CDI was founded in 1968 and over the years has developed into a world class torque products manufacturing company. The company earned its ISO 9001 International Quality System Certification in 1998, demonstrating a commitment to provide our customers with the highest quality torque measurement and torque limiting devices in the world. CDI joined the Snap-on® family of companies in 1995.

CDI is the primary supplier of torque wrenches and torque screwdrivers to the GSA (General Service Administration of the U.S. Government) since 1968. All CDI products are individually serialized and meet or exceed appropriate ASME and ISO standards.

CDI’s mechanical torque product lines include click type torque wrenches, dial indicating torque wrenches, torque limiting screwdrivers and a number of special application torque products. CDI has long been a major innovator and leader in electronic torque measurement and torque calibration equipment. We manufacture more electronic torque wrenches than any other company and are a recognized leader in electronic torque testing and calibration equipment.