Commercial-grade American shovels and garden tools, forged in Steubenville, Ohio.
✅ Made in USA
Where Bully Tools products are made
Manufacturing
Produced and assembled in-house at a Steubenville, Ohio plant built in 2006 — forming, welding, heat-treating, molding, powder-coating.
Materials
Commercial-grade 14- and 10-gauge steel; components not made in-house are sourced from suppliers within ~50 miles.
Workforce
About 70 employees, with expansion reported in late 2024.
FTC note: The “100% Made in USA” language is Bully Tools’ own representation, well supported by in-house forming, welding, molding and finishing plus local supplier sourcing reported by Ohio economic-development officials.
The story
Bully Tools was founded in 1994 by Mark Gracy, a former Pittsburgh building inspector who left his job, invested his savings, and started the company in a 1,500-square-foot space with a single product — a shingle remover — and no manufacturing background.
In 2006 the company moved to Steubenville, Ohio, building a modern plant where it now makes more than 100 lawn-and-garden, snow and specialty tools entirely in-house. It reports repaying state expansion financing years ahead of schedule and employs around 70 people in the Ohio Valley.
I had little funding and no one to do the manufacturing — I had to learn how to make tools without a playbook. — Mark Gracy, founder
Why they matter
Bully Tools is a rare hand-tool maker that kept its entire production chain domestic — forming, welding, heat-treating, molding and finishing under one Ohio roof rather than importing heads and handles. That vertical model supports skilled American jobs, keeps supplier dollars local, and backs a lifetime warranty on commercial-grade tools, an alternative to imported disposable tools.
Featured products
A selection of Bully Tools products available through the Buy American Store.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bully Tools made in America?
Yes — Bully Tools states all of its products and materials are made in the USA and assembled at its Steubenville, Ohio plant.
Where are Bully Tools products made?
At the company’s own factory in Steubenville, Ohio, with remaining components sourced from local suppliers within about 50 miles.
Who owns Bully Tools?
It is a privately held, founder-led company. Mark Gracy founded it in 1994 and serves as President and CEO.
