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

By: jesse

jesse — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:07:09 +0000

Your assertion that “only their screwdrivers and nutdrivers are produced overseas” is not quite accurate. The adjustable wrenches are made by Irega in Spain, and always have been. The comfort grip handles are imported, from Asia as I recall.

While I do commend Channellock for being up front about COO, I am nevertheless disappointed by their decision to move production overseas, especially to Asia. I also resent their flag-waving ads about ‘fiercely made in USA’, which tends to imply that their tools all are, when they are not.

I try to buy USA whenever possible. My buying preference in order is USA>Canada>Europe(Germany first for quality)>Taiwan>lastly, China. Why would anyone want to buy from China?

I have never had any trouble getting COO information. Never. Must be how you ask.

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: 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.