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Introducing the New Klein Tools Website, Designed with YOU in Mind

For more than 160 years Klein Tools has remained committed to providing professionals with the right tools for the job. As technology becomes more common on and off the jobsite, the Klein Tools team looks for ways to make access to new products, company news and industry trends more convenient. This year, kleintools.com underwent an eye-catching revamp, bringing this company goal to life. The following updates were made with users like you in mind. Take the time to explore to learn more about how to make the most out of your next visit to Klein Tools online.

Las Vegas Rigs Up Endless Entertainment

More than 42 million visitors set foot in Las Vegas every year in search of one thing – entertainment. And they’ve come to the right place. The endless sightseeing and vibrant nightlife leaves no room for boredom. From live performances to sporting events, Fulton Rigging has an inside look at what it takes to make the magic happen. Need a hint? Just look up.

Sparks Fly in Mansfield, Texas, where Klein Pliers are #ForgedTogether

For more than 160 years, Klein Tools has proudly manufactured tools in the United States. This tradition remains just as important to the company, and the Klein family, as it was in 1857. From coast to coast, our forges blaze, our assembly lines run true, and our people continue to put six generations of expertise into every tool we create. Professionals worldwide depend on Klein Tools to deliver the performance, durability and precision needed to get the job done right.

Here’s a closer look at the dedicated individuals working at one of our Mansfield, Texas locations, manufacturing…

#NewKleins - Give Thanks for Klein’s Newest Innovations

For more than 160 years, the Klein Tools family has introduced new jobsite solutions, delivering the quality and durability needed to get the job done right.

#PoweringAmericasFuture – Meet the Next Generation of Skilled Trade Professionals

Training centers and technical schools worldwide provide up and coming skilled professionals with the education and experiences needed for a successful career in the trades. Despite the difficult, and sometimes dangerous work, these passionate individuals get the job done right. Travel with Klein Tools to a few training facilities across the United States to learn more about what drives the next generation of skilled tradespeople to enter the industry.

6 Ways an Apprenticeship Will Change Your Life

Every day, passionate individuals worldwide embark on their journey into the trades by starting an apprenticeship. In the United States alone, more than 540,000 apprentices help meet the talent needs of employers across more than 1,000 occupations. The United States Department of Labor recognizes Nov.

Thank You Veterans, a Klein Tools Employee Spotlight

Today, we stand together to take the time to salute the military servicemen and servicewomen who have fought for America’s democracy. Join Klein Tools with pride in expressing gratitude towards our very own employees, and veterans, for their sacrifices and dedication.

Walt Causey

Klein’s Legacy Tells the History of Lineman’s Pliers

To best understand the history of Lineman’s Pliers, travel back to Chicago in 1857, when Mathias Klein forged a single tool for an electrician in need. At that time, electricity was still a mystery. The lightbulb wouldn’t even be invented for another twenty years.

Unmasking the Ins and Outs of a Haunted House

As thrill seekers tip-toe their way through a haunted house’s blackened halls, the elaborate mechanics within each corridor create spine-chilling sensory experiences. This Halloween, creep alongside Klein as we unmask the ins and outs of a typical haunted house – goblins, gremlins and ghosts, oh my!

Contractors Play Crucial Role in Worksite Wellness

Any tradesperson knows that long hours and harsh jobsite conditions are a part of the industry, where strict project deadlines demand extensive overtime. Year after year, these taxing jobsite expectations can pay a toll. Jobsite fatigue is especially a cause for concern. Contractors are, in part, responsible for managing these conditions, so it is important for them to educate fellow tradespeople on how to minimize the risk of fatigue and the associated risk of injury while on the job.