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TOOLTIMES Special Edition

Edition 1 · October 2011

www.apexpowertools.eu

Publisher: Apex Tool Group GmbH & Co. OHG

CONTENT

A lot has happened since thejoint venture of the tools divisi-ons of Cooper Industries and Da-naher Corporation in July 2010resulting in the change of nameto Apex Tool Group in June2011. With a new name andnew power the European head-quarter of the leading manu-facturer for industrial tools inWesthausen has rolled up itssleaves and set new goals.

The grouping of the portfolios and com-

petences made it possible to reach a

completely new positioning in the mar-

ket. More than 200 employees are

facing a very positive future in the suc-

cessful medium-sized company, especi-

ally since the latest financial figures

have shown a clear upward trend.

The company can look back on a suc-

cessful first half-year 2011. In the past

two quarters, it has increased the num-

ber of orders received, the sales vo-

lume and the profit considerably

compared to the previous year. On the

one hand, the growth is based on the

positive development of the economical

situation, especially in the automotive in-

dustry. On the other hand, it is based on

positive sales results, to gain and se-

cure market share as well as to estab-

lish new business areas. In the current

year and also for 2012, the company is

planning to proceed with this success-

ful path consistently.

With the change of name and with new

innovative power the company in West-

hausen focuses on the strong brands

DGD, Cleco, Dotco, Apex, Airetool,

Geta, Recoules, Quackenbush, Utica and

MasterPower. These brands stand for

reliable industrial power tools and

accessories such as tube cleaners,

tube expanders, expander engines, bits,

sockets, universal joints, assembly tools,

material removal tools, automated

tightening technology, controllers, drilling

machines, grinders, burnishers, profes-

sional drilling systems, precision drilling

technology or cutters for the automotive

and general industry worldwide.

The Apex Tool Group is very satisfied

with the recent development, but will al-

ways keep striving for a continuous im-

provement. This includes „customer

value“ as a focal issue. On a long-term

basis, the leading manufacturer for in-

dustrial tools strives to become the

number one in customer satisfaction

and customer value.

You can find further information

about the company on:

www.apexpowertools.eu.

Cleco cordlessscrewdriver

The cordless Cleco screwdrivers are the latesttools in the series of innovative products for C classtightening. High quality, less weight, excellenttightening performance and easy handling makethem essential for many applications in the auto-motive industry and the general industry.

The deliverable battery tools with a torque rangebetween 1 and 12 Nm complement the well-knownCleco fastener-portfolio and are following the wishof many users for a lighter, handy fastener withstrong performance and a long lasting battery.

Detailed infor-mation on page 3

Through the concentrated power of hands and tools we are able to crest and move mountains.

Apex Tool Group GmbH & Co. OHG

Phone: +49 73 63 810

Fax: +49 73 63 81222

Industriestraße 1

73463 Westhausen

E-Mail: [email protected]

Web: www.apexpowertools.eu

Successful first half year under the new name

The Apex Tool Group is satisfied with the company’s development in 2011

PublisherApex Tool Group GmbH & Co. OHG

Industriestraße 1

D - 73463 Westhausen

Phone: +49 (0) 7363 810

Fax: +49 (0) 7363 81222

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.apexpowertools.eu

Editorial staffAstrid C. Koke (Editor)

Antje Kucher-Freudenthal (Marketing)

Eva Salzgeber (Graphic Design)

Siegmar Schreyer (Marketing)

Peter Wiedenhöfer (Product Management)

Klaus Wohlfarth (Business Development &

Engineering)

Impressum

1 Successful first half-year 2011

of the Apex Tool Group

2 Powerful efficiency: Cleco Cordless

Screwdriver

Higher productivity with the

Cleco LAN-Tool

Newly designed Cleco 19 series

3 Powerful lightweight: New Cleco Live-

Wire Tool

The new generation of angle heads

Ergonomics at its best:

Cleco baton screwdriver

4 Highly efficient: Socket exchanger

Tradefair Motek 2011

Ideal for tight assembly environments:

DGD Mini-Spindle

5 Pure power: The KTM X - BOW

High performance for fast robot

movements

6 Changing frequencies within minutes:

Cleco Flex-Tightening System

Tethered freedom: Cleco Simple Tether

Mobile assembly station

7 Premium standard for pulse tools

Work safety is essential

Sports-Sponsoring

8 DGD spindle for wind energy market

DGD Retrofit Concept

Cleco V-max

9 Cleco LiveWire Series

On the road to business life

10 Welcome to the WWW

Customer satisfaction survey 2011

11 Preventive Maintenance Refresh

Integration into the team from the start

Apex Tool Group Newsletter

12 Apex Tool Group distributors in EMEA

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Compact, ergonomical and powerful – new battery tools for different torque ranges.

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power your productivity

The cordless Cleco screwdriversare the latest tools in the seriesof innovative products for C classtightening. High quality, lessweight, excellent tightening performance and easy handlingmake them essential for manyapplications in the automotive in-dustry and the general industry.

The deliverable battery tools with a

torque range between 1 and 12 Nm

complement the well-known Cleco fas-

tener-portfolio and are following the

wish of many users for a lighter, handy

fastener with strong performance and

a long lasting battery.

With a weight of only 1,17 kg including

the battery, the models of the new fas-

tener series belong to the lightest bat-

tery tools in their category. Due to their

patented contours of the grip with soft-

grip-layer, they lie perfectly in the hand.

Additionally, the tools are well balanced

because of the optimal position of the

battery at the lower end of the grip. The

fastener can also be placed on the bat-

tery in between two work steps.

With only one battery charge (10,8 V

MAX Li-Ion battery) up to 2.000 cy-

cles are possible applying a middle

hard joint. The tool is ready in an in-

stant due to its ultra-fast charging

time of only 30 minutes.

The easier two-way switch is mana-

geable with one hand and therefore

promises more handiness. Also the

¼ inch hexagon chuck with quick

changing feature can be loaded with

only one hand. An integrated LED-light

makes work even more efficient by

lighting the tightening spot.

Like the new compact in-line fastener

series, the pistol version also offers a

color mark to provide a visual control

of the predefined torque. A protective

cover avoids accidental change of the

torque.

With the third generation of the low-

vibrating patented MSC clutch, one

million clutch cycles can be guaran-

teed. A cm of > 1,67 at a tolerance of

+/- 10 percent emphasized the high

quality of this product series.

High quality standards, cost ef-ficient processes and maximumproductivity are key factors inthe modern production. Thecordless tools of the Cleco Live-Wire series fulfill the most mo-dern standards and offerprocess safety on the highestlevel. At the same time, they areflexible due to a powerful bat-tery.

As a strong complement of the current

product portfolio, the Apex Tool Group

now introduces the new and utility pa-

tent protected Cleco LAN fastener. The

specialty of the tool, available in steps

between 3 and 13 Nm as a pistol and

5 and 70 Nm as a angle version, is the

power supply by a 48 V Power-Module

LAN Box. It is connected with the usual

in-house power supply (85-275 VAC)

and creates a data transmission to the

controller via Ethernet. Alternatively and

for more flexibility, a connection of the

tool with the controller via dLAN is pos-

More power, more flexibility and higher productivity

The new Cleco LAN Tool complements the well-known Cleco LiveWire series

Powerful efficiency and anultra-light weight

New Cleco cordless screwdriver runs up to 2.000 cycles with one battery charge

New Cleco 19er-SerieAccuracy, durability and pro-ductivity are the most importantfactors to the customers in theautomotive-, general and avia-tion industries.

