Matco Tools
The History of the Mac Tools Company
Seven mencame together in 1938 with the idea and goal of making the finest mechanic tools in the world. They formed the company called Mechanics Tools and Forge Company and signed the Articles of Incorporation on July 11, 1938. At this time, the state of Ohio issued 250 shares of common stock as they officially recognized the Mechanics Tools and Forge Company. The seven men who formed the company could only afford to subscribe to 55 of the 250 shares.
Ralph McPherson and Otto Tucker were elected to become the first president and secretary of the Mechanics Tools and Forge Company. These two men did everything possible to gather $5,000 so they could buy a building and used machinery to begin production. The company began to prosper in 1942 when they received a large government contract to produce products to help during World War II.
In 1942, the Securities Commission helped the Mechanics Tools and Forge Company recapitalize. When they made their capital investment, Clem Poole approached the company with a proposal to open a socket division. Because of their recapitalization, they could not afford to open this division even though they knew it was needed. On October 30, 1944, the management team that included the same stockholders of the Mechanics Tools and Forge Company decided to open a new related company called the Clinton Tool Company. Clem Poole was the president of the new Clinton Tool Company and operated the company in the same building with the Mechanics Tools and Forge Company. Clinton Tool is recognized today for their professional line of sockets and accessories.
Russ Darah of whom had 20 years of experience in the tool industry, offered the Mechanics Tools and Forge Company the opportunity to purchase a competitor’s line of tools. In 1945, through this acquisition, the Mac Allied Tool company was formed and located in Akron, Ohio to make shipping easier. The products produced by the Mechanics Tools and Forge Company, the Clinton Tool Company and the new Mac Allied Tool company became known as “Mac Tools”. In 1963 the Mechanics Tool and Forge Company (combination of the two companies Mac Tools and Mac Allied Tool) changed its name to Mac Tools, Inc. In 1973, the ties between Mac Tools and the Mac Allied Tool company were split.
In 1980, Mac Tools was purchased by the Stanley Works company. This company is a major brand that includes, Stanley Tools, Proto, Facom Tools and Blackhawk tools. Today, Mac Tools is considered a leader in automotive tool and equipment production along with Snap-On and Matco Tools. They produce more than 42,000 different products and accessories in their line. This includes screwdrivers, ratchets, wrenches and assorted air tools. They also produce their own line of toolboxes at their plant that is located in Georgetown, Ohio.
Mac Tools still uses a mobile sales force of distributors for a direct sales approach. They are committed to a set of values that they use to drive the business. The values that Mac Tools defines, helps their employees to form lifetime relationships with their customers. The Mac Tool company operates today under the same philosophy that was used in 1938; to produce an excellent quality product that is reasonably priced while giving the best service possible.
About the Author
Teresa has a growing interest in collecting and selling vintage and antique things. She created the “Time”s Treasures” website to gain personal encouragement to learn more about the treasures that are created as time goes by. Teresa wants to share information that she has found as well as have a place for others to share information that they know. Her website will always be a project in growth because she knows that with every minute that goes by, more things are becoming treasures that someone will cherish and pursue to collect.
