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{{Short description|American power tool company}}
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'''Porter-Cable''' is an [[United States|American]] company that manufactures [[power tools]]. Known for pioneering the portable [[belt sander]], [[helical gear|helical-drive]] [[circular saw]], and portable [[band saw]], it is a [[subsidiary]] of [[Stanley Black & Decker]].
'''Porter-Cable''' is an American company that manufactures [[power tools]]. Known for pioneering the portable [[belt sander]], [[helical gear|helical-drive]] [[circular saw]], and portable [[band saw]], it is a [[subsidiary]] of [[Stanley Black & Decker]].


== History ==
== History ==
Porter-Cable was founded in 1906 in [[Syracuse, New York]], by R.E. Porter, G.G. Porter, and F.E. Cable, who invested $2,300 in a jobbing machine and tool shop the trio ran out of a garage. In 1914, the company began to focus on power tools, starting with a line of [[lathes]]. Three years later the company bought a plant on North Salina Street.
Porter-Cable was founded in 1906 in [[Syracuse, New York]], by R.E. Porter, G.G. Porter, and F.E. Cable, who invested $2,300 in a jobbing machine and tool shop the trio ran out of a garage.


Porter-Cable began to develop a niche in portable electric power tools in 1926 when Chief Engineer Art Emmons invented the portable electric belt sander, called the Take-About Sander. In 1929, Emmons invented the helical-drive circular saw, a compact, lightweight design that is still the most widely used circular saw design produced today.
In 1914, the company began to focus on power tools, starting with a line of [[lathes]]. Three years later, the company bought a plant on North Salina Street.
In 1926, Porter-Cable began to develop a niche in portable electric power tools when Chief Engineer Art Emmons invented the portable electric belt sander, called the ''Take-About Sander''.
In 1929, Emmons invented the helical drive circular saw, a compact, lightweight design that is still the most widely used circular saw design produced today.


In 1960, the company was sold to [[Rockwell International]]. Rockwell made numerous changes, including phasing out the Porter-Cable name, relocating the company's base of operations to [[Jackson, Tennessee]], and creating a lower end of power tools to compete with Black & Decker. These tools had numerous reliability problems and harmed the brand's image.
In 1960, the company was sold to [[Rockwell International]]. Rockwell made numerous changes, including phasing out the Porter-Cable name, relocating the company's base of operations to [[Jackson, Tennessee]], and creating a lower end of power tools to compete with Black & Decker. These tools had numerous reliability problems and harmed the brand's image.


[[File:US Navy 090718-N-4928B-058 Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Edward Hourican, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 40, fastens a sheet of plywood.jpg|thumb|Porter-Cable nail gun in use]]
[[File:US Navy 090718-N-4928B-058 Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Edward Hourican, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 40, fastens a sheet of plywood.jpg|thumb|Porter-Cable nail gun in use]]
In 1981, [[Pentair, Inc.]] acquired Rockwell's power tool group—consisting of Porter-Cable and [[Delta Machinery]]—and restored the Porter-Cable name. The company ended production of consumer-level tools and repositioned itself as a manufacturer of professional power tools. In 1989, it introduced the first electric [[random orbital sander]]. Around this time, the company returned to consumer tools, sold via retail outlets which included [[The Home Depot]] and [[Lowe's]], greatly expanding its sales.
In 1981, [[Pentair, Inc.]] acquired Rockwell's power tool group — consisting of Porter-Cable and [[Delta Machinery]] — and restored the Porter-Cable name. The company ended production of consumer level tools, and repositioned itself as a manufacturer of professional power tools.


In 1989, it introduced the first electric [[random orbital sander]].
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In 1996, the [[Smithsonian Institution]] established a collection of materials from the company's 90-year history, the first such effort for a power tool company.
Around this time, the company returned to consumer tools, sold via retail outlets which included [[The Home Depot]] and [[Lowe's]], greatly expanding its sales.

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In 1996, the [[Smithsonian Institution]] established a collection of materials from the company's ninety-year history, the first such effort for a power tool company.


In 2000, Porter-Cable consolidated with sister company Delta Machinery, the latter moving its headquarters and distribution center from [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]] to Jackson. The same year, Pentair acquired [[DeVilbiss Air Power Company]] and, in 2002, Porter-Cable expanded its line-up to include [[air compressors]], [[air tools]], [[engine-generator|generators]], and [[pressure washers]].
In 2000, Porter-Cable consolidated with sister company Delta Machinery, the latter moving its headquarters and distribution center from [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]] to Jackson. The same year, Pentair acquired [[DeVilbiss Air Power Company]] and, in 2002, Porter-Cable expanded its line-up to include [[air compressors]], [[air tools]], [[engine-generator|generators]], and [[pressure washers]].


