STARTED OUT OF OUR GARAGE IN 2006
...with the invention of Speedbinders and Riptide Ratchets
Helline Innovations has always been driven by hands-on innovation and hard work.
Our latest venture, Torque Jack, continues that tradition...
...delivering a groundbreaking product to the trucking and trailer industry. What began as a small operation has now grown to include three dedicated machine shops producing this game-changing replacement for the traditional trailer S-handle.
BACKGROUND
STEVE HELLINE
Inventor / Problem Solver
I spent over 33 years in heavy equipment sales, where my daily routine involved tying down equipment and hooking and unhooking trailers — tasks that got old real fast. I grew up in a family that valued creativity and hands-on problem solving. Innovation wasn’t just encouraged; it was expected. That upbringing taught me not to be afraid to fail — and more importantly, not to be afraid to try.
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Throughout my sales career, I learned the power of mindset. I used a bit of reverse psychology on myself — when cold calling, I’d set out to collect as many “no’s” as I could, knowing each one brought me closer to a yes. That same persistence and willingness to think differently ultimately led to the inventions behind Speedbinders, Riptide Ratchets, and now, Torque Jack — products designed to make tough jobs faster, safer, and smarter.