Cornwell Quality Tools
Motor Vehicle ManufacturingOhio, United States201-500 Employees
Cornwell Quality Tools, founded in 1919 by Eugene Cornwell, is a Wadsworth, Ohio-based manufacturer of automotive hand tools and the oldest such manufacturer in operation today. The company distributes its products through a nationwide network of franchise dealers who operate mobile tool stores within protected geographic territories. It is an employee-owned organization that provides dealer support through experienced teams and formal training, guided by a team of sales managers. The dealer network targets independent franchisees who supply automotive technicians and repair shops with tools via mobile storefronts, enabling them to run their own business within a protected territory. In 2025, reports described a ransomware incident attributed to the Cactus group that affected about 100,000 individuals, underscoring cybersecurity risk in the sector.