Tool Manufacturers

[comedyman809]

dont forget to add pb swiss

 

[comedyman809]

fluke and i think williams tools

 

[comedyman809]

and chicago pnuematic

 

[comedyman809]

armstrong tools

 

[comedyman809]

i own 2 sets of black hawk flex head ratcheting wrenches, i recall them having a sticker on the cases "made in taiwan"

 

[comedyman809]

just helping out with the tool brand upade...im posting this from wikipedia.

Husky is a line of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and tool storage products. It is the house brand of The Home Depot, where it is exclusively sold. Its hand tools are manufactured for Home Depot by The Stanley Works[1]. Its slogan is "The toughest name in tools."

Husky hand tools were formerly manufactured in the United States[2] but are now made in China. All Husky hand tools have a lifetime warranty; however, the customer must have the original receipt to redeem it

 

[comedyman809]

Bahco
In 1999 it acquired the Swedish tool-maker Bahco.

 

[comedyman809]

these are all the danaher companies

Accu-Sort Systems, Inc.
Allen
ALLTEC
American Sigma
Anatel
Anderson
Armstrong Tools
Artus
Aviation Services
Aviation Services Europe
Bindicator
Buhler Montec
Calzoni
Chemtreat
Comark Ltd [7]
Craftsman Hand Tools
Danaher Motion
Danaher Tool Group
Delta Consolidated Industries
DEXIS
DH Instruments
Dover
Dynapar / Northstar
Eagle-Signal / Veeder-Root
ELE
Electro-Kinetics
Energetic Materials
Environmental Test Systems
Fisher Pierce
Fluke Corporation
Fluke Networks
Gems Sensors
Gendex
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
GLI
Guardian Voting Systems (Makers of the ELECTronic 1242 Machine)
G&L Motion Control, Inc
HACH:Ames [8]
HACH LANGE (Europe) [9]
Hach Ultra Analytics[10]
Harowe
Hart Scientific
HECON
Hengstler GmbH
Hennessy Industries
Holo-Krome
HTL/Kin-Tech
Hydrolab
Imaging Sciences International
Invetech
Iseli
Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing
Jacobs Vehicle Systems
Joslyn Clark
KaVo Dental
K-D Tools
Kerr [11]
Kistler Morse
Kollmorgen
Kollmorgen Electro-Optical
Lachat Instruments
Leica Microsystems
Linx Printing Technologies
Matco Tools
Marsh McBerney Industries
McCrometer
Namco / Dolan Jenner
Negele Industrieelektronik GmbH & Co. KG
OECO
Orbisphere (Jean-Jacques JOURDAN being the top salesperson in France)
Ormco
Pacific Scientific Instruments
Partlow
Pelton & Crane
PMA
Polymetron
Portescap
Qualitrol Company LLC
Radiometer
Radiometer Analytical
Raytek
Red Jacket
Robin Electronics
Sata
Securaplane Technologies
Setra
Spline Gauges
Sunbank
SybronEndo
Tektronix
Tektronix Communications
Thomson
Trojan Technologies- Aquafine, VIQUA & US Peroxide
Veeder-Root
Videojet Technologies
Vision Systems Limited
West Instruments
Willett

 

[comedyman809]

Although most of the company's plants and employees are located in Germany (112,300 employees), Bosch is a truly worldwide company.[1] In North America, Robert Bosch LLC (a wholly owned Bosch subsidiary) has corporate headquarters in Farmington Hills, MI; with factories and distribution facilities in Mt. Prospect, IL; Hoffman Estates, IL; Broadview, IL; Kentwood, MI; Waltham, MA; Clarksville, TN; Anderson, SC;Charleston, SC; South Bend, IN; and 11 other cities. The Research Technology Center is located in Palo Alto, CA near Stanford University. There are also two corporate sites in Brazil and ten in Mexico where a central purchasing office for all divisions of Bosch Group is located.

 

[comedyman809]

On November 2, 2009, Stanley announced a merger with Black & Decker

 

[Bolster]

TOOL TYPE: Chain Hoist
BRAND NAME: Jet
MODELS & COO:
L100 series, made in Hong Kong
L90 series, made in Japan
SMH series, made in China
Researched 1/2010 and the info came from a phonecall placed to Jet headquarters.

BRAND NAME: Allied
MODEL: 1 Ton Chain Hoist
COO: China
1/2010 from inspection of package in OSH.

 

[KQQLCAT]

Who makes Mountain torque wrenches?

