Our History
The Legacy Behind Our Tools
Behind every tool is a legacy of engineering, innovation, and the companies that helped build
Continental Tool Group, Inc. Discover the milestones that shaped our journey.
Experienced global partners
Our partners bring decades of experience supporting and growing companies around the world, helping build strong brands and lasting global businesses.
Hy-Tech Engineered Solutions
Hy-Tech started manufacturing air tool parts in Pittsburgh, PA in 1923. Our products under the brand names of ATP, Thor and Thaxton are sold in the U.S. and international markets.
1923
JIFFY® Air Tool
Market leading solutions provider specializing in hand held, limited access, pneumatic drilling and fastener installation tools. Support a growing post war commercial aircraft industry in Southern California.
1940's
P&F Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer and importer of pneumatic hand tools, including sanders, grinders, drills, and impact wrenches, serving the aerospace, industrial, automotive, and DIY markets.
1963
FLORIDA PNEUMATIC Mfg. Co.
FLORIDA PNEUMATIC Manufacturing Corporation has a global manufacturer and distributor of air tools, pipe threading equipment and intake compressor filters.
1970's
JIFFY Air Tool
Moved to current facility in Carson City, NV., offering an extensive line of specialty hand-held pneumatic tools for airframe assembly,
1977
FLORIDA PNEUMATIC Mfg. Co.
Global manufacturer and distributor of air tools, pipe threading equipment, and intake compressor filters.
1984
UNIVERSAL TOOL™ (UT)
North America primarily serves the industrial and aerospace market.
1985
AIRCAT® Pneumatic Tools
Established in 1998, the AIRCAT tool line provides substantially reduced noise levels while retaining maximum power and torque.
1998
P&F Industries, Inc.
The company operates through subsidiaries, marketing tools under brands such as AIRCAT, Universal Tool, Jiffy Air Tool, and ATP.
2007
UNIVERSAL AIR TOOL Company Limited (UAT)
P&F Industries, Inc. acquired UNIVERSAL AIR TOOL Company Limited (UAT). Europe primarily serves the industrial and automotive market.
2014
Exhaust Technologies, Inc. (AIRCAT Pneumatic Tools)
P&F Industries, Inc. acquired Exhaust Technologies, Inc.
2014
JIFFY Air Tool, Inc.
A Nevada based corporation that manufactures and distributes pneumatic tools and components, primarily sold to aerospace manufacturers. Products made in USA.
2017
Blaz-Man Gear, Inc. & Gear Products & Mfg, Inc.
Hy-Tech Engineered Solutions completes the acquisition of Blaz-Man Gear and Gear Products & Manufacturing; both Chicago based companies specializing in the manufacture and distribution of custom gears and power transmission gear products.
2019
ShoreView Industries acquires P&F Industries
Including all brands; and renames P&F Industries Continental Tool Group, Inc. a corporation established in 1964.
2023
DESCO Mfg. Co.
DESCO is a manufacturer of surface preparation equipment for the Industrial and Naval industries.