Blackhawk History

1929	First hydraulic ram Porto Power®
1949	First Dozer® to be built, there is only one Dozer® - it is Blackhawk®. Revolutionized straightening techniques.
1968	First straightening system Korek®. Patented using the vector principle.
1974	Mitek® system also using the vector principle.
1978	P-188 Universal Measuring System. Revolutionizing measuring techniques and marking the end of a monopoly: the old type measuring system with fixtures.
1979	Introduction of Blackometry®, the science for bodyshops, bringing programs and techniques for our customers' use.
1984	First European School for Blackometry® opened in Strasbourg combined with a European Engineering Department.
1986	Merged with the Hein-Werner group, leader of the American market for lifting and repair systems of cars and trucks. Blackhawk®, N°1 in accident repair equipment worldwide thus ensuring the R&D benefits for both.
1989	Introduction of the Korek® 4000 straightening center.
1990	Launch of the new UMD 50 bench and the revolutionary straightening arm the Mangusta® II.
1992	First launch of BlackoSpace®. A fully ergonomic and functional environment for the work station and bodyshop. Its efficiency, cleanliness, esthetic dramatically change working conditions and results.
1993	Shark®: universal electronic ultrasonic measuring system - probably the most revolutionary technological advance made by Blackhawk®.
1995	Launch of the Multirack®, a lifting and straightening bay with a double frame and double pull and/or push system. Without doubt, the most efficient tool of this category.
1998	Merger of the Hein-Werner group, which Blackhawk® belongs to, with one of the leading equipment manufacturers worldwide, Snap-on.
1999	Launch of the Europost 2 and other quick repair equipment.
2005	Launch of the Postlift, new quick repair concept.

2008 Launch of the Minpost, 5 ton version of the Postlift

        Release of Dozer Quadri Clamp

2009 Release of Power Plates

        New XVARI Air Hydraulic Pump

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