# Adjustable Ergonomic Crowbars The Hultafors Wrecking Bar 209 Has a Rubber Handle and Moving Wedge By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hultafors-wrecking-bar-209 References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669434/an-ergonomic-crowbar-offers-destruction-in-comfort) & [hultafors](http://www.hultafors.com/news/refind-power-in-nine-steps/) The classic crowbar has been around for centuries and in that time has undergone mainly cosmetic changes; the Hultafors Wrecking Bar 209 introduces a revolutionary design that greatly improves its functionality. A winner of a 2012 Red Dot award, it bends to the user's needs, not the other way around. Conceived by designer David Crafoord of Ergonomidesign, the Hultafors Wrecking Bar 209 features a [rubber handle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergomatically-shaped-scissors-ergomatically-shaped-scissors-with-a-bat-desi) that allows workers to gain a better grip on it. Crafoord says, "If you have been working with a crowbar you know that you end up in really awkward working positions as well as sometimes impossible situations." By adjusting the wedge, those awkward positions are a thing of the past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Adjustable Ergonomic Tools:** The Hultafors Wrecking Bar 209 introduces a revolutionary design that greatly improves the functionality of traditional tools. - **User-centered Product Design:** The Hultafors Wrecking Bar 209 is a prime example of a product that prioritizes the needs and comfort of the user. - **Innovative Construction Equipment:** The Hultafors Wrecking Bar 209 showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the construction equipment industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the development of more ergonomic and adjustable tools to enhance worker productivity and comfort. - **Design:** Design professionals can focus on creating user-centered products that prioritize functionality and usability. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore innovative techniques and materials to create more efficient and versatile construction equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crow Beak-Inspired Tweezers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuchibashi.md) - [Industrial Sculptural Door Wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-door-wedge.md) - [Hyper-Versatile Hex Wrenches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hex-wrench.md) - [Durable Outdoor Camping Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-camping-multitool.md) - [Modern Ergonomic Toolboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-toolbox-workstation.md) - [Hex Wrench Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workingmans-sword.md) - [Hybridized Camping Hatchets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-hatchet.md) - [Rapidly Retractable Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retractable-multitool.md) - [Ergomatically Shaped Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergomatically-shaped-scissors-ergomatically-shaped-scissors-with-a-bat-desi.md)