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Top 100 Key Players companies in Locking pliers
by Most Patent Citation in the world in 2019

The Locking pliers top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Citation Locking pliers Key Players in the world. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2019, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.
Locking pliers (or Vise-Grips or a Mole wrench or a vice grip) are pliers that can be locked into position, using an over-center toggle action.

Key Players

Fast-growings

New Entrants

Ranking Year:

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Region:

Global

China

Japan

United States

Germany

Ranking:

Most Patent Filings

Highest Patent Value

Most Patent Citation

Most News Heat

#
Company Name
Region
Tech Topics
Total
1
IRWIN Industrial Tool Co.
Ohio, United States
Power tool,Cutlery,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
patent citation: 271
2
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
Oregon, United States
Tread,Pliers,Hammer,
...[+2]
patent citation: 196
3
The Black & Decker Corp.
United States
Power tool,Computer hardware,Warehouse,
...[+2]
patent citation: 195
4
Petersen Manufacturing Co.
Iowa, United States
Water cooler,Fountain,Construction engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 101
5
Emerson Electric Co.
Missouri, United States
Software,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 72
6
Valtra, Inc.
California, United States
Magnet,Cutlery,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
patent citation: 70
7
Snap-on Tools Co. LLC
Wisconsin, United States
Wrench,Computer hardware,Information technology management,
...[+1]
patent citation: 60
8
Adjustable Clamp Co.
Illinois, United States
Clamp,Computer hardware,Information technology management
patent citation: 55
9
Fiskars Brands, Inc.
Wisconsin, United States
Cutlery,Interior design,Actuator,
...[+2]
patent citation: 27
10
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
Wisconsin, United States
Power tool,Fast-moving consumer goods,Pneumatic tool,
...[+2]
patent citation: 23
11
State Grid Corp. of China
Beijing Shi, China
Electric vehicle,Power grid,Total asset,
...[+2]
patent citation: 20
12
Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Sheng, China
Power tool,Construction engineering,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 19
13
CRC-Evans Pipeline International, Inc.
Texas, United States
Manufacturing engineering,Coating,Weighting,
...[+1]
patent citation: 16
14
Bessey Tool GmbH & Co. KG
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Clamping,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 13
15
Emerson Professional Tools AG
Switzerland
Heating system,Computer hardware,Information technology management
patent citation: 10
16
Penn United Technologies, Inc.
Pennsylvania, United States
Mining engineering,Carbide,Manufacturing services,
...[+2]
patent citation: 9
17
Victaulic Co.
Pennsylvania, United States
Virtual design and construction,Industrial engineering,Fire sprinkler,
...[+2]
patent citation: 8
18
Kress Corp.
Illinois, United States
Wheel tractor-scraper,Manufacturing engineering,Mechanical engineering,
...[+1]
patent citation: 8
19
Bellatex Industries LLC
United States
patent citation: 8
20
Zhejiang Yangmingsi Metal Products Co. Ltd.
China
patent citation: 5
21
Butler Manufacturing Co.
Missouri, United States
Agricultural market,Prefabrication,Biomanufacturing,
...[+2]
patent citation: 4
22
Hiroshima Gas Co., Ltd.
Hiroshima, Japan
Natural gas,Liquefied petroleum gas,Sales management,
...[+2]
patent citation: 3
23
Peterson Manufacturing Co.
Missouri, United States
LED lamp,Product design,Fast-moving consumer goods,
...[+2]
patent citation: 3
24
CloudChip, Inc.
California, United States
Gate array,Computer hardware,Public transport,
...[+1]
patent citation: 3
25
Gong Maw Enterprise Co. Ltd.
Taiwan Province, China
Hardware tool,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 3
26
Qingdao Zhouqing Industrial Design Co. Ltd.
Shandong Sheng, China
Industrial design
patent citation: 3
27
Fujian Electric Power Co., Ltd.
Fujian Sheng, China
Offshore wind power,Wind power,Power transmission
patent citation: 3
28
Panasonic Holdings Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2
29
SanFeng Intelligent Equipment Group Co., Ltd.
Hubei Sheng, China
Environmental protection,Cold chain,Automation,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2
30
STAHLWILLE Eduard Wille GmbH & Co. KG
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Precious metal,Mining engineering,Pliers,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2
31
Matsushita Electronics Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2
32
Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc.
Miyagi, Japan
Automotive engineering
patent citation: 2
33
Jingzhou Jiuyang Automobile Parts Co., Ltd.
Hunan Sheng, China
Automotive engineering
patent citation: 2
34
Nanjing Limin Machinery Co. Ltd.
China
Automotive engineering
patent citation: 2
35
SAIC-IVECO HONGYAN Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Shi, China
Tractor,Truck,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2
36
Usas Building System Shanghai Co. Ltd.
China
patent citation: 2
37
Robert Bosch GmbH
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Automotive engineering,Mechanical engineering,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1
38
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
Anhui Sheng, China
Pinyin,Automotive engineering,Electric vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1
39
Bollmann GmbH Werkzeugfabrik
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Automation,Manufacturing engineering,Industrial engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1
40
Henan Dafang Heavy Machine Co. Ltd.
Xinjiang Uygur, China
Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering
patent citation: 1
41
Robert Bosch Corp.
Michigan, United States
Shopping mall,Truck
patent citation: 1
42
Nike Hydraulics AB
Sweden
patent citation: 1
43
The Boeing Co.
Illinois, United States
Aerospace,Satellite,National security,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
44
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka, Japan
Robotics,Industrial robot,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
45
Snap-On, Inc.
Wisconsin, United States
Automotive engineering,Cutlery,Power tool,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
46
PetroChina Co., Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Natural gas,Petroleum,Lubricant,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
