Blair Equipment Honored with PTEN Innovation Award for BFD Magnetic Drill

Blair Equipment Company Honored with PTEN Innovation Award for BFD-KX+ Magnetic Drill

Blair Equipment Company is proud to announce that the BFD-KX+ Magnetic Drill has been recognized with a 2025 PTEN (Professional Tool & Equipment News) Innovation Award. This prestigious award highlights the most innovative and cutting-edge products introduced to the automotive and tool industries each year.

The PTEN Innovation Awards honor tools and equipment that demonstrate excellence in innovation, functionality, and value for professionals. Each year, industry experts, technicians, and shop owners evaluates hundreds of new products, selecting only those that truly advance how work gets done.

The BFD-KX+ Magnetic Drill stood out for its powerful performance, compact design, and versatility—traits that make it ideal for professionals in metal fabrication, maintenance, and repair. Small batch built in the USA, the BFD-KX+ combines a lightweight, portable design with impressive drilling capability and efficiency.

“We’re honored to receive the PTEN Innovation Award for the Blair Mag Drill,” said Barry Hougen, VP at Blair Equipment Company. “This recognition reflects our continued commitment to developing tools that help professionals work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.”

The BFD-KX+ Magnetic Drill represents Blair Equipment’s dedication to innovation and quality, continuing a tradition of providing reliable tools that meet the demanding needs of today’s technicians and fabricators.

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About Blair Equipment Company
Blair Equipment Company has been designing and manufacturing high-quality cutting tools and holemaking solutions for over 70 years. With a focus on innovation, durability, and customer success, Blair tools are trusted by professionals worldwide.