Jobs at Bennett Machine Tools

1929First hydraulic ram Porto Power®  1949First Dozer® to be built, there is only one Dozer® – it is Blackhawk®. Revolutionized straightening techniques.   1968First straightening system Korek®. Patented using the vector principle.  1974Mitek® system also using the vector principle.  1978P-188 Universal Measuring System. Revolutionizing measuring techniques and marking the end of a monopoly: the old type measuring system with fixtures.   1979Introduction of Blackometry®, the science for bodyshops, bringing programs and techniques for our customers’ use.   1984First European School for Blackometry® opened in Strasbourg combined with a European Engineering Department.   1986Merged with the Hein-Werner group, leader of the American market for lifting and repair systems of cars and trucks. Blackhawk®, N°1 in accident repair equipment worldwide thus ensuring the R&D benefits for both.   1989Introduction of the Korek® 4000 straightening center.  1990Launch of the new UMD 50 bench and the revolutionary straightening arm the Mangusta® II.  1992First launch of BlackoSpace®. A fully ergonomic and functional environment for the work station and bodyshop. Its efficiency, cleanliness, esthetic dramatically change working conditions and results.   1993Shark®: universal electronic ultrasonic measuring system – probably the most revolutionary technological advance made by Blackhawk®.  1995Launch of the Multirack®, a lifting and straightening bay with a double frame and double pull and/or push system. Without doubt, the most efficient tool of this category.   1998Merger of the Hein-Werner group, which Blackhawk® belongs to, with one of the leading equipment manufacturers worldwide, Snap-on.   1999Launch of the Europost 2 and other quick repair equipment.  2005Launch of the Postlift, new quick repair concept. 

2008 Launch of the Minpost, 5 ton version of the Postlift

       Release of Dozer Quadri Clamp

2009 Release of Power Plates

       New XVARI Air Hydraulic Pump