The new Cleco 19 series screwdrivers

released in October 2011 matches

these factors perfectly. The new

screwdrivers will replace the Cleco 5,

14, 8, 88 and 35 series screwdrivers

and will be available in pistol, inline and

right angle configurations as shutoff

and stall versions.

The current Cleco products already

hold a strong reputation for durability

in the market which has even been im-

proved. With the latest product line, a

better accuracy was also addressed

for all joints and pressure combinati-

ons. It fulfills as well the ergonomic re-

quirements of the customers.

Striking innovations can be found in

three tool parts: the ergonomic hou-

sing design, the single hand reverse by

trigger and the modular replaceable

grip. Efficient air management and in-

ternal signal kit routing are the most

important improvements for the hou-

sing design. The reverse by trigger en-

ables one hand operation and reduces

cycle times as well as damage re-

spectively repairs. For the ergonomic

P&T-handle design lower repair costs

and reduced tool weight are the out-

standing modifications.

On the Motek fair, the Apex Tool

Group will present two models, the

19PTA5Q (P-Handle Trigger Start)

and the 19RAA07AH2 (Right Angle).

Finally, the following product lines

will be deliverable:

Inline PTS:

torque range 0,2 to 5,1 Nm, speed

range 260 to 2800 RPM

Inline Lever Start:



T-Handle Comb. Start:



P-Handle Comb. Start:



T-Handle Trigger Start:

torque range 0,2 to 14,7 Nm,

speed range 250 to 2800 RPM

P-Handle Trigger Start:


speed range 250 to 2800 RPM

Right Angle:


speed range 200 to 2400 RPMLAN-Ethernet Tool withsuitable Power Modul.

sible as well. Consequently, the time and

effort to install the Ethernet cables is eli-

minated and a change of the production

process is definitely easier to realize.

Up to 16 of the new LAN/WLAN tools

can be connected to the Global Con-

troller. The new technology enables an

increase in productivity of the pistol ver-

sion compared to battery tools (with

26 V battery) of up to 50 percent (Free

Speed RPM). For the angle version, pro-

ductivity can be increased compared to

battery tools (with 26 V battery) by

even 80 percent (Free Speed RPM). Ad-

ditionally, there is a cost reduction of

33 percent comparing a LAN tool-solu-

tion (one controller for four spindles) to

a four-spindle DC version (one control-

ler per spindle).

This is the perfect tool solution for

safety critical tightening applications

with the highest flexibility in the auto-

motive industry, in the aviation industry

and in the general industry.

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Cordless Battery tools with transducer

Tube nut- and Crowfoot tools

Within the successful series of Cleco

battery tools, tube nut- and crowfoot

tools are also offered. The tube nut

tools are available within a torque

range of 10 to 40 Nm, the crowfoot

tools from 10,5 to 30 Nm. Both ver-

sions are applicable for bolt sizes bet-

ween M6 and M8.

A brushless precision motor as well

as the resolver control guarantee cor-

rect high-quality tightening processes.

Intelligent electronics support the

technics with accurate torque de-

tection by a transducer, the on-board

controller with power management

and an integrated servo with I/O sig-

nal handling.

Convince yourselve today of these spe-

cial forms of the reliable Cleco series.

Information and contact details can be

found on the website www.apexpo-

wertools.eu.

The most impressive feature ofthe latest Cleco LiveWire Tool inangle design is its weight - thescrewdriver is staggering 400 glighter than its predecessors with-out having any performance loss.

Its 2,4 GHz or 5 GHz Wifi interface as

well as highest security data encryp-

tion and authentification levels plus a

512 cycles tool memory buffer en-

sure also for this model series the se-

curity of a guaranteed transmission of

safety-critical data.

The youngest LiveWire model is of

course equipped with all proven functi-

ons of the series regarding precise

torque-, rotational angle- and speed

control for safety-critical screw joints

packed in an ultra-light and thus high

ergonomical variant.

With 1.000 tightening cycles per bat-

tery load and the integrated fast loa-

ding option, the power during an safety-

critical assembly will never run out.

LiveWire has been developed and tes-

ted for the use in a rough industrial

environment. Also for the latest fas-

tening tool series – as for all tools of

the LiveWire series and the corded

models of the 18/48 series – the

new up to one million cycles mainten-

ance-free angle heads series is availa-

ble as an adaptive module.

Just in time for the Motek2011, the Apex Tool Group is in-troducing a new generation ofCleco angle heads for the pro-ven Cleco LiveWire and cordedEC tools. The new Cleco anglehead series optimizes both toolsseries in performance and pro-ductivity. Together, they provideultra-precise torque-, rotationalangle- and speed control forsafety-critical screw joints.

The combination of optimum features

is making the new angle head series

developed by the Apex Tool Group a

new milestone for safety-critical

screw joints. The new generation of

angle heads impresses with optimized

torque ranges of 8 to 230 Nm, new

materials, a precision gear unit of hig-

hest quality and running smoothness

as well as highest accuracy (cm >

1,67 at +/- 7 percent tolerance). It

thus offers the operator more secu-

rity and maximum productivity.

With a lifetime of more than one mil-

lion cycles, the new angle head gene-

ration is maintenance-free. Even after

one million cycles, the newly utilized lu-

bricant shows no significant detri-

mental effects.

Furthermore, the angle heads have

been enhanced regarding an optimi-

zation of weight and available sizes as

well as the adaptability to Cleco Live-

Wire and EC tools. This provides addi-

tional flexibility in the choice of a tool,

enables a simplified handling in addi-

tion to the increase of capabilities. The

new intermediate sizes allow an indivi-

dual adaptation for any fastening ap-

plication, no matter if a standard- or

special solution is required.

”With the new angle heads, we strive to

offer our customers the best solution for

any application“, says Andreas Kowol, Ma-

naging Director of the Apex Tool Group in

Westhausen. All aspects relating to featu-

res and functionality of gear unit, bearing,

lubrication and housing have been tho-

roughly tested and brought to perfection.

The result is an optimal tool solution for the

customers and their products, setting new

standards regarding productivity, ergono-

mics, maintenance and security.

The new generationCleco angle heads.

The new generation of Cleco angle heads

Maximum security and productivity

Great handling comfort, good er-gonomics, high quality and a longlife are the main features of the new I-series Cleco batonscrewdrivers, completing the pro-ven Cleco screwdriver portfoliowith an ultra-compact version.

These characteristics make the new

models with a 0,02 to 2,4 Nm torque

range the perfect tool for the faste-

ning of consumer products like coffee

machines or cleaning devices. With

their compactness and handling com-

fort, they are equally suited for the

electronics sector, e.g. for works on

PCBs and switches.

An ergonomic grip made of new com-

posite materials and the ultra-light

weight simplify the handling in every

operation. Additional ergonomics pro-

vides the new two-way reverse button

which can be handled easily by either

right or left hand.