In October 2004, the Pentair Tools Group—comprising Porter-Cable, Delta Machinery, DeVilbiss Air Power, and others—was purchased by [[Black & Decker]], now [[Stanley Black & Decker]]. Porter-Cable is headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee. Manufacturing in the United States has mostly ceased; tools are now made primarily in Mexico and China{{Citation needed|date=July 2015}}.
In October 2004, the Pentair Tools Group — comprising Porter-Cable, Delta Machinery, DeVilbiss Air Power, and others — was purchased by [[Black & Decker]], now [[Stanley Black & Decker]]. Porter-Cable is headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee. Manufacturing in the United States has mostly ceased; tools are now made primarily in Mexico and China.{{Citation needed|date=July 2015}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.deltaportercable.com/ Delta Machinery/Porter-Cable web site]
* [http://www.deltaportercable.com/ Delta Machinery/Porter-Cable web site]
* [http://www.dewaltservicenet.com/ DeWalt ServiceNet]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (parts and service site)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20010428011606/http://www.dewaltservicenet.com/ DeWalt ServiceNet] (parts and service site)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090422012652/http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/tools/1274036.html "Vintage Power Tools To Smithsonian"] ([[Popular Mechanics]] article from December 1997)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090422012652/http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/tools/1274036.html "Vintage Power Tools To Smithsonian"] ([[Popular Mechanics]] article from December 1997)

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Latest revision as of 22:33, 15 September 2023

Porter-Cable
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryManufacturing
Founded1906; 118 years ago (1906) in Syracuse, New York
FounderR.E. Porter, G.G. Porter, F.E. Cable
HeadquartersJackson, Tennessee
Key people
Art Emmons
ProductsPower tools, pneumatic tools
ParentStanley Black & Decker
Websiteportercable.com

Porter-Cable is an American company that manufactures power tools. Known for pioneering the portable belt sander, helical-drive circular saw, and portable band saw, it is a subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker.

History

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Porter-Cable was founded in 1906 in Syracuse, New York, by R.E. Porter, G.G. Porter, and F.E. Cable, who invested $2,300 in a jobbing machine and tool shop the trio ran out of a garage.

In 1914, the company began to focus on power tools, starting with a line of lathes. Three years later, the company bought a plant on North Salina Street.

In 1926, Porter-Cable began to develop a niche in portable electric power tools when Chief Engineer Art Emmons invented the portable electric belt sander, called the Take-About Sander.

In 1929, Emmons invented the helical drive circular saw, a compact, lightweight design that is still the most widely used circular saw design produced today.

In 1960, the company was sold to Rockwell International. Rockwell made numerous changes, including phasing out the Porter-Cable name, relocating the company's base of operations to Jackson, Tennessee, and creating a lower end of power tools to compete with Black & Decker. These tools had numerous reliability problems and harmed the brand's image.

Porter-Cable nail gun in use

In 1981, Pentair, Inc. acquired Rockwell's power tool group — consisting of Porter-Cable and Delta Machinery — and restored the Porter-Cable name. The company ended production of consumer level tools, and repositioned itself as a manufacturer of professional power tools.

In 1989, it introduced the first electric random orbital sander. Around this time, the company returned to consumer tools, sold via retail outlets which included The Home Depot and Lowe's, greatly expanding its sales.

In 1996, the Smithsonian Institution established a collection of materials from the company's ninety-year history, the first such effort for a power tool company.

In 2000, Porter-Cable consolidated with sister company Delta Machinery, the latter moving its headquarters and distribution center from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Jackson. The same year, Pentair acquired DeVilbiss Air Power Company and, in 2002, Porter-Cable expanded its line-up to include air compressors, air tools, generators, and pressure washers.

In October 2004, the Pentair Tools Group — comprising Porter-Cable, Delta Machinery, DeVilbiss Air Power, and others — was purchased by Black & Decker, now Stanley Black & Decker. Porter-Cable is headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee. Manufacturing in the United States has mostly ceased; tools are now made primarily in Mexico and China.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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