Xcelite
| Product type | Hand tools |
|---|---|
| Owner | Apex Tool Group |
| Country | USA |
| Previous owners | Cooper Industries |
| 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.[1]
History
Xcelite was founded in 1921 as the Park Metalware Company, a small metalworking shop in Orchard Park, New York.[2] The company marketed tools under the "XCEL" and, later, "Xcelite" brands.[2]
In 1973, the brand was purchased by Cooper Industries.[3]
In 2010, the brand was transferred to Apex Tool Group, a joint venture formed by Cooper Industries and Danaher Corporation.[4]
Gallery
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An Xcelite nut driver.
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Standard-length and "stubby" interchangeable shaft screwdrivers.
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Precision pliers.
References
- ↑ Cooper Hand Tools. "Xcelite Catalogue" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-10-09.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Various Hand Tool Makers". Alloy Artifacts. p. 3. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
- ↑ Funding Universe. "Cooper Cameron Corporation". Retrieved 2010-04-07.
- ↑ Apex Tool Group. "Apex Tool Group About Us". Retrieved 2012-10-09.