At Factory Link Inc., our mission has always been to deliver cutting‐edge solutions for manufacturing productivity and product quality. Today we’re excited to announce a strategic enhancement of that focus: we’re proud to introduce Handree JEFE HEX, a brand specializing in high-performance hole-making and drilling tools, as new principal with Factory Link Inc. Handree JEFE HEX brings a fresh dimension to our offering. Their product portfolio, featured at jefehex.com, demonstrates strong commitment to innovative design, quality materials and performance in demanding applications. By adding Handree JEFE HEX to our stable of manufacturers and brands, we expand the choice, flexibility and value we can bring to our distributor partners and end-users in the Midwest manufacturing market. What Handree JEFE HEX adds to Factory Link Inc. value proposition: Holemaking & drilling solutions – JEFE HEX offers sets and systems that align with current production demands, enabling more efficient processes. Innovative features – For example, their “Hex Shank Drill & Tap Set” is designed for paired drilling and tapping with matching sizes, simplifying workflow. Complementary fit – Our core markets (cutting tools, abrasives, metrology, work-holding) benefit when drilling/hole-making tools are included. This brand strengthens our end-user focus of solving productivity & quality problems. What this means for our partners For Distributor Partners: You now have access to a new, well-positioned brand with features suited to current manufacturing trends (e.g., hex shank systems, jobber length sets). For End Users: Whether you are in aerospace, defense, medical, appliance or general industry (segments we serve) you’ll have enhanced tool options under one go-to rep organization. For Factory Link Inc. Team: We’ll be incorporating Handree JEFE HEX into our training, marketing and technical support activities so our field team is fully equipped to assist with applications, cut-cost/raise-quality conversations, and inventory decisions. A bit of background Factory Link Inc. has been “linking” industry since 1987, with a base in the Midwest manufacturing community and a focus on the industrial supply channel. Our values—trust, expertise, efficiency—are at the core of everything we do. Handree JEFE HEX, via their online presence, showcases their commitment to performance, with product sets and descriptions that appeal to manufacturing professionals who demand durability and reliability. At Factory Link Inc., we believe manufacturing is more than moving metal—it’s about delivering process improvements, cost savings and quality gains. By aligning with JEFE HEX, we’re strengthening our ability to do just that. We look forward to working with our distributor channel and end-users to bring these new drilling/hole-making solutions to life in the shop floor. Welcome JEFE HEX to the Factory Link Inc. family!

Founded in 1960 by Gerhart Sowa Sr., Sowa Tool & Machine was built on a lifelong commitment to manufacturing excellence. Over a 75-year career in manufacturing, Gerhart Sowa Sr.—who passed away in 2025—laid the foundation for what would become a truly unique manufacturing organization. Today, Sowa Tool & Machine stands apart as the only manufacturer capable of delivering complete manufacturing solutions from spindle to table. With precision manufacturing and purpose-built product lines from trusted in-house brands like GS Tooling, Sowa provides U.S. manufacturers with the tools, accessories, and solutions needed to compete at the highest level. That legacy continues under the leadership of Gerhart Sowa Jr., who has advanced the company through improved designs, modernized manufacturing processes, and an unwavering focus on delivering best-in-class quality at a practical price. The result is a product portfolio engineered for performance, reliability, and real-world manufacturing demands. FactoryLink is proud to represent and support a partner whose legacy is built on precision, innovation, and manufacturing excellence—yesterday, today, and for generations to come. Click here and ask us about SOWA Tool & Machine!