How to Safely Pack Items for Shipping: A Complete Guide for Tools, Collectibles, Electronics, and Fragile Goods
Shipping items safely has become an essential skill for online sellers, hobbyists, collectors, and even everyday buyers who occasionally need to mail something valuable or delicate. Whether you’re an eBay seller sending out vintage tools, a collector trading rare items, or someone mailing gifts to friends and family, correct packaging can make the difference between a package arriving in perfect condition and an expensive or sentimental item arriving damaged.
In this guide, we’ll walk through a simple, practical, and highly effective method for packing different types of items—especially objects with sharp edges, irregular shapes, fragile materials, or protruding parts. The technique shown in the accompanying video uses bubble wrap, padding, and secure sealing to create a protective “cocoon” that absorbs impacts, prevents shifting, and keeps your items safe during transit.
This blog will break down each step, explain why it matters, and offer tips based on real-world experience shipping thousands of items.
Why Proper Packaging Matters More Than Ever
Today’s shipping carriers handle an incredible volume of packages. Boxes and envelopes travel through conveyor belts, drop chutes, automated sorting machines, moving trucks, airplanes, and manual handling at every step of the journey. Even when carriers do their best, packages endure:
Vibration
Stacking pressure
Unexpected impacts
Drops
Temperature changes
Humidity variations
Mechanical compression
If an item is packaged poorly—or without enough cushioning—it only takes one impact for it to crack, chip, bend, tear, or break. Tools may puncture the packaging, fragile items may shatter, and electronics can be damaged internally.
A smart packaging method protects your shipment from all of these challenges.
Materials You Need Before You Begin
You don’t need expensive or complicated materials. A few basics are enough to safely pack almost any item:
✔ Bubble wrap
Provides cushioning and impact absorption, especially for sharp edges and fragile surfaces.
✔ Soft padding (foam, paper, fabric, air pillows)
Prevents movement inside the box.
✔ Strong packing tape
Keeps the box sealed and prevents opening under pressure.
✔ A sturdy box or padded mailer
Choose based on item size, shape, and weight.
✔ Optional: cardboard edge guards, shrink wrap, or stretch film
Useful for securing odd-shaped items.
Step 1: Preparing the Item
Begin by inspecting the item and identifying:
Any sharp tips
Fragile areas
Protruding parts
Areas likely to be damaged
Surfaces that can scratch or rub
If you’re packing an antique screwdriver, for example, the metal shaft and especially the tip need protection to prevent puncture damage inside the package. If you’re packaging an electronic device, focus on the screen and edges.
Clean off dust or debris if necessary—this prevents scratches and gives a more professional presentation.
Step 2: Wrapping the Item Properly
Bubble wrap is your best friend here. Lay out a generous sheet and place the item diagonally or flat depending on the shape. Wrap tightly but not excessively—tight enough to protect, loose enough not to strain the wrap.
For sharp edges or pointed ends:
✔ Add extra layers
Sharp metal can easily poke through a single layer. Double-wrapping or adding a small folded card over the pointed area ensures safe transport.
✔ Use reinforced tape
Secure the wrap with small strips so it doesn’t unravel.
Step 3: Adding Padding for Stability
Place the wrapped item in the center of your box or padded mailer. The key is no empty space. You want the package to feel firm, not rattling. Fill every gap with padding:
Crumpled kraft paper
Air pillows
Foam blocks
Soft fabrics
Newspaper (last resort)
The goal is to prevent movement. If the item shifts inside, it increases the chance of damage.
A useful rule of thumb: If you shake the box and hear nothing, the padding is done right.
Step 4: Securing the Box
Use high-quality packing tape and seal all seams—top, bottom, and edges. Packages often fail not because of the wrapping but because of inadequate tape.
For heavier items like tools, vintage metal objects, or dense collectible items:
✔ Reinforce the bottom of the box
Add an extra strip of tape or two.
✔ Tape all edges
Especially the flaps where pressure points accumulate.
✔ Apply the “H-tape method”
Create an “H” pattern with tape on the top of the box for maximum strength.
Step 5: Final Checks Before Shipping
Before sealing the package for good, ask yourself:
Is the item fully cushioned?
Is it impossible for the item to move inside?
Is the box strong enough for the item’s weight?
Are all edges and seams sealed securely?
Give the box a gentle shake. The contents should be quiet and stable.
For tools or objects with points, ensure the tip cannot pierce the box under pressure. Add more padding if needed.
What Makes This Method So Effective?
This packing technique works because it combines:
1. Shock absorption
Bubble wrap protects against drops and impacts.
2. Movement control
Padding keeps the item stable during transit.
3. Compression resistance
A properly filled box won’t collapse under stacking pressure.
4. Professional quality
Customers appreciate receiving items packaged safely and neatly.
Bringing all of these together gives you a reliable “one-method-fits-all” approach for most items you’ll ever ship.
Why This Works Well for Tools, Collectibles, and Odd-Shaped Items
Tools—especially vintage ones—often have:
Sharp points
Heavy metal construction
Irregular shapes
High density
The ability to damage a box from inside
This method accounts for all of these issues.
Likewise, collectibles such as figurines, antique parts, gadgets, or handmade items benefit from the same process, because their shapes require flexible but strong protection.
When to Use a Padded Mailer Instead of a Box
A padded mailer may work if:
The item is small
Lightweight
Not fragile
Not sharp
Well wrapped in bubble wrap
However, for tools or anything with a pointed end, a box is always the better choice.
Shipping Smarter: Tips for Best Results
Here are some expert tips that come from years of shipping experience:
✔ Use just enough tape to secure the item
Too much tape can make opening difficult for the recipient.
✔ Avoid reusing worn out boxes
Weak or dented boxes can collapse.
✔ For international shipping, double-wrap fragile items
Packages travel through more checkpoints.
