Cut Sheet

IDEAL, an American Original
We listen, and we deliver products with a purpose.
Entrepreneurial in spirit, grounded in the values of American ingenuity, IDEAL was founded
on the basis that every product we make will exceed the value of the price paid for it. Today,
we exemplify those values in our products, our customer service and our vision for the future
of our business. We are investing in the success and revitalization of American ingenuity and
we are committed to manufacturing American Value in every product we make.
Today’s global economy demands we look at doing business more creatively, more
competitively and more efficiently. IDEAL is on the leading edge of product development
and design, integrating those ideas through strategic investment, implementation of lean
manufacturing and just-in-time inventory. Field-tested and customer influenced design
means we are creating some of the most forward thinking tool designs in the industry.
IDEAL is with you every step of the way
From the introduction of the first twist-on wire connector, IDEAL has been a leading force in wire
termination and installation technologies. Through ingenuity, proven performance and innovative
engineering, IDEAL continues to lead the electrical industry with products that deliver value
greater than the price paid for them.
TerminaTion
Technology
IDEAL is the leader of
market share in wire
termination. The two
nearest competitors
combined total less
than 25% of market
share. For wire
termination, IDEAL
is industry standard.
Wire PUlling
lUBricanT
Top market share in
lubes belongs to IDEAL.
The environmentally
safe lubes from IDEAL
provide exceptional
lubricity for rapid pulls.
FiSh TaPe
IDEAL holds the
top market share in
fish tapes. IDEAL
manufactures a variety
of fish tapes for all
applications, and our
durable, impact-
resistant cases are the
best on the market.
conDUiT
BenDer
IDEAL leads with
the majority market
share in benders.
IDEAL benders
are constructed of
exceptionally durable
materials and reinforced
at stress points for
extra long life.
Wire STriPPer
IDEAL holds the
#1 spot in market
share of wire strippers.
Ergonomically designed
in a variety of models for
every application, IDEAL
manufactures the finest
wire strippers on the
market.
This information is based
on 2011 Epicor/Vista data.