American manufacturing becomes more and more scarce every day, but CHANNELLOCK® is proud to put Americans to work manufacturing authentic CHANNELLOCK® pliers. We employ over 350 associates who contribute to our local, state and national economy in Meadville, PA. But, American manufacturing is the right way.
Is CHANNELLOCK a brand?
Channellock Inc. Channellock is an American company that produces hand tools. It is best known for its pliers—the company manufactures more than 140 types of pliers—particularly its eponymous style of tongue-and-groove, slip-joint pliers.
Where are CHANNELLOCK brand tools made?
Meadville, PA
Who owns CHANNELLOCK?
the DeArment family
Is Channellock made in China?
Channellock is an American company that produces hand tools. However, not all products sold by the company are produced in the United States; products such as screwdrivers and ratchet wrenches are produced in Canada, Taiwan, or China.
Are Channellock screwdrivers made in the USA?
These new drivers will be available in several different sets, with the initial launch including Phillips, slotted, and Torx screwdrivers, nut drivers, and a multi-bit screwdriver.
Are Channellock Sockets Made in USA?
The CHANNELLOCK® 39100 16 piece socket and ratchet set is made to A.N.S.I. standards in Taiwan. Made to A.N.S.I. standards in Taiwan.
Are Channellock tools made in China?
According to the company, as of 2021, all of its pliers were manufactured at one of its two facilities in Meadville, Pennsylvania. However, not all products sold by the company are produced in the United States; products such as screwdrivers and ratchet wrenches are produced in Canada, Taiwan, or China.
Is Channellock a good brand?
Definitely a good brand, although I wish there were more CHANNELLOCK tools/sets available. They are pretty hard to find sometimes. Sam's Club had a nice special on the same tool set but with a nice rolling tool box and neoprene drawer liners a while back but I haven't seen anything comparable since.
Why is it called CHANNELLOCK?
The company's chief engineer, Howard Manning, developed the tongue and groove plier, which, at the time, was a completely new concept for adjustable pliers. The company patented the plier and branded it CHANNELLOCK®. By 1964, the name CHANNELLOCK® had become so widely known that Champion-DeArment Tool Co.