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SK Hand Tools is Up and Running Again and Taking Orders!

Feb 21, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Good news – SK Hand Tool is now accepting new wholesale orders!

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SK Hand Tool Warranty Policy Now Up

Oct 8, 2010 Stuart 16 Comments

Ideal/SK Hand Tool posted new warranty information on their website. As expected, it states that they are not obligated to fulfill warranty requests but will do so anyways starting in March. At that time you can bring your warranty claims to a local SK distributor at no charge, or mail them to SK along with […]

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SK Hand Tool Warranty & New Tool Production Update

Oct 5, 2010 Stuart 9 Comments

We have heard additional word about some of Ideal’s short-term plans for SK Hand Tools. As you may recall, Ideal recently purchased SK Hand Tools after their bankruptcy, and has been working to revitalize the brand.

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New SK Hand Tools Facility is Under Construction

Sep 29, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

  Ideal Industries purchased the bankrupt SK Hand Tools last month, but at the time it was uncertain where the tools would be manufactured. Construction on a new facility has since began at Sycamore, IL.

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It’s Official – Ideal Industries Purchases SK Hand Tools!

Aug 23, 2010 Stuart 14 Comments

Official word just came out that Ideal Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets of SK Hand Tools. The headline of the press release is also very reassuring: Ideal expands its commitment to its Made in America mission by keeping manufacuring of iconic tool brand in the United States. This may […]

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SK Files for Sale to Ideal Industries

Jul 14, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

If you recall, SK Hand Tools recently declared bankruptcy. It was rumored that Ideal Industries would make a bid to buy the debt-stricken hand tool manufacturer. This rumor has turned out to be true, although the sale has not yet been finalized

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SK Hand Tools Declares Bankruptcy!!

Jun 29, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

It’s official, SK Hand Tools has declared bankruptcy. Rumor of the bankruptcy was relayed by a GarageJournal forum member, and then confirmed by another after receiving an email from an SK distributor. It is also rumored that Ideal Industrials, who recently acquired Pratt-Read and Western Forge, is interested in buying up the company. We have our fingers crossed. If […]

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