About Us

• Founded in Taiwan since 1978, Tang Chou Ind. Co., Ltd. (Tang Chou) has been advanced with the global trend and economic growth of Taiwan to become an engineering service solution provider in the hand tool industry. With over 100 patents and 200 products in line, TANG CHOU INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. commit ourselves to Hand Tools for Innovation to serve the global market with more cost-efficient and eco-friendly hand tools. This is so as the Earth is where we live and there is only one Earth in the universe.
  Since early 1980s, Tang Chou has been co-operative with world-famous brand names on an OEM and ODM basis, offering a full line of over 200 different hand tools that encompass a wide range of applications in Building & Construction, Auto (Body) Repairing, and DIY Home Improvement. Moreover, Tang Chou has owned over 100 patents in various areas of hand tools application and new product invention. Since then, Tang Chou has evolved with the market need and become an elite manufacturer of hand tools, serving the industry with original, innovative engineering solutions. These achievements have been proved by many patents awarded by the government authorities in Taiwan, USA, Canada, Germany, UK, Australia, and so on.
  
  Philosophy:
  1.Expertise: With over 3 decades of know-how, TONSCO represent an elite maker of hand tools for innovation and for professionals.
  2.Growth Strategy: Commitment to R&D concept of iS-FMEA: interchangeable, Sliding, Foldable, Multi-function, Extendable, & Adjustable.
  3.Patented Products: More than 100 items, covering industry of Building & Construction, Auto Repairing, DIY Home Improvement, etc.
  4.Social Responsibility: Providing the society with more cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly hand tools for sustainable growth.
  5.Customer Value: Maximizing long-term mutual benefit from client partnership basis; OEM & ODM cooperation are very welcome.
  
  Products:
  The invention of tools is critical in the evolution of mankind according to the anthologists. The use of tools allows the ancient humans to accomplish tasks that human bodies could not, such as using a spear or bow and arrow to kill prey. Both OEM and OEM co-operations are very welcome. Based on the concept of iS-FMEA, we have developed eight main categories for the hand tool market: pry bars, impact drivers, chisel & punch sets, pliers, auto tools, lug wrenches, slotting chisels, and carpet & floor/stair tools. New series of outdoor and rescuing tools are coming to serve the market very soon.
  
  Brand:
  TONSCO is our brand name registered in U.S.A. and Taiwan. Our R&D is engraved in the concept of iS-FMEA: interchangeable, Sliding, Foldable, Multi-function, Extendible, and Adjustable. We commit ourselves to continuing R&D with strong belief in the slogan of "Hand Tools for Innovation" to serve the global market with more cost-efficient and more environmental-friendly hand tools.
  Patents:
  Part of chronological history of patents awarded is listed below for reference:
  D384,264
  1997/09/30
  Multi-purpose axe hammer
  US6019020
  2000/02/01
  Pipe wrench with transverse retaining function
  DE10219846 (A1)
  2001/07/31
  Releasable coupling between handle and tool bit
  US6532847
  2003/03/18
  Force-saving pliers
  US6612586
  2003/09/02
  Releasable engagement of tool with holder
  US6644702
  2003/11/11
  Combination of tool bit with handle
  US6647837
  2003/11/18
  Hand tool
  US6725749
  2004/04/27
  Tool including a tool bit and a handle
  GB2422341 (A)
  2005/01/19
  Pair of rotationally connected wrenches
  US6862765
  2005/03/08
  Combination of tool bit with handle
  D503,604
  2005/04/05
  Tool for repairing vehicles
  US6941842
  2005/09/13
  Wrench combination
  US7036404
  2006/05/02
  Tool including bit and handle
  US7059220
  2006/06/13
  Wrench combination
  US7311018
  2007/12/25
  Wrench
  US7587791
  2009/09/15
  Tool
  DE102009044924 (A1)
  2009/09/23
  Pliers, e.g. flat nose pliers, electronic pliers, etc.
  US7774882
  2010/08/17
  Multi-function tool