| 1929 |
First hydraulic ram Porto Power® |
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| 1949 |
First Dozer® to be built, there is only one Dozer® - it is Blackhawk®. Revolutionized straightening techniques. |
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| 1968 |
First straightening system Korek®. Patented using the vector principle. |
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| 1974 |
Mitek® system also using the vector principle. |
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| 1978 |
P-188 Universal Measuring System. Revolutionizing measuring techniques and marking the end of a monopoly: the old type measuring system with fixtures. |
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| 1979 |
Introduction of Blackometry®, the science for bodyshops, bringing programs and techniques for our customers' use. |
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| 1984 |
First European School for Blackometry® opened in Strasbourg combined with a European Engineering Department. |
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| 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. |
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| 1989 |
Introduction of the Korek® 4000 straightening center. |
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| 1990 |
Launch of the new UMD 50 bench and the revolutionary straightening arm the Mangusta® II. |
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| 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. |
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| 1993 |
Shark®: universal electronic ultrasonic measuring system - probably the most revolutionary technological advance made by Blackhawk®. |
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| 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. |
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| 1998 |
Merger of the Hein-Werner group, which Blackhawk® belongs to, with one of the leading equipment manufacturers worldwide, Snap-on. |
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| 1999 |
Launch of the Europost 2 and other quick repair equipment. |
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| 2005 |
Launch of the Postlift, new quick repair concept. |