Since 1866, C.H. Hanson has been committed to building tools that professionals can depend on. Over the years, that commitment has grown beyond a single brand. Today, the C.H. Hanson family includes three distinct brands, each with its own deep history, dedicated product line, and the professionals it was built to serve. Different industries, different tools, the same unwavering standard of quality running through all of them.

C.H. Hanson is the flagship brand and the foundation everything else is built on. Founded in Chicago in 1866 by Danish immigrant Christian Henry Hanson, the company started as a stencil business and has grown over 160 years into a trusted manufacturer of marking tools, metal stamps, industrial stencils, metal tags, layout tools, and safety products. Wherever something is being built, in construction, manufacturing, utilities, or municipal contracting, C.H. Hanson has a tool for the job. Still privately held and family owned, now in its fifth generation of Hanson leadership, the brand remains guided by its mission: Tools for Generations to God's Glory.

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Palmgren has been a trusted name in machine shops, tool rooms, and production floors since Clarence Palmgren founded Chicago Tool and Engineering Company on the South Side of Chicago in 1919. Clarence is credited with designing and manufacturing the first machine vises, cross slide, and rotary tables that significantly increased efficiency and productivity for metalworking manufacturers worldwide. A century later, Palmgren continues to build precision workholding, abrasive finishing, drilling, sawing, and milling equipment designed around how machinists actually work. C.H. Hanson acquired Palmgren in October 2013, investing in the brand's research and development to carry that legacy of precision forward.

Palmgren. Embrace the Work.

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Superior Tool has been building professional plumbing tools since 1946, when the company was founded in Cleveland, Ohio. From its roots distributing post-war surplus hand tools to developing a full line of innovative, purpose-built plumbing products, Superior Tool built its reputation by solving real problems for working professionals. Proprietary tools like the SinkDrain Wrench, ShutOff Wrench, BasinBuddy, and DrainStick have made plumbing jobs faster and less frustrating for tradespeople across the country. C.H. Hanson acquired Superior Tool in August 2020, continuing to invest in the brand's innovation and product development.

In 2026, Superior Tool expanded its offering further with the addition of EasyCAM®, a line of sewer inspection cameras purpose-built for plumbing professionals who need reliable diagnostics in the field. Every Superior Tool product carries a lifetime guarantee and the support of knowledgeable full-time company representatives.

Superior Tool. Make it Happen.

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