|
|
DEAN SKUZA MATCO TOOLS SIGNED H/O FUNNY CAR L@@@@@@@@K $2.99 |
|
|
2011 ANTRON BROWN MATCO TOOLS TOP FUEL NHRA POSTCARD $1.00 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS BRAND FORD RADIO REMOVAL TOOLS $1.50 |
|
|
2011 Antron Brown Matco Tools Top Fuel NHRA postcard $1.00 |
|
|
2011 ANTRON BROWN MATCO TOOLS NHRA HANDOUT/POSTCARD $1.25 |
|
|
Nice 3/32nd. Matco punch PDL38A,USA made!!!! NO RESERVE!!!!! $0.99 |
|
|
Matco Wrench Tool Toolbox Warning Sticker Decal box $3.99 |
|
|
TOOL MATCO WCL322 Metric 1 TOOL $2.00 |
|
|
craftsman snap on matco tool box sticker label decal $1.00 |
|
|
craftsman snap on matco tool box sticker label decal $0.01 |
|
|
1/4″ Snap-On, Matco, Mac, Lock-A-Socket Locking Posts $1.49 |
|
|
1/2″ Snap-On, Matco, Mac, Lock-A-Socket Locking Posts $1.69 |
|
|
2007 Whit Bazemore Matco Tools Top Fuel NHRA postcard $1.99 |
|
|
2010 Antron Brown Matco Tools #2 Top Fuel NHRA postcard $1.99 |
|
|
2010 Antron Brown Matco Tools #1 Top Fuel NHRA postcard $1.99 |
|
|
2008 Antron Brown Matco Tools Top Fuel NHRA postcard $1.99 |
|
|
2009 Antron Brown Matco Tools Top Fuel NHRA postcard $1.99 |
|
|
craftsman snapon matco tool box sticker children $4.50 |
|
|
WHIT BAZEMORE MATCO TOOLS TWO-SIDED POSTCARD 8″ x 10″ NHRA NITRO FUNNY CAR $1.95 |
|
|
craftsman snap on matco tool box sticker label decal $0.99 |
|
|
Antron Brown Autographed 2011 Matco Tools Top Fuel Handout $1.99 |
|
|
Matco Tools decal sticker $4.99 |
|
|
Matco MPTL144IW 3/8″ 14.4V Impact Wrench MANUAL $4.99 |
|
|
craftsman snap on matco tool box warning sticker decal $5.00 |
|
|
craftsman snapon matco tool box sticker label real men $5.00 |
|
|
Matco Tools FT93FBB Double Flaring Tool-No Reserve $0.01 |
|
|
Matco Tools 3/8″ DRIVE IMPACT TORX DRIVER SOCKET # B40TXPI $2.99 |
|
|
Adhesive TOOLBOX LABELS fits all Matco Tool Boxes $5.95 |
|
|
george marnell matco tools pro stock car 8×10 glossy photo $0.99 |
|
|
antron brown matco tools PHOENIX 2012 top fuel car 8×10 glossy photo $0.99 |
|
|
craftsman snapon matco tool box sticker label $6.00 |
|
|
DEAN SCUZA MATCO TOOLS GOLD 1/64 F/C (LOOSE) B254 $6.00 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 3/8″ dr X 1″ CHROME EXTENTION $2.50 |
|
|
Matco Tools Screwdriver & Large Schreader Valve Tool $3.00 |
|
|
Professional Tool & Equipment News Magazine Dec 2011 Matco Ingersoll Rand Knipex $3.00 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 3/8″ dr X 1/4″ dr CHROME ADAPTOR $3.50 |
|
|
SNAP ON MATCO CRAFTSMAN TOOL BOX WARNING STCKER DECAL $4.75 |
|
|
NHRA 2000 Matco Tools Super Nationals Contestant Decal $5.00 |
|
|
SNAP ON MATCO CRAFTSMAN MONKEY TOOL BOX WARNING STCKER DECAL $4.75 |
|
|
Whit Bazemore 2003 Matco Tools Print $6.81 |
|
|
Matco Tools 1/4″ Drive 10 MM Deep Well Socket 6 PT AD10M6A $6.95 |
|
|
MATCO 5/16″ SOCKET SHALLOW 1/4″ DRIVE 12-POINT A102 USA $4.99 |
|
|
MATCO FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER HEAVY DUTY GOOD-VGOOD- CONDITION USA $3.99 |
|
|
craftsman snap on matco tool box sticker label decal $7.00 |
|
|
Matco Tools Stubby Wrenches $0.99 |
|
|
Matco Tools Expo 2002 Racing Champions ERTL 32 Ford Car $5.00 |
|
|
Matco Tools 3/8″ Drive 19 mm crowfoot wrench – Mint Condition!! $0.99 |
|
|
Matco Tools 3/8″ Drive 18 mm shallow Impact Socket – 6 point Great Shape!! $0.99 |
|
|
