CLIMAX Expands Partnership with Vital Industrial Tools in Chicago and Surrounding Areas

CLIMAX Expands Partnership with Vital Industrial Tools in Chicago and Surrounding Areas

CLIMAX, the leading global manufacturer of portable machining, welding, and advanced valve testing systems, is pleased to announce it has expanded its partnership with Vital Industrial Solutions and opened a new Sales and Rental location in Hammond, Indiana, to serve industrial markets and customers in the Chicago and surrounding areas. The full range of CLIMAX portable machine tools, BORTECH auto bore welders, H&S TOOL pipe cutting and beveling products, and CALDER advanced valve testing systems are now available for sale or rent in the Chicago area.

Vital Tools is the industry-leading manufacturer of unrivaled and patented Self-Centering Isolation and Test (SCIT) Tools available for sale or rent for pipe alterations and tie-ins.

“The partnership and combination of CLIMAX and VITAL products will give customers near Chicago a local, one-stop-shop for portable, on-site industrial tools. Our customers know when it comes to renting the highest performing, safest, and most reliable tools, there are no other products like CLIMAX, H&S TOOL, and VITAL. We’re also excited to have hired industry veteran Mike Martinez to manage the local operation. Mike spent several years in the field using and supervising these tools, and he will be a great local resource for customers in the area. Put simply, these are the best and most trusted tools in the world, and we’re excited to make it easier for customers and operators in the area!” says Heath Grossi – General Manager for Vital Tools.

“The Industrial Energy and Petrochemical markets in the surrounding areas of Chicago are thriving right now, and our customers have been asking for a local resource and access to our equipment. We are now very well positioned to support operators and technicians who are truly serious about using the safest, most trustworthy, and highest performing tools available, including our H&S TOOL DEFENDER™ – Remotely Controlled Pipe Cutting System,” said Marci Davis – North American Sales Director for CLIMAX.

This new location is up and running, with equipment now available to rent. 

Phone: +1-219-916-7648
Address: 225 West Dunes Highway, Burns Harbor, IN 46304

CLIMAX has been the global market leader for portable machining equipment for almost 60 years, with all products proudly manufactured in the USA. In the past 5 years, we have launched more than 40 successful new products, including the new remotely operated, ‘hands-free’ CLIMAX FF5300 ID Mount Flange Facer, H&S TOOL OD Mount SPEED FACER™, and the H&S TOOL DEFENDER™ Clamshells.