Product type Hand tools Country USA | Owner Apex Tool Group Previous owners Cooper Industries | |
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Website www.apexhandtools.com/brands/xcelite/ | ||
Xcelite is a brand of hand tools geared towards the electronics service industry. It is currently owned by Apex Tool Group and markets screwdrivers, nut drivers, pliers, and various specialized electronics tools.
History
Xcelite was founded in 1921 as the Park Metalware Company, a small metalworking shop in Orchard Park, New York.
In 1973, the brand was purchased by Cooper Industries.
In 2010, the brand was transferred to Apex Tool Group, a joint venture formed by Cooper Industries and Danaher Corporation.
References
Xcelite Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA