Snap-on Incorporated designs, manufactures and markets tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users in vehicle repair, aerospace, military, natural resources and manufacturing. Its updates commonly cover segment sales trends in Tools, Commercial & Industrial, Repair Systems & Information and Financial Services, along with organic sales, margins and financing programs that support product sales and the franchise business.
Recurring news also includes dividend declarations, share repurchase authorizations, investor conference presentations, annual meeting communications and acquisitions that expand industrial tool capabilities. The completed purchase of Hi-Force added high-pressure hydraulic tools, heavy lifting systems, and torque and tensioning equipment within the Commercial & Industrial Group.
Snap-on acquired the assets of AutoCrib, Inc. for approximately $36 million in cash on September 28, 2020. AutoCrib, with 2019 sales of about $30 million, is known for its tool and asset control solutions. The acquisition will enhance Snap-on's Commercial & Industrial Group, expanding its tool control offerings across various sectors, including aerospace and automotive. The integration is set to begin in Snap-on's 2020 fiscal fourth quarter.