Mac Tools
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Mac Tools is a professional tool company located in Westerville, Ohio. The Mac Tools line line consists of over 8000 professional tools including screwdrivers, ratchets, wrenches, and assorted air tools. Mac Tools also makes its own tool boxes located in its manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Ohio. In the automotive repair industry Mac Tools is considered a top tier tool along with Snap-On and Matco Tools.[1]
[edit] History
In 1938, the Mechanics Tool and Forge Company had the goal to manufacture the finest tools in the world. The first step toward their goal was taken on July 11, 1938, when they signed the Articles of Incorporation, and were officially recognized by the State of Ohio. The state issued 250 shares of no par common stock, of which these men could only afford to subscribe to 55 shares.[2]. Mac Tools continued to grow in the 40's with a large government contract that they received in 1942. In 1961, the company's name was change to the now familiar Mac Tools from its earlier name, Mechanics Tool and Forge Company. In 1980, Mac Tools was bought by the Stanley Works, and is now part of major brand that includes Stanley Tools, Proto Tools, Facom Tools, and Blackhawk Tools a subsidiary of Proto Tools.