Matco Tools 3/8″ Drive 17 mm crowfoot wrench – Mint Condition!! $0.99 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS STUBBY PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER SDM G81P2 M $3.99 |
|
|
2008 Antron Brown signed Matco Tools Top Fuel NHRA postcard $4.99 |
|
|
SNAP ON MATCO CRAFTSMAN TOOL BOX WARNING STICKER DECAL $4.99 |
|
|
Matco Tools Impact 12 pt Shallow Socket 12 mm BP12M2 3/8″ Drive $7.50 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 1/4 DRIVE SOCKET EXTENSION DRIVER ADAPTER AX1 $3.59 |
|
|
Matco Tools 3/8″ Drive 18 mm crowfoot wrench – Mint Condition!! $1.25 |
|
|
CRAIG TREBLE Matco Tools Team Scream Cycle Promo Card $3.95 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS USED 3/8 DRIVE METRIC 12PT SHALLOW SOCKET CHROME B9M2 9MM $3.61 |
|
|
Matco Tools Side Terminal Cleaner BB516 $2.00 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 15MM 6PT COMBINATION WRENCH #WCL15M6 USA $4.95 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 12MM 6PT COMBINATION WRENCH #WCL12M6 USA $4.95 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 1/2″ 6PT COMBINATION WRENCH #WCL166 USA $4.95 |
|
|
Matco 1/4 socket 3/8 drive 6 point B86 $4.95 |
|
|
MATCO PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER HEAVY DUTY # 3 BIT GOOD-VGOOD- CONDITION USA $3.99 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS HAT NEW $1.99 |
|
|
Craftsman Tools Cap 948623 baseball hat Sears ADJUSTABLE NWT snap on mac matco $7.99 |
|
|
MATCO TOOL RACING BASEBALL CAP BLACK HAT $1.99 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 3/8 DRIVE METRIC 6PT DEEP WELL SOCKET CHROME BDM15M6 15MM $4.19 |
|
|
Matco Tools Line Wrenches 4 Piece $2.53 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 15MM 3/8″ DRIVE SEMI DEEP SOCKET $0.99 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 1/4″ DRIVE DEEP 3/8′S SOCKET $0.99 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 11/16″ 3/8″ DRIVE SEMI DEEP SOCKET $0.99 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 5/8″ 1/2″ DRIVE SOCKET $0.99 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 3/8″ DRIVE TORQUE WRENCH (50-205 in.lbs) TRB250 $0.99 |
|
|
Matco Drill Bit Set. DM21 $2.30 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 3/8″ dr X 12″ CHROME EXTENTION $3.50 |
|
|
Matco Tools 76mm Oil Filter Wrench / Socket – OFW7614 $5.95 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS 3/8 DRIVE METRIC 6PT DEEP WELL SOCKET CHROME BDM14M6 14MM $4.61 |
|
|
Unused Old Style Matco Tools 3/8″drive 5/8″ 6-point Deep Socket #BD206 $8.75 |
|
|
Matco 11/32 deep socket 6 point 1/4 drive AD116 $5.95 |
|
|
Matco 11/16 socket 1/2 drive 12 point C222 $5.95 |
|
|
Matco 11/16 shallow socket 3/8 drive 6 point B226 $5.95 |
|
|
MATCO 1/4″ DRIVE, 13MM SOCKET $4.99 |
|
|
Magnetic TOOLBOX LABELS fits all Matco Tool Boxes $8.95 |
|
|
Magnetic TOOLBOX LABELS fits all Matco Tool Boxes $8.95 |
|
|
Matco Tools 11/16″ Deep IMP 6 Point Socket 3/8′ Drive BDP226 $8.99 |
|
|
Matco Tools Playing Cards MINT SEALED $8.99 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS DEEP 7/16″ X 1/4dr CHROME SOCKET $4.00 |
|
|
MATCO Tools 7/16″ Nut Driver $7.15 |
|
|
MATCO Tools 1/4″ Nut Driver $7.15 |
|
|
MATCO Tools 9/32″ Nut Driver $7.15 |
|
|
Solar Century Mac Tools Matco Dayton Hypertherm Powermate Plasma Nozzles 3pk $5.99 |
|
|
MATCO DT 160 Old GM Car and Window Tool $6.00 |
|
|
