Developed in 1925 by a carpenter named Albert J. Swanson, the Swanson® Speed® Square was a time-saving innovation that made quick work of determining the angular pitch of a roof. As fellow tradesmen began to appreciate the ingenuity of his idea, demand for the work-saving tool began to grow, and in 1930 the Swanson® Speed® Square was first sold in interstate commerce.

By 1945, Swanson started Swanson® Tool Company, Inc., to manufacture and sell the Swanson® Speed® Square through recognized channels of distribution. Mr. Swanson’s son Ronald assumed control of the company in 1971 and added other innovative, quality tools to the line. Soon Swanson® grew to become an industry leader and under the direction of the Allemand Family, who purchased the company in 1989, the Swanson® product line has been upgraded and expanded to meet the changing needs of loyal customers, contractors and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.

It is with this spirit of innovation and quality that we are proud to present our newest line of tools – SAVAGE™. Engineered and designed in the U.S.A. to meet or exceed the most stringent industry standards. The SAVAGE™ product line utilizes 85 years of expertise and innovation, to become the ULTIMATE tools with a lifetime of accuracy!