Beginning in the early 1990s, EGI embarked on a journey that has culminated in its position as a global leader in the manufacturing of premium tube tools under the esteemed Airetool and Vernon brands, alongside comprehensive industrial equipment distribution. Our extensive portfolio of product lines and advanced manufacturing capabilities ensure a robust inventory, precisely tailored to meet the most demanding application requirements across diverse industrial sectors globally, including power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas, HVAC, and marine industries.

As an independent entity, free from external board or investor influence, our core mission is to empower professionals in the field with superior products and unparalleled, proprietary technical knowledge delivered by our expert team. Our strategic integrations, including Airetool in 2017 and Vernon in 2020, have significantly enhanced our core capabilities and extended our global footprint. Airetool, established in 1929, demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth even amidst challenging economic periods. Its foundational product lines, including tube expanders and tube cleaners, have progressively evolved into a comprehensive suite of advanced tube tools and pneumatic equipment. Airetool maintains its manufacturing operations within the historic Shirey Building in Springfield, Ohio, upholding consistent sizing metrics and engineering standards that have been a hallmark of its production since the 1940s.

EGI is dedicated to furnishing the essential industrial equipment, advanced products, precision tube tools, and comprehensive services required to effectively navigate and overcome complex industrial challenges. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our extensive portfolio of product lines and advanced manufacturing capabilities, ensuring a robust inventory precisely tailored to meet the most demanding application requirements.

By strategically partnering with engineers and field professionals, providing access to superior products, deep in-house knowledge, and collective experiential insights, we aim to drive innovation and optimize performance for the industrial sector for years to come.

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EGI is committed to delivering a comprehensive industrial partnership experience, extending beyond product provision to include robust support services. We proudly facilitate turnkey field solutions, encompassing advanced field training programs, strategic project consulting, and a diverse fleet of equipment rentals.

Our organization maintains a deep reservoir of technical assistance and industry expertise. EGI's highly specialized team possesses critical product and field knowledge, forming an indispensable asset to the industry. We provide extensive service and repair capabilities for all products within our portfolio.

EGI stands as the exclusive North American distributor for Krais tube tools and is recognized as the global-leading distributor of Pop-a-Plug® tube plugs from Curtiss-Wright EST Group.

EGI offers a critical 24/7/365 call-out service, ensuring immediate accessibility outside standard business hours, complemented by our network of skilled on-site mechanics. This unparalleled combination of technical understanding and operational agility positions EGI as a singular, comprehensive resource for all industrial requirements.

Our unparalleled industry expertise and distinguished track record of sustained success underscore EGI’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence. Specializing in highly reliable, USA & European-engineered products, EGI is a quality manufacturer of American-made tube tools and a highly proficient distributor of critical industrial equipment.