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Starrett, founded in 1880, manufactures more than 5,000 variations of
Precision Tools, Gages, Measuring Instruments and Saw Blades for industrial,
professional and consumer markets worldwide.
Starrett. a leader who has set the standard for fine precision tools
in industry for over 122 years, has rightfully earned the title, "World's
Greatest Toolmakers".
Where it Began
Headquartered in Athol, MA, in the heart of New England, where manufacturing
began and evolved into what it is today, Starrett has a history and reputation
so rich and solid that the words "quality" and "Starrett" are virtually
synonymous.
The company employs 2,800 people worldwide, with approximately half
of them based in the Athol plant, where it is not uncommon to see devoted
generations of toolmakers with 30 or more years of experience. Starrett
is the last remaining full line precision tool company to be proudly manufacturing
their products within the U.S.A.
Thousands of Precision Tools, Gages and Instruments
The broad Starrett product line includes precision tools (micrometers,
calipers, rules, etc.), tape measures, levels, electronic gages, dial indicators,
gage blocks, granite surface plates, optical measuring projectors, coordinate
measuring machines, vises, M1 lubricant, and precision ground flat stock.
Much of the Company's production is concentrated in hand measuring tools
and precision instruments that many manufacturing companies, from small
machine shops to Fortune 500 firms, buy for the use of their employees.
Saw Blade Products
In addition to tools, Starrett is also a prominent leader in saw blade
products, having an impressive line of band saw blades, hacksaws, hole
saws and jig and reciprocating blades. There are blades available to cut
anything from metal and wood to exotic space age materials. Starrett's
ability to manufacture, stock, and custom weld an exhaustive line of these
products is second to none. See what users have to say about Starrett
Yellow Blade products.
Wide Market Penetration and Distribution
Starrett tools are essential for inspecting and cutting an endless number
of products that are measured, cut, formed or assembled. By far the largest
consumer of Starrett tools is the metalworking industry in general, and
more specifically the automotive, aviation, marine and appliance industries,
farm equipment shops, machinists, "do-it-yourselfers" and professional
tradesmen. Their products are sold throughout the United States and Canada
and over 100 foreign countries through distributors and dealers. There
have been numerous acquisitions and innovative product line expansions
in many categories in recent years in an effort to more effectively serve
its customers.
In addition to Athol, there are manufacturing plants in Ohio, Pennsylvania,
North and South Carolina, Brazil, Scotland, England, Puerto Rico and Canada.
See Manufacturing Facilities Worldwide for more
detailed information. Also, there are sales/warehouse branch offices in
the U.S. - Chicago, Arizona and one in Canada (Toronto). Annual sales of
the company are in the vicinity of $260 million and the company is traded
publicly on the NYSE.
At Starrett, making quality products
is more than just a job - it's a way of life - making it no wonder that
the Starrett brand name is arguably the strongest in the metalworking/industrial
marketplace today. To read more about Starrett, see "Yankee
Traditions".
