To broaden the company’s position in the voice, data and video channel, Textron Inc.’s Greenlee business unit has acquired Paladin Tools, Oilville, VA, a provider of tools and accessories for the telecom, datacom and wiring industries.
Strategically, this acquisition provides Greenlee with a complementary brand portfolio and an expanded product line,” said Scott Hall, Greenlee president. “Paladin also gives Greenlee access to additional distribution channels in the voice, data and video industry that will broaden our customer base for communications wiring tools.
Paladin’s brand names include Paladin Tools, DataShark and PowerPlay, and the company’s product line includes a variety of cutters, strippers, punchdown tools, crimpers, multi-tools, testers, kits …