My buddy in Neb. sent me a news clipping about the closing of the Vice Grip factory in Dewitt, Neb. next month, taking about 300 jobs from a small town. All production is moving to China.
My grandfather grew up in Dewitt and hung out with the Petersen's who invented them and started Petersen Manufacturing there. I have a few very early examples of them in my tool collection that belonged to my grandfather.
Anyways, the company was sold to Irwin, American Tool a few years back and I figured this day would come. I plan on sending them an e-mail stating my disappointment plus the fact I will never ever buy a Chinese version. I don't buy Chinese tools, I don't care whose name is on them. Not that they'll really care. I plan on stocking up on a few more USA made ones when I see them and hopefully they'll last my lifetime.
Bob
