Since 1965, Western Forge’s high-altitude/low-humidity
Colorado Springs environment has produced the highest-quality metal work in the USA. From high-volume hand
tools to one-of-a-kind custom forgings, Western Forge is
an American standard in premier metal craftsmanship.
Why Western Forge?
- 345,000 sq. ft. plant
- Vertically integrated — design through shipping
- Centrally located with access to all forms of logistics
- Hammer capabilities up to 5000 lbs.
- Automated assembly
- Non-union workforce
- Local die design and construction
- Design capable using UG-NX5 and stereo-lithography modeling
- Engineering design package interfaces directly with
CNC machining center
Our History
| 1965 |
Founded in Defiance, Ohio by C. William Schlosser, producing three sizes of torque wrenches. |
| 1966 |
Moved to Colorado Springs and a new, 7,500-square foot manufacturing facility. |
| 1967 |
Started producing and shipping screwdrivers, punches, and chisels. |
| 1968 |
Began production of adjustable wrenches. |
| 1969 |
Began production of slip joint and solid joint pliers. |
| 1977 |
Added plastic-handle wood chisel line with blades forged and
precision ground in-house. |
| 1981 |
Acquired by Emerson Electric. |
| 1991 |
Introduced a professional screwdriver line, flush rivet slip and tongue and groove pliers design, and new pliers process. |
| 1994 |
Purchased new 31,000 sq. ft. building, professional pliers line introduced. |
| 1998 |
Expanded customer base including major home improvement retailers, industrial accounts. |
| 2000 |
Relocated screwdriver manufacturing to new facility in Murphy, NC. |
| 2003 |
Introduced new professional pliers, screwdrivers, and adjustable wrenches targeting trade professionals and auto mechanics. |
| 2006 |
Relocated screwdriver plant to Colorado Springs, CO. |
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Manufacturing Capabilities
- Hot Forging
- Annealing
- Coining
- Piercing
- Broaching
- Grinding
- Polishing
- Drilling
- Heat Treating
- Plastisol Coatings
- Electrostatic Coatings
- Plastic Extrusion
- Molding
- Cold Forming
- Plating
- Imprinting
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