The world would be a far less efficient place without Vise-Grip locking pliers.A Danish immigrant blacksmith named William Petersen patented the concept in 1924 and started a family business that ...

Gary Oden has known for weeks that the plant where he has spent the last 19 years helping build Vise-Grips, one of Nebraska's most famous products, would be shutting down. But he still wasn't ...

The world would be a far less efficient place without Vise-Grip locking pliers. A Danish immigrant blacksmith named William Petersen patented the concept in 1924 and started a family business that ...

Nail Jack Tools, an Idaho-based company, is moving forward with plans to use the former Irwin Tools Vise-Grip factory in DeWitt, possibly with help from someone to share the plant. Three-hundred and ...

DeWITT — For the 84 years that Vise-Grip tools have been manufactured here, it’s been difficult to tell where the town ends and the business begins. The brick sign welcoming visitors the Saline County ...

Vintage Vise-Grips made in the original factory in DeWitt, NE are identified by “Petersen Manufacturing, DeWitt, NEBR” in the logo and by a roll pin that attaches the release handle. Newer Vise-Grips ...

“An outstanding tool that makes handling electrical work a breeze.” Right now, the Irwin Vise-Grip Wire Strippers are on sale for just $19, and they’re a favorite among professionals and DIYers for ...

A mural featuring DeWitt landmarks welcomes visitors to the southeast Nebraska town, home of the Eagle Grip factory. Eagle Grip tools are now produced in the former Vise-Grip plant. “These tools are ...