“ The other side of that is quality ,” he continues . “ Channellock has built its reputation on quality . As we take steps to build our products quicker , we ’ re also looking to incorporate tighter tolerances in order to produce a better-quality product . It all goes hand-in-hand .”
As evidence of its success , Channellock has been the recipient of a number of awards over the years . The 2008 ‘ Governor ’ s Award for Safety Excellence ’ underlined the company ’ s commitment to safety , and was followed by further accolades , including the 2013 ‘ Pro Innovation Tool Award ’ for Best Pliers , awarded to its E348 Combination Pliers . Similarly , the company ’ s 968 Pliers took ‘ Best Wire Stripper of 2021 ’, courtesy of Popular Mechanics . Most recently , Channellock ’ s SpeedGrip™ Tongue & Groove Pliers were announced as Electrical Construction & Maintenance Magazine ’ s ‘ Hand Tool of the Year ’ for 2022 . But instead of resting on its laurels , Channellock is now targeting novel ways to improve the sustainability credentials of its product line
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