Milestone for Snap-on plant

For 51 years, the Snap-on Tools plant in Algona, Iowa has been producing tool products for technicians around the globe.

Today, the plant celebrated a historic achievement as the two millionth tool storage unit rolled off the line and was unveiled to a crowd of associates, Snap-on executives and media.

The plant, which employs 300 people who have worked there for an average of 33 years each, held the ceremony to not only celebrate the specially-designed, platinum-painted storage unit — but to celebrate the dedication of the local workforce.

“Producing the two-millionth box is an impressive and exciting achievement,” said Tom Ward, president of Snap-on Tools Company. “Today’s milestone is a testament to our dedicated workforce, to quality manufacturing and to providing the most valued tool and product solutions to technicians worldwide.”

The company also announced the plant will undergo a 51,000 square-foot expansion, which will include a new warehouse and a link to the company’s overall supply chain, bringing the total square footage to 470,000 square feet.