✔ Take a picture of the wrapped item
Useful for proving proper packing in case of shipping disputes.
✔ Add a small thank-you note
Customers appreciate the thoughtful gesture and it improves feedback ratings.
Final Thoughts
Shipping items safely is a skill that pays off—literally. Whether you’re a seller on platforms like eBay, a collector trading valuable pieces, or just someone mailing an item to a family member, proper packaging ensures peace of mind and helps build trust.
The method shown in the video is simple enough for beginners but effective enough for long-time sellers. With bubble wrap, good padding, and secure sealing, you can confidently ship almost any item, from delicate electronics to rugged vintage tools.
To watch the full step-by-step demonstration, check out the visual guide included above.
Learn how I safely package vintage tLearn how I safely package vintage tools and sharp-edge items for secure shipping. In this video, I use a vintage screwdriver I recently sold on eBay and show the full step-by-step process: wrapping the sharp point, protecting the handle, stabilizing the tool, adding padding, and sealing the box. This method keeps the item safe during transit and prevents damage to the package or anyone handling it.
If you ship antique tools, vintage hardware, or any sharp-edge items, this is an easy and reliable packaging technique to keep your shipments professional and secure.
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oday I’m reviewing the Yardcare 14″ 2‑in‑1 Electric Dethatcher & Scarifier, a powerful corded lawn tool that removes thatch, moss, and dead grass to help your lawn breathe and grow thick. Even my goat approves — you’ll see her in the thumbnail checking it out!
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• Cutting Width: 14″
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• 13 Amp Motor (up to 3600 RPM)
• Depth Control: 5 adjustable positions (−0.47" to +0.39")
• Large 10.5 gal removable grass box
• Foldable handle for storage
• Safety dual-lock switch
• 7" front & 5.5" rear wheels
• Weight: ~26 lbs
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May 31, 2023 I-5 Bridge Discussions Vancouver WA Portland OR Live Event
https://youtu.be/aVPkvTuk8kI
Location:
Vancouver Community Library
901 C St
Vancouver, WA 98660
The IBR program will be holding in-person Neighborhood Forums in May and June to give local community members adjacent to the program area an opportunity to speak directly with IBR staff about their questions and concerns and to learn about the environmental review process and what is being studied, financial plan, upcoming urban design work, and future opportunities for community engagement. The IBR program is planning to hold one forum in Vancouver and one forum in Portland.
Zelle принадлежит и управляется компанией Early Warning Services, LLC, совладельцами которой являются семь крупных банков страны.
Платежное приложение было запущено в 2017 году, когда конкуренция в одноранговой среде начала накаляться благодаря приложениям Venmo от PayPal и Cash App от Block.
Более половины пользователей смартфонов в США отправляют деньги через какой-либо сервис одноранговых платежей, чтобы отправить деньги друзьям, семье и компаниям.
Акции платежных сервисов, таких как PayPal, которому принадлежит Venmo, и Block, которому принадлежит Cash App, в 2020 году резко выросли, поскольку все больше людей начали отправлять деньги в цифровом виде.
Zelle, запущенный в 2017 году, выделяется по нескольким параметрам. Он принадлежит и управляется компанией Early Warning Services, LLC, которая находится в совместном владении семи крупных банков и не торгуется на бирже. Платформа служит банкам не только для создания независимого потока доходов.
«Zelle на самом деле не является самостоятельным предприятием, приносящим доход, — сказал Майк Кэшман, партнер Bain & Co. по сравнению с машиной, приносящей доход».
«Если вы уже осуществляете операции со своим банком и доверяете ему, то тот факт, что ваш банк предлагает Zelle в качестве платежного средства, привлекателен для вас», — сказала Терри Брэдфорд, специалист по платежам в Федеральном резервном банке Канзас-Сити. .
Одним из ограничений PayPal, Venmo и Cash App является то, что все пользователи должны использовать один и тот же сервис. Привлекательность Zelle заключается в том, что любой, у кого есть банковский счет в участвующем финансовом учреждении, может отправлять деньги.
«Для банков не составляет труда конкурировать в этой области», — сказал Хайме Топлин, старший аналитик Insider Intelligence. «Клиенты постоянно используют свои приложения для мобильного банкинга, и никто не хочет уступать возможности из области, в которой люди уже действительно активны, сторонним конкурентам».
Пояснение: Zelle нравится пользователям, потому что любой, у кого есть банковский счет в участвующем финансовом учреждении, может отправлять деньги. В более ранней версии неверно указано количество участников.
Can you fix a bent gold chain?
How do you straighten a bent gold chain?
Can real gold necklaces bend?
What will ruin a gold chain?
Hello and welcome to Go As Far As You Can See, we know right that any one of you can go as far as they can see as well.
Chains are usually pretty easy to fix, if they’re within a standard thickness around 1.4mm. Depending on the type of chain, the jeweler can cut a link open at one of the two broken ends, thread it through another link, and fuse the gap shut with solder, an easily melted metal alloy that functions like a glue.
Other types of chains aren’t as straightforward, however. For instance, it’s hard to repair a rope chain and maintain its original integrity due to the way it’s constructed; the area of work will have a visible difference in comparison to the rest of the chain. Certain chains will never look the same even after repair. Here are a few scenarios as to why a jeweler might turn a chain repair down:
1. The chain is hollow
Rope chains are notorious for this construction: the design of the chain is empty on the inside of the links. This is to reduce metal weight and make the piece cheaper for sale. While it means you can buy the chain for a lower price, it also means that the item will be “crushed” at the spot where the jeweler works on it. In addition, the repair is not strong and may not withstand daily wear over time. As a result, some jewelers will turn the item down to avoid any potential issues with their customers.
