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Malco Products, a Minnesota-based tool manufacturer, purchased the former Vise-Grip plant in DeWitt, Nebraska, in 2017. They reopened the facility in 2019 to produce high-quality, American-made locking pliers called "Eagle Grip". However, by late 2023, Malco announced plans to exit the locking tool business and close this plant.
Key Details of the Plant's History & Transition:
Original Vise-Grip Era: The plant was the original home of Vise-Grip locking pliers, founded by William Petersen in 1924.
Closure: The plant was closed in 2008 by then-owner Newell Rubbermaid, moving production to China and laying off hundreds.
Malco Takeover: Malco Products bought the facility to revive US-made, high-quality locking pliers, hiring back former workers.
The "Eagle Grip" Project: Malco produced Eagle Grip pliers, but faced financial challenges and decided to exit the business, leaving the future of the plant uncertain.
Recent Developments: In 2023, reports indicated that the 500,000-square-foot facility was up for auction.
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