Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | May 18, 2026 | Worcester Business Journal 23 A contractor walks into the store needing a solution, not just a tool. e job is scheduled, the crew is lined up, and there is no time to get it wrong. at's the scenario US Tool & Fas- tener was built around. Founded in 2011 and based in Worcester, US Tool & Fastener is a family-owned company focused on serving professional contractors, remodelers, and tradespeople. e business has grown by working with customers who depend on their tools every day, where performance, reliability, and support directly impact the job. "We're not trying to be everything to everyone," said Casey Cormier, President of Angel-Guard Products, Inc., the parent company of US Tool & Fastener. "Our focus is on the professional customer. If someone is using a tool to make a living, we take that seriously. Our job is to help them make the right decision and stand behind it." at approach starts with product selection. US Tool & Fastener carries a focused mix of profession- al-grade brands, including Festool, SawStop, and Lamello, along with fastening and accessory lines such as GRK, FastenMaster, and Milwaukee. e goal is not to offer the most options, but to offer the right ones. "Contractors don't have time to guess," said Ryan Murphy, Manager of US Tool & Fastener. "ey need tools and materials that work the way they're supposed to, every time. We spend a lot of time understanding how our customers work so we can recommend the right solution the first time." For many customers, that shows up in small but important ways. A contractor sourcing the right fastener for a specific application. A crew investing in a tool system that improves efficiency and finish quality. e team focuses on helping customers avoid delays, rework, and unnecessary cost by getting the decision right up front. While the company has expanded its ecommerce presence in recent years, its Worcester location remains central to how it operates. Local contrac- tors rely on the ability to get answers quickly, solve problems in real time, and work with people who understand the demands of the trades. at connection extends beyond the counter. US Tool & Fastener is a corporate sponsor of the Worcester Preservation Society and supported the development of its first classroom shop focused on preservation and building techniques. e company also sponsors the Massachusetts SkillsUSA com- petition, providing tools and prizes to vocational students competing across a range of trade and technical programs. "As a local company, we see it as part of our responsibility to support the trades here," Cormi- er said. "Whether it's helping contractors today or supporting students coming into the workforce, it all ties together." US Tool & Fastener continues to operate with a hands-on, relationship-driven approach. In a region like Worcester, where contractors, tradespeople, and vocational programs all play a role in keeping the local building ecosystem moving, working with a local partner who understands the job can make a real difference. For professionals across Central Massachusetts who make a living with their tools, US Tool & Fas- tener is a place they rely on. n US Tool & Fastener Street Address: 120 Goddard Memorial Drive, Worcester, MA Phone Number: 877-777-4717 Website: www.ustoolandfastener.com Product or Service Description: Retailer of professional-grade tools backed by knowledgeable support for contractors and serious DIYers Number of Employees: 12 Head of Company: Casey Cormier, President Year Founded: 2013 PHOTOS | COURTESY US TOOL & FASTENER S P O N S O R E D C O N T E N T

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