The History of Southwire
Roy Richards, Sr. founded a small construction company in 1937 to erect power poles. Only two and half years later, the company had strung 3,500 miles of cable. In 1950, Mr. Richards started a small, family-owned operation to manufacture wire. Southwire Company opened with only twelve employees, and within the first two years, it had shipped 5 million pounds of wire. We then began offering hand tools for electricians in 2009 through its Tools & Equipment business unit and continue the legacy of providing full product solutions to the electrical industry.
What Was the First Product Southwire Offered?
We first offered wire and cable products in 1950. Following the success of these products, we began offering full product solutions in 2009 to contractors and electricians, focusing first on hand tools and equipment and later broadening the product line to include meters, extension cords, lighting, and temporary power solutions.
What Is Southwire Best Known For?
Globally, Southwire Company, LLC is best known for wire and cable, but the Tools & Equipment division is best known for the SIMpull™ Fishtape line, an innovative product that has transformed wire pulling.
How Is Your Product Different From Other Market Competitors?
Our products are differentiated by their value, utility, and innovation. Southwire offers solutions to contractors and electricians by focusing on providing full solutions on the job site to make the job easier, safer, and more efficient.
What Is Southwire’s Customer Segment?
We proudly sell to electricians, tradesmen, apprentices, contractors, and distributors, striving to provide full product solutions.
Where Are Southwire Products Made?
Our tools are made worldwide, but Southwire proudly produces contractor equipment and extension cords in the USA.
What is Southwire’s Warranty?
The tools are covered by various warranties, including a no-hassle lifetime warranty on our hand tools.
Where and How Can A User Get Southwire Warranty Or Out Of Warranty Service Needs?
Users can get service for warranty items by contacting our dedicated customer service team, based in Carrollton, GA, at 1 (855) 798-6657 or by email at ToolCSN@Southwire.com
2 Comments
Phillip Wilkerson
July 9, 2022 at 12:54 pmI have a screw driver and a nut driver I’m trying to get replaced and this has been nothing but a hassle.
Acme Tools
July 11, 2022 at 8:11 amHello, Thank you for your comment. We are sorry for the issues you are experiencing. If the screwdriver and/or nut driver were purchased from Acme Tools please contact our Customer Support department at 877-345-2263 and they will be able to assist you. If they were purchased from another Southwire distributor we suggest contacting them or Southwire direct for assistance.
Thank you,
Acme Tools