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Reinforcing its commitment to empowering DIYers throughout their home, yard and garage, CRAFTSMAN is proud to bring home six Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) for 2025. The awards represent the year’s most groundbreaking products spanning tools, outdoor equipment, storage solutions and more.
What are the Pro Tool Innovation Awards?
Presented annually by industry outlet Pro Tool Reviews, the PTIA program spotlights the most innovative products in the industry that raise the bar in design, usability and performance. The awards are judged by a panel of experts, professionals and industry veterans.
"The Pro Tool Innovation Awards exist to honor the best of the best," said Clint DeBoer, General Manager for the PTIA. “We are thrilled to see the level of innovation this year, especially with so much stiff competition. This awards program continues to showcase the cutting edge of product development, and each winner truly exemplifies what the awards stand for.”
CRAFTSMAN’s 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Award Winners
CRAFTSMAN winners span a wide range of categories, including:
Automotive & Metalworking
- Best Mechanics Tool Set: VERSASTACK™ 242 pc. Mechanics Tool Set (CMMT45242)
Cordless Power Tools
- Best Drills/Drivers Screwdriver: 4V Precision Screwdriver (CMHT66720)
Hand Tools
- Best Precision Screwdriver: 50 pc. Precision LED Multi-Bit Screwdriver Set (CMHT68011)
Hardware & Household Products
- Best Upright Stick Vacuum: V20* BRUSHLESS RP Stick Vacuum Kit
Outdoor Power Equipment
- Best Battery Powered Pruning Shear: V20* 8-Ft. Pole Pruner (CMCPPR320B)
Storage
- Best Work Bench: 63-In. Wide Rolling Tool Workstation with Magnetic Patriotic Panels (CMST98279P)
For more information about CRAFTSMAN products, visit www.craftsman.com.
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