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    A&E Hand Tools launches Lang Tools at AAPEX

    Nov. 2, 2011
    The 80-year-old family-owned company announces the re-branding of their line of hand tools.
    From left to right: John Lang (third generation); Sandy Lang (wife of John); Matt McKnight (son-in-law); Ginna McKnight (daughter); Julie Lang (wife of Ian); Ian Lang (son of John, fourth generation).
    From left to right: John Lang (third generation); Sandy Lang (wife of John); Matt McKnight (son-in-law); Ginna McKnight (daughter); Julie Lang (wife of Ian); Ian Lang (son of John, fourth generation).

    In 1932, Daniel M. Lang supplied his first customer from basement shop of his home in Racine, Wis.

    In celebration of their 80th anniversary, A&E Hand Tools is consolidating all of their product brands, under the recently launched family-name brand: Lang Tools.

    All Lang Tools are made in the U.S.A.

    Still based in Racine, Wisconsin, A&E Hand Tools plans to officially celebrate their 80th anniversary in 2012.

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