Bully Tools, a Steubenville, Ohio maker of shovels and long-handle tools, plans to expand its factory, The Times Leader reported on December 30, 2024.
The company
- Founded in 1994 by Mark Gracy, the company’s legal name is 100 Percent Made in the USA Bully Tools.
- It makes 140 products. Most are made in its own plant, and the rest come from suppliers within 50 miles, Gracy said.
- The plant employs about 70 people. Steel coils arrive and leave as finished tools through robotic welding, heat treating, injection molding and powder coating.
- It plans to add 40,000 square feet, an 80% increase in space, once business conditions allow.
- E-commerce is now about 50% of sales.
“Every single ounce of every product is made in the USA.”
Mark Gracy, Bully Tools founder
Why it matters for Made in USA
Hand tools are one category where a USA maker can stay fully domestic, from steel to handle. Bully’s growth online shows how small makers reach buyers without big-box shelf space.
FAQ
Where is Bully Tools?
Steubenville, Ohio.
How many products does it make?
140.
How big is the planned expansion?
40,000 square feet, about 80% more space.
Source & credit
Source: The Times Leader, December 30, 2024: “100-percent American-made Bully Tools eyes expansions”, by Christopher Dacanay.