Ryobi
Consumer-tier cordless power tools, Home Depot exclusive in the US.
Status: Former Great
- Founded
- 1943
- Website
- ryobitools.com
- HQ
- Japan (original); USA/HK (operations)
- Manufacturing
- China,Various
- Ownership type
- Conglomerate subsidiary
- Parent
- Techtronic Industries (TTI, power tools licensing)
Ownership
The Ryobi brand is owned by Ryobi Limited of Japan, but power tools are licensed to Techtronic Industries. Positioned as budget/DIY tier under TTI.
Why Former Great
Positioned as budget tier. Not built to BIFL standards regardless of ownership.
Sister brands under Techtronic Industries (TTI, power tools licensing)
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