this article includes a list of references related reading or external links but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations . please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations . july 2013 learn how and when to remove this template message greenlee textron type division founded 1862 headquarters rockford il usa parent textron website www.greenlee.com greenlee textron is an industrial and electrical tool company headquartered in rockford illinois united states . it was founded in 1862 by brothers robert and ralph greenlee to manufacture their invention a drill surrounded by four chisel blades used in making the pockets for a mortise and tenon joint for the furniture industry in rockford . this device is still used in cabinetmaking . the brothers later diversified into a variety of hand woodworking tools as well as machinery for making wooden barrels . the company was acquired by textron in 1986 . greenlee purchased fairmont hydraulics in 1992 and german tool manufacturer klauke in 1996 . greenlee expanded into data tele communications equipment with the acquisition of several companies in 1999 and 2000 which now fall under the greenlee communications brand . greenlee expanded its diy offering with the addition of paladin tools on december 17 2007 . in 2013 sherman reilly and hd electric joined the greenlee family of utility brands . products edit hand tools professional grade hand tool line launched in 2006 holemaking bits punches knockouts bending conduit benders fishing & cable pulling wire & cable termination voice data video testing & measurement storage & material handling hydraulic pumps & miscellaneous plumbing utility impact wrenches cutting and crimping tools external links edit greenlee.com klauke.com rothenberger usa.com 1 2 v t e textron subsidiaries aai corporation aerosonde ltd avco bell helicopter cushman greenlee jacobsen dixie chopper ransomes lycoming engines textron aviation beechcraft cessna textron marine & land systems millenworks tru simulation training joint ventures bell agusta aerospace company electric transit inc. people scott c. donnelly dick millman jack j. pelton products m1117 armored security vehicle landing craft air cushion millenworks light utility vehicle cbu 97 sensor fuzed weapon ship to shore connector stingray light tank see also textron aircraft v t e hand tool manufacturers current dasco pro inc. apex tool group allen armstrong tools crescent diamond gearwrench k d tools lufkin nicholson plumb sata tools wiss xcelite bondhus buck bros. channellock cornwell tools digitool solutions disston saw works ega master eklind emerson ridgid empire level estwing felo few fiskars gerber gardner bender gedore gray tools dynamic tools hazet hans tools heyco ideal industries pratt read sk hand tools western forge klein tools knipex kukko leatherman lie nielsen toolworks lisle corporation lowell corporation matco tools martin tool & forge newell brands irwin lenox otc park tool pb 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