AETOR’s principal, Mike Asimakis, previously served as contract Director of Product Development & Design at PDI Product Development Inc., and later as Co-Founder and Director of Product Development & Design at Armor Tool, holding the role through 2019.

His work has focused exclusively on new, IP-driven product development, and he holds multiple issued and pending patents. At PDI, Mike directed product development for brands including BESSEY, CRESCENT/GEARWRENCH, and KREG, and also developed BOW Products. His work contributed to tailored, licensed, and private-label innovations for brands such as CRAFTSMAN, CH Hanson, AMF GmbH, TRITON, and ROCKLER—several earning industry recognition and product innovation awards.

Products include:

• BESSEY Self-Adjusting Toggle Clamps

• CRESCENT PivotPro™ / GEARWRENCH PivotForce™ (APEX)

• ARMOR TOOL™ Auto-Jig™ + Mini-Jig™

• CRAFTSMAN Portable Clamping System

• KREG Automaxx™ (original)