Great Neck Saw
Great Neck Saw is an American company that manufactures and distributes hand tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, chisels, and automotive specialty tools.[1] The company is the largest privately owned tool manufacturer in the United States.[2]
| Private | |
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1919 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts |
| Founder | Samuel Jacoff |
| Headquarters | Mineola, New York |
| Products | Hand tools |
Number of employees | 700[1] |
| Website | www |
The company sells tools under the Great Neck, Sheffield, OEM, GreatLite, Mayes, and Buck Bros. brand names,[3] as well as private label brands such as Husky and Kobalt.[4]
History
In 1919, Samuel Jacoff started a business in Pittsfield, Massachusetts manufacturing hacksaw blades. In 1929, he merged his business with Great Neck Manufacturing, another blade manufacturer. In 1941, the company moved to its current location of Mineola, New York.[5]
Gallery
A Sheffield brand utility knife.
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References
- Bloomberg L.P. "Great Neck Saw Manufacturers Inc". Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- Goldberg, Jodi (2019-02-06). "Tool maker remains a family business after a century". Fox 5 New York. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- Terreri, April (2016-07-26). "Tools of the Trade". Industry Today. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- Deutsch, Stuart (2014-05-08). "New Kobalt Screwdrivers are Made in the USA". Toolguyd. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- Great Neck Saw. "About Us". Retrieved 2020-03-10.
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