https://toolguyd.com/craftsman-hand-tools-factory-texas-closing-2023/?fbclid=IwAR3bW1sSa5gfyAz_PqkyAgfRkBNB18SgihhIgzG76gktikXwwL6DghgWy6k

Wow that didn't last long. I would expect Texas to recover lost tax abatements, training grants and any other incentives they offered. Their taxpayers shouldnt be penalized for poor decisions made by Stanley/ B&D Leadership. Yet another victim of the pandemic era timing.

How about that! I was unaware that S/B&D ere trying to produce tools in the US.

Just always chortled when I heard "Buy Craftsman, they are the best."    Well, good, maybe 50+ years ago.  I also got a chuckle from some of the comments on that post.

21 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Wow that didn't last long. I would expect Texas to recover lost tax abatements, training grants and any other incentives they offered. Their taxpayers shouldnt be penalized for poor decisions made by Stanley/ B&D Leadership. Yet another victim of the pandemic era timing.

 

I had those same thoughts as I read the article.  Another little (or not so little) item in the article - "While this is obviously a major and disappointing setback, Craftsman insists they remain committed to USA production. They strive to “produce as much here as humanly possible.”"

 

Somehow I don't think this is quite an accurate or truthful statement...