Active Tools International (HK) Ltd.

About Active Tools

Active Tools International (HK) Ltd. is a manufacturer of portable air compressors, battery-powered inflators and tire repair kits (Tire Mobility Kits), consisting of a compressor and tire sealant. The company supplies the automotive industry as a Tier 1 OEM system supplier as well as the motorcycle, bicycle, recreational vehicles and sporting goods industries, and also serves the aftermarket in the retail market under the AirMan® brand. Both development and manufacturing of compressors and tire sealant take place in-house; the company describes itself as one of the few manufacturers worldwide that develop and produce both product groups in-house. OEM, ODM and private-label manufacturing are offered. According to LinkedIn, the group employs 501 to 1,000 people and maintains its company headquarters with research and development in Hong Kong as well as production facilities in Dongguan, Taishan (both China) and Thailand. Sales and warehousing locations exist in Bad Salzuflen (Germany) and Detroit/Troy, Michigan (USA); regional branch offices are located in Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul. The parent company is named as the Winners Group, a manufacturer of outdoor cooking equipment.

Site

Hong Kong

Processes

Manufacturing of tire repair kits (Tire Mobility Kits: compressor + sealant), Development and manufacturing of portable air compressors/air inflation devices (inflators), In-house manufacturing of tire sealant (Tire Sealant), OEM/ODM/private-label manufacturing, Electronic/electrical product manufacturing (RoHS-relevant E&E products for China), OEM/ODM/private label manufacturing, In-house development and manufacturing of compressors and tire sealant, R&D (Research & Development)

Materials

OEM/ODM/Private-label manufacturing, Tire Mobility Kits (compressor + tire sealant), Portable air compressors / inflators, Tire Sealant

Certificates

IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, TISAX, I-REC International Green Power Certificate

Employees

501-1,000

Industries

Automotive (Tier 1 OEM), Motorcycle, Bicycle/Cycling, Recreational Vehicles, Sporting Goods, Aftermarket

1. 01

   Research & Development (Hong Kong)

2. 02

   In-house development of compressors and tire sealant

3. 03

   Manufacturing (Dongguan, Taishan, Thailand)

4. 04

   Assembly of Tire Mobility Kits

5. 05

   Quality assurance according to IATF 16949

6. 06

   Warehousing & Distribution (Bad Salzuflen, Detroit/Troy)

7. 07

   Sales via regional branch offices (Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul)

Development & Processes

Locations

Processes & technical limits

Quality & Certificates

As a Tier 1 automotive supplier, Active Tools holds the IATF 16949:2016 certification and is also certified to ISO 14001:2015 as well as TISAX (June 2024); its power requirements are covered by renewable energy via the I-REC International Green Power Certificate.

History

1. 1990er

   Launch of the first handheld, battery-powered inflator (AirMan AirGun) in the retail market in the late 90s.

2. 2000er

   Assumption of the role as the leading Tier 1 OEM system supplier for Tire Repair Kits; over 20 years of experience as a manufacturer of portable air compressors and inflators.

3. 2024

   Receipt of TISAX certification in June 2024.