Optimum security during the tighte-

ning process provides the automatic

shut-off electric motor when the load

reaches the pre-

set torque. The ex-

changeable alumi-

num torque cover

gives the user an

easily visible colo-

red torque mar-

king system to

check the preset

torque at a glance.

A protection cap

obviates the invo-

luntary adjustment

by the operator.

The brushless

motor of the new

screwdriver series

avoids dangerous

sparks, is mainten-

ance-free and has

a long usage term.

With the new pa-

tented low vibra-

tion MSC clutch system, one million

cycles are guaranteed. A cm of > 3

with a tolerance of +/- 10 percent

underlines the high quality of this

product series.


news + news + news The new Cleco LiveWire Toolwith angle drive

A powerful light-weight

Ergonomic design and high-end functionality

Cleco full-auto shut off electric screwdriver

Flexibility and fast cycle times arethe main characteristics of robotcontrolled assembly processes.Reducing the number of move-ments and of the actuators nee-ded makes such processes highlycost-efficient. Recently, a team ofthe Apex Tool Group has develo-ped a socket changer for DGDtightening systems using built-inscrewdrivers type BB or intelli-gent spindles type BTS in size 1or 2 for the efficient assembly ofmotor parts in the automotive in-dustry.

First customers have already imple-

mented the new system successfully. In

a specific example, the DGD spindles

are mounted on a robot to fasten

screws on a workpiece in different,

free-programmable positions. To be

able to change the sockets during the

process without delay, the socket

changer – a compact quiver for diffe-

rent socket sizes – is positioned directly

at the work station. The robot arm can

plunge the spindle into the quiver where

the sockets will be changed instantly.

The for utility patent protection opted

system is able to change the sockets

only with the already active actuators –

robot and spindle. This brings a poten-

tial of energy and cost saving compa-

red to conventional systems which

would need additional actors for the

procedure. The exchanger can easily be

controlled by a combination of the al-

ready active robot-, MPRO- and SPS-

control system.

The compact DGD socket exchanger

measures 200 x 180 x 150 mm and

exceeds additionally with low purchase

and maintance costs. The basic model

is designed for fastening systems with

two adjustable spindles, it is modular

extendable for three or more stationary

screwdrivers and for more sockets per

screwdriver.

1/2 " square, 7/16 " or 5/8 " hex adapters

allow the application of conventional

sockets for the system.

Making assembly processesmore efficient

The socket exchanger for robot-controlled DGD fastening systems

The Apex ToolGroup is back. Manycustomers have been mis-sing the tool manufacturerfrom Westhausen in the pasttwo years on the tradeshowMotek in Stuttgart. In 2011,the Apex Tool Group has retur-ned to the spotlight with the sofar most impressive appea-rance. In hall 1, stand 1182, abroad choice of new and accus-tomed products is presented onall together 132 m².

And there is more to show: To de-

monstrate the solidarity with the group

headquarter in the USA, the seating

area is designed as an American Diner

in the 1950s. In proper style, the hos-

tesses dressed in Pettycoats will be

serving Coke in contemporary bottles.

Sweet and salty treats help to cover the

first feeling of hunger. Additionally, a real

head-turner has been provided by the

longtime customer KTM: An X-BOW

sports car dominates the front of the

stand, allowing the visitors to simulate

tightening processes on the spot. Con-

sequently, handling and quality of Apex

Tool Group tools will persuade live at the

show.

The stand also offers numerous pro-

duct news, but also well-known pro-

ducts, which can be tested directly.

Amongst others, new Cleco in-line- and

pistol fasteners with lower torque

range or the improved angle heads with

longer lifetime are presented the first

time. Also a mobile assembly station

with a Global Controller as well as a

Flex-Tightening System with WLAN

touchpanel are promising to attract

great attention.

Further information about the exhibition

appearance can be found in the Apex

Tool Group newsletter ToolTimes or on

the website www.apexpowertools.eu.

Apex Tool Group live in Stuttgart!The exhibition appearance at the Motek 2011

Every fastening application hasits special requirements. Especi-ally for the assembly of slidingroofs and similar assembly ma-chines applied for tight installa-tion environments, the Apex ToolGroup has developed the newDGD mini-spindle series.

With its compact design, the system

is perfectly applicable when it comes

to tight installation spaces and fast

robot movements. It is thus especially

suitable for stationary robot systems

and machines.

The mini-spindle supplements the

broad DGD spindle portfolio with its

perfectly customized spindle solutions

New DGD mini-spindle series

Compact and fast especially in tightest installation environments

"Get to the top with us" –The new image brochure of the

Apex Tool Group

The new German and English image

brochure of the Apex Tool Group

EMEA headquarter of the power tools

division in Westhausen has been re-

leased in August 2011. It presents

the company's history, the values and

core competences. A special focus of

the new medium lies on the presenta-

tion of the variety of the ten brands.

With strong and appealing pictures as

well as informative texts the Apex Tool

Group strives to inspire its employees,

partners and customers. Join in to

break the mold and reach new goals.

You’ll be surprised.

For further information, please contact:Antje Kucher-Freudenthal

antje.kucher-freudenthal@apextool-

group.com

0049 7363 81340.

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meeting any need of the customer.

The ergonomic spindle-model is avai-

lable in a straight and an angle version

and comes analogue to the intelligent

spindle with its onboard electronic

providing also an Ethernet connection

with 48 V supply as well as a defined

machine interface.

Up to four mini-spindles can be control-

led by a power cable and one junction

box. The system does not require a con-

troller cabinet. Besides its qualitative

advantages, the mini-spindle series is

an attractive cost-efficient solution for

customer-oriented applications.

The new spindle-model is available in a

series of 3 Nm to 35 Nm.


New stand no. 1182 in hall 1.

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Speed, precision and flexibility –especially at fast robot move-ments – are the most importantrequirements for robot-compati-ble tools. The new Cleco robot-compatible built-in screwdriverwith its compact design hasbeen developed to perfectlymeet these requirements.

Its compactness makes the tool entirely

suitable for tight installation spaces and

fast robot movements. The screwdriver

has been customized primarily for

robot systems in assembly lines which

require an extraordinary freedom of

movement where cable connections

are impossible to use.

The battery usage, either 26 V or 44 V,

offers extra mobility and flexibility and

makes unnecessary cable connections

superfluous. This saves additional drag

motions during the process. The new

screwdriver is available in a series of 3

Nm to 35 Nm.

The operating performance of the new

tool meets the standard of the proven

Cleco LiveWire series. An integrated

Wifi data transmitter enables a broad

variety of transmission standards (Wifi

5 GHz/2,4 GHz, WEP, WPA, XBee etc.)

making the screwdriver a secure and

highly flexible tool.

High performance for fastrobot movements

New Cleco robot-compatible stationary screwdriver

Beginning of 2008, in spite of theeconomic crisis, the Austrian mo-torbike-producer KTM presentedits first car on the Geneva MotorShow, the series-production ver-sion of the KTM X-BOW. Tilltoday, more than 500 units havebeen sold worldwide by about 30service agencies and dealers, tenimporters or directly from theown production site in Graz (Sty-ria) to the customers. Besidesthe basic model “Street” (240hp), the two model versions“Clubsport” (240 hp) and “R”(300 hp) are also available.Sports car enthusiasts can expe-rience racetrack feeling on thestreets starting from 52.500,-Euro net.

