Tech & Auto
Who Really Owns Chicago Electric Tools?
By MONICA J. WHITE
If you’ve ever searched for budget-friendly tools, you’ve probably encountered Chicago Electric Tools before. However, despite the name, the tools aren’t from Chicago.
Chicago Electric Tools is owned by a larger tool company, Harbor Freight. It was launched in 1977 by a father and son duo.
Over the past 40 years, Harbor Freight has expanded into physical stores and a website that sells hundreds of brands, even their very own Chicago Electric Tools.
Like most of Harbor Freight’s tools, tools under the Chicago Electric name are actually produced in China.