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The Brand Ledger

Klein Tools

American electrical tools. Standard-issue for US electricians.

Status: Approved
Founded
1857
HQ
USA
Manufacturing
USA,Various
Ownership type
Family-owned

Ownership

Family-owned, sixth generation. Some manufacturing outsourced internationally, US production remains for flagship lines.

Reversibility

What would change our verdict

Sale to a conglomerate or PE firm. Full offshoring of flagship lines.

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