In the year 2010, this basic idea lead

to the race series „KTM X-BOW

BATTLE“. More than 30 drivers com-

pete in three different classes on the

famous European racetracks. The con-

nection to the Formula- and other race

series is very obvious due to the nume-

rous features and safety aspects.

For instance, the X-BOW is the first se-

ries-production vehicle built of an 80 kg

monocoque completely made of the

composite material carbon fiber. This

material guarantees the ideal combina-

tion of very light weight and extreme

high stiffness. Additionally, the Carbon-

Sandwich-Crashbox in the front of the

car offers even more safety. And in

case of a rollover, the integrated alumi-

num or iron steel antiroll bars provide

optimal protection. Finally, these sports

cars come with a four-point seat belt

for driver and co-driver.

The KTM X-BOWOur partner – a success story

Displacement cm³ 1984

Performance kW (PS)@1/min 177(240)5.500

Max. torque Nm@ 1/min [email protected]–5.500>

Valves 4/cylinder, DOHC

Length x Width x Height mm 3.738 x 1.915 x 1.202

Wheelbase mm 2430

Height of center gravity mm 390

Wheel track front/rear mm 1 23/813

Turning circle m 10,8

Fuel tank capacity l 40

Fuel consumption Ø 7,2 l/100 km

CO2 emission g 171/km

Aerodynamic ground pressure at 100 km/h kg 48

Aerodynamic ground pressure at 200 km/h kg 193

Deceleration from 100 - 0 km/h m 32,9

Transversal acceleration with series tyres g 1,5

Weight distribution static (front/rear) 37:63

Technical data: In-line 4-cylinder petrol engine with direct injection, exhaust turbo supercharging with aftercooling

Support deflection lever on the monocoque

Engine mounting

Gear box Antiroll bar on the monocoque


Tools for robot applications.

The company of KTM still prefers ma-

nual work. Therefore, to be qualified for

the streets and the race tracks, a reli-

able production process is required.

KTM has confidence in the tools of the

Apex Tool Group for safety-critical

screw joints. Amongst others, almost

100 tightening cases are realized more

than 300 times with the Cleco LiveWire

angle- and pistol fasteners. Four of

these tightenings will be demonstrated

live at the fair or can be tested by the

stand visitors personally: on the engine

mounting with a M10 hexagon bolt, on

the support of the deflection lever on

the monocoque with a M8 hexagon

bolt, on the gear box with a M10 screw

with internal serrations and on the an-

tiroll bar on the monocoque with a M12

hexagon-socket head bolt.

For additional information about the

KTM X-BOW, please have a look at:

www.ktm-x-bow.com.


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With the new utility patent pro-tected BRAND tightening sys-tem, changing the frequency inassembly lines or for single workplaces as well is not a problemanymore and can be realized wit-hin a few minutes.

Based on one or several tightening sys-

tems with cordless fasteners and a wi-

reless touchpanel, which are operated

by a tightening controller, a flexible sys-

tem is available. It is equipped with all

advantages of the LiveWire technology

for a fast integration as well as line ba-

lancing and change of cycle time during

the production.

The wireless touchpanel takes over all

necessary functions to operate the fas-

tener on the spot as well as the data

communication between tightening con-

troller and fastener. This allows high ac-

curacy, durability and flexibility without

cutting back in applications obligated

for documentation.

The power supply for the wireless

touchpanel as well as for any other pos-

sible features (such as socket trays) is

provided by a battery, which is identical

to the LiveWire tools, providing a self-

sustaining system.

The new Flex-Tightening System can be

delivered as a hanging version with a

carbon telescope arm as well as a stan-

ding version.

The obvious advantages of this tighte-

ning system are the significantly redu-

Change frequencies of an assembly line within minutes

No problem with the Cleco Flex-Tightening System

More security by virtual work zones

Cleco Simple Tether makes it possible

As of now, the company Apex ToolGroup offers a retrofittable guidingsupport under its brand APEX forthe combination Cleco/APEX.

The new guiding support fits the output

sizes 1/4 ", 3/8 " and 1/2 ". As a favorable al-

ternative to the one-piece spindle-guided

extension, the retrofittable guiding sup-

port minimizes vibrations as well due to its

great absorbing characteristics. This im-

proves the accuracy of the tightening va-

lues considerably. Since the knocking out

during the application with a standard ex-

tension is disabled and the free of play ap-

plication with spindle guidance is possible,

the new guiding support additionally redu-

ces the wearout of the machine as well as

the fatigue of the human hand.

If you are interested in further details

about the product, please contact:

Klaus Bieg

[email protected]

Phone: 0049 7363 81129.

Retrofittableguiding support

Always a calm hand!

Complex production processesoften need numerous work stepsfor a successful completion. To beable to realize all work stepspromptly, the Apex Tool Group isnow offering a mobile assemblystation with a large equipmentrange.

The smooth running rolls with fixing brake

as well as the rollable cable drum for the

power supply allow an optimal moving free-

dom around your work place.

Additionally, the mobile assembly station

offers several storage possibilities, such

as laterally for up to three EC hand faste-

ners. After end of work, the tools or the

working material can be stored in four

lockable drawers. Also the electronic com-

ponents can be locked separately in the

cabinet.

The most outstanding feature of this mo-

bile assembly station is definitely its con-

nectivity with multiple tools and its

environment. The controller mPro-400 SG

with the 12” industry PC allows the appli-

cation of up to three EC hand fasteners

and additionally up to five battery tools. Di-

verse interfaces for intelligent torque

wrenches, for printers, for scanners or

Ethernet and WLAN as well open up ver-

satile application possibilities in the entire

production process.

Mobile AssemblyStation

Take your workplacewith you

At the Motek 2011 in Stuttgart,the Apex Tool Group introduces– besides a broad portfolio ofother new products – the inno-vative, TAG based tool controlCleco Simple Tether.

Its assignment is the process control

despite of high worker’s freedom.

Cleco Simple Tether allows the control

of one or several tools in a defined

room by the installation of an appro-

val secured controller.

It can be applied to supervise the “tar-

get tool available?” function on a work

place, for example the exterior or in-

terior of a car in production. Accor-

dingly, this way e.g. left and right

vehicle side can be secured separa-

tely. The system also works when app-

lying the tools in the vehicle interior. It

does not create a position mapping

related to the tightening spot.

The process area supervision is based

on wireless technology. The tags are

clearly identifiable. In the most ordinary

case, the supervised room can be set

up by a transmitter. Its character would

be determined by an antenna. Additio-

nally, stepless sensitivities can be

appointed to realize a simple imple-

mentation on the site. More complex

rooms can be influenced by employing

different antenna characteristics and

by the number of transmitters.

Altogether, Cleco Simple Tether is a

cost-effective and absolutely flexible

way to supervise processes.

ced installation costs and the increase

of productivity. Even during breaks, re-

location of work places and changes of

cycle time within the assembly line can

be realized easily.

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Premium Standard for pulse tools

The new Cleco Hybrid-Pulse-Tool series PTHHProductivity, quality and ergono-mics play an important role whenchoosing the right tool. The newCleco Hybrid-Pulse-Tool seriesPTHH in steps between 11 and120 Nm fulfills all this criteriaand sets standards especially inthe field of tightening quality.

