Our Story

At PEC Tools (Products Engineering Corporation), we take immense pride in our sixty-year legacy as a manufacturer of high-precision measuring instruments and our expertise in curating premium tools globally. While we manufacture much of our catalog in California, we also offer a hand-picked selection of products from around the world to provide a comprehensive range of solutions for our customers.

As a company with deep roots in the American manufacturing landscape, we oversee the production of our U.S.-manufactured product lines in-house. From transforming raw materials into finely engineered tools to conducting rigorous quality control, we remain dedicated to craftsmanship. Our commitment to excellence is backed by our ISO certification, ensuring our quality standards guarantee the durability and precision that professionals have relied on for over six decades.

Innovation drives our process. Following extensive testing in recent years, we transitioned our original staple item—the combination square set—from cast iron to cast steel. This move significantly enhances tool life and ensures longer-lasting precision for a superior user experience. At PEC Tools, we believe in building combination square sets that last a lifetime.

Our tools are the trusted choice across the manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and woodworking industries. Renowned for our rulers, combination squares, and square sets, PEC Tools has earned the loyalty of independent craftsmen and industry giants alike. Legacy organizations such as NASA, Boeing, and McMaster-Carr have chosen to use our instruments for some of their most critical work.

From our hands to yours, every tool we offer reflects a mission to create products that endure. We are honored by the customers who share how their PEC tools have supported them throughout their careers and remain precise enough to be passed down to the next generation—a true testament to our commitment to excellence.

PEC Tools began in 1960 as a small, family-owned business operating out of a one-room workshop in Santa Monica, California. With a commitment to craftsmanship and precision, we quickly established ourselves as a trusted manufacturer of reliable tools.
By 1998, PEC Tools had grown to a team of over 200 employees and relocated to our current facility in Torrance, California. Over the decades, we have remained steadfast in our dedication to American manufacturing, maintaining full control over every stage of production—from raw materials to finished products.

Our tools are thoughtfully designed to meet the highest standards of quality, reflecting the tradition and care behind every product. Explore our product line or browse our catalog to see how PEC Tools can meet your precision needs. Follow us on social media to learn more about our journey and discover why PEC Tools continues to lead in precision tools—crafted to last for generations.

As we continue to push the boundaries of precision tool manufacturing, we invite you to become a part of our story. A story that’s not just about tools, but about the people we empower, the problems we solve, and the planet we pledge to protect. Welcome to Products Engineering Corporation, where every measure matters.

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