Connect Work Tools

What Connect Work Tools does

Connect Work Tools is a private US manufacturer of hydraulic attachments for the construction, demolition, recycling, and mining industries, founded in 2015 as a subsidiary of the American-owned family company Exodus Global and headquartered in Superior, Wisconsin. The company designs and distributes a full product range that includes CH Series Hydraulic Breakers (small, medium, and large classes spanning 250 to 16,000 ft-lb impact classes), CWP Series Hydraulic Pulverizers, CMG Series Hydraulic Magnets (with teeth and chain variants), CG Series Sorting Grapples with 360-degree hydraulic rotation, CC Series Mounted Compactors, and CS Series Shears. Attachments are engineered for compatibility with excavators, skid steers, and backhoes, and the company is an authorized manufacturing partner for OilQuick Americas, enabling integration of an automatic quick coupler system on any product. In 2021 Connect Work Tools acquired a purpose-built operations and rebuild facility in Cleburne, Texas to expand inventory, parts, and rebuild capabilities.

The business operates a multi-channel commercial model built on direct regional sales — seven named Regional Business Managers covering the Midwest, East, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, and Northwest regions of the US, plus Canada, supported by an Inside Sales Manager — and revenue streams that include new attachment sales, replacement parts and customization kits, rebuild and repair services with a 90-day warranty, and 0% interest financing for 12 months offered through PEAC Solutions on orders of $5,000 or more. Customers span construction and demolition contractors (primary), recycling operations (primary), mining and quarry operators, equipment rental companies, and authorized dealers and distributors across the US and Canada. In 2024 the company launched the Connect 1 wireless telematics device, an add-on product providing GPS tracking, utilization monitoring, device health alerts, shock and motion alarms, and geo-fencing for fleets of attachments. The company is privately held with 51-100 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, and is part of the broader Exodus Global family of attachment brands that includes ShearCore, BladeCore, RockZone Americas, and OilQuick Americas.

Name

Connect Work Tools

Legal name

Connect Work Tools

Website

https://connectworktools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Connect Work Tools, a subsidiary of Exodus Global, manufactures hydraulic attachments including breakers, pulverizers, magnets, grapples, compactors, and shears for construction, demolition, recycling, and mining contractors across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Attachments

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (8113)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Hydraulic attachments
• Construction equipment
• Demolition attachments
• Recycling equipment
• Attachment rebuild services

Headquarters

HQ city

Superior

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Attachment Sales: Sale of new hydraulic attachments including breakers, pulverizers, magnets, grapples, compactors, and shears. Products are designed for excavators, skid steers, and backhoes.
2. Replacement Parts: Sales of replacement parts and customization kits including combo brackets, Solida tool bits, specialty tools, plating kits, and rebuild kits. Parts stocked at Texas facility with same-day shipping on most items.
3. Rebuild and Repair Services: Comprehensive rebuild services for hydraulic attachments including breaker rebuilds for all major brands. Includes diagnostic services, repair quotes, and customizable rebuild options. 90-day warranty included.
4. Equipment Financing: 0% interest financing for 12 months offered through PEAC Solutions on Connect Work Tools attachments. Minimum order of $5,000 required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Connect Work Tools manufactures and distributes hydraulic attachments (breakers, pulverizers, magnets, grapples, compactors, and shears) for excavators, skid steers, and backhoes serving construction, demolition, recycling, mining, and quarry applications. The company also sells replacement parts, offers comprehensive rebuild and repair services, and provides the Connect 1 wireless telematics device for attachment fleet monitoring across the US and Canada.

Product overview

Connect Work Tools provides a comprehensive portfolio of hydraulic attachments for construction, demolition, recycling, and mining industries across the US and Canada. The core product line includes CH Series Hydraulic Breakers (Small, Medium, and Large series), CWP Series Hydraulic Pulverizers, CMG Series Hydraulic Magnets (with teeth and chains options), CG Series Sorting Grapples with 360-degree rotation, CC Series Mounted Compactors, and CS Series Shears for metal cutting. These attachments are designed for compatibility with excavators, skid loaders, and backhoes, and can be fitted with OilQuick automatic quick coupler systems. The Connect 1 Telematics Device serves as an add-on offering for fleet management, providing wireless diagnostic monitoring and GPS tracking for all attachments. The company, established in 2015 and expanded in 2021 with a facility in Cleburne, Texas, is part of Exodus Global and offers rebuild services, parts support, and field service technicians nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Connect 1: Revolutionary wireless telematics device that provides detailed diagnostic data on attachments including GPS location, temperature detection, utilization tracking, health alerts, and geo-fencing capabilities.

