The first handheld Airgun
1996 - 2001
Active Tools was founded and registered in Denmark in 1996.
The first handheld portable inflator for the aftermarket was launched in 1997.
The emergence of quick repair kits to replace spare tires caught the interest of OE automotive manufacturers.
Active Tools US, Detroit
2002 - 2005
Established global headquarters in Hong Kong as Active Tools International (ATI).
Achieved first Tier-1 supplier validation with GM, followed by Daimler.
Active Tools Europe, Bad Salzuflen
2006 - 2008
Became China's first portable air compressor manufacturer to obtain ISO/TS16949 certification.
Earned Tier-1 supplier certification for PSA, Nissan, Ford, and Renault.
Central hubs and warehouses were established in Bad Salzuflen, Germany (ATE), and Detroit, USA (ATUS) —managing business operations, technical support, and logistics for Europe and the North American Free Trade Area (NAFTA) respectively.
2009 - 2017
AirMan ResQ Tire Repair Kit
A manufacturing facility was established in Dongguan (ATDG), Guangdong Province, China as a production base.
Business offices were set up in Shanghai (ATSH), Tokyo (ATJ), and Seoul (ATK) to serve regional automakers.
A manufacturing facility was established in Dongguan (ATDG), Guangdong Province, China as a production base.
Business offices were set up in Shanghai (ATSH), Tokyo (ATJ), and Seoul (ATK) to serve regional automakers.
2018 - 2022
Became one of the world's largest Tier-1 suppliers.
Celebrated our 20th anniversary in 2022, committed to maintaining our market leadership position.
2023
The new factory in Taishan City (ATTS), Guangdong Province has been put into service, continuing to increase production automation.
2024
Cumulative air compressor shipments have reached 50 million units.
Jointly developed with BMW, the innovative snap-and-go design FlexFit revolutionizes tradition by completely eliminating connecting hoses and cables.
Our Key Customers
As a Tier 1 supplier of automotive parts, we supply tire repair kits to more than 30 major global automobile brands, including Stellantis Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Renault, and Volkswagen AG. We also serve major domestic manufacturers such as BYD, SAIC, Chery New Energy, and Li Auto.
