Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial

Chinese industrial conglomerate

Hangzhou GreatStar IndustrialCompany type| Public

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Traded as

| SSE: 002444
Industry|

* Hand tools
* Power tools

Founded| 1993; 32 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 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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Hand tool manufacturers

Current|

* Apex Tool Group
* Allen
* Armstrong Tools
* Crescent
* Diamond
* K-D Tools
* Lufkin
* Nicholson
* Plumb
* SATA Tools
* Wiss
* Xcelite
* Beta Utensili
* Bondhus
* Bosch
* Dremel
* OTC
* Buck Bros.
* Channellock
* Cornwell Tools
* Cyclone Tools
* DASCO PRO, INC.
* Dawn Tools
* Digitool Solutions
* Disston Saw Works
* EGA Master
* Eklind
* Emerson
* Greenlee
* Klauke
* Ridgid
* Empire Level
* Estwing
* Felo
* FEW
* Fiskars
* Gerber
* Footprint Tools
* Gardner Bender
* Gedore
* Gray Tools
* Dynamic Tools
* Great Neck Saw
* Grey Pneumatic
* GreatStar
* SK Hand Tools
* Hazet
* Hans tools
* Heyco
* Hilti
* Husqvarna
* Gardena
* Ideal Industries
* Pratt-Read
* iFixit
* IMPERIAL-Newton Corp
* KC Tools
* Kincrome
* King Tony Tools
* Klein Tools
* Knipex
* KUKKO
* Leatherman
* Lie-Nielsen Toolworks
* Lisle Corporation
* Lowell Corporation
* M7 Mighty-Seven
* Matco Tools
* Martin Tool & Forge
* Maun Industries
* Mondial
* Mountz Inc
* Mumme Tools
* Norbar Torque
* Oregon Tool
* Park Tool
* PB Swiss Tools
* Saltus
* Sandvik
* SENCO
* Snap-on
* Bahco
* CDI Torque Products
* Williams
* SOG
* Stahlwille
* Stanley Black & Decker
* Blackhawk
* Bostitch
* Craftsman
* DeWalt
* Irwin
* Lenox
* Mac Tools
* Porter-Cable
* Proto
* Sidchrome
* Stanley Hand Tools
* Stihl
* Stubai
* Sutton Tools
* Texton
* Textron
* Paladin Tools
* Techtronic Industries
* Milwaukee
* Thorsen Manufacturing
* Tomé Fèteira
* Tone Tools
* Toptul
* Torque-Tech
* Unior
* Vaughan
* Vessel
* Vesper Tools
* Victorinox
* Wenger
* Warren and Brown
* Wera Tools
* Wescott
* Westward Tools
* Wiha Tools
* Witte Tools
* Wright Tool

Historic|

* Coes Wrench Company
* Easco Hand Tools
* Forest City Screwdriver and Drill Company
* Goodell-Pratt
* Hinsdale
* Holtzapffel
* Indestro
* Mathieson
* McKaig-Hatch
* Millers Falls
* New Britain Machine Company
* Norris
* North Brothers Manufacturing Company
* Preston
* H. D. Smith & Co.
* Stewart Spiers
* Utica Tools
* Bonney Forge
* Herbrand
* Vlchek
* Western Forge

Current house brands|

* Ace Hardware
* Ace Tools
* AutoZone
* Duralast
* Blain's Farm and Fleet
* Duracraft
* Canadian Tire
* Mastercraft
* Grainger
* Westward
* Harbor Freight Tools
* Atlas
* Bauer
* Chicago Electric
* Drill Master
* Hercules
* Pittsburgh
* Quinn
* ICON
* Warrior
* The Home Depot
* Husky
* Lee Valley
* Veritas
* Lowe's
* Kobalt
* Menards
* Masterforce
* True Value
* Master Mechanic

Historic house brands|

* Montgomery Ward
* PowrKraft
* JCPenney
* Penncraft

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