Company's history

Sturtevant Richmont introduces the TAC2 wireless torque and angle click wrench with intelligent charging station. ZEMO becomes European Repair and Service Centre for Sturtevant Richmont. Mountz releases cleanroom-compatible versions of its FG-CR series torque screwdrivers, as well as electrostatic-protected versions of its FG-ESD series.

In autumn, ZEMO relocates its headquarters to Ausschläger Weg in the Borgfelde district in the heart of Hamburg. Expansion of our service and repair department.

ZEMO modernises its corporate identity, combined with a corresponding relaunch of its website. Sturtevant Richmont introduces the Global 8 wireless torque process monitoring system. Crane launches the IQWrench digital torque wrench. ZEMO is an exhibitor at MOTEK fair.

Sturtevant Richmont introduces the first wireless tool and torque controller. ZEMO is an exhibitor at MOTEK fair.

Introduction of the Sturtevant Richmont SLTC FM 2.4 GHz wireless torque wrench. Exhibition stand at Aerospace Testing in Hamburg in spring. ZEMO is an exhibitor at MOTEK fair.

Crane launches the groundbreaking TorqueStar Opta torque data collector and OptaComms software. Sturtevant Richmont patents its first digital torque wrench Exacta. Sturtevant Richmont obtains accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1. ZEMO exhibits alongside Sturtevant Richmont at the Cologne Hardware Fair. Joint exhibition stand with Yokota at MOTEK.

ZEMO launches a comprehensive website. Joint exhibition stand with Yokota and Crane at the MOTEK international trade fair in Sinsheim. Sturtevant Richmont is the first American manufacturer of torque tools to be certified according to ISO 17025. Crane becomes accredited to the international environmental standard ISO 14000. ZEMO exhibits with Sturtevant Richmont at the Cologne Hardware Fair.

Sturtevant Richmont obtains ISO 9001 certification for the first time. This certification is renewed on an ongoing basis. ZEMO exhibits alongside Sturtevant Richmont at the Cologne Hardware Fair.

ZEMO is once again exhibiting at the Cologne Hardware Fair alongside Sturtevant Richmont.

Sturtevant Richmont is the first torque tool company to manufacture and market a radio-equipped torque click wrench (SLTC-FM) that communicates with a process monitor (PTV-FM).

Crane introduces a joint rate simulation system, the JRS, for use with impulse tools. Expansion of the automotive segment to include workshop equipment from BETA, a renowned supplier and sponsor in motorsport.

Introduction of the Sturtevant Richmont SLTC click torque wrench with hardwired signal transmission. Introduction of the PTV, the industry's first electronic torque process monitor.

Crane launches the WrenchMaster digital torque wrench. Their first wrench to offer ‘point of load’ insensitivity, meaning torque could be applied from anywhere on the wrench.

Official start of the distribution partnership with Crane Electronics: rotating torque transducers for impulse wrenches, high-quality torque testers, and digital torque wrenches and screwdrivers. Crane launches the very first CapStar and ReadStar torque testers.

Crane Electronics launches the DTW digital torque wrench series, one of the first wrenches offering peak and track modes as well as storage for up to 100 readings.

Introduction of the fully electronic torque measurement and calibration device family DTT System 4 / System 5 / System 6 from Sturtevant Richmont; the system is reputed to be the first calibration system in the industry, equipped with the ability to automatically detect transducer capacity. Crane Electronics launches the first generation of TorqueStar torque data collectors, which enable torque and angle measurement and storage.

Official launch of sales and service for Hi-Tec pneumatic impulse tools from Japanese specialist Yokota Industrial Co. Ltd. and other industrial pneumatic tools from Yokota's product range. Sturtevant Richmont patents the first fully automated digital torque tester, Torq-Tronics System 2. Crane Electronics launches the ScrewMaster, a plug-and-play torque screwdriver with integrated sensor.

Shortly after John L. Reynertson acquired Sturtevant Richmont from Dresser Industries and brought it back on track for success under the parent company Ryeson Corporation, several engineers from Dresser's European headquarters transferred to ZEMO. From then on, ZEMO becomes the sole authorized importer and distributor of Sturtevant Richmont torque tools and testing devices in German-speaking countries. In addition, the pneumatic pliers previously offered by Dresser Europe from the renowned Hamburg-based manufacturer Schwab (later KEL) are now supplied by ZEMO as part of a complete distribution package with the required pliers inserts.

ZEMO is growing and relocating its headquarters to Peutestraße, directly at the river Elbe. From now on, its main business area will be the distribution and servicing of torque and pneumatic tools with a focus on industrial applications.