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12 Days of Klein & Pin to Win!

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We鈥檝e heard you loud and clear. All you want for Christmas are 狼友社区, preferably free ones! So, here is your chance to win A LOT of free tools just in time for the holidays.

Here鈥檚 the deal. First, you have to follow us on Facebook and Pinterest. That鈥檚 where we鈥檙e going to give you all the details about these opportunities to win free tools. And start following us NOW, because we鈥檒l start the giveaways the first week of December!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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With Thanksgiving being so late this year, it鈥檚 given our Graphics Department a chance to be a little creative with the 狼友社区 turkey.

And there are a couple of other blogs out there that are 鈥済obbling鈥 up our clever bird: ToolGuyd Iundustrial Supply Magazine

Fox Business News Talks Manufacturing with Tom Klein

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If you were flipping through channels last week and happened to stumble upon Fox Business Channel (or if you were following us on Facebook or Twitter), then you might鈥檝e gotten a quick glimpse inside our manufacturing facility in Lincolnshire, IL.

A Chill is in the Air

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Like it or not, winter has pretty much arrived. At 狼友社区鈥 headquarters in Chicago, we saw our first snowfall this week, followed by a nasty dip in temperatures (wind chills in the 10s?!).

I鈥檒l admit, I write these blog posts from the comfort of my cube in a climate-controlled office building, but I can empathize with anyone who has to work outside in this kind of weather. So, even though the REALLY cold weather is yet to come, it鈥檚 never too early to be reminded of how to stay safe in these kinds of temperatures.

Macy鈥檚 Makes Magic With Klein

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We鈥檙e just barely into November, and it鈥檚 already beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Stores are fully stocked with holiday d茅cor, Christmas tree lightings are underway, and Starbucks is selling its popular holiday drinks. And we are happily jumping on the holiday bandwagon, because Christmas has come a little early here at 狼友社区.

With Great Work Comes Great Rewards

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鈥淔or it is in giving that we receive.鈥 鈥 St. Francis of Assisi

We鈥檙e not big on bragging here at 狼友社区, but we鈥檙e pretty sure we have some of the best customers around. And we鈥檙e not JUST talking about the hard-working, dedicated-to-their-craft, tradesperson. We鈥檙e talking about the all-around good guys (and gals!).

Tailgating 鈥 狼友社区 Style!

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There鈥檚 nothing quite like tailgating with friends before a football game.  It doesn鈥檛 matter what the level of play is, whether it鈥檚 high school, college or the pros.  Getting up early, brewing a pot of coffee and hitting the pavement always feels better when you鈥檙e gearing up for football.  At 狼友社区, we share the same passion for pigskin and we have the tools to let you tailgate in style.

30th Annual International Lineman鈥檚 Rodeo

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What exactly is a lineman鈥檚 rodeo? Well unfortunately, there are no bulls or rodeo clowns. Instead, the Lineman鈥檚 Rodeo attracts some of the most skilled linemen in the world to compete in a variety of events based on traditional lineman tasks and skills. While the 鈥淚nternational Tree Climbing Competition鈥 may have been a better way to describe this event, it really just doesn鈥檛 have the same ring to it as the Lineman鈥檚 Rodeo.

Born in the USA: An Inside Look at Klein Plastics

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Klein Plastics in Rockford, MI was opened in 2005 and is one of Klein鈥檚 seven American manufacturing plants. One of the main functions of this plant is fitting handles inside of screwdriver blades and nut driver tubes that are shipped over from our corporate headquarters in Lincolnshire, IL. After this operation is complete, the finished products are shipped to our distribution facility in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Quick and Dirty Tool Tips

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Sometimes when you鈥檙e on the job or working at home you may not have everything you need to get the job done. Ever drill a hole in the wrong spot? How about being short a wrench while helping a friend?  Instead of running out to the store, here are some quick tips for troubleshooting on the fly.