Cornwell Quality Tools is an American privately held company manufacturing tools for the automotive and

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. Cornwell remains as one of two remaining mobile tool companies that still produce their own handtools in house at their

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machining plants. USA sourced steel is used at these locations to create a more consistent, better quality product than that of overseas manufacturers. They also carry a lifetime warranty on all hand tools and use Taiwan and China manufacturing to round out its product offerings. Cornwell recently acquired Kennedy Manufacturing, Van Wert, Ohio. Kennedy produces their own Kennedy branded line of tool storage products. Cornwell also carries various air, cordless electric, diagnostic, and hand tools from other manufacturers. This is the same practice as

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, who together make up the four major flags of the mobile tool business. The company was founded in 1919 by Eugene Cornwell, a blacksmith from

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. Cornwell Tools are sold by local tool distributors who own a territory by means of a franchise. The franchise owner drives to the work locations of potential customers, and typically offers financing to individuals buying their tools. Cornwell trucks are typically white with large blue and black Cornwell Ironman logos on their sides. Cornwell was sued for fraud in a class action lawsuit by 8 former Cornwell Dealers in Bacharach v. Cornwell Quality Tool Co.

Ratings and reviews

The Better Business Bureau of Akron Ohio where Cornwell Quality Tool Co. is headquartered gives the company an A− Grade (as of January 2015).

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* {{Tool manufacturers Tool manufacturing companies of the United States Automotive tool manufacturers Manufacturing companies based in Ohio Manufacturing companies established in 1919