Worthington Enterprises designs and manufactures building products, consumer products and sustainable energy solutions, with operations spanning the United States, Europe and Canada. From HVAC and construction systems to tools and outdoor-living products, the Columbus-based company brings together a broad portfolio of established brands under a people-first philosophy rooted in founder John H. McConnell’s Golden Rule. Its consumer-products heritage includes Bernzomatic and General Tools, whose hand torches and precision tools have served tradespeople and DIYers for more than a century.
Stride Tool, LLC (Imperial® brand)With roots reaching back to Imperial Brass Manufacturing Company’s founding in Chicago in 1905, Stride Tool makes Imperial® specialty hand tools for professional HVAC/R technicians and other service trades. Headquartered in Glenwillow, Ohio, the company operates a centralized manufacturing facility opened in 2004 and has expanded the Imperial line through acquisitions including northeast Ohio’s Milbar and Thermal Engineering. Imperial’s history is especially visible in its long-running tube-working tools and Milbar safety wire twisters, both made for demanding professional use.GLENWILLOW, OH
Lasko Products, LLCSince Henry Lasko opened a small metalworking shop in Philadelphia in 1906, Lasko Products has grown into a U.S.-designed manufacturer of home-comfort equipment, best known for its fans and heaters. The company says more than 100 million units have been sold worldwide, and its products now serve homes, offices, and worksites across the globe. Lasko also extends its air-comfort business through brands including Guardian Technologies, B-Air, BlueDri, and Air King.WEST CHESTER, PA
The Wooster Brush CompanySince Adam Foss sold handmade bristle brushes door-to-door in 1851, The Wooster Brush Company has made paint applicators and tools in Wooster, Ohio. The company introduced the angle paintbrush in 1937 and later developed synthetic roller-cover fabrics, innovations that helped shape the tools painters use today. Its American-made lineup includes brushes, roller covers, frames and related painting accessories.WOOSTER, OH
Goss IncSince 1940, Goss Inc. has manufactured flame tools and accessories for professional cutting, welding, heating, and HVAC work. Based in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, the company individually tests its equipment for performance and durability and has expanded from its torch heritage into a six-line catalog that includes HVAC service tools. Goss also supports customers through a network of sales representatives and distributors offering training and product assistance.GLENSHAW, PA