News Releases

All media inquiries should be directed to Robin Sutton at +1-980-209-8697 or Robin.Sutton@apextoolgroup.com.

Oct
23
2014
Wroe Appointed CEO Of Apex Tool Group
SPARKS, Md., Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Tool Group, LLC, a global leader in industrial hand and power tools, today announced that Thomas Wroe, Jr., current Chairman of the Board and a highly experienced leader of global industrial companies,...Continue Reading
Oct
23
2014
Wroe Appointed CEO Of Apex Tool Group

SPARKS, Md., Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Tool Group, LLC, a global leader in industrial hand and power tools, today announced that Thomas Wroe, Jr., current Chairman of the Board and a highly experienced leader of global industrial companies, will assume the additional role of CEO.  He succeeds Steve Breitzka, who is stepping down to begin the next phase in his career.

Headquartered in Sparks, Maryland, Apex Tool Group is one of the largest worldwide producers of industrial hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain, and electronic soldering products.  Apex Tool...

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Sep
26
2014
Cleco I-Wrench
Apex Tool Group is proud to announce the release of our brand-new intelligent wrench — the Cleco...Continue Reading
Sep
26
2014
Cleco I-Wrench

Apex Tool Group is proud to announce the release of our brand-new intelligent wrench — the Cleco I-Wrench.

As part of our Process Quality Assurance (PQA) product line, our digital torque wrench offers unparalleled torque and angle accuracy.

To learn more, please see Cleco I-Wrench

Aug
06
2014
ATG Acquires Niagara Tools
Sparks, Maryland — On Tuesday Apex Tool Group announced the acquisition of specialty cutting tool manufacturer Niagara Tools of St. Catharines, Ontario; the transaction was effective July 31, 2014. Niagara Tools becomes part of Apex’s...Continue Reading
Aug
06
2014
ATG Acquires Niagara Tools

Sparks, Maryland — On Tuesday Apex Tool Group announced the acquisition of specialty cutting tool manufacturer Niagara Tools of St. Catharines, Ontario; the transaction was effective July 31, 2014. Niagara Tools becomes part of Apex’s Power and Professional Tools business unit; this precision tooling, cutting and grinding manufacturer serves the North American automotive and aerospace markets and employs 40 associates. 

“Niagara Tools is a strong strategic complement to our Power Tools business,” said Steve Breitzka, President and CEO of Apex. “This acquisition allows Niagara to...

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Jun
20
2014
JOBOX Launches Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets
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Jun
20
2014
JOBOX Launches Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets

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New Safety Cabinets Earn Highly Respected UL Listing and Feature Industry First EZ-Level™ Bolster System

SPARKS, MD (JUNE 20, 2014) – JOBOX®, a premier storage solutions brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world, today announced its new line of safety cabinets and cans with superior fire resistance for the industrial sector.

The new JOBOX cabinets take fire safety to a new level by combining fire...

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Mar
03
2014
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Mar
03
2014
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