Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial

Hangzhou GreatStar IndustrialCompany type| Public

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Traded as

| SSE: 002444
Industry|

* Hand tools
* Power tools

Founded| 1993; 31 years ago (1993)
Headquarters|

Hangzhou

China

Area served

| Worldwide
Parent| GreatStar Group
Subsidiaries| GreatStar Tools USA
Website| en.greatstartools.com

Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial Co., Ltd. (Chinese: 杭州巨星科技股份有限公司; pinyin: Hángzhōu Jùxīng Kējì Gǔfèn Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī) is an industrial conglomerate based in Hangzhou, China. It primarily produces hand tools and power tools.

Subsidiaries include Hangzhou t Holdings and GreatStar Tools USA. The GreatStar Tools USA division president is Gary DuBoff.[1][2]

## Brands

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* Arrow Fastener (acquired 2019)[3][4]
* DuraTech hand and power tools
* EverBrite personal lighting
* Goldblatt masonry tools (acquired 2010)[3][4]
* LISTA warehouse equipment (acquired 2018)[5]
* Millers Falls Company (acquired 2002)[4]
* Pony Jorgensen woodworking clamps (acquired 2016)[3][4]
* Prime-Line window and door hardware (acquired 2019)[6]
* SK Hand Tools (acquired 2021)[7]
* Sheffield Tools (钢盾; gāngdùn; domestic market only)
* Shop-Vac wet/dry vacuum cleaners (acquired 2020)[1][8][9]
* Swiss+Tech multi-tools
* WORKPRO hand and power tools (since 2002)[10]

## References

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1. ^ a b "New owner acquires Shop-Vac assets, plans to open Williamsport facility and hire employees". NorthcentralPA.com. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
2. ^ "China-Based GreatStar Tools USA Reopens Shop-Vac's Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Factory - Area Development". Area Development. 29 December 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
3. ^ a b c Chapman, Michelle (10 May 2018). "Iconic American Tool Brands Pony, Jorgensen & Goldblatt to be Relaunched to the North American Market Under the Leadership of Arrow Fastener - TileLetter". TileLetter. Archived from the original on 19 July 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
4. ^ a b c d "Our Brands". greatstartools.com. Archived from the original on 14 February 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
5. ^ Bernet, Robert (2018-06-05). "GreatStar acquires Lista from Capvis". VISCHER. Archived from the original on Jul 15, 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
6. ^ "Prime-Line Products Acquired By Great Star USA Tools Inc". USGlass Magazine. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
7. ^ "Sk Hand Tool Acquisition Announcement". Archived from the original on 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
8. ^ "Breaking News: Shop-Vac Saved by GreatStar Tools". ToolGuyd. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
9. ^ Maykuth, Andrew (9 November 2020). "Shop Vac abruptly went out of business in September and 437 Pa. employees are still looking for answers". www.inquirer.com. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
10. ^ "WORKPRO Trademark of Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Co., Ltd". Justia Trademarks. Retrieved 2023-02-27. "First Use In Commerce Date: 2002-10-01."

## External links

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* Official website (in Chinese)
* Official website (in English)

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