OTC debuts indestructable Best Forged Hammers (B.F.H.) line in North America
- Indestructable rubber grip handle reinforced with steel rods never needs replacement
- Ideal for automotive, tire service, construction, industrial and general use applications
- Drop-forged, induction-hardened head reinforced with steel locking plates guarantee hammer head never comes loose
Owatonna, MN – (Trailer Technician) – OTC unveiled its North American line of hammers for tire service and industrial applications at a recent industry tradeshow. The line, dubbed Best Forged Hammers (B.F.H.), features an indestructible steel rod core rubber handle and drop- forged, induction-hardened head for extended life. Specially bonded steel locking plates eliminate any loosening of the hammer head, ensuring a secure fit and confident swing.
“With the new OTC hammer line, we are pairing unrivaled forged steel with a lifetime handle to offer the best automotive, tire service, construction, industrial, and general use hammers available,” said Rob Kochie, OTC Product Manager. “Each head is hand- forged, designed for the specific applications that service professionals face daily. Our hammers range from the standard sledge to ball peen, cross peen and specialty tire service.”
All OTC hammers feature a lifetime steel rod core rubber handle with increased impact and anti-vibration resistance.
The B.F.H. line includes:
- Double face sledge hammers, available in 6-, 8-, 10-, 12-, and 14-lb weights with handle lengths of 24” and 30”
- Club/hand drill hammer, available in 2.5- or 4-lb weights with handle lengths of 12” and 16”
- Cross peen hammer, available in 2- and 3-lb weight with handle length of 16”
- Ball peen hammer, available in 24- or 32-oz weight with handle length of 14”
- Tire service hammer, available in 5- or 10-lb weight with handle lengths of 20” and 32”, respectively
“We listened to what service professionals need and want, and then built it – a simple, yet tough hammer that is reliable and long-lasting,” Kochie said.
The Best Forged Hammer line of sledgehammers is available now, with Tire Service Hammers debuting in September. All hammers are available through all OTC distribu- tion channels.
More information on OTC tools can be found online at www.OTCTools.com.
About OTC Tools
OTC is a major manufacturer and supplier of professional vehicle electronic diagnostic equipment, automotive fuel maintenance and a wide range of servicing tools and equipment with various manufacturing facilities. Since De- cember 2012, OTC became a Bosch brand and was integrated into the Automotive Service Solutions Business Unit of the Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Business Division. For more information on OTC, visit www.otctools.com.
About Bosch
The Automotive Aftermarket division (AA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with a complete range of diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, as well as aftermarket products and services developed and manufactured in-house. More than 17,000 associates in 150 countries, as well as a global logistics network, ensure that some 650,000 dif- ferent spare parts reach customers quickly and on time. In its “Automotive Service Solutions” operations, AA sup- plies testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services. In addition, the division is responsible for the “Bosch Service” repair-shop franchise, one of the world’s largest independent chains of repair-shops, with some 16,000 franchises. In addition, AA is responsible for more than 600 “AutoCrew” partners. Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch-automotive.com.
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In fiscal 2012, its roughly 306,000 associ- ates generated sales of 52.5 billion euros. Since the beginning of 2013, its operations have been divided into four business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 360 subsidiaries and regional com- panies in some 50 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Bosch spent some 4.8 billion euros for research and development in 2012, and applied for nearly 4,800 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s products and services are designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology worldwide that is “Invented for life.” Further information is available online at www.bosch.com and www.bosch-press.com
In the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket solutions, industrial drives and control technology, power tools, security and communication systems, packaging technology, thermotechnology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare telemedicine and soft- ware solutions. Having established a regional presence in 1906, Bosch employs nearly 24,600 associates in more than 100 locations, with consolidated sales of $10.6 billion in fiscal year 2012. For more information, visit www.boschusa.com, www.bosch.com.mx and www.bosch.ca.