Benny Oh. Chairman of Snap-on Asia-Pacific. Snap On Headquarters Photos. Snap On Headquarters Photo. Snap On Corporate Office Photo. Snap On Resources. February 20, at pm. September 1, at pm. Close dialog. Beginning in Snap-On introduced a system of date codes and started marking sockets and other tools as well with the codes.
The date code was generally a single digit later, a symbol or character to indicate the year of production, with the digit sometimes preceded or followed by a dash. For through the system was very simple: one of the digits 7, 8, 9, or 0 indicated the year. In later years though, symbols and script styles were added in order to extend the system, and you'll need to consult a date code chart to determine the date. Date codes were applied in and later without regard for the socket marking style.
In its early years the date code system had a very specific function: tool warranties were of limited duration at the time, and the date code determined the start of the warranty period. As a result, date codes were applied more consistently at this time than in later years, after Snap-On had started offering a lifetime guarantee on its tools.
The photographs and observations in these pages are of items from the Alloy Artifacts collection. Product information was obtained from the Snap-On catalog "A" reprint of , and from the and catalogs of the Motor Tool Specialty Company, Snap-On's distributor in Chicago.
Double-hex point and double-square 8-point broachings were introduced in The very earliest socket markings were certainly minimal: according to folklore, the first Snap-On sockets and drive tools had only size markings, or no markings at all! Such sockets would be difficult to identify and authenticate if found, but could be compared to known marked examples for an indication of possible Snap-On origin. Nobody looks after a business as well as the owner and, since the s, the people operating the Snap-on mobile stores have owned them.
This business model has developed over decades and today Snap-on offers a franchise opportunity that has won many accolades around the world. Some people assume that having a trade background is a prerequisite for being a Snap-on franchisee; this is not true. Although many franchisees have come from a trade background there are also a great number of very successful men and women that have come from all walks of life.
The Snap-on training program is extremely comprehensive, beginning with a six-day course at the Snap-on training centre in Dallas, Texas. A sales development manager will spend at least the first three weeks with them to assist them in getting their business established.
So where to begin to see if a Snap-on franchise is the right business for you? To improve worker comfort, soft-grip screwdrivers and ergonomically designed pliers were launched. A patented sealed ratchet design increased tool life by keeping dirt out, requiring less maintenance.
Standardized product and business operations, training and support, a focused marketing plan and the National Dealer Advisory Council, later renamed the National Franchise Advisory Council NFAC , were introduced to increase support for franchisees and to foster a strong relationship between Snap-on and its franchisees.
Technical Training In the s, Snap-on continued to expand its education programs. The Snap-on Technical Training program was operating across the U. After completing a course, auto mechanics were granted certificates and achievement stamps, which they could proudly display in their garage or dealership. The certificates further signify them as a professional, and customers who saw these Snap-on certificates would know that their mechanic could do the job right. SOJ and an aggressive franchisee recruiting program was launched.
RCI is a structured set of tools and processes, used by associates globally to eliminate wasted effort and create productivity and quality, leading to sustainable operating efficiencies. Beginning in , Snap-on enlisted the masters of the Toyota Production System, Shingijutsu, as a guide. The teachings of Shingijutsu combined with RCI leaders in locations around the world provide the expertise and passion to create a culture of rapid continuous improvement.
Runways For Improvement The Snap-on Value Creation Model is the suite of business practices that work to attain operating improvements; a collection of powerful disciplines employed every day to drive safety, quality, customer connection, innovation and rapid continuous improvement RCI.
In , Snap-on extended its capability to repair shop customers by acquiring ProQuest Business Solutions, a leader in the development and distribution of electronic parts catalogs for Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM customers. Tool Certification In , Snap-on partnered with educational institutions to begin offering curriculum-based product certifications to students. Snap-on Credit was formally launched in the s, offering financing solutions to shop owners, technicians and franchisees ever since.
In , Snap-on partnered with CIT to form a joint venture for the credit company. Snap-on brought the credit company home when it became a wholly owned subsidiary in , enhancing services to both franchisees and customers.
Million Dollar Products Snap-on started with an idea, and innovation has been at the forefront ever since. Snap-on has experienced an upward trend since To accelerate the innovation process, Snap-on opened InnovationWorks at the Kenosha facility in The 15, sq. Imaging Alignment A break-through in wheel service was the invention of patented three-dimensional imaging alignment technology.
As opposed to its predecessor, CCD technology, which used sensors and light beams, 3D imaging technology is faster and more accurate. With digital cameras and tire mounted targets, information is sent to a computer to calculate current alignment measurements. Snap-on is positioned for the future with favorable vehicle population trends, increasing vehicle complexity, growing demand in emerging markets and significant opportunities in industries outside of vehicle repair.
To capitalize on these opportunities, we are investing strategically in these wide runways for growth in order to reach more professionals:. Pro-Cut International, which designs, manufactures and distributes on-car brake lathes was acquired in Ecotechnics, which designs and manufactures automatic vehicle air conditioning maintenance equipment for OEM dealerships and the automotive aftermarket worldwide, joined Snap-on in Given trends in the collision repair space, including the need for greater precision, the requirement to accommodate new materials and the higher emphasis on shop efficiency, the addition of Car-O-Liner brought greater capabilities in collision repair and strengthened our position in the heavy duty segment.
Beginning with Swedish inventor J. Bahco products deliver unique ergonomics and other strong user benefits across a wide range of professional applications. Sturtevant Richmont designs, manufactures and distributes mechanical and electronic torque wrenches as well as wireless torque error proofing systems for industrial applications.
Build in Emerging Markets — Physicals The task: to build a physical presence in China and make products there for the local market. In , there were cities in China with over 1,, people there were nine in the U. In , the average age of vehicles in China was relatively young at four years-old, but the repair wave was coming with a rapidly growing and aging car base. There were products to be designed, factories to be launched, a sales network to be established and a Snap-on team to be built.
Starting in the s and continuing into the s, land was purchased in Kunshan and multiple factories built to produce power tools, diagnostics, hacksaw and bandsaw blades, tool storage, lifts and undercar equipment. In , a state-of-the-art design center was opened in Kunshan to develop products for the local market.
In , Snap-on significantly upgraded the factory line at its hand tool facility in Xiaoshan, purchased a few years earlier.
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