Thanks

 

[tonydanzah]

these are all the danaher companies

Accu-Sort Systems, Inc.
Allen
ALLTEC
American Sigma
Anatel
Anderson
Armstrong Tools
Artus
Aviation Services
Aviation Services Europe
Bindicator
Buhler Montec
Calzoni
Chemtreat
Comark Ltd [7]
Craftsman Hand Tools
Danaher Motion
Danaher Tool Group
Delta Consolidated Industries
DEXIS
DH Instruments
Dover
Dynapar / Northstar
Eagle-Signal / Veeder-Root
ELE
Electro-Kinetics
Energetic Materials
Environmental Test Systems
Fisher Pierce
Fluke Corporation
Fluke Networks
Gems Sensors
Gendex
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
GLI
Guardian Voting Systems (Makers of the ELECTronic 1242 Machine)
G&L Motion Control, Inc
HACH:Ames [8]
HACH LANGE (Europe) [9]
Hach Ultra Analytics[10]
Harowe
Hart Scientific
HECON
Hengstler GmbH
Hennessy Industries
Holo-Krome
HTL/Kin-Tech
Hydrolab
Imaging Sciences International
Invetech
Iseli
Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing
Jacobs Vehicle Systems
Joslyn Clark
KaVo Dental
K-D Tools
Kerr [11]
Kistler Morse
Kollmorgen
Kollmorgen Electro-Optical
Lachat Instruments
Leica Microsystems
Linx Printing Technologies
Matco Tools
Marsh McBerney Industries
McCrometer
Namco / Dolan Jenner
Negele Industrieelektronik GmbH & Co. KG
OECO
Orbisphere (Jean-Jacques JOURDAN being the top salesperson in France)
Ormco
Pacific Scientific Instruments
Partlow
Pelton & Crane
PMA
Polymetron
Portescap
Qualitrol Company LLC
Radiometer
Radiometer Analytical
Raytek
Red Jacket
Robin Electronics
Sata
Securaplane Technologies
Setra
Spline Gauges
Sunbank
SybronEndo
Tektronix
Tektronix Communications
Thomson
Trojan Technologies- Aquafine, VIQUA & US Peroxide
Veeder-Root
Videojet Technologies
Vision Systems Limited
West Instruments
Willett

you forgot easco, which gearwrench packages normally says its tied to

 

[Phuckin' Jim]

This Company:
http://www.shinnfuamerica.com/Products/Product_Categories_Description.aspx?ID=249&Tag=/G-2593/3 Ton Speedy Lift® Garage Jack with 1 Stroke/Pro-Lift/Garage Jacks

Builds this:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...1047P/3-Ton%2BSpeedy%2BLift%2BAuto%2BJack.jsp

And this:
http://www.princessauto.com/shop-garage/repair-equipment/lifting-devices/1030052-3-ton-all-steel

And this:
http://www.babcotools.ca/Tools/OME25032

 

[Tools USA]

We manufacture in the USA and have not changed hands.
www.ToolsUSA.com
Specializing in spray booths, paint booths, frame machines, powder coating systems, collision repair tools, and autobody repair supplies.

 

[lauver]

We manufacture in the USA and have not changed hands.
www.ToolsUSA.com
Specializing in spray booths, paint booths, frame machines, powder coating systems, collision repair tools, and autobody repair supplies.

Welcome aboard Tools USA. Feel free to jump into the threads. I'm sure you'll find something up your alley.

 

[lekkousa]

Don't forget ELORA tools from Germany, I think they are excellent and they have a great distributor here in US http://www.bloomertool.com/

 

[mdbeck1]

Quite a list guys. I see some old friends on it. Mainly SK, Blackhawk, Bonney, ....

It will be nice to know which companies are "made in the USA" but we might remember that some of the company's older tools were made right here.

Also just because the tools are made overseas doesn't mean that they are junk. It's an indicator of the quality and the buyer needs to beware.

Oh, by the way.. most of my handtools are SK, bonney, and OLD Blackhawks.

 

[Patz]

Geilo Verktøy (Geilo Tools) of Norway. Produces screwdrivers and specialist tools.

 

[KEH]

Vaughn mfg co in Ohio, I think, makes hammers and pry bars. In my area of the SE Plumb was the hammer of choice for both claw hammers and ball pein for the 20th century, but they have gone to China. Apparantly Vaughn has seen an opportunity and their hammers are sold at the big box stores. Cornwell also sells their hammers.

Found out about Vaughn pry bars when I got one along with a 10 mm Cornwell combo wrench in pawn shop for $2.50 and saw the made in USA markings on it.

KEH

 

[Bhae]

http://www.alycotools.com/inicio/ctrl_inicio.php
http://www.acesa.com.es/castellano/index.htm
http://www.irimo.net/castellano/index.htm
http://www.palmera.com.es/castellano/start.htm
http://www.irega.eu/
http://www.irazola.es/
http://www.bellota.com/home.jsp
http://www.rothenberger.es/
http://www.zubi-ondo.com/
www.acha.com
www.altuna.es
www.amenabar.net
www.bianditz.es
www.bralo.com
www.neco.es
www.fecin.es
www.forza.es
www.grip-on.com
www.izartool.com
www.jaz.es
www.medid.es
www.mega.es
www.nusac.com
www.piher.com
www.sagola.com
www.urko.com
www.zentenbg.com
www.sumbitec.es //

 

[Indy_500]

don't know if this was mentioned in all of these pages or not but you forgot masterforce

 

[c.troutman]

Probably one of the most informative threads ive read on the net, in some time.

