Ideal Industries
Encyclopedia
Ideal Industries is an American
company that produces connectors
, hand tools, testers
, and meters
for the electrical
and telecommunications industries.
dresser
stones. In 1924, Becker relocated the company to its current location in Sycamore, Illinois
.
In 2010, Ideal acquired Western Forge
and Pratt-Read
.
On August 23, 2010, it was announced that two days later, on August 25, 2010, Ideal would acquire SK Hand Tools
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
company that produces connectors
Electrical connector
An electrical connector is an electro-mechanical device for joining electrical circuits as an interface using a mechanical assembly. The connection may be temporary, as for portable equipment, require a tool for assembly and removal, or serve as a permanent electrical joint between two wires or...
, hand tools, testers
Electronic test equipment
Electronic test equipment is used to create signals and capture responses from electronic Devices Under Test . In this way, the proper operation of the DUT can be proven or faults in the device can be traced and repaired...
, and meters
Measuring instrument
In the physical sciences, quality assurance, and engineering, measurement is the activity of obtaining and comparing physical quantities of real-world objects and events. Established standard objects and events are used as units, and the process of measurement gives a number relating the item...
for the electrical
Electrical power industry
The electric power industry provides the production and delivery of electric energy, often known as power, or electricity, in sufficient quantities to areas that need electricity through a grid connection. The grid distributes electrical energy to customers...
and telecommunications industries.
History
Ideal was founded in 1916 by J. Walter Becker as the Ideal Commutator Dresser Company in Chicago, Illinois, manufacturing commutatorCommutator (electric)
A commutator is a rotary electrical switch in certain types of electric motors or electrical generators that periodically reverses the current direction between the rotor and the external circuit. In a motor, it applies power to the best location on the rotor, and in a generator, picks off power...
dresser
Grinding dresser
A grinding dresser or wheel dresser is a tool to dress the surface of a grinding wheel. Grinding dressers are used for making different profile on grinding wheel. The dressing of a wheel in order to return the wheel to its original shape...
stones. In 1924, Becker relocated the company to its current location in Sycamore, Illinois
Sycamore, Illinois
Sycamore is a city in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. It has a commercial district based and centered on Illinois Route 64. The population was 17,519 at the 2010 census, up from 12,020 at the 2000 census.-Early settlement:...
.
In 2010, Ideal acquired Western Forge
Western Forge
Western Forge is an American manufacturing company. The company manufactures hand tools to be sold under other brands, including private-label brands such as Craftsman and Husky. It is a subsidiary of Ideal Industries.- History :...
and Pratt-Read
Pratt-Read
Pratt-Read is an American manufacturing company based in Shelton, Connecticut that produces screwdrivers. It is a subsidiary of Ideal Industries...
.
On August 23, 2010, it was announced that two days later, on August 25, 2010, Ideal would acquire SK Hand Tools
SK Hand Tools
S-K Hand Tools is a tool company located in Sycamore, Illinois. Major products include sockets and drive tools, wrenches, air tools, and other mechanics' tools; SK has a tool line of over 3500 pieces including wrenches, ratchets, screwdrivers, tool boxes and air tools...
.