2. The chain’s design can’t be fixed
Herringbone chains and other custom designed chains are almost done for if they are broken. Because these chains are constructed via a series of fluid, interlocking flat links, if the chain is snagged it “unravels” the entire structure. The links are usually very thin slices of metal, and once they’re bent it’s near-impossible to hammer them back to an acceptable state.
Most jewelers will not even attempt the repair with these pieces; however, we will take them and let the client know that the areas of work will be very visible. Our jeweler gently bends and moves the chain back into place with several probes; he then tacks certain locations in less-visible areas (such as the back) to make the links stay.
3. The metal is strange
If your chain is made from an unconventional base metal such as brass, bronze, or copper, the jewelers may not take a chance on it. This is especially common if your chain has other components on it such as stones, charms, and pendants. Unknown metals can react very strangely to heat, and the soldering process requires exposure to a laser or a flame. When the metal heats up, it could potentially melt or burn, causing damage to the chain and anything attached to it.
Additionally, the area of repair won’t match the rest of the chain. Most jewelers do not have base metal solder, so they will default to using silver solder. This disrupts the overall color of the chain.
At Quick Jewelry Repairs, to avoid these issues, we test the chain with a little heat first. If it reacts badly, we will inform the customer that we cannot perform the repair. If it seems to take heat well, we’ll remove any components from the chain that may burn in the repair process as an extra precaution before we proceed. The chain is then polished and re-plated if necessary to make the color uniform.
4. The chain is plated
Some chains are plated with gold or rhodium in order to give it a certain color. The repair work removes that plating, exposing the original color of the metal underneath. As some jewelers may not have the ability to gold plate the chain, they will turn it down to avoid any issues with their customers.
An additional factor is the original metal of the chain. If the chain is sterling silver plated with gold, most jewelers should be able to re-plate that. Strange metals, however, cannot be plated easily and if the jeweler determines that it's not readily conducive to the gold plating process, they will not take the job.
Our jewelers can work with atypical jewelry metals that need plating. We do this by nickel plating the chain to make it chemically compatible with the gold plating process, and then we proceed to place it in our gold-plating tank for the final coloration.
Now you're up to date on reasons why your jeweler won't perform the chain repair! If you're experiencing this issue, hit us up in the comments below and we can help you out.
In the modern world of healthy lifestyle, eco-bio-organic and yoga, the inscription on a bottle of wine contains sulfites - contains sulfites - can be a little confusing. It is customary to blame sulfites or sulfur dioxide in wine for all the m-m ... complexity of the next morning - here both a hangover and a headache as its integral part. But attention to the label is just as important as the ability to fact-check.
Based on many years research
“The principle of “wine without sulfur” cannot be the rule. Everything in life is a matter of proportion. Only excess is harmful. Making wine without sulfur dioxide is nearly impossible. Sulfur dioxide, sulfur oxide, sulfur dioxide, SO2, sulfuric anhydride, sulfites are all synonyms for the same chemical compound originally contained in wine. Sulfites are a natural product of yeasts that ferment the sugar in wine into alcohol. That is, the presence of sulfites in wine cannot be avoided. Sulfur is a natural antioxidant and antiseptic. This is an element that inhibits the growth of bacteria, slowing down the aging of wine, its premature oxidation and unnecessary fermentation. In fact, it is a natural preservative, without which the wine would turn into vinegar. But the natural content of sulfur oxide is not enough to reliably stabilize the wine. Otherwise, we would not have known the numerous stories that three hundred years ago a ship loaded with barrels of wine left Portugal, but a ship moored in the port of England with barrels of wine vinegar instead of wine.
In general, sulfur has a long chemical history. Or rather, alchemical. Mercury, sulfur and lead are the three pillars of medieval alchemy. And wine and sulfur practically did not exist without each other. Even the Romans empirically found out that fumigating the inside of the amphora with smoke from a sulfur candle perfectly preserves wine. Somewhere in the 1st century AD The Romans replaced amphoras with wooden barrels. And they were already fumigated. The wine was kept well, trade grew, what else does the empire need. The Romans also noticed that lead was good for the stability of wine. And they had a considerable number of lead vessels for wine. It was this Roman lead tradition (the Romans also made water pipes from lead) that partially defeated mass sulfur fumigation in Europe. In fact, two methods of preserving wine existed in parallel. The only difference is that sulfur did not lead to mass poisoning, while lead did. It's just that medieval alchemists added liquid lead directly to wine barrels. The wine looked excellent, but the effect on the health of Europeans was not so good. All this went down in history under the name "Wine Disease". Gradually, it became clear what was happening and sulfur again became the leader in the "preservation" of wine. Today, sulfur dioxide is the only chemical compound that keeps wine alive.
But what about security? – wine consumers continue to be interested, despite the fact that modern research has repeatedly confirmed the safety of SO2 in amounts approved by law. One glass of dry wine contains an average of 20 mg of sulfites. Here it must be said that a standard human body in the process of functioning produces about 1000 mg of sulfites daily. A bottle of wine contains as much sulfite as a bottle of Coca-Cola. It's also 50 times less than the amount of sulfites in fast food french fries. Many times more sulfites are in dried fruits - dried apricots, raisins, etc. There are more of them in orange juice from tetra-pak. That is, the presence of sulfur dioxide in wine is not dangerous, however, you need to focus on its amount. According to EU legislation, the content of sulfites in red wine should not exceed 150 mg per liter, in pink and white should not exceed 200 mg per liter. In dessert wines - 300 mg per liter. This is due to the fact that semi-sweet and dessert wines are produced by stopping fermentation - this is exactly what sulfur dioxide is needed for. The average level of sulfites in wine in the EU is 80 mg per litre. Red wines have less sulfites than white wines due to tannins. Wines with high acidity have less sulfites than wines with low acidity. There are more sulfites in bottles with a cork stopper, and less with a screw cap. We also remember that wine always contains a certain amount of natural sulfur compounds. And here the connection with the terroir is almost direct - volcanic soils, for example, contain sulfur deposits. Therefore, wines from these regions are characterized by high levels of naturally occurring sulfur. Like in Sicily.
