Tinknocker

Ron Aho, a sheet metal worker in Marquette, Michigan, knew there had to be a better way to drive cleats than traditional, manual hammering. After years of shoulder damage forced him to undergo rotator cuff surgery, he invented a hammer-drill attachment that could do just that: the Tinknocker Tool.

Aho exemplifies the Michigan entrepreneurial spirit, identifying and solving a problem for the benefit of everyone in the trade. The tool reduces metal workers’ muscle and shoulder fatigue—and drives cleats better and faster.

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The Tinknocker Tool is part of MEDC’s Entrepreneurs in Elevators video series that follows serial entrepreneur and innovator David Ollila as he connects with some of the most passionate entrepreneurs and innovative companies across Michigan. Follow along with the series to hear their stories of trials and triumphs and learn about the ecosystem in the state that allowed them to bring their ideas to life. Contact the MEDC Entrepreneurship & Innovation team to learn more about entrepreneurial opportunities in Michigan and to gain access to valuable business resources.