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Channellock, Inc. Promotes Cody Kinney to 2nd Shift Production Supervisor

February 18, 2025

Meadville, PA – Feb. 17, 2025 – Channellock, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality hand tools, is pleased to announce the promotion of Cody Kinney to 2nd Shift Production Supervisor at Plant 1. Cody joined Channellock, Inc. in December 2022 and has quickly demonstrated the leadership, work ethic, and commitment to continuous improvement that make […]

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Channellock, Inc. Promotes Alex Talijan to 2nd Shift Quality Assurance Technician

Meadville, PA – Feb. 12th, 2025 — Channellock, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality hand tools, is pleased to announce the promotion of Alex Talijan to 2nd Shift Quality Assurance Technician. Alex has been with Channellock, Inc. since October 2023 and has proven to be a valuable team member. In his new role, Alex will […]

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Channellock, Inc. Promotes Hope Cicero to Design Manager

February 10, 2025

MEADVILLE, PA., January 20, 2025 – Channellock, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality pliers and hand tools, is excited to announce the promotion of Hope Cicero to the position of Design Manager. Since joining the company in June 2020, Hope has made remarkable contributions that have enhanced the organization’s capabilities and product offerings. In her […]

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CHANNELLOCK® Partners with MULTY® Rack Systems to Launch New Automotive Accessories Collection

January 10, 2025

MEADVILLE, PA, JANUARY 10, 2025—Channellock, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality pliers and assorted hand tools, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with MULTY® Rack Systems, a premier supplier of automotive accessories and storage solutions. This partnership is part of a larger initiative to expand CHANNELLOCK® product offerings and will allow the company to […]

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Company Facts

Founded 1886

George B. DeArment began hand-forging farrier’s tools and selling them from the back of a wagon.

Location

For over 133 years, Channellock, Inc. has manufactured high-quality pliers on American soil in Meadville, Pennsylvania.

Trades Support

Channellock® supports the trades through our partnership with SkillsUSA and with our Trade School Trade Up competition.

Our Team

With more than 350 full-time associates, Channellock, Inc. is among the largest employers in the region.

Products

The company manufactures more than 130 different sizes and types of pliers and hand tools.

Global Sales

Channellock, Inc. has more than 4,000 U.S. wholesale and retail customers and ships to customers in 45 countries.

Guiding Principles

  1. Good management is never far from the factory floor.
  2. People are more important than machines.
  3. Bigger doesn’t always mean better.
  4. Dedication to excellence is the surest way to surmount adversity and to prosper.

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Contact Info

Media Contact:

Jennifer Whisnant

Email: jennifer.whisnant@salesfactory.com

Leadership

William S. DeArment

CEO and Chairman of the Board

Jon S. DeArment

President and COO

Ryan DeArment

Vice President of Sales & Marketing