A six-sigma Md-tolerance of < 10 percent and a cm/cmk of > 2 at +/- 10 percent tolerancemake the new pulse tools abenchmark in this segment.

One of the most important innovations

of the tool is the speed control to opti-

mize the performance which avoids an

early shut-off at a high tightening speed

for hard joints. For the process control

with TVP, a signal interface is also sche-

duled.

Due to the low air consumption at neu-

tral gear, the noise level at neutral gear

is considerably lower as well. All faste-

ners of the series are also equipped

with an exhaust control to set the pre-

ferred pulse rate for hard joints.

The optional possibility to chose bet-

ween an air supply from the top or the

bottom of the tool allows an ergonomic

application at the site. An automatic oil

buffer supply enhances the period of

service intervals by factor 5, meaning

that 500.000 cycles are possible till

the next service interval. The pulse

unit with fluid level display additionally

gives an optical signal for preventive

maintenance. A refill time for the oil

buffer of less than one minute em-

phasizes besides the qualitative and

ergonomical also many productive at-

tributes of the tool.

The new tool series fulfills the test cri-

teria according to VDI 2649 for pre-

tension measuring and is available at

the beginning of 2012.

A large new family of pulse tools is new benchmark in this segment, the PTHH Seriesincludes 12 pulse tools with air on top or through the grip.

news + news + newsWeb 2.0Get to the top with Social Media

Everybody is talking about Web 2.0

and Social Media. Nevertheless, is this

also an approach for the Apex Tool

Group in Westhausen? To answer this

question, the bachelor Carolin Stürzl

explored interesting application possi-

bilities for the company from July till

September 2011. Under the title

“Case Study: Implementation of Web

2.0; How to include Social Media in

the business model of a B2B com-

pany.” she created the basis to cele-

brate the launch in Facebook, Xing and

Co. just on time for the Motek 2011.

Visit Apex Tool Group on the following

links and get connected to be always

up to date with the latest development

of the company:

Facebook:

www.facebook.com - Apex Tool Group

Xing:

www.xing.com - Apex Tool Group

Wikipedia:

www.wikipedia.de - Apex Tool Group

You Tube:

www.youtube.com - ApexPowerTools

See you in the world wide web!

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Our hands are our most impor-tant tool. Therefore, they alsoneed special protection. Especi-ally when changing a tool, a highsource of danger occurs if e.g.a gap opens up pulling in a partof the body, a glove or a piece ofcloth. Consequently, accidentshappened that could have beenavoided.

The established brand Apex now offers

the optimal solution: the Apex Quick

Change Chuck. This cover can be used

for tools that have to be changed often

and fast. It rotates freely and can be

stopped while the tool is still moving.

Accordingly, the source of danger is eli-

minated without influencing the functio-

nality and maximum safety is

guaranteed.

Work safety is essential

Apex Quick Change Chuck with cover

Occuring gap when changingsockets – risk of injury!

Driving power 30 Nm

The region Eastern Württem-berg is dynamic and innovative.Numerous initiatives in the spor-tive and educational area obvio-usly prove it.

This development is very important to

the Apex Tool Group. A healthy mind

can only live in a healthy body. And only

well qualified workers can push the

company further. Therefore, the lea-

ding tool manufacturer supports

some selected initiatives as good as

possible and focuses mainly on the

youth work.

A good example has been the 7th In-

ternational Swimming Competition of

the MTV Aalen in July 2011. Nume-

rous participants from Aalen’s sister

cities, the junior national team of Ro-

mania as well as athletes from all over

Germany competed in the swimming

stadion. The composition of the tour-

nament has been subsidized by the

Apex Tool Group.

The team of the Apex Tool Group wis-

hes all athletes lots of success and is

looking forward to excellent results!

Managing Director Andreas Kowol (kneeling on the right) and vice-swimming director Josef Strobel (kneeling on the left) duringthe check hand over in Aalen’s outdoor pool Hirschbachbad with some swimmers of the MTV Aalen.


Apex Tool Group supportsyoung talents

Sports sponsorship in the region Ostalb


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With the DGD Retrofit Concept,tightening technology moderni-zation becomes an economicalalternative. By replacing outda-ted components and addingnew, modern technological ad-vancements, existing tighteningsystems are brought back up tothe date.

Especially for existing functioning tighte-

ning systems, a DGD retrofit concept

can be beneficial. The advantages for

the system operator are obvious: A

modernization of the system with DGD

retrofit and the related increase of se-

curity and stability result in increased

productivity at significantly lower cost

compared to the purchase of new

equipment.

Key factors of the concept are suitabi-

lity, cost and time. The DGD Retrofit

Concept is suitable for the following

tightening systems:

m-Pro-300/de; m-Pro-500; m-Pro-400

(BLS-Technology); m-Pro-400tm and all

DGD Modular Spindles.

Reasons for a DGD Retrofit Concept of tightening systems:

• Rising quality problems of the system

• Decreasing productivity of the plant

• Performance deficits due to wear-related disorders

• Increased demands on the functionality

of the system

• Rising maintenance costs

• Low productivity

Advantages of the DGD Retrofit Concept at a glance:

• Avoiding of production downtimes

• Ensuring the supply of spare parts

• Energy savings through new technology

• Higher system efficiency

• Less staff training costs as machine or

plant is mainly known

• Lower investment cost than installing

a new machine / system

• New features available for tightening systems

• Less time-consuming than for new installations,

design and administration

• Maximum added value in the most cost-effective way

Contact:.

Bodo Kleebauer, [email protected],

0049 7363 81213

The DGD Retrofit Concept An efficient solution against the ravages of time

DGD Service is the latetst deve-lopment of the Apex Tool Groupservice department.

This remote maintenance system se-

cures your productivity worldwide and

increases your maintenance perfor-

mance. Easy handling makes the DGD

Service View available instantly since

no access to the company’s network

is needed. Standstills will be reduced

and cost-intensive service operations

will be minimized. Additionally, the

Apex Tool Group Service Center provi-

des a fast, immediate and competent

failure analysis as well as -repair.

The DGD Service View is applicable for

the tightening controllers m-Pro-

400S, m-Pro-400SE, m-Pro-400GC

and m-Pro-400SG.

For more information:Bodo Kleebauer

[email protected]

0049 7363 81213

or

Jochen Weiss

[email protected]

0049 7363 81254

ServiceConcentrated power for thewind energy market

First DGD Spindle with 2.800 Nm leaves the plant in Westhausen

Tethered FreedomCleco V-max

Cleco LiveWire tools are nowavailable with V-max, a tetheredsolution that drives continuoustool power through a thin andflexible cable. The entire Live-Wire series can be poweredwith the LiveWire V-max.

Speed increases up to 83 percent wit-

hout losing accuracy or durability. This

leading innovation utilizes the same

16 tools to one line controller hard-

ware, but with over 33 percent cost

savings over traditional systems.

The new V-max technology auto-sen-

ses the applied power source and ad-

justs the maximum tool speed

capability on the fly.

