Where is the Proto ratchet/socket factory?

[Rustypigeon]

It says USA, but does anyone know what state the factory is located? Not the corporate office or the warranty center but the actual forging factory.

 

[bonneyman]

Isn't Proto owned by Stanley now? And they have some experience labeling foreign-made tools as USA.

 

[drink]

From what I have noticed they are the same company and they are global. I would suggest contacting Proto and ask them where their USA mfg facility is located. They have some neat stuff.

 

[atomicpunk]

I believe they said the ratchet wrenches are made in a plant in Texas in one of the videos.

 

[drink]

Try sending them an e-mail and let us know what they tell you.

http://www.protoindustrial.com/en/Pages/default.aspx

 

[mikebaker1129]

If I remember correctly,it was in the Dallas,TX area.

 

[Skin]

MAC and Proto forgings (wrenches, sockets, ratchets, etc..) are done in Stanley Works in Dallas. Duratek screwdrivers are made in Cheraw, South Carolina.

Isn't Proto owned by Stanley now? And they have some experience labeling foreign-made tools as USA.

Now? Proto has been a division of Stanley for 32 years, MAC for 36 years, Blackhawk for 30 years. Not exactly a new development. Its fun to **** on them but honestly I think Stanley is one of the best USA based tool companies. Top notch products for the most part and their customer service is excellent.

 

[gdocktor3]

I know the headquarters is in the beautiful state of CT. New Britain, CT on Stanley rd or Proto dr or something like that. About an hour from where I live in Southern CT...

Mac tools is from Ohio, which is under Stanley Umbrella. I wouldn't be surprised if some of their stuff was made there. I am going to email them and ask.

 

[Wamsutta]

Stanley-Proto on the Map

 

[bonneyman]

MAC and Proto forgings (wrenches, sockets, ratchets, etc..) are done in Stanley Works in Dallas. Duratek screwdrivers are made in Cheraw, South Carolina.



Now? Proto has been a division of Stanley for 32 years, MAC for 36 years, Blackhawk for 30 years. Not exactly a new development. Its fun to **** on them but honestly I think Stanley is one of the best USA based tool companies. Top notch products for the most part and their customer service is excellent.

I thought it was fairly recent. I had a Proto tool catalog from 2004, and I don't recall seeing any Stanley notation on it.
And Stanley makes some decent stuff. I haven't had any experience with their customer service, so, can't speak to that.

 

[Fedwrench]

So what does the Proto facility in Conyers, Georgia do? Are they just a distribution/customer service center?

 

[gdocktor3]

Well I emailed Proto and received an answer. I'm still waiting for the locations as the rep asked if there were any particular tools I was interested in because there are multiple locations.

 

[Brownsfan]

I know the headquarters is in the beautiful state of CT. New Britain, CT on Stanley rd or Proto dr or something like that. About an hour from where I live in Southern CT...

Mac tools is from Ohio, which is under Stanley Umbrella. I wouldn't be surprised if some of their stuff was made there. I am going to email them and ask.

Pretty sure tool boxes are made in Ohio. Or at least they use to be .