Innovative Products of America (IPA) is a family-owned and operated original equipment manufacturing and distributing company based out of

Woodstock, New York Woodstock is a town in Ulster County, New York, United States, in the northern part of the county, northwest of Kingston, NY. It lies within the borders of the Catskill Park. The population was 5,884 at the 2010 census, down from 6,241 in 2000 ...

.Snow, Violet. ''IPA owner wary of proposed regs for former Simulaids buildings.'' http://www.woodstockx.com/2013/07/06/ipa-owner-wary-of-proposed-regs-for-former-simulaids-buildings Access date: 07-12-2013. Publishing date: 07-06-2013. Founded in 1991 by President Peter Vinci, an electro-mechanical engineer, the company operates through a traditional three-step distribution process and serves the automotive,

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industries. IPA manufactures an array of tools, including remote testers for truck and

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braking and electrical systems,Huff, Aaron. ''Remote controlled trailers.'' http://www.ccjdigital.com/a-mutt-for-all-trailers/ Access date: 07-12-2013. Publishing date: 01-29-2013. air guns designed to clean

radiators Radiators are heat exchangers used to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling and heating. The majority of radiators are constructed to function in cars, buildings, and electronics. A radiator is always a ...

,Schulz, Erica. ''Tool review: IPA air comb.'' http://www.vehicleservicepros.com/article/10758791/innovative-products-of-america-air-comb-tool-review Access date: 07-12-2013. Publishing date: 09-07-2012.

disc brake A disc brake is a type of brake that uses the calipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a disc or a "rotor" to create friction. This action slows the rotation of a shaft, such as a vehicle axle, either to reduce its rotational speed or to hol ...

system analyzers,Markel, Andrew. ''Tool tip: Maximizing tools: Diagnosing ABS/ESC hydraulic control units.'' http://www.techshopmag.com/Article/103596/tool_tip_maximizing_tools_diagnosing_absesc_hydraulic_control_units.aspx Access date: 07-12-2013. Publishing date: 09-09-2012.Truglia, Craig. ''Tool Q&A: Prevent Brake Comebacks.'' http://www.vehicleservicepros.com/article/10776103/proper-brake-service-tool-qa-professional-tool-equipment-news Access date: 07-12-2013. Publishing date: 05-02-2013. tire inflation systems,Scott, Jessie. ''Improve your fuel economy.'' http://www.agriculture.com/products-classifieds/product-news/machinery-and-equipment/tools/improve-your-fuel-economy_385-ar30458 Access date: 07-12-2013. Publishing date: 03-14-2013. and tools to unclog

grease fitting Grease fitting on a bearing A grease fitting, grease nipple, Zerk fitting, grease zerk, or Alemite fitting is a metal fitting used in mechanical systems to feed lubricants, usually lubricating grease, into a bearing under moderate to high p ...

s. IPA won the PTEN Innovation Award in 2011''2011 PTEN Innovation Awards winners announced!'' http://www.vehicleservicepros.com/article/10362930/2011-pten-innovation-awards-winners-announced Access date: 07-12-2013. Publishing date: 09-19-2011. and 2012,Schulz, Erica. ''2012 PTEN Innovation Awards winners announced'' http://www.vehicleservicepros.com/news/10757948/2012-pten-innovation-awards-winners-announced Access date: 07-12-2013. Publishing date: 10-01-2012. for their automotive wiring diagnostic tool and fuel pump relay

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, and the Motor Magazine Top 20 Tools Award eight times, with the most recent being in 2011 for their electrical terminal cleaners.''Top 20 Tools High-Flying Winners of 2011!'' http://www.motor.com/magazine/pdfs/092011_08.pdf Access date: 07-12-2013. Publishing date: 09-2011.

History

IPA was originally located in

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with a manufacturing plant in

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, but moved its offices and production line to a combined location in Woodstock in 2010.Pattison, George. ''Sold!'' http://woodstock.ulsterpublishing.com/view/full_story/11407305/article-Sold Access date: 07-12-2013. Publishing date: 12-10-2013. In 2013, IPA announced the acquisition of two new warehouses, former Simulaids buildings, that will serve as a business center with rental offices, mechanical shop, and storage area for IPA as well as other local businesses.Pattison, George. ''Wilber announces run for reelection'' http://www.woodstockx.com/2013/05/02/wilber-announces-run-for-reelection/ Access date: 07-12-2013. Publishing date: 05-02-2013.

Selected patents

*Temperature and Pressure Sensor for Cooling Systems and Other Pressurized Systems (1994) *Voltage Probe Testing Device (1997) *Digital Remote Gauge Assembly (1999) *Grease Joint Cleaner (2003) *Methods and Apparatus for Analyzing Internal Combustion Engines (2011) *Cleaners for Male Electrical Pins (2012) *Cleaners for Female Electrical Terminals (2012)

References

External links

*{{official website, ipatools.com Tool manufacturing companies of the United States Companies based in New York (state) American companies established in 1991