About Snap-on

In 1920, Snap-on revolutionised the world of professional tool sets. Joseph Johnson and William Seidemann introduced a groundbreaking idea: five handles in different configurations and ten sockets of various sizes, all interchangeable. This innovative concept, summed up in the slogan “Five do the work of Fifty”, marked just the beginning of Snap-on’s ongoing ambition to excel. Since then, the company has focused on providing practical, original and inventive solutions for professionals around the world.

True to our values

After a century of entrepreneurship, Snap-on has grown into a modern company, but our commitment to innovation is as strong as it was in 1920. Even today, we never stop researching. Product development remains a top priority, as does our loyalty to our customers. In fact, many of our products are the direct result of input from technicians. Our customers count on us to provide them with exactly the solutions they need.

We never forget where we came from and why we do what we do. Our mission is to empower those who do meaningful work, where “second best” is not an option. Year after year, we continue to provide our customers with the tools they need to be successful.

The difference

Today, the core of value creation at Snap-on lies in our ability to understand work processes and translate these insights into innovative and optimal solutions for our customers. We achieve this by:

1. Analysing the work of the end user in the workplace.
2. Utilising these analyses to develop new ideas and create innovative solutions.
3. Processing raw materials in our factories and applying our technical expertise to manufacture new products.
4. Direct delivery of these solutions to the end user.

This approach and direct contact with customers at their workplace sets Snap-on apart from many other manufacturers.

From the outset, we have made ourselves indispensable to our customers. Generations of professionals respect and trust our tools, and we continue to attract new customers who recognise the pride and dignity that our products bring. In virtually every professional workshop, you will find Snap-on tools and storage systems that are proudly used and displayed. Since 1920, we have been driven by innovation, and that same innovation continues to be the engine behind our future.

Since its inception, Snap-on has been a pioneer in innovation. For more than 100 years, our iconic brand has been synonymous with a wide range of unique productivity solutions, including tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic systems, repair information and system solutions. Professionals who rely on Snap-on tools every day count on us to continue delivering what they need – and we always will.

Whether it’s hand tools that can withstand the toughest conditions, user-friendly diagnostic equipment, or storage systems that make optimal use of every square centimetre of workspace, innovation is a hallmark that runs through our entire product line. Snap-on Incorporated and its subsidiaries currently have more than 2,300 active and pending patent applications worldwide. At Snap-on, we never stand still.

Snap-on Tools is actively committed to sustainability, corporate responsibility and good governance – fully in line with the three core pillars of ESG: Environmental, Social and Governance.

Environmental – Environmentally conscious manufacturing
Snap-on continuously invests in energy-efficient manufacturing processes and sustainable product development. Many tools are designed for a long service life, which minimises waste and replacement. Factories use low-emission technologies and reuse materials wherever possible. Snap-on also encourages more efficient working practices on the shop floor, which contributes to lower energy consumption and less waste for end users.

Social – Mensgericht en verantwoord
Snap-on hanteert hoge standaarden op het gebied van arbeidsveiligheid en werknemerswelzijn, zowel intern als bij toeleveranciers. Het bedrijf biedt training, ontwikkelkansen en een veilige werkomgeving aan duizenden medewerkers wereldwijd. Daarnaast draagt Snap-on bij aan lokale gemeenschappen via opleidingsprogramma’s en maatschappelijke projecten, waaronder het ondersteunen van technisch onderwijs.

Governance – Transparant en integer bestuur
Snap-on werkt volgens duidelijke richtlijnen voor ethiek, integriteit en compliance. De onderneming heeft een solide governance-structuur met aandacht voor verantwoord bestuur, risicobeheersing en transparante communicatie met stakeholders. Regelmatige audits, interne gedragscodes en een actieve rol van het bestuur zorgen voor betrouwbaarheid en verantwoord zakendoen op alle niveaus.

Snap-on Tools proves that quality, innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand. In doing so, the brand not only supplies tools, but also confidence for the future.