About

Building Better from the Beginning

How did we become leaders in precision cutting-tools? It didn’t happen overnight. But it’s a story that we’re proud of.

1947
Oregon Saw Chain Corp. was founded in Portland, Oregon, by Joe Cox, who developed the modern saw chain design after observing how efficiently timber beetle larvae chewed through wood fiber.

1952
A manufacturing plant was established in Guelph, Canada.

1957
The company was renamed Omark Industries.

1965
A manufacturing plant was established in Portland, Oregon.

1979
The company expanded manufacturing to Brazil.

1980
Omark Industries entered on the American Stock Exchange as OMK, and the following year constructed a new corporate office in Portland, Oregon.

1985
Omark Industries was acquired by Blount, Inc.

1991
The company founded the ICS business, which concentrates in developing specialized chainsaw applications for the construction industry.

1993
Blount, Inc. was renamed Blount International, Inc. and shifted its attention exclusively to manufacturing, transforming Blount from a global construction company to a global manufacturing company.

1997
Blount acquired Frederick Manufacturing Corp.

2000
Blount acquired Windsor.

2005
A manufacturing plant was established in Fuzhou, China.

2008
Blount acquired Carlton Company.

2010
Blount acquired SpeeCo.

2011
Blount acquired KOX and Woods Equipment Company.

2021
Blount International, Inc. is renamed to Oregon Tool, Inc. to honor the company’s legacy and unite all of its brands under one name moving forward.