Snap-on

Snap-on is a company that designs, manufactures and markets equipments and tools. The company was founded in 1920 and is located at Kenosha, Wisconsin. The company was initially called the Snap-on Wrench Company and formed by Joseph Johnson and William Seidemann, whose main idea was to produce interchangeable sockets and wrench handles. The company’s market success was due to direct selling to customers at their place of business. Johnson and Seidemann later roped in Stanton Palmer and Newton Tarble to share their work load. Snap-on was the first in the industry to offer credit to its customers in the 1930s. The company also popularised the dealer van channel concept.

Snap-on Diagnostics is a subdivision of the Snap-on company. This subdivision manufactures the Snap-on scanner and other electronic diagnostic equipments. Most of the on-board computer systems utilized in modern cars and other vehicles can be repaired with these diagnostic tools. Some tools of Snap on provide trouble shooting tips that have step-by-step instructions. Vehicle ignition problems are also solved with precise four-channel scope that is provided with some tools. The Snap on tool catalogue is available on their UK website as well as other country’s websites. Also Snap on tool boxes are available on many online shopping sites.