Channellock, Inc. started making our high quality hand tools back in 1886. 133 years later, we have over 350 dedicated associates who manufacture more than 75 different sizes and types of pliers in Meadville, PA, USA. We pay attention to every detail so we can provide pliers that don’t just finish the job, but defeat the job—plain and simple. Is it the easiest way? Probably not. But it's the right way when it comes to making our pliers.

Channellock produces cutting pliers, linemen's pliers, long nose pliers, adjustable wrenches, screwdrivers, nutdrivers and special-purpose pliers, as well as multi-function tools for the fire service and other first responders.

As an electrician, you know that the rest of the world relies on your work. And you need a partner who understands what you have to deliver. From cut to test, IDEAL® Electrical is the only brand that touches every part of the process. We get it.

We’ve been committed to craft and its craftsmen for more than 100 years. Whether you’re the electrical contractor or datacomm technician, production engineer or plant manager, we know the job the way you know the job. So we build the tools you need to get it done.

More than 6,000 tools and supplies make up the IDEAL family of products. And we make sure each one earns its place in the tool bags of the professionals who power our world.

Klein Tools products deliver the performance, durability and precision needed to get any job done right. From Klein Tools electrical products to a variety of tools job-matched for other industries, including HVAC, plumbing, utility and more.