Only 1% of healthy people on the planet and 5% of those suffering from bronchial asthma can react negatively to sulfur dioxide. 0.1% of the world's population does not tolerate sulfites in principle, both natural and added. Modern research suggests that linking headaches to sulfur dioxide in wine is a popular misconception. Ethyl alcohol plays a role here. In addition, it is customary to complain about a headache from red wines, but they contain less sulfur dioxide than white wines. One way or another, but winemaking does not know a way to chemically remove sulfur from wine. Therefore, “sulfite-free wines” still contain a certain amount of natural sulfur. These wines are very difficult to transport and store, and their aging potential is questionable. Only the most stubborn organic wine producers do this successfully.
PORTLAND, Oregon. (AP) Damian Lillard had 36 points and 10 assists as the Portland Trail Blazers went on a five-game losing streak with a 136-119 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.
Jusuf Nurkic added 22 points and 11 rebounds to the Blazers, who will play the Mavericks again on Sunday night.
Spencer Dinwiddie led Dallas with 25 points. Luka Doncic scored a season-high 15 points before Mavericks coach Jason Kidd stopped him with seven minutes left.
''It's fine. When you're trying to fight for the win and you get so funky, it seems like it's never going to end. But you just have to keep pushing,” Lillard said of the end of the losing streak. “I said that when your mind is in order and you are pushing, everyone is pulling the rope in the same direction, you find your way to where you need to get to. And in many cases, one is enough.”
Portland led by a full 20 points early in the second half and entered the fourth quarter 106-90. Nurkic dunked to give the Blazers a 116-94 lead with 9:59 left.
Doncic and Lillard had a heated exchange before Lillard scored a goal to give the Blazers a 122-102 lead. Tim Hardaway Jr. left the court shortly before and limped into the locker room with a left ankle injury.
The Mavs have already suffered from injuries, with Josh Green, Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith out of action.
"Hopefully we get better soon, but for now we'll have to play guys in uniform," Mavs coach Jason Kidd said.
Lillard started but was listed as a pre-game questionable player after twisting his ankle early in Portland's 119–113 loss to the Cavaliers on Thursday. Lillard came out and scored 11 points in the first quarter against the Mavs.
On Thursday, Dallas defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-115 in double overtime. The win broke a two-match losing drift.
Christian Wood was ruled out before the game due to pain in his right ankle. Wood played 48 minutes against the Lakers, posting 24 points and 14 rebounds.
Portland had a 31-30 lead after the first period. The Mavericks pinned him with eight of 13 three-point attempts.
Taking advantage while Doncic rested in the second quarter, Shedon Sharp's three-pointer, Nurkic's free kick and free kick put Portland up 47–36.
A three-pointer from Lillard gave the Blazers a 65–49 lead, and they led 71–56 at halftime. Lillard ended the half with 24 points while Doncic had five.
“We blew ahead,” Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said. “We played much better. We were very, very aggressive defensively and that just spurred us on."
TIP-INS
Mavericks: Kidd was asked if he wouldn't play college ball if he got the G League like Mavs guard Jayden Hardy. He joked, "I would have quit in 8th grade." ... Dwight Powell got into trouble early on with a fourth-place finish with 2:48 left in the first half.
Trail Blazers: Portland lost the first two games of the series against the Mavericks this season, both in Dallas. Doncic averaged 37.5 points against the Blazers. ... With his fifth assist of the night, Lillard moved to second on the Blazers' career list, ahead of Clyde Drexler. Lillard is already the team's top scorer.
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The Trail Blazers and Mavericks will meet again on Sunday night, ending a four-game streak between the teams this season. "The general store is here in Portland," Kidd said. “We are here for two games and then we don’t see them anymore. We'll finish them after tomorrow."
Ever wonder who owns Craftsman tools? How about Milwaukee, Mac Tools, or Skilsaw? It may surprise you to know that only a handful of power tool companies own your favorite tools. That’s right, most tool brands fall under a parent company that also controls additional power tool manufacturers and brands. We break it down for you…with charts!
POWER TOOL MANUFACTURERS PARENT COMPANIES – GETTING THE BIG PICTURE
NOTE: RIDGID AND RYOBI CORDLESS POWER TOOLS ARE LICENSED BY TTI.
We didn’t include every tool company in this image. To be honest, we couldn’t fit them all on the page. We will, however, do our best below to include as many tool brand parent companies as possible. Starting with several of the largest makes the most sense.
YES, CRAFTSMAN AND DEWALT ARE OWNED BY STANLEY BLACK & DECKER
Stanley Black and Decker
Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) turned heads when it bought Craftsman Tools in 2017 after Sears closed 235 stores in 2015.
The company owns many brands, however. Dating back to 1843 with a man named Frederick Stanley, the company quickly formed its roots. In 2010, it merged with another company that started in 1910—Black and Decker. As of 2017, the company maintains a $7.5 billion business in tools & storage alone. SBD brands include:
DeWalt
Stanley
Black + Decker
Bostitch
Craftsman
Vidmar
Mac Tools
Irwin
Lenox
Proto
Porter-Cable
Powers Fasteners
Lista
Sidchrome
Emglo
USAG
ПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛИ ЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКОГО ИНСТРУМЕНТА МАТЕРИНСКИЕ КОМПАНИИ – ПОЛУЧЕНИЕ ОБЩЕЙ КАРТИНЫ
ПРИМЕЧАНИЕ. АККУМУЛЯТОРНЫЕ ИНСТРУМЕНТЫ RIDGID И RYOBI ИМЕЮТ ЛИЦЕНЗИЮ TTI.