LiveWire with V-max combines the ne-

cessary power with the most versatile

wireless system available today. Ob-

viously, it is up to the user to operate

part of the tools with V-max and the

others with a battery. For more flexi-

bility and higher performance!

The main advantages of V-max:• Up to 83 percent faster

• Auto sensing input (85-275 VAC)

• Power and status LEDs

• Electronic circuit protection

• Durable metal housing

• Light weight (6,8 lbs - 3,1 kg)

V-max Power ModulPM48.

Beginning of April 2011, the firstDGD Spindle with a torque of2.800 Nm left the plant in West-hausen.

Weighing 43,6 kg, the DGD Spindle will

be employed in a European plant of a

manufacturer in the wind energy mar-

ket. The in-house tests all ran positively:

The predetermined limit of tolerance of

7 percent was met without any diffi-

culty.

This project is another proof of the fle-

xibility of the Apex Tool Group in West-

hausen. The need of the customer was

fulfilled in a short period of time with

this special product. If you need a spe-

cial solution for your specific tightening

case, the Apex Tool Group specialists

will be delighted to help you.

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In times of a substantial shor-tage of skilled workers, the ApexTool Group gives a sign and stri-ves to be a first choice em-ployer. The company with itsEuropean headquarter in West-hausen thus supports scholarsand students already early ontheir professional path of life.

The HR- and education departments

offer the young people numerous pos-

sibilities to find one’s way in the enor-

mous diversity of professions.

Professional orientation can already

start during school time. The Apex Tool

Group is offering a helping hand with

scholar internships on the one hand,

on the other hand with vacation jobs in

the different departments.

The amount of open positions grows

continuously. Young people starting at

14/15 years of age can apply all year

long to the Apex Tool Group. If there is

still a doubt about the specialization, in-

terested young people can inform

themselves during a yearly Apprenti-

ceship Day on the site. Additionally, se-

lected teachers in cooperating schools

can give more information. Apex ap-

points its internees and vacation job-

bers in technical and commercial

areas and they take over responsible

tasks from the very beginning.

Having found the right specialization,

the company will be offering ten

apprenticeship positions in 2012 for

mechanotricians, cutting machine

operators, industrial administrators,

qualified IT specialists and logistics spe-

cialists. Awards for the heads of the

class show that the Apex Tool Group

holds interesting contents of teaching

for them. Besides, it is intended to offer

a position after the apprenticeship.

Also for students a variety of opportu-

nities is offered within the company.

Spread over the year, internship positi-

ons are to be found on the Apex Tool

Group career website in the internet for

the different departments. The offered

internships are being audited by the

initiative “Fair Company” of karriere.de

lately. This also emphasizes the compa-

ny’s focal point on the interaction of

theory and practical experience.

Such an interaction is taking place di-

rectly with universities, too. Already

today, some productive associations

with well-known universities of applied

sciences and universities are in exis-

tence. These are supposed to be ex-

tended up to lectures directly in the

study courses with supporting materi-

als and visits of the site.

Of course, the Apex Tool Group offers

students support with their final pa-

pers, no matter if bachelor- or master

thesis. These papers are connected

with practical conceptual problems

which contribute to the development of

the company. Whether technical or

commercial field, the employees take

care of the future graduates compe-

tently and reliably.

Regardless for which education with

the Apex Tool Group one will decide, cer-

tain soft skills with all potential em-

ployees are appreciated. These soft

skills include capacity for teamwork,

communicative behavior, cooperation,

ability to give and receive criticism, mo-

tivation, positive work attitude, self-de-

pendent learning, sense of

responsibility, ability to work under

pressure, logical thinking and a good

educational background. In return, the

company offers a practical education

and interesting possibilities for further

training and professional development

in an international environment.

More information about each topic is

to be found on:

www.apexpowertools.eu/de/karriere.html

or on the websites of IHK, HWK, Ar-

beitsagentur etc.

Take off with the Apex Tool Group!

On the road to business lifeCreating a future with the Apex Tool Group

With Cleco Battery Tools, safety-critical applications can be reali-zed reliably. To secure this perfor-mance, a safe and continuouspower supply is needed.

The two new Cleco Li-Ion battery char-

gers restore this power within only one

hour. Built-in LEDs inform about power,

charging status and errors during the

charge cycle. An auto sensing capacity

for 100 to 240 VAC allows the usage in

many countries since the applied power

supply is recognized automatically. The

chargers are available in a 26 V version

(935391) and a 26 V/44 V edition

(956491PT).

Further information is given on the web-

site www.apexpowertools.eu or by your

competent sales partner.

935391 26V battery charger

Quick startLi-Ion Battery Charger

From today on the new Apex Uni-versal Magnetic Screw Holdermakes work even more comfortably.

The universal magnet holder facilitates

each tightening process additionally.

It contains a strong ring magnet for bla-

des with round shaft with a diameter of

3,8 to 6 millimeters enabling a strong fi-

xation of the screw. The deadlock happens

in the shaft where the screw is then held

by the magnet.

Contact:

Klaus Bieg

[email protected]

0049 7363 81129

Purchase part number 965614PT

UniversalHelp

The new Apex UniversalMagnetic Screw Holder

956491PT 26V/44V charger

Mobility is a major advantagewith wireless communications.Cleco LiveWire marries the free-dom and flexibility of cordlesstools with real-time wirelesserror proofing.

Cleco LiveWire tools are now available

with V-max, a solution that drives tool

power and speed increases up to

83 percent without losing accuracy or

durability. This leading innovation utili-

zes the same 16 tools to one line con-

troller hardware solution with up to

50 percent cost savings over tradi-

tional systems. New V-max technology

auto-senses the applied power source

and adjusts the maximum tool speed

capability on the fly. LiveWire with V-

max combines the power you need

with the most versatile wireless sys-

tem available today.

LiveWire offers precision torque-,

angle- and speed control features for

safety critical fastening in an ergono-

mic, wireless design.

The Cleco LiveWire product line is

equipped with brushless precision

motor, resolver control, transducer

accuracy, on-board controller with

power management, integrated servo

with I/O signal handling, low vibration

soft grip handle, low compression trig-

ger, solid metal construction for maxi-

mum durability, configurable LED

illumination, wireless security, digital

audio interface, digital process con-

trol, optional integrated bar code

scanner, operator status display, 44 V

Li-Ion battery technology, 26 V / 44 V

charger technology, low-cost software

solution. The products can easily be in-

tegrated into a modular tightening

system, operated with a mPro400GC

controller. Additionally, you can speed

up your productivity with the LiveWire

V-max power module.

Four different series build up the

broad portfolio of the Cleco LiveWire

product line: right angle (5,5 to 70

Nm), pistol grip (3,0 to 13 Nm), tube

nut and crowfoot.

If you need further information about

the products, the accessory cables or

the accessories, please look at our

website www.apexpowertools.eu or

contact:

Hubert Krämer

[email protected]

Phone: 0049 7363 81119.

More cost-efficiency and highersecurity

The Cleco LiveWire product line


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news + news + newsnews + news + news

As every year, the Apex Tool Group or-

ganized also in 2011 its customer sa-

tisfaction survey. The customers´

opinion concerning the tools and pro-

ducts, but also the service is of great

importance for the company. Only with

the help of its partners and custo-

mers a continuous improvement can

be secured.

