Snap-On (NYSE:SNA) is a global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of high-end tools, equipment, diagnostics and repair information. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the company serves professional technicians and industrial customers across a variety of end markets. Its product portfolio encompasses hand and power tools, tool storage solutions, vehicle diagnostics and repair software, as well as related accessories and consumables.
The company operates through three primary segments. The Tools Group offers branded hand tools, power tools, tool storage cabinets and related equipment under the Snap-on, Blue-Point and Blue-Angle names. The Commercial & Industrial Group provides specialty tools, assembly solutions and inspection equipment tailored to aerospace, medical, electronics and manufacturing customers. The Diagnostics & Repair Systems Group delivers on-board and bench-top diagnostic scanners, information systems and TIS (Technical Information Systems) software designed to streamline vehicle repair and maintenance processes.
Snap-on maintains a direct sales model that leverages a network of franchised mobile tool distributors in North America and Europe, complemented by wholesale and online channels worldwide. The company’s manufacturing footprint spans facilities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and China, supporting localized production and rapid distribution. Throughout its history, Snap-on has built its reputation on innovation—launching the original snap-on socket in the 1920s and continuously advancing tool ergonomics, materials and digital capabilities.
Leadership at Snap-on is anchored by its President and Chief Executive Officer, Nicholas T. Pinchuk, along with a management team experienced in operations, R&D and strategic growth. The company maintains a focus on product development, customer service and selective acquisitions to enhance its core offerings and expand into adjacent markets. This disciplined approach underpins Snap-on’s long-term strategy to deliver reliable tools and solutions that meet the evolving needs of professional technicians worldwide.
