PRODUCT CATALOG TRADES ABOUT US CAREERS SEARCH BAR PRESS ROOM PRESS RELEASES COMPANY FACTS RESOURCES CONTACT INFO LEADERSHIP PRESS RELEASES CHANNELLOCK® PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ACCEPTS PRESTIGIOUS BOARD APPOITMENT NOVEMBER 12, 2021 MEADVILLE, PA (NOV. 10, 2021) –The Hand Tools Institute (HTI), the premier trade association of North American manufacturers of non-powered hand tools and toolboxes, just named CHANNELLOCK® president and COO Jon DeArment as its board president. DeArment previously served as the organization’s board secretary-treasurer, vice president and member at large—along with leading several committees. “As […] Read More CHANNELLOCK® LAUNCHES NEW LEARNING TOOL TO HELP NARROW THE SKILLS GAP SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 MEADVILLE, PA (SEPT. 1, 2021) – With Labor Day fast approaching and a nationwide labor shortage—particularly in regards to skilled trades jobs—CHANNELLOCK® is launching a new tool aimed at getting young people interested in the trades. The Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of more than 75 types of pliers just introduced Trades 101: a landing page aimed at […] Read More CHANNELLOCK RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE WITH FALCON AWARD AUGUST 17, 2021 MEADVILLE, PA (Aug. 16, 2021) – After an unprecedented year, CHANNELLOCK® is proud to recognize one of its team members who has gone above and beyond to make the company and community a better place. Kenneth Pardee, a Costa Cell Operator and Relief Supervisor, received the 17th annual Falcon Award from CHANNELLOCK® after being nominated […] Read More BUSINESS CHANNELLOCK® INTRODUCES NEW PLIERS MADE IN THE USA JUNE 15, 2021 Channellock, Inc. is launching four new products for pros and DIYers: three new SpeedGrip™ Pliers and the CHANNELLOCK® 968 Forged Wire Stripper. Read More PRESS ARCHIVE 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 Good management is never far from the factory floor. People are more important than machines. Bigger doesn’t always mean better. Dedication to excellence is the surest way to surmount adversity and to prosper. RESOURCES CHANNELLOCK® LOGO Download PNG TRADE SCHOOL TRADE-UP LOGO Download PNG CHANNELLOCK® VIDEOS View All Videos CONTACT INFO MEDIA CONTACT: Meg McDonald Phone: 704.575.7149 Email: megm@sfwresults.com LEADERSHIP William S. DeArment CEO and Chairman of the Board Read More about William Jon S. DeArment President and COO Read More about Jon Ryan DeArment Vice President of Sales & Marketing Read More about Ryan Marc Johnston Vice President of HR & Workforce Development Read More about Marc Steve Sada Secretary/Treasurer Read More about Steve ABOUT CHANNELLOCK HOW CAN WE HELP? FIND A DISTRIBUTOR WARRANTY INFO CONTACT US CHANNELLOCK® pliers are manufactured in the United States. A select number of CHANNELLOCK® tools are imported from other countries as needed only after passing Channellock, Inc.'s, highest standards of quality. CONNECT WITH US: PRODUCT CATALOG CAREERS ©2021 Channellock, Inc. | ISO 9001 Certified | Privacy Policy CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-724-3018