Мы не включили в это изображение каждую инструментальную компанию. Честно говоря, мы не смогли разместить их все на странице. Однако ниже мы постараемся включить как можно больше компаний-учредителей марки инструментов. Начать с нескольких самых крупных имеет смысл.
ДА, CRAFTSMAN И DEWALT ПРИНАДЛЕЖАТ STANLEY BLACK & DECKER
Стэнли Блэк и Декер
Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) привлекла к себе внимание, когда купила Craftsman Tools в 2017 году после того, как Sears закрыла 235 магазинов в 2015 году.
Однако компания владеет многими брендами. Основанная в 1843 году человеком по имени Фредерик Стэнли, компания быстро сформировала свои корни. В 2010 году она объединилась с другой компанией, основанной в 1910 году, — Black and Decker. По состоянию на 2017 год компания поддерживает бизнес в размере 7,5 миллиардов долларов только за счет инструментов и хранилищ. Бренды SBD включают:
ДеУолт
Стэнли
Черный + Декер
Бостич
Ремесленник
Видмар
Инструменты Mac
Ирвин
Ленокс
Прото
Портер-Кейбл
Полномочия
Список
Сидхром
Эмгло
USAG
WHO OWNS MILWAUKEE TOOLS? TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES CO LTD (TTI)
As it turns out, TTI owns Milwaukee Tool and a host of other power tool companies. It also licenses the RIDGID* and RYOBI names for cordless power tools (Emerson owns RIDGID). TTI stands for Techtronic Industries Company Limited (TTI Group). Founded in 1985 in Hong Kong, TTI sells tools all over the world and employs over 22,000 people. TTI is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and had worldwide annual sales of over US$6 billion in 2017. Their brands include:
Milwaukee Electric Tool Co.
RYOBI – licensed
RIDGID (“Orange”) – licensed from Emerson
Empire Level
Hoover
Dirt Devil
Oreck
Stiletto Tools
Hart Tools
Homelife
VAX
AEG
*As a general rule, Emerson manufactures “Red” RIDGID (plumbing) tools. TTI manufactures “Orange” RIDGID tools under license.
КТО ВЛАДЕЕТ MILWAUKEE TOOLS? ТЕХТРОНИК ИНДАСТРИЗ КО ЛТД (ТТИ)
TTI Техтроникс Индастриз
Как оказалось, TTI владеет Milwaukee Tool и множеством других компаний, производящих электроинструменты. Она также лицензирует названия RIDGID* и RYOBI для беспроводных электроинструментов (RIDGID принадлежит Emerson). TTI означает Techtronic Industries Company Limited (TTI Group). Основанная в 1985 году в Гонконге, компания TTI продает инструменты по всему миру, в ней работает более 22 000 человек. TTI зарегистрирована на Гонконгской фондовой бирже, а годовой объем продаж по всему миру в 2017 году составил более 6 миллиардов долларов США. Их бренды включают:
Милуоки Электрик Тул Ко.
RYOBI – лицензированный
RIDGID («Оранжевый») — по лицензии Emerson.
Уровень Империи
Пылесос
Грязный дьявол
Орек
Стилет инструменты
Харт Инструменты
Семейная жизнь
ВАКС
АЕГ
* Как правило, Emerson производит «красные» инструменты RIDGID (сантехника). TTI производит инструменты RIDGID «Orange» по лицензии.
WAIT, I THOUGHT BOSCH OWNED SKIL?
Not anymore. In 2017, Chervon acquired Skil Power Tool Brands from Bosch. This added two big brands to their portfolio: Skilsaw and Skil. Chervon started its power tools business unit back in 1993, launching the EGO brand of cordless outdoor power equipment in 2013. In 2018, the company rebranded Skil (including the logo) and announced new 12V and 20V cordless power tools. Today, Chervon tools and products are sold by more than 30,000 stores in 65 countries. Chervon manufactures the following brands:
EGO
Skilsaw
Skil
FLEX
Devon
Xtron
Calmdura
Kobalt 24V (ODM for Lowe’s)
ПОДОЖДИТЕ, Я ДУМАЛ, ЧТО БОШ ПРИНАДЛЕЖИТ SKIL?
Червон Северная Америка
Уже нет. В 2017 году Червон приобрел бренды Skil Power Tool у Bosch. Это добавило в их портфолио два крупных бренда: Skilsaw и Skil. Компания «Червон» начала свое бизнес-подразделение электроинструментов еще в 1993 году, запустив в 2013 году бренд беспроводного уличного электрооборудования EGO. В 2018 году компания провела ребрендинг Skil (включая логотип) и анонсировала новые аккумуляторные электроинструменты на 12 В и 20 В. Сегодня инструменты и продукцию «Червон» продают более 30 000 магазинов в 65 странах мира. Червон производит следующие марки:
ЭГО
Лыжная пила
Скилл
ФЛЕКС
Девон
Экстрон
Калмдура
Кобальт 24В (ODM для Lowe’s)
SO WHAT POWER TOOL COMPANIES DOES BOSCH OWN?
First off, Bosch Tools only represents part of the Bosch Group which includes Robert Bosch GmbH and over 350 subsidiaries across 60+ countries. In 2003 Robert Bosch GmbH combined its North American power tool and power tool accessory divisions into one organization, forming Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in North America. The company designs, manufactures, and sells power tools, rotary and oscillating tools, power tool accessories, laser and optical leveling devices, and range finding tools all over the globe. Bosch also manufactures the following tools:
Bosch
Freud
Diablo
Dremel
RotoZip
Vermont American
CST/berger
ТАК КАКИМ КОМПАНИЯМ ПО ЭЛЕКТРОИНСТРУМЕНТАМ ПРИНАДЛЕЖИТ BOSCH?
