Hand Tools Institute Meeting

The Hand Tools Institute is a trade association for domestic manufacturers comprised of U.S. based manufacturers of a variety of products called hand tools. Membership runs the gamut from small family owned businesses to multi billion dollar corporations like Cooper, Danaher, Newell, Snap-on and Stanley. Their purpose is to work as a group to enhance member performance and competitiveness for all members. The core value they provide to members is information exchange and relationships. Some of the areas of work include, product standards, safety, education, government relations and international trade of Hand Tools. This is a great organization for anyone involved in the domestic production of tools as it is a great place to meet fellow industry professionals, learn what is going on in the industry, explore opportunities and establish standards for products.

Did you know that over $20 million in business (initiated at their 2 annual HTI meetings) was conducted between HTI members last year?

Do you realize that 10 HTI members were amicably acquired by other HTI members over the last 5 years?

IF HTI meetings are a great place to meet and mix with other industry members and People want to buy from people they know and trust, then shouldn’t you be at the next HTI meeting?

Hand Tools Institute is having their fall meeting in Chicago in mid October. If you are a manufacturer and are interested in learning more about this organization, contact me by email at aim@cannonadvantage.com or call me at (216) 408-9495.