Posted by Wall ToolsYou might have seen a new color of equipment on your jobsite, or even heard the name “Magnum Blue.” If you haven’t, you probably will very soon. While the color and name might be new, the brand and the quality are not.
The Story Behind Magnum Tool
Magnum Tool was founded in Houston in 1989, initially focused on selling high-quality tools to professionals across the United States. In 1996, the same founding team established The Forest Group, Inc. and launched the SurPro brand, which quickly became a leader in the stilt market. Over time, many of Magnum Tool products – such as material handling equipment, acoustical and ceiling tools, and striking and demolition tools – were brought under the SurPro brand name.
However, as the company grew, so did the need for a clear brand identity. Over the past three years, the team recognized the importance of reinforcing SurPro’s core identity as THE stilt company. This strategic rebranding effort resulted in a clean distinction: SurPro is now exclusively focused on stilts and stilt accessories, while Magnum Tool serves as the brand for all other professional-grade tools and equipment.
Importantly, while the names have changed, the trusted manufacturers and rigorous standards behind these tools have not.
Acoustical & Suspended Ceiling Tools & Supplies
Suspended ceiling tools – also known as acoustical or drop ceiling tools – are a specialized segment, and few manufacturers deliver consistent, high-quality solutions. Magnum Tool is proud to continue offering the same industry-leading lag poles, ceiling wires and clips, and lag screws that professionals have relied on under the SurPro name for years. These tools, now rebranded under Magnum Tool, remain available through trusted distributors like Wall Tools.
Material Handling & Work Platforms
Magnum Tool produces dependable jobsite platforms and material carts that meet the everyday demands of the jobsite. Whether it’s scaffolding, benches, carts, or wheelbarrows, these essential tools are built with durability and performance in mind – ensuring they stand up to the toughest work environments.
Dirt & Groundwork Tools
Groundwork may not be glamorous, but it’s critical – and the tools you use matter. Magnum Tool supplies everything from shovels to hoes, designed and manufactured to exceed industry standards. These are the foundational tools you reach for daily, and Magnum makes sure they hold up.
Striking and Demolition Tools
When it’s time to tear down before building up, Magnum Tool has you covered. From hammers and axes to crowbars, pry bars, and wrecking bars, these tools are built to absorb impact and deliver strength where you need it most.
One Team, Two Trusted Brands
The same trusted team and manufacturers now deliver professional-grade tools under two focused brands: SurPro, known for industry-leading stilts, and Magnum Tool, built for everything else the job demands. If you’ve got a job to handle, Magnum Tool says: “We handle it.”
