Most strapping tools have not changed for a long long time. Most of the best American strapping tool companies have gone extinct. That’s why we love to see Golden Bear’s new innovative products. They have applied for more patents for strapping tools than any other company we know about.
So, what has changed? Golden Bear is making tools simpler to use, and for less cost. They are the only USA made battery banding tools. The first tools were:
1. Signode Pn2-114 or Fromm A452 type battery tools for steel strapping. This is the only battery tool for steel strapping, and it uses a pusher style nose. There were calls for a tool like this from companies wanting to get away from pneumatic lines dragging around. This battery tool makes it easy and safe to strap. 
2. C11 battery cord strapping tool. This tool is a bear. It pulls about 1800 pounds of tension, and lasts all day! It uses a brushless motor and standard batteries. We love it and the speed is unlike any other tool.
Golden Bear developed this tool for the new US Steel method for loading pipe on rail cars. Tool pulls 3, 600 pounds from a battery tool.