Во-первых, Bosch Tools представляет только часть группы Bosch, в которую входят Robert Bosch GmbH и более 350 дочерних компаний в более чем 60 странах. В 2003 году компания Robert Bosch GmbH объединила свои североамериканские подразделения по производству электроинструментов и принадлежностей к ним в одну организацию, образовав Robert Bosch Tool Corporation в Северной Америке. Компания разрабатывает, производит и продает электроинструменты, вращающиеся и осциллирующие инструменты, аксессуары для электроинструментов, лазерные и оптические нивелиры, а также дальномеры по всему миру. Bosch также производит следующие инструменты:
Бош
Фрейд
Диабло
Дремель
Ротозип
Вермонт Американец
CST/бергер
HUSQVARNA GROUP BRANDS
Husqvarna Group manufactures chainsaws, trimmers, robotic lawn mowers, and ride-on lawnmowers. The Group also makes garden watering products as well as cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. They have a presence in more than 100 countries and employ over 13,000 people in 40 countries. Husqvarna Group also owns the following tools:
Husqvarna
Poulan Pro
Weed Eater
Jonsored
Klippo
Zenoah
Gardena
Diamant Boart
Flymo
McCullock
БРЕНДЫ ГРУППЫ HUSQVARNA
кто кому принадлежит Husqvarna Group
Husqvarna Group производит бензопилы, триммеры, газонокосилки-роботы и самоходные газонокосилки. Группа также производит продукты для полива сада, а также режущее оборудование и алмазный инструмент для строительства и каменной промышленности. Они представлены более чем в 100 странах, и в них работает более 13 000 человек в 40 странах. Husqvarna Group также владеет следующими инструментами:
Хускварна
Пулан Про
Пожиратель сорняков
Джонсоред
клиппо
Зеноя
Гардена
Диамант Борт
Флаймо
МакКаллок
JPW INDUSTRIES – JET POWERMATIC WILTON
JPW owns several large brands including Jet, Powermatic, and Wilton. The company has its headquarters in La Vergne, Tennessee but also has operations in Switzerland, Germany, Russia, France, Taiwan, and China. They sell products in 20 countries throughout the world. Their tool brands include:
Jet
Powermatic
Wilton
Edwards
Promac
Tool Air
GYS
JPW INDUSTRIES – ДЖЕТ POWERMATIC WILTON
кто кем владеет в JPW Industries
JPW владеет несколькими крупными брендами, включая Jet, Powermatic и Wilton. Штаб-квартира компании находится в Ла-Верне, штат Теннесси, но также есть предприятия в Швейцарии, Германии, России, Франции, Тайване и Китае. Они продают продукцию в 20 странах мира. Их марки инструментов включают:
Джет
Powermatic
Уилтон
Эдвардс
Промак
Инструмент Воздух
GYS
APEX TOOL GROUP (ATG) – A GROUP OF POWER TOOL MANUFACTURERS
Apex Tool Group has its headquarters in Sparks, Maryland, USA and employs more than 8,000 workers. They operate in more than 30 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Annual revenues exceed $1.4 billion on the sale of hand tools, power tools, and electronics tools for the industrial, automotive, aerospace, and construction/DIY markets. The following tool manufacturers belong to APEX Tool Group:
Weller
Wiss
Gearwrench
Crescent
Lufkin
Jobox
Apex
Campbell
Nicholson
Jacobs
Xcelite
Master Power
Belzer
HKP
SATA
Dotco
Cleco
Armstrong (shut down in 2017)
Allen (shut down in 2017)
APEX TOOL GROUP (ATG) – ГРУППА ПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛЕЙ ЭЛЕКТРОИНСТРУМЕНТА
Apex Tool Group, кому принадлежит
Штаб-квартира Apex Tool Group находится в Спарксе, штат Мэриленд, США, и насчитывает более 8000 сотрудников. Они работают более чем в 30 странах Северной и Южной Америки, Европы, Австралии и Азии. Годовой доход от продажи ручных инструментов, электроинструментов и электронных инструментов для промышленности, автомобилестроения, аэрокосмической отрасли и строительства/сделай сам превышает 1,4 миллиарда долларов. Следующие производители инструментов входят в APEX Tool Group:
Веллер
Висс
Шестеренчатый ключ
Полумесяц
Луфкин
Джобокс
Апекс
Кэмпбелл
Николсон
Джейкобс
Кселит
Мастер Сила
Белзер
ХКП
САТА
Дотко
Клеко
Армстронг (закрыт в 2017 г.)
Аллен (закрыт в 2017 г.)
EMERSON
Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), Emerson controls power tool manufacturers and products in the industrial, commercial, and residential markets. While TTI licenses the RIDGID name for power tools, Emerson controls the following tools (among others):
RIDGID (“Red”)
Greenlee
Insinkerator
Emerson
Sensi
ProTeam
Klauke<
ЭМЕРСОН
Эмерсон
Компания Emerson со штаб-квартирой в Сент-Луисе, штат Миссури (США), контролирует производителей и продукцию электроинструмента для промышленного, коммерческого и бытового секторов. В то время как TTI лицензирует имя RIDGID для электроинструментов, Emerson контролирует следующие инструменты (среди прочего):
РИДЖИД («Красный»)
Гринли
Инсинкератор
Эмерсон
Сенси
ProTeam
Клауке<
MORE SMALLER POWER TOOL MANUFACTURERS AND COMPANIES
TTS Tooltechnic Systems AG & Co. KG
Based in Wendlingen, Germany, TTS or Tooltechnic Systems owns Festool (electric and pneumatic tools), Tanos (not to be confused with the guy who destroyed half the universe), Narex, Sawstop, and now Shaper Tools. TTS is truly behind the scenes as it doesn’t really have appear to have its own website (at least not in the US) or an official logo. In bullet point format, its subsidiaries include:
Festool
Tanos
Narex
Sawstop
Shaper Tools
БОЛЬШЕ МЕЛКИХ ПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛЕЙ И КОМПАНИЙ ЭЛЕКТРОИНСТРУМЕНТА
TTS Tooltechnic Systems AG & Co. KG
Основанная в Вендлингене, Германия, TTS или Tooltechnic Systems владеет Festool (электрические и пневматические инструменты), Tanos (не путать с парнем, который уничтожил половину вселенной), Narex, Sawstop, а теперь и Shaper Tools. TTS действительно находится за кулисами, поскольку на самом деле у него нет собственного веб-сайта (по крайней мере, не в США) или официального логотипа. В формате маркера его дочерние компании включают:
Фестул
Танос
Нарекс
Sawstop
Инструменты формирователя
Yamabiko
Yamabiko Corporation started in 2008 and has three core business segments: outdoor power equipment, agricultural machinery, and industrial machinery. Based in Japan, Yamabiko is a global company with major markets in Japan and North America, and a growing presence in Europe and Asia. Tool brands include:
Shindaiwa
Echo
Ямабико
Ямабико
Корпорация Yamabiko была основана в 2008 году и имеет три основных сегмента бизнеса: наружное энергетическое оборудование, сельскохозяйственная техника и промышленное оборудование. Yamabiko, базирующаяся в Японии, является глобальной компанией с основными рынками в Японии и Северной Америке и растущим присутствием в Европе и Азии. Бренды инструментов включают:
Синдайва
Эхо
KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.)