Products and services

• CH Series Hydraulic Breakers Hydraulic breakers for construction, demolition, quarry, and tunneling applications. Available in Small (CHG Series: CHG2-CHG15), Medium (CH110-CH140), and Large (CH150-CH205) series with impact classes from 250 to 16,000 Ft. Lb. Three-year limited warranty.
• CWP Series Hydraulic Pulverizers Hydraulic pulverizers engineered for robust crushing applications, featuring swift replacement of crushing teeth, internal speed valve for faster cycle times, and Hardox Steel construction. Models include CWP2000, CWP2000R, CWP3000, and CWP3000R. Designed for demolition, concrete crushing, and rebar separation applications.
• CMG Series Hydraulic Magnets Self-contained hydraulic electromagnets for demolition, scrap, waste, C&D, and railroad projects. Available in CMGID (with teeth) and CMGIC (with chains) series, ranging from 38 to 50 inches in diameter, operating on auxiliary hydraulic circuits without requiring electrical connection or generator.
• CG Series Sorting Grapples Sorting grapples with full 360-degree hydraulic rotation for industrial demolition, recycling, and site cleanup. Five models (CG10-CG40) with capacities from 7.1 to 40.1 ft3, featuring bolt-on cutting edges and protected hydraulic cylinders.
• CC Series Mounted Compactors Heavy-duty vibratory compactors for compacting or driving posts, piling, and seawalls, as well as waste compaction. Five models (CC4K-CC22K) with impact forces from 3,500 to 20,000 lbs, compatible with skid loaders, backhoes, and excavators.
• CS Series Shears Hydraulic shears for scrap processing, demolition, road and bridge reconstruction, and jobs where torching is not practical. Models CS7 and CS15 feature cylinder-mounted or swivel manifold-mounted regenerative valves, 360-degree continuous rotation, and high-strength abrasion-resistant steel construction.
• Connect 1 Telematics Device Revolutionary wireless telematics device that provides detailed diagnostic data on hydraulic attachments including GPS location with breadcrumb history, temperature detection, burst data, utilization tracking (daily, weekly, monthly), device health alerts, alarm detection (shock, motion, G force), daylight/dark detection, event history, and geo-fencing capabilities.
• Rebuild and Repair Services Comprehensive rebuild and repair services for hydraulic attachments including breaker rebuilds for all major brands. Includes diagnostic services, repair quotes, customizable rebuild options, and a 90-day warranty. Operations run from the Cleburne, Texas and Superior, Wisconsin rebuild centers.
• Replacement Parts Sales of replacement parts and customization kits including combo brackets, Solida tool bits, specialty tools, plating kits, and rebuild kits. Parts are stocked at the Texas facility with same-day shipping on most items.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same day shipping on most replacement parts
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and minor.

• Exodus GlobalcoreOthers · 1 January 2015Parent company. Exodus Global is an American-owned, family company that manufactures and distributes attachments for the scrap recycling, construction, and demolition industries. Connect Work Tools emerged as an extension of Exodus Global in 2015 to diversify offerings. Exodus Global is headquartered in Superior, WI.
• OilQuick AmericascoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerConnect Work Tools is an authorized manufacturing partner for OilQuick Americas, offering the OilQuick automatic quick coupler system on all attachments. OilQuick system enables operators to change attachments from the cab without leaving the machine.
• RockZone AmericassignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company under Exodus Global. Connect Work Tools collaborates with RockZone Americas to expand product offerings with RockZone Drum Cutters, Rock Screeners, Rockcrushers, and Soil Mixers. Products featured on Connect Work Tools website.
• ShearCoresignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company under Exodus Global. ShearCore features Fortress shears and concrete processors. All Exodus Global companies (Connect Work Tools, ShearCore, BladeCore, RockZone Americas) exhibit together at trade shows including ConExpo.
• BladeCoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company under Exodus Global. BladeCore provides blades for all major mobile and stationary shears. Companies exhibit together at major industry events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stanley Infrastructure (Stanley Black & Decker): Direct competitor in hydraulic breakers, compactors, and material-handling attachments for excavators and skid steers. Overlapping product categories and similar B2B contractor customer base make it the closest apples-to-apples comp for Connect Work Tools.
• Epiroc (formerly Atlas Copco): Global leader in hydraulic breakers and demolition attachments for construction and mining, with direct overlap in breakers, pulverizers, and grapples. Competes in the same product categories with broader global scale and deeper R&D resources.
• NPK Construction Equipment: Manufacturer of hydraulic hammers, breakers, shears, and compactors for construction and demolition, with similar dealer-driven distribution. Closely aligned product line and direct competition in breaker attachments for excavators.
• Kinshofer: Specialized manufacturer of hydraulic attachments including grapples, shears, magnets, and breakers for demolition and recycling. Direct product overlap and similar niche focus make it a highly comparable peer.
• MB Crusher: Manufacturer of crusher buckets, screening buckets, and grapples for excavators and skid steers; strong presence in demolition and recycling. Direct overlap in attachment categories and similar specialization in non-OEM attachment solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Bobcat Company (Doosan Bobcat): Major OEM of skid steers, compact excavators, and attachments; offers proprietary attachment lines and bundles them with carrier equipment. Larger portfolio with broader geographic reach and stronger dealer network than Connect Work Tools.
• Caterpillar: Dominant construction/mining OEM with extensive Cat Attachments product line covering breakers, shears, grapples, and compactors. Far broader scale, but competes directly through its dealer network and vertically integrated attachment offerings.
• Komatsu: Global construction and mining equipment OEM with a substantial attachment portfolio for excavators, including breakers and grapples. Competes on carrier-attachment bundling and large-scale dealer coverage.
• JCB: Major construction equipment OEM offering hydraulic breakers, compactors, and attachments through its dealer network. Broader portfolio than Connect Work Tools but competes for similar attachment dollars with carrier equipment customers.
• Sandvik (Mining and Rock Solutions): Global mining and rock processing equipment company with hydraulic breakers and crushing attachments. Overlaps with Connect Work Tools' mining and quarry segment, but at much larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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