47
Xerox Holdings Corp.
Connecticut, United States
Computer hardware,Software,Digital document,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
48
Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp. Ltd.
Anhui Sheng, China
Chassis,Automotive engineering,Truck,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
49
Shenzhen Gas Corp. Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
LNG storage tank,Liquefied petroleum gas,Petroleum industry,
...[+1]
patent citation: 0
50
Angang Steel Co., Ltd.
Liaoning Sheng, China
Metal,Mining engineering,Precious metal,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
51
China National Petroleum Corp.
Beijing Shi, China
Natural gas,Petroleum industry,Renewable energy,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
52
Changhong Meiling Co., Ltd.
Anhui Sheng, China
Air conditioning,Electronics,Feature phone,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
53
China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Renewable energy,Renewable technologies,Energy management,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
54
China First Heavy Industries
Heilongjiang Sheng, China
Pressure vessel,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
55
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Sheng, China
Electric vehicle,Automotive engineering,Plug in hybrid electric vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
56
Xerox Corp.
Connecticut, United States
Computer hardware,Electronics,Product group,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
57
CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Petroleum,Petroleum industry,Natural resource management,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
58
TONE Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Bolting,Industrial engineering,Cutlery,
...[+1]
patent citation: 0
59
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG
Bayern, Germany
Artillery,Peacekeeping,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
60
China North Communication Technology Co., Ltd.
Henan Sheng, China
Telecommunications,Wireless,Broadcasting
patent citation: 0
61
Guangdong Power Grid Co. Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
patent citation: 0
62
OSRAM SYLVANIA, Inc.
Massachusetts, United States
Electronics,Bulb,Fixture,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
63
SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd.
China
Automotive engineering,Semi-trailer,Truck,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
64
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Shi, China
Shipbuilding,Shipyard,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
65
Bassini + Co. LLC
New York, United States
Investment advisor,Asset management
patent citation: 0
66
Dyna Technology, Inc.
Minnesota, United States
patent citation: 0
67
Shengrui Transmission Co. Ltd.
Shandong Sheng, China
Automotive engineering,Flywheel,Continuously variable transmission,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
68
Hangzhou Guochen Robot Technology Co. Ltd.
Zhejiang Sheng, China
Robot,Robotics,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
69
AECC Harbin Dongan Engine Co., Ltd.
Heilongjiang Sheng, China
Internal combustion engine,Gasoline,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 0
70
Changchun Zhuoyi Biological Co. Ltd.
Jilin, China
Biopharmaceutical,Rabies vaccine,Herb,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
71
China First Metallurgical Construction Co., Ltd.
Hubei Sheng, China
patent citation: 0
72
American Tool Co., Inc.
Delaware, United States
Power tool,Cutlery,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
73
Officina Meccanica Sestese SpA
Novara, Italy
Strapping,Cartoning machine,Automation,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
74
Zhejiang Fortune Energy Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Sheng, China
Semiconductor,Solar power,Cell,
...[+1]
patent citation: 0
75
Ehoma Industrial Corp.
Taiwan Province, China
Clamp,Computer hardware,Information technology management
patent citation: 0
76
F.A.C.O.M. SRL
Modena, Italy
patent citation: 0
77
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Co., Ltd.
Hebei Sheng, China
Truck,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 0
78
J. Delgado SA
Spain
patent citation: 0
79
Armor Tool LLC
California, United States
patent citation: 0
80
Ningbo Aipu Industrial Co. Ltd.
Zhejiang Sheng, China
patent citation: 0
81
Linzhou Guangyuan New Material Technology Co. Ltd.
China
Glass fiber
patent citation: 0
82
Hytem Co. Ltd.
Japan
Lawn
patent citation: 0
83
Wuxi Weifu Lida Catalytic Converter Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Sheng, China
Catalytic converter,Automotive engineering,Exhaust emission,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
84
Qingdao Warwick Hardware Tools Co., Ltd.
Shandong Sheng, China
patent citation: 0
85
Zhejiang Zhengkang Industrial Co. Ltd.
China
patent citation: 0
86
Chengdu Galaxy Power Co. Ltd.
Sichuan Sheng, China
Automotive engineering,Internal combustion engine,Telecommunications equipment,
...[+2]
patent citation: 0
87
Zhengzhou Lingyu New Materials Co. Ltd.
China
patent citation: 0
88
Shanghai Changqiang Power Co. Ltd.
China
patent citation: 0
89
Liaocheng Zhongtong Light Bus Co. Ltd.
China
patent citation: 0
90
Jiangsu Longcheng Precision Forging Co. Ltd.
China
patent citation: 0
91
Miura Electric Co. Ltd.
Japan
patent citation: 0
92
Sensible Solutions, Inc.
Washington, United States
Software,Customer relationship management,Enterprise software
patent citation: 0
93
Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research & Design Institute
Shanghai Shi, China
Nuclear engineering
patent citation: 0
94
China Petroleum Logging Co. Ltd.
Beijing Shi, China
Logging,Petroleum industry,Petroleum
patent citation: 0
95
Shenzhen McQuay Air Conditioning Co. Ltd.
Guangdong Sheng, China
Refrigeration,Air conditioning
patent citation: 0
96
Zhejiang Lutong Mechanical & Electrical Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Sheng, China
Electrical equipment,Electronics
patent citation: 0
97
Shaanxi Heavy Duty Automobile Co., Ltd.
Shaanxi Sheng, China
Truck,Automotive industry,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 0
98
Yizhong Group Dalian Engineering Technology Co., Ltd.
Liaoning Sheng, China
patent citation: 0
99
CSR Zhuzhou Electric Co., Ltd.
Hunan Sheng, China
Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering
patent citation: 0
100
CNPC Greatwall Drilling Engineering Co., Ltd.
CN
patent citation: 0

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