KKR manages private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, and more. In 2017 KKR acquired Hitachi Koki. Previously, Hitachi had purchased Metabo. Now, KKR owns the following:
Hikoki (formerly Hitachi Koki)
Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Power Tools)
Metabo
KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP)
KKR Кольберг Кравис Робертс
KKR управляет частным капиталом, энергетикой, инфраструктурой, недвижимостью и многим другим. В 2017 году KKR приобрела Hitachi Koki. Ранее Hitachi приобрела Metabo. Теперь KKR владеет следующим:
Хикоки (ранее Хитачи Коки)
Metabo HPT (ранее Hitachi Power Tools)
Метабо
Fortive
Washington-based Fortive, a diversified industrial growth company, includes a multitude of Professional Instrumentation and Industrial Technologies businesses. Fortive employs over 22,000 employees in more than 50 countries around the world. Their numerous brands include the following tool manufacturers:
Fluke
Matco Tools
Tektronix
Keithley
Крепкий
Крепкий
Компания Fortive со штаб-квартирой в Вашингтоне, диверсифицированная промышленно растущая компания, включает в себя множество предприятий профессионального приборостроения и промышленных технологий. В Fortive работает более 22 000 сотрудников в более чем 50 странах мира. Их многочисленные бренды включают следующих производителей инструментов:
Случайность
Инструменты Матко
Тектроникс
Кейтли
WernerCo
WernerCo manufactures and distributes ladders, climbing equipment, and ladder accessories under various brands. They also manufacture and sell fall protection products and jobsite, truck, and van storage equipment. The full lineup includes:
Werner
Knaack
Weather Guard
Keller
Green Bull
Вернер Ко
Лестничная компания WernerCo
WernerCo производит и продает лестницы, альпинистское снаряжение и аксессуары для лестниц под различными торговыми марками. Они также производят и продают средства защиты от падения и складское оборудование для рабочих площадок, грузовиков и фургонов. Полный модельный ряд включает в себя:
Вернер
Кнаак
Погодная охрана
Келлер
Зеленый Бык
ITW (Illinois Tool Works)
Founded over 100 years ago, ITW manufactures specialized industrial equipment, power tools, hand tools, and consumables. ITW operates in 57 countries with over 50,000 employees. They also have more than 17,000 granted and pending patents. ITW brands include:
Paslode
Duo-Fast
Ramset
Red Head
Tapcon
Bernard
Miller
Hobart
Tregaskiss
ITW Buildex
Texwipe
Deltar
Alpine, an ITW Company
ITW (Инструментальный завод Иллинойса)
кто кому принадлежит ITW Illinois Tool Works
Компания ITW, основанная более 100 лет назад, производит специализированное промышленное оборудование, электроинструменты, ручной инструмент и расходные материалы. ITW работает в 57 странах с более чем 50 000 сотрудников. Они также имеют более 17 000 выданных и находящихся на рассмотрении патентов. Бренды ITW включают:
Паслоде
Дуо-быстро
Рамсет
Рыжая голова
Тапкон
Бернар
Миллер
Хобарт
Трегаскисс
ИТВ Билдекс
Тексвайп
Дельтар
Alpine, компания ITW
Ideal Industries
In 1916, J. Walter Becker apparently started the IDEAL Commutator Dresser Company of Chicago from his mother’s kitchen. More than 100 years later, Ideal Industries serves technicians and workers globally. They serve electrical, construction, aerospace, and even automotive markets. You likely recognize several of their brands:
Ideal Electrical
Cree Lighting
Anderson Power Products
Casella
CMD
Enatel
SK Professional Tools
Audacy Wireless (brought under Cree Lighting)
Sunrise Global Marketing
Sunrise Global Marketing manufactures Greenworks and Greenworks Pro tools.
Positec Group
Positec started in 1994 as an OEM manufacturer. They now own the Rockwell and WORX brands.
WHO MAKES HARBOR FREIGHT POWER TOOLS?
Who makes Harbor Freight Power Tools remains a mystery—possibly because they may have switched suppliers in the past. Some have suggested LuTool, a company established in June 1999 supplies their power tools. LuTool has headquarters in Ningbo, China, and a North American office in Ontario, Canada. LuTool is owned by Gemay (Ningbo Gemay Industry Co Ltd) which also has its headquarters in Ningbo, China.
Not to be outdone, others have suggested Powerplus as the manufacturer behind the Drill Master, Warrior, Bauer, and Hercules lines of tools. Powerplus is a division of European company Varo with headquarters in Belgium.
