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, becoming CDI Torque Products Div. of Snap-on Tools. Their Logo became CDI Torque Products a Snap-on Company.

In 2006 CDI was merged into JH Williams Tool Catalog and Marketed as Bahco North America. Then in 2007 the Bahco name was dropped and CDI was marketed as part of JH Williams Tool Group. All the while the CDI name remained on the product and they remained "a Snap-on Company."

In 2010 the Corporate name for CDI Products became Snap-on Specialty Products.

In 2011 the marketing name became Snap-on Industrial Brands with CDI, JH Williams, Bahco and Milford all falling under that Umbrella. The name on the torque products remains "CDI"

Snap-on Specialty Products (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. manufacture more electronic torque wrenches than any other company and are a recognized leader in electronic torque testing and calibration equipment.

Snap-on Specialty Products (CDI) works with their customers to develop the tools they need to solve torque-related problems. Snap-on Specialty Products, CDI's mission is to remain the world's largest developer and supplier of quality torque tools, torque testing equipment and calibration services.

All Snap-on Specialty Products (CDI) employees recognize the importance of our customers satisfaction with their products and services. They have a full time Product Development Team dedicated to develop and deliver innovative new torque products.

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. manufacture more electronic torque wrenches than any other company and are a recognized leader in electronic torque testing and calibration equipment.

Snap-on Specialty Products (CDI) works with their customers to develop the tools they need to solve torque-related problems. Snap-on Specialty Products, CDI's mission is to remain the world's largest developer and supplier of quality torque tools, torque testing equipment and calibration services.

All Snap-on Specialty Products (CDI) employees recognize the importance of our customers satisfaction with their products and services. They have a full time Product Development Team dedicated to develop and deliver innovative new torque products.