Pay Tech-Credit Login ABOUT FRANCHISE LOCATE A DEALER MEDIA CONTACT US OUR HISTORY It all began in 1919. Eugene Cornwell, a skilled blacksmith, opened shop in an old tannery building along the Cuyahoga river in Cuyahoga Falls, OH where he began hammering out tools on his anvil. He mastered the production of chisels, pry bars, punches and screwdrivers while gaining a reputation as a high-quality toolmaker. When Eugene started experimenting with various steels and heat treatments to produce more rugged, longer-lasting tools, word spread throughout the region. And Cornwell Quality Tools was born. Early success was enjoyed as the demand for high-quality tools grew with the emerging automobile, aviation and mobile marine industries. This allowed the company to expand operations and move to a larger building in Mogadore, OH in 1927. Eugene Cornwell was a pioneer in the manufacture of hand tools for the servicing, repair, and assembly of automobiles in those early days. It’s a testament to his ingenuity that today we continue to manufacture and sell the same high-quality products he forged back in 1919. Our products are sold via mobile tool dealers across the country. Currently headquartered in Wadsworth, Ohio, Cornwell Quality Tools is a family and employee-owned company. Cornwell is committed to the pride that accompanies the sale of quality materials, and Cornwell continues to produce the finest tools in the world – those that have truly been “The Choice of Professionals®” since 1919. TRUCKS 1920's 1930's 1940's 1950's 1960's 1970's 1980's 1990's 2000's 2010's 1919 Founded by blacksmith Eugene Cornwell. Opened shop in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. 1920's Stepped up manufacturing efforts with hand tool products for the emerging automotive industry; followed by products for the aviation and motor marine industries. 1920: Cornwell employees in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 1925: Advertisement in the February issue of Popular Mechanics 1926: Cornwell first started producing chrome-molybdenum forged sockets 1926: Cornwell’s first product catalog - 32 pages 1927: Moved to Mogadore, OH to expand manufacturing production facilities 1930's 1930: Mogadore, OH - Bradley hammer 1932: Hydraulic Brake Wrench - cost $1.30 and featured 15 and 60 degree heads 1935: Cornwell product catalog - 48 pages 1940's New ownership - Kemmerline family purchased Cornwell. Expansion of the Mogadore, OH manufacturing facility. 1940: Distributor meeting 1948: Cornwell Product Catalog - 112 pages 1950's New ownership - Moeller and Gordon families purchased Cornwell. Ironman logo was introduced. 1951: 1st female Cornwell dealer started 1953: Cornwell Railroad Service Tools Catalog 1958: Mogadore, OH - ratchet machine 1959: Cornwell recruiting advertisement 1960's Introduction of private branded line of tool boxes and impact tools; special purpose tools for new markets for Ford, GM and Chrysler. Sustained growth and emerging markets opened east of the Mississippi. Entered into racing sponsorships with Johnny Rutherford and Walt Alfons. 1965: Raymond H.C. Moeller bought sole ownership of Cornwell 1968: The Choice of Professionals® tag line was first used 1968: Pivotal date in Cornwell history – began selling product direct to mobile dealers. We would not be here today if this transition did not happen 1970's In the early 70’s Cornwell opened Wadsworth, OH corporate office and warehouse. Cornwell experienced major growth - both employees and distributors. Introduced new tools to the market. 1978: Raymond M. Moeller takes over after Raymond H.C. Moeller passed away 1979: Albion, PA forging facility opened; Mogadore, OH became solely manufacturing and finishing operations plant 1980's Management philosophy: Deliver via trucks to customers - “If we are to survive and prosper, our Independent Dealers must first survive and prosper.” Broad product line expanded. 1983-84: MM1 started 1989: Wadsworth, OH headquarters doubled in size 1990's 1995: Introduced a new opening design for sockets and box wrenches, TDS (Torque Dispersing System), as the demand for high-torque fasteners increased 1997: Started selling Kennedy® manufactured tool boxes 1998: Began franchising 1999: 80th Anniversary Cornwell Product Catalog - 328 pages 1999: Cornwell Tech-Credit department was created 2000's Ironman Business Network (IBN) started. 2004: Cornwell opened Utah warehouse 2005: 85th Anniversary Cornwell Product Catalog - 328 pages 2007: Expansion of Wadsworth, OH corporate office 2010's 2012: Cornwell began sponsoring GearZ® TV and Stacey David 2014: 95th Anniversary Cornwell Product Catalog - 416 pages 2016: Cornwell acquired tool storage manufacturer Kennedy® Manufacturing Company in Van Wert, OH 2017: Opened a 107,000 square foot, state-of-the-art warehouse in Wadsworth, OH 2019 Cornwell’s 100th year anniversary Entered in racing partnership to sponsor John Force® Racing with the NHRA SR-71 Rapid Tool Express - 1959 Ford Panel Truck retrofitted Platinum™ Series tool boxes in full production Introduced a new lighting line called blueION™ 100th Anniversay Cornwell Product Catalog - The largest catalog ever produced, coming in at 640 pages TOOL TRUCK HISTORY 1934 Dodge Our commitment is to provide you with the highest quality products and the best value in the mobile tool industry. Thank you for your continued support of Cornwell Quality Tools and our franchise owners. About History Manufacturing Become a Cornwell Dealer Locate a Dealer Media Veterans Contact Us HEADQUARTERS 667 Seville Rd., Wadsworth OH 44281 CALL US Tel: 330-336-3506 | 1-800-321-8356 Fax: 330-336-3337 © 2019 Cornwell Quality Tools. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe