| 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. |
