Comments on: Channellock’s is an Example to be Followed

By: Channellock’s Reforged Website | ToolGuyd

Channellock’s Reforged Website | ToolGuyd — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:03:22 +0000

[...] (e.g. screwdrivers-China , adjustable wrenches-Spain), they are still openly disclosing this info as in the past. If only more manufacturers followed [...]

By: Stuart

Stuart — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:18:24 +0000

You misunderstood my point. Channellock should not be applauded for shipping work overseas. Actually, in fact, they did not ship work or move factories overseas; as far as we are aware, their screwdriver line has always been produced by a 3rd party.

What we are applauding Channellock for is their open disclosure policy. Rarely will you find a manufacturer that tells you upfront that certain tools are produced overseas. There are many companies that won’t even discuss this information upon request, leaving consumers on their own to try to find COO info from retailers and distributors.

Channellock’s core product line – their pliers and such, are still produced in the USA.

By: Anthony Volpe

Anthony Volpe — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:42:44 +0000

why would anyone applaud channellock for shipping work overseas????? the main reason i like them is because of their company history & being a u.s tool company. i WONT be buying these just because their made “overseas’

By: Channellock’s New Code Blue Screwdrivers & Nutdrivers « ToolGuyd

Channellock’s New Code Blue Screwdrivers & Nutdrivers « ToolGuyd — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:00:58 +0000

[...] screwdrivers and nutdrivers are not made in the USA. But, they’re priced accordingly, and Channellock’s open disclose greatly reassures us. As soon as we find these in stores, we’ll pick up a set to try out [...]

By: Stuart

Stuart — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:41:49 +0000

I too have noticed the same of HomeDepot.ca but forgot all about them – thanks for bringing them up! Some time ago I had used their site to determine where a new jigsaw I wanted to buy elsewhere was made.

By: Will

Will — Thu, 28 May 2009 11:50:14 +0000

I agree that Channellock deserves recognition for posting COO information on their site. It can be difficult, if not impossible to find such information on other companies’ sites.

With virtually everyone doing comparison shopping online these days, such information should be required so that consumers can make an informed choice.

I have noticed the Canadian Home Depot site lists COO information for all tools. Perhaps it is required there.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:09:35 +0000

Not sure if you know, SK can be a bit tough via email to gather country of origin info. But, if you call their main line they seem more than willing to tell you where whatever item you’re interested in is manufactured since they only list the “Made in USA” on their site for particular tools. I recently called about their new Tri-Molded screwdrivers and Ratcheting Combo Wrenches. Slovenia for the drivers, Taiwan for the wrenches.

Have a good one.