Klein Tools, Inc. Lincolnshire, IL, has acquired a 50% equity position in UEi Test Instruments, Beaverton, OR, a leading manufacturer of portable testing and measuring equipment for the HVACR industry.

“We look forward to expanding our partnership with UEi that started over two years ago and has seen Klein Tools become a leading provider of innovative diagnostic tools for electricians” says Tim Duitsman, vice president of engineering for Klein Tools.

UEi will continue to offer its growing line of innovative environmental test equipment for the HVACR market. Klein Tools will begin to market its line of electrical test and measurement products to select HVACR customers in January 2011.

“We’re confident this partnership will increase each company’s share of the test and measurement market,” says Michael Kane, president, UEi Test Instruments.
ueitest.com; kleintools.com