Customer Stories
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Customer Stories
Golden State Foods + Sonic
A Partnership Rooted in Organization, Efficiency, and Uptime When Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, set out to modernize their maintenance operations, they knew they needed a tooling partner who understood the demands of food manufacturing. In 2021, that search led them to Sonic Tools. […]
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Customer Stories
PSA Airlines & Sonic Tools: A Partnership Built for Precision and Readiness
In the fast-paced world of aviation maintenance, time is money, and safety is everything. Since 2018, PSA Airlines has trusted Sonic to help their maintenance technicians hit the ground running, fully equipped and prepared from day one. What began as a solution to streamline technician readiness has grown into a lasting partnership rooted in standardization, […]
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Customer Stories
Kies Motorsports & Sonic Tools: A Winning Partnership
When Kies Motorsports, a team known for pushing the limits of performance, needed a new tool storage solution, they didn’t want just another mechanic tool box—they wanted a complete, reliable, and efficient system. That’s why they turned to Sonic, a brand trusted by professionals across industries for delivering precision, durability, and premium tool storage solutions. The Problem: Cluttered, Inefficient […]
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Customer Stories
Impact Institute: Helping Young Technicians Stay out of Debt
As an Indiana State High School program, Impact Institute’s funds are limited and they don’t want to see their students get into heaps of debt with tool trucks showing up weekly as they begin their career as a technician. This is why they partnered with Sonic. They found that Sonic had the best solution at […]
Sonic Spotlight
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Sonic Spotlight
Sergio
A helicopter mechanic for Helicopter Inc. in Cahokia, Illinois Sonic Spotlight is an opportunity for us to highlight some of the most talented students and technicians in their field! We are thrilled to introduce our December Sonic Spotlight: Meet Sergio! A proud owner of Sonic’s Aviation A&P kit, Sergio utilizes Sonic tools professionally as a […]
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Sonic Spotlight
Chris
A student at AMT Lane Aviation Academy in Eugene, Oregon Sonic Spotlight is an opportunity for us to highlight some of the most talented students and technicians in their field! We are thrilled to introduce our November Sonic Spotlight: Meet Chris! Chris is a rising talent in the field of Aviation mechanics and has recently made an […]
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Sonic Spotlight
Trever
A student at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wisconsin Sonic Spotlight is an opportunity for us to highlight some of the most talented students and technicians in their field! We are excited to introduce October’s Sonic Spotlight: Meet Trever! Trever is an Airframe and Powerplant student at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wisconsin who just […]
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Sonic Spotlight
Tomas
A student at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia Sonic Spotlight is an opportunity for us to highlight some of the most talented students and technicians in their field! We are excited to introduce August’s Sonic Spotlight: Meet Tomas! Tomas is an Airframe and Powerplant Certified technician with six years of aerospace experience, and just recently purchased a 454-PC Advanced […]
Articles
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Articles
Affordable 5S for Your Facility
Lean initiatives don’t have to mean expensive. For many manufacturers, the barrier to adopting 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) isn’t philosophy—it’s the perception that you need a greenfield rebuild, new automation, or a six-figure consulting engagement to see results. In reality, 5S is the most budget-friendly way to unlock throughput, increase productivity, […]
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Articles
Implementing a 5S Program at Your Auto Dealership — Why Technicians can finally find that 10mm socket.
Walk any high-performing service department and you’ll see the same pattern: tools where techs expect them, clean benches, mirrored bays, and managers who can spot a problem at a glance. That’s 5S—Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain—adapted from manufacturing and now essential for dealer service operations that run like micro-factories. The good news: you […]
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Articles
Why Auto Dealerships Are Turning to 5S to Boost Productivity.
If you’ve walked into an auto dealership service bay lately, you’ve noticed the change: fewer junk drawers and technicians who can actually find the 10 mm socket. The catalyst is 5S—a lean framework (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) that has long proven itself in manufacturing and is now rapidly adopted by retail auto […]
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Articles
5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Tools for a Cleanroom
Cleanrooms demand more than clean hands and lab coats. In aerospace, pharma, and high-tech manufacturing, every item that enters a controlled environment becomes part of the contamination risk equation, and tools are no exception. Selecting the right tools for cleanroom use isn’t just a procurement detail; it’s a strategic decision that impacts compliance, safety, and […]
News
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News
Sonic Tools Supports Career Growth in the Genthe Automotive TechJump Program
Genthe Invests in Sonic Toolsets to Boost Technician Recruitment and Alleviate the Tool Investment Burden for Trainees AUBURN, Ala. and SOUTHGATE, Mich., – October 1, 2024 – Sonic Tools USA today announced its successful collaboration with Genthe Automotive, a family of Michigan-based automotive dealerships, through the creation of a unique career progression program for technicians just starting in the automotive […]
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News
Sonic Tools Embraces the Future: Young Technicians Take Center Stage at SkillsUSA Oregon!
This past weekend marked a pivotal moment in the world of vocational education and skills development. Sonic Tools arrived at BMW Salem to support our esteemed partners at Lithia Motors, was proud to engage with the driven students participating in SkillsUSA Oregon. The event was a profound showcase of young talent, all converging with a […]
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News
Sonic Partners with IMSA Powerhouse, Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti
Sonic Tools, a leading provider of professional-grade tool solutions and equipment, is thrilled to announce the renewal of a long-term partnership with the iconic Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti (WTRAndretti) Championship Winning IMSA team for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The multi-year agreement will see WTRAndretti completely outfitted with Sonic hand tools and storage solutions in […]
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News
Gear Up for MRO Americas Aviation Week with Sonic Tools!
Excitement is in the air as MRO Americas Aviation Week approaches, and at Sonic, we are gearing up to make this event an unforgettable experience for aviation enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. From April 9th to April 11th, 2024, join us at Booth 5237 in Chicago, IL, as we showcase cutting-edge solutions and innovations tailored […]
Webinars
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Webinars
WHY DEALERSHIPS ARE TAKING TOOL OWNERSHIP INTO THEIR OWN HANDS
Watch our webinar with Sonic Tools and Fixed Ops, where we’re exploring how dealerships are streamlining operations, saving time and money, and boosting productivity by taking a more proactive approach to tool management. What You’ll Learn in This Exclusive Session Dealerships across the country are rethinking tool ownership — and seeing major gains in efficiency, […]