Proto
Industrial hand tools, originally professional automotive. Sister to Mac Tools under SBD.
Status: Watchlist
- Founded
- 1907
- Website
- protoindustrial.com
- HQ
- USA
- Ownership type
- Conglomerate subsidiary
- Parent
- Stanley Black & Decker
Ownership
Owned by Stanley Black & Decker.
Why Watchlist
Historically strong industrial line, now one of many SBD tool brands. Worth watching.
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