KNIPEX Tools LP

ManufacturingIllinois, United States51-200 Employees

KNIPEX Tools LP (KTLP) was established in 2004 as the North American subsidiary of KNIPEX-Werk, a fourth-generation private family company based in Wuppertal, Germany. Now the largest subsidiary of the KNIPEX-Werk organization, the KTLP headquarters is in the Chicago suburb of Buffalo Grove, IL and houses not only the distribution center for all North America but the marketing, sales, accounting, human resources, customer service, supply chain, and operations teams. With over 1,500 styles & sizes of hand tools, KNIPEX leads the market in innovation, quality, and performance. 

KNIPEX Tools has been recognized as one of the 2026 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation, as well as the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For® in Chicago. The organization is also Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the last two consecutive years. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at KNIPEX Tools. In 2025, 93% of employees say it’s a great place to work – 36% higher than the average U.S. company. 

Learn more about us by visiting our website (knipex-tools.com/company/careers), connecting with us on one of our social media channels (below), or checking out our open positions! 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/knipex_northamerica 
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KnipexToolsUSA 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/knipex.us

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