Customer satisfaction survey 2011with new participation record

Accordingly, the Apex Tool Group is

very delighted about this year’s record

participation. Customers of several

nations supported the EMEA head-

quarter with their opinion. The coun-

tries Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China,

Czech Republic, Germany, Egypt,

Spain, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Lit-

huania, the Netherlands, Norway, Pol-

and, Portugal, Russia and the USA

were among the anonymously turned-

in questionnaires.

The team of the Apex Tool Group

wants to thank the participants very

much for taking their time answering

a few questions.

The result was also very pleasant. After

a short weakness in the past year, the

company was able to gain points in ge-

neral satisfaction, reaching a positive

all-time high. More than 93 percent of

all customers are satisfied or even very

satisfied with products and service. Of

course, the team in Westhausen would

like to confirm this value next year or

even increase it, deriving activities from

the other answers. Improving delivery

time is one of these.

If you have not been invited to the Apex

Tool Group customer satisfaction survey

this year, but you would like to participate

in the future, please drop a short note at

[email protected]. Because

the Apex Tool Group is listening to you!

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With the new European website closer tothe customer – www.apexpowertools.eu

To meet the customers' require-ments better, now the new Euro-pean website of the Apex ToolGroup is online. The Power Toolsdivision shows the brands DGD,Cleco, Dotco, Apex, MasterPo-wer, Airetool and more.

The new Power Tools website is availa-

ble in German and English language,

more EU languages are planned in the

future.

In the contact section, customers have

fast access to the European Sales- and

Service network. Accordingly, customer

requests from the different regions are

directly forwarded to the responsible

Area Sales Managers or the distribu-

tors. This way, customers get a quick

and optimal answer.

Additionally, an Online request form is

at your disposal to sent questions with

just a few clicks to the European Power

Tools headquarter in Westhausen.

In the News section, there are the

latest product- and company news.

Also the monthly editions of the

newsletter ToolTimes are archived

there.

The target is to give the latest infor-

mation to the customer. This website

provides an information- and communi-

cation platform in Europe.

The newly designed downloadsection with fast access to morethan 10.000 product details.

Here, you find directly all product cata-

logues of the Power Tools brands, ser-

vice documents and manuals, technical

drawings and 3D files, tool homologati-

ons as well as a product picture data-

base.

Regular updates offer the customer

access to the latest information by one

click.

Additionally, the forwarding functionality

"Recommend Page" was added. You

can send exactly your filtered download

search which you see on your screen

by e-mail as a generated link.

The target is to provide also big files

and a lot of product details easily and

quickly to the customer and business

partner.

Contact:

[email protected]


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Certain components of tightening sys-

tems have to be maintained periodi-

cally to avoid an early breakdown. By

scheduled services for these compo-

nents, complete breakdowns can

often be avoided. Otherwise, cost-in-

tensive repairs usually are the conse-

quence. The experience shows that

repair- and breakdown costs for main-

tained tightening systems can be re-

duced considerably.

Preventive Maintenance Refreshensures productivity and availability

• „Preventive Maintenance Refresh“

for TM modules of all series

• „Preventive Maintenance Refresh“

for Cleco TME Controller

• Specified maintenance volume

• All costs are known in advance

• No additional administrative costs

The reason for maintenance is prima-

rily to keep the delivered system trou-

ble-free and ready for use. The main

goal is to avoid unplanned breakdowns

which do not only disturb the pro-

duction process, but are also accom-

panied by exceptional costs.

What is Preventive MaintenanceRefresh?• Exchange of all electronic compo-

nents which are subject to normal

aging

• Complete function test of the TM

module or the controller

• Increasing operational life by

100 percent

• Ensure an operation guarantee of

an additional 40.000 hours

„Preventive Maintenance Refresh“ is recommended for the below listed TM series: • Model TM12, TM34, STM12,

STM34, STMH, TMH, STMH.1,

STMHE.

Operational life time is approximately

20.000 hours until the “Preventive

Maintenance Refresh” is recommended

for the following revision numbers:

00/01, 01/01, 02/01, 03/01,

03a/02, 03b/04.

Preventive Maintenance Refreshreduces your downtime!

The service team is looking forward to

speaking with you soon to offer you the

best solution for the “Preventive Main-

tenance Refresh” for your Apex Tool

Group tightening system.

Hubert Kühner

Tel.: 0049 7363 81163

[email protected]

and with the responsible sales colleagues.

Contact:

Jochen Weiß

Tel.: 0049 7363 81254

[email protected]

or

Revision number is located below the TMtype plate

Image might differ from the original

Reduce your repair- andbreakdown-costs effectively

Preventive Maintenance Refresh

On September 1st, 2011, threecutting machine operators andmechatronic technicians startedtheir 3,5- respectively 3-year ap-prenticeship with the Apex ToolGroup in Westhausen. After thereception by the trainers, theHuman Resource Director andthe workers‘ council, the youngcolleagues got to know theirnew work environment withtours and presentations.

Already one week later, all trainees of

the Apex Tool Group in Westhausen vi-

sited the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.

After the train ride till Zuffenhausen,

the group including its trainers was sur-

prised by the free admission to the Por-

sche World. For the tour through the

history of the brand Porsche, every par-

ticipant also received an audioguide.

After the visit of the Porsche Museum,

the trainees additionally enjoyed a strive

through Stuttgart’s Königstraße before

returning to Westhausen by train again.

With a dinner together in the group, the

felicitous day finally faded away in the

restaurant “Zur Sonne”.

Consequently, the new trainees were in-

tegrated into the apprenticeship team

from the very beginning. To get this far,

one has to prove capacity for team-

work, ability to work under pressure

and a high level of motivation. Because

from the very first day, the new team

members are included 100 percent

extensively into the work processes.

Accordingly, they learn professional

skills as well as social competence.

The company Apex Tool Group in West-

hausen has offered apprenticeships

successfully for many years. Every year,

cutting machine operators and mecha-

tronic technicians start their apprenti-

ceship, every three years two logistic

technicians join them. The next possi-

ble start for all professions mentioned

before is on September 1st, 2012. Fur-

thermore, four additional apprentice-

ships will be offered for industrial clerks

and qualified IT specialists.

More information can be found on:

www.apexpowertools.eu/de/kar-

riere/apex-tool-group-ausbildung.html.

Trainer Anton Frankenreiter (left), Human Resource Manager Stefanie Heckmann andtrainer Herbert Wenig (right) are welcoming the new trainees Lars Grumptmann,Lukas Stotz and Stefan Friesenegger.

The trainees of the Apex Tool Group in Westhausen with their trainers in front ofthe Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.

Integration into the team from the beginningThe Apex Tool Group welcomes new trainees

Information about the Museum:: Already with Austro-Daimler, Ferdinand Porsche de-

veloped a first racing car, later with Mercedes he was

responsible for the design of the Formula racing cars.

