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Three Snap-on Diagnostics Products Crowned 'Top 10 Tools'
Snap-on Diagnostics Software, Scanner and Graphing Meter Considered 'Best Of The Best' By Readers of Leading Aftermarket Trade Publication
Snap-on, a leading provider of tools, equipment and expert resources for professional automotive technicians, has been recognized as a three-time 2003 "Top 10 Tools" winner by Transmission Digest, a leading automotive aftermarket trade publication. It is the only tool company on this year's list to receive three awards.(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021108/CGF010LOGO )
The winning Snap-on products include the Snap-on(R) Domestic Transmission Fast-Track(R) Troubleshooter Software; Snap-on(R) Super Deluxe Graphing Scanner(TM); and the Snap-on(R) Vantage(R) Graphing Multimeter and Diagnostic Database.
"It's quite an honor to be the only company recognized with three Top 10 Tools awards in the same year," said Mary Beth Siddons, vice president - marketing, Snap-on Diagnostics. "The recognition is particularly important to us because it comes directly from Transmission Digest readers who use our tools and resources everyday. We feel these awards testify to our commitment to providing access to an unmatched depth of expert information and more up- to-date information in easy-to-use, expandable products."
The 2003 "Top Ten Tools" contest acknowledges automotive aftermarket companies with the most groundbreaking, useful and reliable tools and equipment as judged by Transmission Digest's more than 16,000 readers. Ballots were cast among the publication's readers in October 2002 and award winners were announced in the February 2003 issue of the magazine. Readers voted based on their own experience and knowledge about the products.
Snap-on and other award recipients will be honored by the publication, March 28 during a luncheon at "Showpower," a national transmission and under- car exposition held this year in Charlotte, N.C. Winners of the competition will be provided with a special display area at the exposition to show their tools or equipment. They will also receive a Top 10 Tools blue-ribbon logo to display with their award-winning products.
Transmission Digest is a monthly magazine written for members of the automotive aftermarket trade community including automobile and transmission specialty owners and employees. Issues provide information about the latest in technical repairs, management advice and industry news as well as information about new tools, parts, and equipment.
Snap-on Diagnostics, part of the Snap-on Diagnostics and Information group, provides quality automotive diagnostic tools and information solutions that help technicians successfully diagnose and maintain vehicles. Snap-on Diagnostics manages a worldwide diagnostics product line, and is committed to increasing the integration of diagnostics, information and maintenance to expand the capabilities and innovative resources for customers.
Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tool, diagnostic and equipment solutions for professional tool users. Product lines include hand and power tools, diagnostics and shop equipment, tool storage, diagnostics software and other solutions for vehicle-service, industrial, government and agricultural customers, and commercial applications, including construction and electrical. Products are sold through its franchised dealer van, company-direct sales and distributor channels, as well as over the Internet (snapon.com). Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2+ billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and employs approximately 13,100 people worldwide.
SOURCE Snap-on Diagnostics
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