Why is Harbor Freight so cheap?

The answer is simple, at Harbor Freight, we cut out the middle man. We work directly with the manufacturers of our tools to get the best possible prices – and we pass the savings onto you, essentially cutting out the middle man.

Can you negotiate with Harbor Freight?

Ask for a better price on clearance options

The next time you’re in Harbor Freight, you may notice a clearance section. As you might expect, these tend to be great deals, but an employee is unlikely to tell you that the store is also open to negotiation!

Is Harbor Freight owned by Hobby Lobby?

Hobby Lobby is a private company with $4.3 billion in revenue and 28,000 employees, and Harbor Freight Tolls is a private company with $3.4 billion in revenue and 17,000 employees.

Who owns Harbor Freight?

Eric Smidt
Eric Smidt, Owner and Founder. Eric Smidt is the owner and CEO of Harbor Freight Tools which he co-founded with his father, Allan Smidt, in 1977. Under Eric’s leadership, Harbor Freight Tools has become the leading discount tool retailer in the United States with over 1,200 stores and 23,000 associates nationwide.

Can you have colored hair at Harbor Freight?

Yes you may dye you hair .

Can I return to any Harbor Freight?

Return In-Store

Online purchases can be returned to any Harbor Freight store for an exchange or refund within 90 days of your purchase. Just bring the item along with the order packing slip or order and we will gladly exchange or refund the purchase.

Is Snap On owned by Harbor Freight?

There have been lawsuits between the two companies, and Harbor Freight often “compares” their tools to Snap-on’s higher-priced offerings in marketing language. Unless anyone can come form with concrete information, it’s safe to say that NO, Harbor Freight does NOT own Snap-on Tools.

Is Harbor Freight a Chinese company?

Los Angeles, California, U.S. Calabasas, California, U.S. Harbor Freight Tools, commonly referred to as Harbor Freight, is a privately held tool and equipment retailer, headquartered in Calabasas, California, which operates a chain of retail stores, as well as a mail-order and e-commerce business.

Who makes Pittsburgh tools?

Pittsburgh tools are made & sold exclusively at Harbor Freight Tools. Our Pittsburgh hand tools and automotive tools are sold across the United States at all 1,100+ Harbor Freight locations and online at harborfreight.com. Pittsburgh tools are known for their unbeatable value and exceptional quality.

Is Kobalt made by Snap-On?

In 2003, the Danaher Corporation took over the manufacturing of Kobalt tools as J.H.Williams became Snap-On Tools. In 2011, Lowe’s again switched manufacturers to J.S. Products of Nevada, which still makes the tools today.

Who builds Snap-On Tools?

Danaher also manufactures MatCo Tools, the third largest player in the Mobile Automotive industry (behind MAC and Snap-On). Odds are, if you own any Craftsman tools that are older than about five years ago, they were made by Stanley in plants in Dallas, Texas, Witchita Falls, Texas, and Sabina, Ohio.

Did Snap-On Sue Harbor Freight?

Kenosha-based Snap-on sued Harbor Freight last year, accusing the California-based company of selling floor jacks that “are substantially identical in shape and appearance” to ones sold by Snap-on. The lawsuit alleged the sale of the jacks amounted to patent and trade dress infringement and unfair competition.

Where are Craftsman made?

FORT MILL, SOUTH CAROLINA WITH GLOBAL MATERIALS

We’re proud to continue expanding our U.S. manufacturing footprint with our factory in Fort Mill, South Carolina. There, our workers make select V20* power tools with global materials and take pride knowing they’re part of the CRAFTSMAN family.

What company owns Craftsman tools?

Stanley Black & Decker
Stanley Black & Decker bought the Craftsman brand from Sears Holdings Corp. in 2017. The deal, valued at $900 million, let both brands continue making and selling products under the Craftsman label.

Is Williams tools made by Snap-On?

Snap-on Industrial Brands, historically the J.H. Williams Tool Group, is a division of American hand tool manufacturer Snap-on that makes and distributes tools to industrial markets. In addition to the Williams brand from which it originated, the group includes Bahco and CDI Torque Products.

Who manufactures Kobalt?

Kobalt is a line of hand and mechanics’ tools, power tools, and tool storage products owned by the American home improvement chain Lowe’s.

Kobalt (tools)
Product typeHand and mechanics’ tools, power tools, and tool storage
OwnerLowe’s Companies, Inc.
CountryUnited States
Introduced1998
MarketsUnited States, Mexico, Canada

Where is Kobalt made?

Kobalt tools are manufactured by J.S Products, and are made in the United States, Taiwan, and China. Additionally, Kobalt tools are known for their power tools, air tools, and hand tools.

Where are Matco Tools made?

Jamestown, NY
Matco produces their own line of high quality toolboxes in their Jamestown, NY manufacturing plant. They manufacture and contract the production of many air tools, electric tools, hand tools and diagnostic tools. They carry a lifetime warranty on all hand tools.

Is snap on Made in China?

Who makes Milwaukee?

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.
Milwaukee Electric Tool is a subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI), ttigroup.com. Founded in 1985, TTI is a leading marketer, manufacturer and supplier of home improvement and floor care products, employing over 20,000 people worldwide.

Who makes Mac boxes?

Stanley Black & Decker
Mac Tools manufactured tools are produced in various Stanley Black & Decker facilities around the world. Mac Tools USA hardline tools are manufactured in their partner plant of Proto Dallas. Their primary distribution center is located in Hilliard, Ohio, United States.