Consequently, besides numerous Porsche series-pro-

duction cars, one can also find various successful mo-

dels of the Le Mans series or the legendary Porsche

959 as well, winner of the Rallye Paris-Dakar. Never-

theless, special vehicles also have their spot, such as

the first fire-fighting vehicle with engine-driven pump,

bucket cars, tractors, bikes etc.

news + news + newsNewsletterToolTimes – Fresh News about the Apex Tool Groupevery month

In March 2011, the moment had fi-

nally arrived: The first edition of the

new newsletter ToolTimes of the Apex

Tool Group in Westhausen was sent to

customers, distributors and friends of

the company. At the moment, the up

to ten pages newsletter is mailed to

about 5.000 readers worldwide in

German and English – from Norway to

South Africa, from the USA to China.

The company is proud to record a rea-

ding rate of about 25 percent. In the

future ToolTimes will keep its readers

informed about product and company

news on a monthly basis. Contributi-

ons and comments are always wel-

come at:

[email protected].

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Apex Tool Group distributors in EMEAThe successful sales support

Austria:Ferrotherm Ges. M.b.H. & Co. KG · Wien www.ferrotherm.eu

MANO Tool Trading · Krumegg www.manotool.com

Stenzel Maschinenhandels-gesellschaft m.b.H. · Wienwww.stenzel-wien.at

Belgium:MAG 45 · Lummenwww.mag45.com

SAB-Bnl n. v. · Dendermondewww.sab-bnl.be

Bulgaria:PROTECH INDUSTRIAL Ltd.Plovdivwww.protech-industrial.com

Croatia:Tonig d.o.o. · Sisak

Czech Republic:Ferrotherm spol. S.r.o.Mladá Bloleslav - www.ferrotherm.eu

Denmark:AVN Teknik A/S · Brondbywww.avn.dk

Finland:Nord-Lock Finland OYNurmijärviwww.nordlockfinland.com

Työkalutuonti OY · Helsinkiwww.tkt.fi

Wihuri oy Autola · Vantaa www.wihuri.com

France:Apex Tool Group S.A.S.Ozoir-La-Ferrière www.apexpowertools.eu

Germany:ABM Kunz · Berlin

www.abmkunz.de

Air Technik GmbH · Alfdorfwww.air-technik.com

assy-tec · Aalen www.assy-tec.com

BAHCO GmbH & Co. · Dortmundwww.bahco.de

Born-Lutz IndustrievertretungenRemshalden-Grunbach

Eickemeier Electronics and Components GmbH · Kalefeld www.el-co.net

Elmar Buck IndustrieservicePfronstetten-Aichstetten www.buck-industrieservice.de

Feinhals GmbH · Mellewww.feinhals-melle.de

FRANK GmbH · Achim-Bierden www.frank-drucklufttechnik.de

Hans Sauer GmbH · Hamburg www.hans-sauer.de

jotbe Systemhandel GmbHWeyhe/Dreye www.jotbe.com

LIKRATEC GmbH & Co. KGMünchenwww.likratec.de

maku GmbH & Co. KGRemshalden-Grunbach www.maku-industrie.de

Maschinen und Werkzeuge Hüssing · Radevormwald

Müller & Pfeiffer GmbHChemnitz www.mueller-pfeiffer.de

MWT GMBH · Hamburg www.mwt-hh.de

Oliver Kaschytza Druckluft undMontagetechnik · Wietzewww.kaschytza-montagetechnik.de

SM Schraub- und Montage-technik · Planegg-Martinsried www.sm-technik.de

Thurm Handelsvertretung Norderstedt

Great Britain:Birchwood Price ToolsNewton Birminghamwww.birchwoodpricetools.com

Cooper Hand Tools Ltd.Washington

Cooper Power ToolsStaffordshirewww.cooperpowertools.com

Euro Tools · Peterboroughwww.eurotools.co.uk

F.P. (Tools) LimitedBirminghamwww.fptools.co.uk

Gerry MullenDunfermline

J & J Tooling Services (Bury) LTManchester www.jjtooling.co.uk

Meister Abrasives UK Ltd.Daventry Northants www.meister-abrasives.co.uk

P.D. Tools Ltd. · Portsmouthwww.pdtools.co.uk

Total Airtool Services UK Ltd.Kenilworthwww.totalairtool.co.uk

Hungary:Apex Tool Group Hungaria Kft.Györwww.apexpowertools.eu

Behind every successful company stands a strong team! Accor-dingly, the Apex Tool Group GmbH & Co. OHG is able to count ona considerable number of distributors who represent the com-pany successfully in the area of Europe, Middle East and Africa.A small exception to the rule is the distributor in India.

All together, distributors from 25 nations and four area sales managers in

Germany support the EMEA headquarter in Westhausen at the moment:

Area sales managers in Germany:Axel Kulozik · Haslach im Kinzigtal

Kurt-Eberhard Arnold · Haiger

Carsten Thiel · Paderborn

Daniel Jarma · Blaubeuren

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Kompania Narzedziowa ‚HERMES‘ Sp. z.o.o.Bielsko-Bialawww.hermestools.eu

LABEM S.C. · Warschau www.labem.pl

Portugal:Drilco Portugal Lda. · Moscavide

www.drilco.pt

Fonseca, Matos & FerreiraLisboa www.fmf-ferramentas.com

Romania:S.C. MAXIM SRLBucuresti www.maximtools.ro

Russia:OJSC Novosibirsk InstrumentMoskau www.oao-ni.su

OOO ‚Profi-Tool‘ · TogliattiPower Tools Ltd. · Ekaterinburg

Service Center InovaTech Westhausenwww.service-center-inovatech.de

GC Repair Technologies Ltd. Wolgogradwww.vlink.ru

Lik-Prom · Moskauwww.lik-m.ru

Neftebur · Moskauww.neftebur.ru

South Africa:AVEX Aerospace & Industrial ToolsPort Elizabeth www.avexair.com

India:Vaidehi Pneumech SolutionsMaharashtra

Ireland:Caulfield Industrial Ltd.Oranmore, Galway www.caulfieldindustrial.com

Italy:Apex Tool S.r.l. · Cusago

www.apextoolgroup.eu

TECNO ITALIA s.r.l.Orbassanowww.tecnoitaliasrl.net

TEKNO ALFA s.r.l. · Beinascowww.teknoalfa.it

The Netherlands:Douwes International BVPijnacker www.douwes.nl

Frits MolegraafZeewolde

MAG 45Eindhoven www.mag45.com

METAALTECHNIEKAmersfoort www.metaaltechniek.nl

Norway:Norwegian Tools Technique ASSkienwww.ntt.no

Poland:Alfa Poland Sp. z.o.o.Bielsko-Biala www.alfapoland.pl

AVEXAerospace & Industrial ToolsEdleen www.avexair.com

Spain:DRILCO S.A.San Sebastian de los Reyeswww.drilco.net

Euro-Herramientas S.A.U.Madridwww.euroherramientas.com

Sweden:Filtronic AB · Lidköping

www.filtronic.se

Luna Verktyg & Maskin ABAlingsaswww.luna.se

NEJ:S Handel & Ind. ABKvillsfors

Switzerland:Baiter AG Präzisionswerkzeuge Aadorfwww.baiter.ch

EMM Tools GmbH · Brüggwww.emm-tools.ch

Oecolift GmbH · Rothenburgwww.oecolift.com

Turkey:CPT PNÖMATIK ALET MAKINESAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI. Maltepe-Istanbulwww.cpt.com.tr

ERBILEK A.S.Okmeydani-Istanbulwww.erbilek.com


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