About

Our business is built on a foundation of deep values, focusing on the quality of our torque hand tools, wireless torque systems, and calibration equipment, as well as our commitment to our customers.

Long-term relationships are central to our ethos. Many of our customers, who first bought from us over 90 years ago, continue to rely on our products today. Similarly, several of our global distributors have been with us for generations, with their children and grandchildren now leading the companies that once partnered with their parents.

We firmly believe that our team strives for excellence every day, and we extend this belief to your operators as well. Our mission is to provide the tools they need to excel in their roles and showcase the quality of their work.

The majority of our employees have been with us for over 25 years, and they continue to come to work each day with genuine enthusiasm and a smile. Their dedication to their work is evident - they don't just excel at their jobs; they are exceptional individuals who care deeply about the quality of our tools and the satisfaction of our customers.

The team is not only intellegent and hardworking but also passionate about what they do. With decades of experience, they possess a keen eye for quality and are adept at identifying when something meets their high standards or needs improvement. They continuously generate innovative ideas and find better ways to enhance our processes.

We are proud to have second and third generation employees who, while not part of ownership, are integral to our daily mission of crafting the world's best torque tools. 

For over 40 years, we have expressed our gratitude to our team in various ways, including providing Christmas turkeys. Additionally, our management team hosts a summer picnic where we cook together, enjoy a leisurely lunch, and bond as a team.

Our organization maintains a flat structure with no more than four layers from top to bottom. This close-knit environment fosters deep connections and mutual reliance among all team members, reflecting our strong commitment to each other and our shared goals.

We embraced recycling long before it became a widespread environmental concern, and we continuously strive to enhance our energy efficiency, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability. Our electronics are designed with rechargeable batteries to reduce environmental impact.

Our tools are built to last. For over 40 years, our torque testers have remained accurate, reliable, and durable, eliminating the need for replacements. Similarly, our torque screwdrivers, some over four decades old, still return for calibration.

While our tools may not always be the cheapest, they offer the lowest total cost of ownership due to their accuracy, reliability, and longevity. We hope you'll appreciate our values and choose to partner with us because of what we stand for. We believe that as you get to know us better, you'll recognize the significant value we bring to your company.

1924

Walter P. Chrysler invents the beam Torque wrench and licenses Paul Sturtevant to manufacture and sell it. 

1940

Paul Sturtevant incorporates the PA Sturtevant Company and Frank W. Livermont incorporates Richmont, Inc. 

1958

Livermont awarded the patent for interchangeable heads for torque wrenches. Patent US2832246.

1971

Jack Reynertson merged Sturtevant Richmont together to form the world's most comprehensive torque tool product line.

1994

Sturtevant Richmont is the first torque tool company to become ISO 9001 certified.

1999

Sturtevant Richmont is the first to manufacture and market the wireless radio equipped 900MHz click wrench that communicates with a process monitior, the PTV.

2005

Introduction of the SLTC FM 2.4 GHz Click Wrench.

2014

Sturtevant Richmont recevies UL Award for 20 Years of Excellence and ISO Certification.

2016

Introduction of the Global 400® Torque Proccess Monitoring System.

2024

Introduction of Sturtevant Richmont Connected Power Tools.