Wiha Tools Blog
MONTICELLO, MN – 11/11/2021 Wiha Tools announced today the hiring of Jay Lusignan as Director of Marketing. Lusignan brings 20 years of experience in marketing and joins Wiha from Quality Bicycle Products. He is responsible for leading the product marketing & communications, digital marketing, e-commerce and product development teams for Wiha’s North, Central and South American […]
Can’t decide between a standard insulation tool or something from the SlimLine family? All of these tools bear the trusted Wiha brand name and are individually tested at 10,000 V AC to ensure they’re VDE certified. However, it’s all about how the insulated tool performs in the palm of your hand. So which one should […]
Are you stuck trying to figure out what the best electrician’s tools are for you? Wiha Tools USA prides itself on having an extensive selection of insulated VDE, 1000 volt rated tools and providing nothing but high quality and professional-grade electrician’s tools. So no matter where you are in your career or what your specialty is, we have an insulated electrical tool […]
Are you new to the world of VDE Certified insulated hand tools? There are many different brands to choose from. Some contain certifications from the American Society for Testing and Materials or the International Electrotechnical Commission. However, the three letters you really want to see on the insulated tools you purchase are VDE. Verband der Elektrotechnik is a globally recognized institute that’s responsible for […]
Have you ever wondered what the letters VDE stand for on your insulated tools? If you didn’t know, VDE is an acronym for Verband der Elektrotechnik. It’s the organization that’s responsible for testing and certifying tools and appliances. The VDE Testing and Certification Institute is renowned around the world for its assessment of electrical engineering devices, components, and systems. But what testing does the VDE […]
Team members with Wiha Tools USA recently had the chance to travel to Lowe’s flagship store 0595 in Mooresville, NC for the “Lowe’s For Pros” event to kick off their Tool Rental Program and grand opening. We here at Wiha Tools were grateful to have the opportunity to meet with Lowe’s team members and customers to […]
Have you ever wondered how insulated tools work? After all, a lot of people trust this equipment with their life to prevent electrical shock. Users also want to ensure the equipment they’re working on is protected during repair and inspection. But how exactly are these tools keeping you safe? How do you know if the tools you’re using are insulated? […]
Long before Benjamin Franklin flew a kite in the sky on a stormy night in 1752, the world was aware that electricity existed. Many people knew about sea creatures that would shock anyone who attempted to take them out of their natural habitat. Other cultures learned about static electricity by rubbing materials together. There were […]
Wiha RedStripe 30-Piece Tool Kit 91596 While you might have seen the Wiha RedStripe 30-Piece Tool Kit in our store, you might have wondered if it’s the right product for your needs. If the product description isn’t enough for you to add it to the cart, here’s everything else you need to know about this […]
In September of 2020, Wiha Tools hired SixSpeed of Minneapolis, MN to create a professional commercial, worthy of national television attention in launching our new 11inOne, 6inOne, and 6inOne Reaming tool Combination tools. Here are some of our favorite behind-the-scenes shots of the day that will go down in history as the first commercial from […]