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General Tools Manufacturing Company is a leader in specialty hand tools. The company began as General Hardware Manufacturing Company in 1922. General Hardware, located in New York, was originally in the hardware wholesale business, representing other manufacturers. In 1925, the nature of the business began to change as Abe and Lillian began to develop specialty items and have them manufactured to their specifications.The company offers a diversified line of hand tools for the plumbing, woodworking metalworking and machinist trades. Many of General's measuring, marking and precision tools are widely used in industry, automotive repair, electronic assembly and specialty trades.

Established in 1950, Dreyco serves as the export sales department for several United States manufacturers that specialize in automotive parts and equipment. The company s product range includes automotive tools, car care products, automotive chemicals, alternators and starters, fuel pumps, industrial tools and equipment, and garage and service station equipment. The brands supplied by Dreyco include Acme Automotive, Mechanics, McKay, AutoLine Products, Brake & Wheel Parts, Bushings, GSI Industries, Jenny Products and Crown Remanufacturing. Through a network of local sales representatives, the company distributes its product lines worldwide. It offers expertise in export documentation, regulations and licenses. Dreyco employs approximately 50 people and is based in Carlstadt, N.J.