Channellock grows its American-made line

Channellock, Inc. continues to grow its family of American-made products with the addition of all-new professional screwdrivers, pry bars, and soft-sided tool tote bags, “making this one of the largest product launches in recent company history,” said the tool maker.

“Our customers have long taken pride in knowing that purchasing Channellock pliers directly supports American manufacturing and American workers. Now, we’re excited to add screwdrivers, pry bars, and tool bags to that list,” said Jon DeArment, president and COO.

The new product line, said the firm, includes 100% U.S.A.-made, professional-grade Phillips, multi-bit, square recess, slotted, and TORX screwdrivers; and rolls, pouches, and backpacks.

The addition of these new SKUs brings the company’s total number of American-made products to over 175, it said.

“These new products reinforce our company’s commitment to American manufacturing and to its hard working tradespeople,” said DeArment.

“American-made has remained an integral part of our story. Our goal is to manufacture everything we can here in Meadville,” he said.

“If that’s not possible, then we do our best to source it elsewhere in the U.S. We only look to other countries if our domestic suppliers can’t meet our rigorous quality standards,” said the company president.

Founded by George B. DeArment in 1886, the Meadville, Pennsylvania-based company is now in its fifth generation of family ownership and operation.