As an ex-Cornwell dealer, I can honestly say, the companies 'heart' is in the right place. Keeping it small, Ohio-based, family run, hardline tools manufactured with US grade steel. Their pliers are rebadged Channel Lock (US), their power tools are a mix of overseas (they all do it), and rebadged IR.

Lisle is made in the USA, but wouldnt be surprised if they outsourced a bit to stay alive.

KD Tools (hardline wrenches/sockets, etc) still forged/made in the USA

Stanley bought Mac, think i already saw that, so thats a tough gig for a dealer, when the same product line is available at Walmart..not bashing, just sayin

Blue Point is indeed Snap-On 'sub line'..also no warranty..

Snap On does indeed outsource their steel to China. No secret. I own older Snap On tools, so not a bash, just the route theyve taken.

I heard SK Tools was on the ropes, if not out of business (?) This was a rumor awhile back, when the union went on strike at the factory. Anyone informed want to pipe in?

and for what it's worth Sata is probably the worst air tool on the market

 

[jordacheha]

first time posting on this forum but have been a reading for a while now.
btw i am completely against chinese! tools and do everything to svoid them. over the past 5 years ive contacted about 30-50 tool companies to c where theres tool are made...this is what i have to contribute
mayhew is 100% except for its "catspaw" line
wera is czech rep
lisle is about 80% usa (i even have the list)
jet nearly 100 orient
ADD hazet...germany

Its rly hard because pretty much every company outsources and rebrands...because of that, i think EVERy company should include the country of origin as Snap-on does

 

[mdbeck1]

I really like the list being built here. It helps me in my search for quality tools. However (I hate to say this) I'm beginning to believe that the list needs to be broken down to individual tools by the different companies. OR at least by dates (something like all Craftsman Pre-19XX are made in USA).

Most of my tools are S&K but I do have some 30 year old Blackhawks stuff too (and some Bonney). I've never broken any of them doing what they were intended to do.

 

[jordacheha]

thats completely impossible...the list would be be indefinably long and take a full time team to keep it current....think about it...hundreds of manufactures..most every company outsources to MANY countries even within a specific product line...
it should be up to the manufacture to specify the CoO...and would make it a huge deal easier for people looking for quality products to be informed. ESPECIALLY with the amount of online purchases made.

Please email tool manufactures requesting that they specify a tools country of origin.(which would be most reading this thread)

 

[caper]

Blue Point is indeed Snap-On 'sub line'..also no warranty..

Blue point carries the same lifetime warranty as any Snap on hand tool.Up until recently most Blue point hand tools were Canadian/American production.Many fine Bluepoint tools made in the last hundred years.

 

[mdbeck1]

thats completely impossible...the list would be be indefinably long and take a full time team to keep it current....think about it...hundreds of manufactures..most every company outsources to MANY countries even within a specific product line...
it should be up to the manufacture to specify the CoO...and would make it a huge deal easier for people looking for quality products to be informed. ESPECIALLY with the amount of online purchases made.

Please email tool manufactures requesting that they specify a tools country of origin.(which would be most reading this thread)

Yeah, after I thought about it I realized how stupid the idea was.

You wouldn't happen to have E-Mail addresses to the different manufacturers?

 

[jordacheha]

heres a quick list that i made up of a few main tool companies that you can contact. its really easy to find the information. hit "contact" or "about us" the their website to find the form or email address.
cp- [email protected]
ingersoll rand- [email protected]
stanley/black and decker- [email protected]
dewalt- http://support.dewalt.com/cgi-bin/d...jaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0x
cooper hand tools- http://www.cooperindustries.com/common/contactUs/directMail.cfm?CFID=368478&CFTOKEN=68932902
cooper power tools- http://www.coopertools.com/customer_service/contact_us/index.cfm

 

[JayL]

Anybody have info on the Japanese tool manufacturer TOP and their website?

I'm trying to ID two locking pliers with model numbers MCD-285 and MCA-265.

Thanks

 

[Monte]

www.toptools.co.jp

 

[JayL]

www.toptools.co.jp

Thanks a lot Monte.

 

[Lump]

Wow, I need to save this post somehow, so I can refer back to the info as needed!

 

[PFSard]

Hand Tools Institute
http://www.hti.org/

I'm giving this thread a boot. It hasn't been posted to in over four years. I found the site while searching for something unrelated. I don't recollect seeing this organization before.

 

[AndrewV]

No aircat/nitrocat?
Now merged with FL Pneumatic.
Great air tools.

 

[z1kzonly]

Where are all the J. H. Williams hand tools?
The originals 1884-1984 - 100 years! Before Vulcan and snap-on??

 

[z1kzonly]

anyone ever see the 100th anniversary 1/4" wrench? Given to employees only?