MAC Tools. 6mm Deep Socket . 3/8″ Drive. $5.99 |
|
|
11MM MATCO TOOLS OPEN/BOX END WRENCH 12PT WC18M2 REAL NICE TOOL!! $7.50 |
|
|
Matco 3/8 x 3 extension friction ball sticky B3E $6.95 |
|
|
Matco 9/16 deep socket 3/8 drive 12 point BD182 $6.95 |
|
|
Matco 9mm deep socket 3/8 drive 12 point BD9M2 $6.95 |
|
|
2 Matco Mig Welder Gas Diffuser Weld Parts Tool $4.00 |
|
|
Matco RST10 Brake Shoe Retaining Spring Tool $6.99 |
|
|
MATCO TOOLS BASEBALL CAP BLACK WERE THE SORCE $9.99 |
|
|
Matco Tools Expo: Cancun, Mexico $1.99 … |
|
|
Fuel and Brake Plumbing $1.99 … |
|
|
Accutire MS-4021B Standard Digital Tire Gauge $7.99 Reads 5-150 PSI in 1/2-lb. units. Backlit display. Rubberized handle. Auto on/off. Lifetime lithium battery. Max. PSI: 150… |
|
|
Schumacher PSJ-2212 DSR ProSeries 2200 Peak Amps Jump Starter and Portable Power Unit $120.00 The Schumacher 12V DSR Jump Starter is a professional-grade jump starter with two high-output 22Ah AGM batteries, a 3 Amp built-in automatic charger for faster recharges, plus a reverse hookup alarm and 2-function digital. Non-spillable batteries mean it can be stored in any position safely. Includes heavy-duty clamps with copper jaws, a wider base for better stability and a rustproof case. Volts:… |
|
|
Lisle 25750 Dual Piston Brake Caliper Compressor $32.04 This tool is the same basic design as the popular LIS24300 Speedy brake pad Spreader except it is designed to work on dual brake pistonsThe tool compresses the dual brake pistons simultaneouslyMakes dual piston pad replacement a simple job… |
|
|
Automotive Repair Shop Start Up Business Plan NEW 2008! Complete Start Up Business Plan For 2008! -Sample Business Plan In Microsoft Word For EASY Editing! Complete 7 Section Layout Including?. -Executive Summary (A brief general summary of the other 6 sections) -Products & Services (Technically Accurate Product/Service Descr… |
|
|
4Ch Security Network DVR, Built-in 500GB HD, Real Time H.264, True Pentaplex with 3G View Ready. Includes a free CMS software for monitoring multiple DVRs online The H.264 real time DVR offers increased recording capacity, enhanced image quality, and faster transmission speed for remote viewing. The 1 TB SATA Hard Drive records 3600 hours video (900 hrs per channel on average). Recording can be triggered manually, by motion detection or preset timer. User-friendly on-screen graphic menu display provides full operations to the DVR. Includes DVR, remote, mou… |
|
|
#ERTCP5933 MATCO Tools Rat Fink 1934 GMC Delivery Truck Diecast $44.99 MATCO Tools Rat Fink 1934 GMC Delivery Truck Diecast. Made by Ertl,Marked #CP5933. Brand New in Factory Sealed Package…. |
|
|
Matco Tools Authentics – Dodge Charger R/T Hard Top (1970, 1:18, Red) $58.99 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Hard Top. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Dodge Charger R/T die cast metal car features openable hood & doors. This Classic Ertl Authentic car includes a Matco Tools certificate of Authenticity. ’07 Authentics muscle car series 12. This 1970 Dodge Charger R/T is manufactured by RC2 Racing Champions American Muscle. Box size: 13.75″Lx 6.25″Wx 5.75″H…. |
|
|
1967 Chevy Impala SS 396 1/18 Matco Tools Edition Blue $65.50 Limited Edition 1 of 1,200 Doors Open Hood Opens Wheels Steer Wheels Roll Working Driveshaft Highly Detailed Made of High Quality Diecast… |