2 Safety Helmets, built with an unwavering focus on safety, comfort and fit, and featuring a low profile and lightweight design that allows easy access to confined spaces and mak...

New power tool accessory line wins two awardsOctober 10, 2013 (Lincolnshire, IL) – Klein Tools, (http://www.kleintools.com) for professionals since 1857, announced five of its products won the 2013 Pro Tool Innovation Awards. Pro Tools Review editors set out to determine which tools, accessories a...

July 11, 2019 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces the new LAN Explorer™ Data Cable Tester (Cat. No. VDV526-100) and Compact Pass-Thru™ Modular Crimper (Cat. No. VDV226-005). The VDV526-100 tests voice and data cables for miswires, o...

May 06, 2020 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces a new line of cooling gear to keep trade professionals cool and comfortable on the jobsite all summer.   Cooling Do Rag, 2-Pack (Cat. No. 60180) Made of performance fabric to wi...

May 2, 2017 (Lincolnshire, IL) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces the Tradesman Pro™ Tough Box Cooler that keeps items cool for up to 30 hours, while also serving as a place to sit. This dual-purpose, 18-can capacity cooler can accommodate 1-liter bottle...

August 8, 2019 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces a new line of cooling products designed to help reduce and manage heat stress. Klein’s new Cooling Towels and Cooling Bandana feature advanced PVA cooling technology to retain moistur...

February 1, 2024 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, expands its line of personal protective equipment with real carbon fiber in the K12™ Series Carbon Fiber Hard Hats, constructed using multi-layered interlinked carbon fiber to give the best co...

Dec. 1, 2020 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces the new Impact Punchdown Tool, with the traditional punchdown-style form with a cushioned handle and non-slip grip to provide precise, reliable connections every time.   Impact Punchdow...

May 23, 2019 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces a new Digital Circuit Breaker Finder (Cat. No. ET310) and an AFCI/GFCI Outlet Tester (Cat. No. RT310), augmenting Klein Tools’ existing Electrical Test and Measure product offering. The...

Nov. 9, 2021 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces the Cooling Fan for Klein Tools’ Hard Hats and Safety Helmets, the first effective, lightweight and quiet cooling solution that can cool your head, neck or face regardless of the shell ...

Nov. 28, 2018 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces a 20:1 Dual-Laser Infrared Thermometer, which offers a wide measurement range, a tight distance-to-spot ratio, dual targeting lasers and several calculation modes. With the reliability...

May 13, 2021 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces new additions to its line of cooling gear to keep trade professionals cool and comfortable on the jobsite all summer long. Cooling Headband, Blue, 2-Pack (Cat. No. 60487) Stays soft a...

April 9, 2019 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces a new AC/DC Digital Clamp Meter (CL380), bringing accessibly priced AC/DC True Root Mean Squared (TRMS) measurement capabilities to Klein Tools’ product line. The CL380 Digital Clamp M...

Dec. 19, 2019 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces the Tradesman Pro™ Tool Station Backpack, the perfect combination of storage, accessibility and durability. This innovative design features storage for any trade’s essential hand too...

Klein® Tools Packs Santa's Sleigh with Must-Have Tools and Toys for the Holidays November 30, 2016 (Lincolnshire, IL) – Klein Tools (http://www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, has been hard at work developing new tools and toys for good boys and girls ahead of the ho...

July 21, 2020 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools (www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, introduces three new additions to its line of headlamps, all rechargeable and able to last all day while transitioning from stand-alone headlamps to hard hat accessories. Additionally, Klein Tools ...