Klein Tools
Klein Tools, Inc. is an American company based in Lincolnshire, IL that manufactures hand tools. The company is known for its popularity with workers in the electrical and telecommunications industries. Lineman's pliers in the past were often called "Kleins," an example of a genericized trademark.
| Company type | Privately owned |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Founder | Mathias Klein |
| Headquarters | Lincolnshire, IL |
Key people | Thomas R. Klein, Chairman CEO |
| Products | Hand tools |
Number of employees | 2,500 |
| Website | www.kleintools.com |
Klein's line-up contains more than 5,000 different tools, including 165 different types of pliers, in addition to screwdrivers, nut drivers, wire pulling and stripping tools, crimping tools, scissors, snips and shears, cable and bolt cutters, multimeters, electrical outlet testers, conduit benders, personal protective equipment, and tool bags. Klein produces a high-end line of tools under its Journeyman label.
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