We wish we could give a definitive answer, but Harbor Freight has remained tightlipped as to its power tool manufacturing partners.
WHAT ABOUT HILTI AND MAKITA?
Hilti and Makita are just Hilti and Makita. Hilti doesn’t have any subsidiary companies underneath them or a parent company over them. Makita, on the other hand, did acquire the Dolmar brand, bolstering its already-impressive line of outdoor power equipment tools. It’s pretty impressive the market share each of these companies enjoys!
WHO MAKES HOUSE BRANDS AT BIG BOX STORES?
We can’t leave out the popular house brands available at those big-box retailers and home improvement warehouses. Note that many (if not all) of the brands below represent ODM or OEM solutions. That means the tools get specified by the store but executed by another manufacturer. In other scenarios, tools are “offered” to a retailer and then manufactured in bulk upon acceptance of a buyer’s order.
Home Depot House Brands
Husky (Stanley Black & Decker, Western Forge, Apex Tool Group, Iron Bridge Tools, and others)
HDX
Lowe’s House Brands
Kobalt Tools (24V power tools) made by Chervon
Kobalt Tools (outdoor power tools) made by Greenworks
Blue Hawk (various OEM)
Menard’s House Brands
Masterforce (various OEM)
Grip Fast?
Performax?
Tool Shop?
While you may have thought you knew who owned all those power tool manufacturers, consolidation has changed the playing field. By far, Stanley Black & Decker demonstrates the largest buyout pattern. Companies like TTI, Apex Tool Group, ITW, and others also enjoy adding to their numbers.
Finally, if we missed any tool mergers or acquisitions, please leave a comment below. We want to keep this article updated—a much harder task than we ever imagined! Feel free to also reach out to us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Thanks to Clint Teboer
https://www.protoolreviews.com/author/clint/
Идеальные отрасли
кто кому владеет из Ideal Industries
В 1916 году Дж. Уолтер Беккер, по-видимому, основал чикагскую компанию IDEAL Commutator Dresser Company на кухне своей матери. Спустя более 100 лет Ideal Industries обслуживает техников и рабочих по всему миру. Они обслуживают электрические, строительные, аэрокосмические и даже автомобильные рынки. Вы, вероятно, знаете несколько их брендов:
Идеальная электрика
Кри Освещение
Андерсон Пауэр Продактс
Казелла
CMD
Энател
СК Профессиональные инструменты
Audacy Wireless (входит в состав Cree Lighting)
Восход глобального маркетинга
Sunrise Global Marketing производит инструменты Greenworks и Greenworks Pro.
Позитек Групп
Positec начал свою деятельность в 1994 году как OEM-производитель. Теперь они владеют брендами Rockwell и WORX.
КТО ПРОИЗВОДИТ ГРУЗОВЫЕ ЭЛЕКТРОИНСТРУМЕНТЫ?
Кто производит электроинструменты Harbour Freight, остается загадкой — возможно, потому, что в прошлом они могли сменить поставщика. Некоторые предполагают, что LuTool, компания, основанная в июне 1999 года, поставляет их электроинструменты. LuTool имеет штаб-квартиру в Нинбо, Китай, и североамериканский офис в Онтарио, Канада. LuTool принадлежит компании Gemay (Ningbo Gemay Industry Co Ltd), штаб-квартира которой также находится в Нинбо, Китай.
Чтобы не отставать, другие предложили Powerplus в качестве производителя линеек инструментов Drill Master, Warrior, Bauer и Hercules. Powerplus — подразделение европейской компании Varo со штаб-квартирой в Бельгии.
Мы хотели бы дать окончательный ответ, но Harbour Freight хранит молчание в отношении своих партнеров по производству электроинструментов.
А ХИЛТИ И МАКИТА?
Hilti и Makita — это просто Hilti и Makita. У Hilti нет ни дочерних компаний, ни материнской компании над ними. Makita, с другой стороны, приобрела бренд Dolmar, укрепив свою и без того впечатляющую линейку инструментов для наружного электрооборудования. Впечатляет доля рынка каждой из этих компаний!
КТО ПРОИЗВОДИТ СОБСТВЕННЫЕ БРЕНДЫ В БОЛЬШИХ МАГАЗИНАХ?
Мы не можем не упомянуть популярные домашние бренды, доступные в крупных розничных магазинах и на складах товаров для дома. Обратите внимание, что многие (если не все) представленные ниже бренды представляют решения ODM или OEM. Это означает, что инструменты указаны магазином, но выполнены другим производителем. В других сценариях инструменты «предлагаются» розничному продавцу, а затем производятся оптом после принятия заказа покупателем.
Home Depot Домашние бренды
Husky (Stanley Black & Decker, Western Forge, Apex Tool Group, Iron Bridge Tools и другие)
HDX
Бренды дома Лоу
Kobalt Tools (электроинструменты на 24 В) производства Chervon
Kobalt Tools (электроинструменты для улицы) производства Greenworks.
Blue Hawk (различные OEM)
Бренды Дома Menard
Masterforce (различные OEM)
Схватить быстро?
Перформакс?
Магазин инструментов?
Хотя вы, возможно, думали, что знаете, кому принадлежат все эти производители электроинструментов, консолидация изменила правила игры. На сегодняшний день Stanley Black & Decker демонстрирует самую большую модель выкупа. Такие компании, как TTI, Apex Tool Group, ITW и другие, также с удовольствием пополняют свои ряды.
Наконец, если мы пропустили какие-либо слияния или приобретения инструментов, пожалуйста, оставьте комментарий ниже. Мы хотим, чтобы эта статья обновлялась — это гораздо более сложная задача, чем мы могли себе представить! Не стесняйтесь также обращаться к нам на Facebook, Instagram или Twitter.
