Northern Tool + Equipment

Northern Tool + Equipment, established in 1981, is a family-owned company headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota. It specializes in providing a comprehensive range of tools and equipment for both professionals and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.

The company operates over 140 retail locations across 24 states in the U.S., offering products through catalogs, online platforms, and physical stores.

Product Range and Brands

Northern Tool + Equipment offers a diverse selection of products, including power tools, generators, pressure washers, sprayers, pumps, and air compressors. It also manufactures several private label brands such as NorthStar, Powerhorse, Klutch, Strongway, Ultra-Tow, Roughneck, Gravel Gear, Bannon, and Ironton.

These private label brands constitute a significant portion of its product line.

Manufacturing and Warehousing

The company has manufacturing facilities in Faribault, Minnesota, and Ningbo, China, where it produces its private label brands.

It operates warehouses in:

• Savage, Minnesota
• Fort Mill, South Carolina
• Arlington, Texas

Presence in Texas and Other States

Northern Tool + Equipment has a strong presence in Texas, with 38 locations, accounting for approximately 27% of its total U.S. stores.

Other states with notable numbers of locations include Florida (16 stores), North Carolina (10 stores), and Minnesota (10 stores).

Community Support

The company is committed to supporting the trades community through its Tools for the Trades™ program, which donates high-quality tools directly into school classrooms.

This program helps teachers demonstrate the value of working in the trades to students.

Locations in San Francisco Area

Northern Tool + Equipment operates several locations near San Francisco, California, providing a wide range of tools and equipment for professionals and DIY enthusiasts.

• San Jose: 1088 Blossom Hill Rd
• Sacramento: 2801 Fulton Ave
• Ontario: 2445 S Milliken Ave
• Fountain Valley: 18051 Euclid St
• Elk Grove: 9540 E Stockton Blvd
• Bakersfield: 3800 Rosedale Hwy

Additional Locations

The company also has locations in:

• Augusta, GA, US
• Houston, TX, USA