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Lisle Corporation recently celebrated the company's founding and 120 years of continuous manufacturing in Clarinda, Iowa in 2023. The privately owned company is led today by third, fourth, fifth and sixth generation family members.
C.A. Lisle started the company in 1903 with the first product being horse-powered water well drilling machines. To combat the seasonality of the well drilling business, the young company branched out and also manufactured washing machines, cream separators, and push-type reel lawn mowers.
In the mid-20s, Lisle Corporation made its first automotive product, a master ignition vibrator for Ford Model T vehicles. The first Lisle tool, a valve refacer, fast became a repair shop must since valves were reground every 20,000 miles at that time.
In the 1930s the magnetic drain plug line was launched. The line grew steadily and this brand plugs were used extensively in many pieces of military equipment during World War II. The company was subsequently awarded the Army/Navy E Award for manufacturing excellence in supporting the war effort.
In the post-war 50s, the automotive aftermarket boomed and demand for specialty automotive tools increased. This brand made the decision then to grow the company by introducing new tools that could be made in the company's own factory, thereby controlling quality, delivery and costs.
Then a line of mechanic's garage creepers was added through acquisition. The line still is sold today under the Jeepers Creepers brand name.
At this time private label business began to grow. This portion of the business thrives on today. Tools manufactured by this brand can be found private labeled under many of the leading tool and automotive part brand names available in the marketplace.
The company has branched out even more in the last decades through acquisitions and constant innovation of new products. Today, this brand specialty automotive tools, mechanic's creepers, and lubrication & tire products are the preferred line among automotive warehouse distributors and jobbers because this brand manufactures quality products that are priced right. The specialty automotive tool line now consists of more than 700 products, with many of them being produced at the expanded site of the original factory built in Clarinda, Iowa in 1903.
When shopping for LISLE CORPORATION products with us, you will notice different availability statuses for our items. Each status indicates the current availability and ordering options for that goods. Here is what each level represents:
product marked as "Available" mean that these LISLE CORPORATION items are in stock in the local warehouse (Australia) and are ready for immediate shipment. Once an order is placed, it will be shipped the same day or the next working day.
Items marked as "Available (Allow 21 Days)" mean that these LISLE CORPORATION items are currently in stock at the Brownells Grinnell IOWA warehouse (USA) and are shipped from there to our local warehouse in Australia. Once they arrive, the goods will be shipped to your shipping address immediately. This entire process will take approximately 21 days.
LISLE CORPORATION products marked as "Backorder Only" mean that these products are currently not available in the Brownells Grinnell IOWA warehouse (USA) and the local warehouse in Australia. luckily it is available on backorder, which means it will be available at the Brownells Grinnell IOWA warehouse (USA) soon. but we are unable to provide the exact availability date of the goods.
In this case, we offer two options.
if you want, you can place an order. Once the product becomes available in the Brownells Grinnell IOWA warehouse (USA), orders will be shipped from there to our local warehouse in Australia. Once they arrive, the goods will be shipped to your shipping address immediately.
Wherever you see an item status as "Backorder Only", you will see a "Notify Me" button next to that status. You can sign up to receive notifications by email through the Notify Me form. Once the product becomes available, we will inform you so that you can easily place an order.
Items marked as "Out of Stock, No Backorder" mean that these LISLE CORPORATION products are currently unavailable for purchase. This indicates that these products are not available in the Brownells Grinnell IOWA warehouse (USA) and our local warehouse in Australia.
In this case, you can use a "Notify Me" option.
Wherever you see an item status as "Out of Stock, No Backorder", you will see a "Notify Me" button next to that status. you can sign up to receive notifications by email through the Notify Me form. Once the product becomes available, we will inform you so that you can easily place an order.
At Brownells Australia , we believe in providing a seamless shopping experience, and part of that is offering a variety of shipping methods to suit your preferences for the LISLE CORPORATION brand products. Choose the option that best fits your needs:
Enjoy reliable shipping with Australia Post for the LISLE CORPORATION goods, our trusted delivery partner. Your orders will be efficiently handled and delivered through Australia Post eParcel, Australia Post eParcel Express, Australia Post StarTrack for a secure and seamless experience. This addition emphasizes the benefit of tracking and encourages customers to opt for Australia Post for both reliability and the ability to monitor their shipments.
Convenient Local Pickup from Our Mitchell Warehouse, We are excited to offer an exclusive Local Pickup option for your orders. Enjoy the flexibility of picking up your favorite LISLE CORPORATION items directly from our warehouse at your convenience. Flexible Pickup Times: Choose a pickup time that suits your schedule (Mon-Fri : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern). We offer flexibility to accommodate your order needs. Secure Pickup: Items will be handled with care and security during the pickup process.
Wherever you see a "Notify Me" button, it indicates that the product is currently "Backorder Only" or "Out of Stock, No Backorder". you can sign up to receive notifications by email through the Notify Me form. Once the LISLE CORPORATION product becomes available, we will inform you so that you can easily place an order.