Greenlee

For more than 140 years, the United States. Greenlee Communication has been providing quality tools to the woodworking industry and for more than 70 years to the electrical industry.More than 20 years ago, Greenlee committed to adopting the necessary high technology to meet the changing needs of customers.This commitment is evidenced by the modern facilities, state-of-the-art production equipment and enhanced quality assurance program that make up the way Greenlee operates today.Our expanded EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) capabilities ensure easy, fast and accurate exchange of information between Greenlee and its suppliers and customers.ISO 9001 certification further ensures global customers’ continued commitment to quality products, service and support.Innovative product design, manufacturing excellence and customer responsiveness will keep Greenlee at the forefront of the industry now and into the 21st century.Greenlee proudly designs, tests and manufactures exceptional tools, testers and software applications to make your work faster, safer and easier.While we have always had a broad range of tooling available for stainless steel, piping, HVAC and fitting applications, we are now investing resources and ongoing efforts to expand our presence in the machinery channel.The same reliability and innovation that made us a leader in the electrical, utility and communications industries will now be found in the plumbing, HVAC and fittings industries.Trading is constantly evolving and Greenlee is here to provide you with complete product support..

The Greenlee Brothers' Story Begins in Pennsylvania.Their father, Edmund Greenlee, developed a barrel-making machine in their hometown of Crawford County in western Pennsylvania.In 1859, when the first oil well was drilled in western Pennsylvania, the ink on their father's patent was barely dry and demand for barrels of oil soared.Twin brothers used their father's machine to produce barrels with great success.In 1862, as the demand for barrels dwindled in Pennsylvania, the brothers moved to Chicago, Illinois, with their father's blessing, to continue the barrel manufacturing business.There they established Greenlee Bros. Company..

The Greenlee brothers focused on solving problems for their customers' applications and created their first great invention, the hollow tenoning machine, in 1874.Hollow tenoning machines have revolutionized the art of making mortise and tenon joints in woodworking around the world.The hollow chisel mortise was also the inspiration for the Greenlee "Diamond G" logo used today..

Today, Greenlee is recognized as a leading manufacturer of quality tools for professional tradespeople.Greenlee continues the Greenlee brothers' legacy of innovating and developing next-generation solutions to improve safety, ergonomics and ease-of-use for professional tradesmen and women.Greenlee catalog offers comprehensive product lines for the electrical industry from electrical distribution to residential power tools and HVAC and plumbing industries.Greenlee partners with RIDGID® as part of Emerson Professional Tools Group.Both Greenlee and RIDGID have extensive training experience and talent that can be leveraged through NC3 certification..