Western Forge, the once-largest producer of screwdrivers in the United States, closed down in 2020. For a long time, their tools were available at Sears. However, in 2017, Western Forge and Sears ended their partnership, leading to a legal dispute. When Western Forge laid off all its employees in 2020, Ideal Industries, the parent company, stated that the termination of the Sears contract was a significant factor.

With over 54 years in the industry, it’s likely that you own some of their tools, particularly screwdrivers, with the “WF” letters on the handle. Even though the company is no longer in operation, your tools won’t become useless overnight. However, finding repairs or replacements might be challenging as you may have to switch to a different brand. Nevertheless, your screwdrivers should still be functional for a considerable period, so there’s no immediate need to worry.