Furukawa, ltd. was formed in 1875 as a copper mining concern. Success in mining lead to the start up of a rock drill manufacturing subsidiary in 1900. Quality products fueled growth, today Furukawa is recognized worldwide as a leader in the manufacture of mining and construction machinery, truck cranes, industrial plants, bridges, parking systems, environmental plants and equipment, pumps and castings, and is an equally significant presence in metal refining, chemicals, electronics, fuels and electrical power generation.

Kent Tool Division

FIRST CLASS TOOLS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SINCE 1957

 

Gougler Industries is the parent of the Kent Tool Company. A leader in the construction and demolition attachment tool industry, Kent Tool has an extensive line of hydraulic and pneumatic products which are sold through a network of distributors in North and South America. Kent Tool maintains its own web site, and would welcome your visit.

 

 

Furukawa Rock Drill Division

THE VALUE LEADER IN HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC DRILL RIGS

 

Gougler Industries is home to Furukawa Rock Drill Sales of North America. The "Value Leader" in the rock drilling equipment industry, Furukawa Rock Drill sells state-of-the-art crawler drills and drilling accessories through their network of professional distributors. For more information, please visit their web site.

 

 

 

Lock Division (Closed!)

FORMERLY MANUFACTURERS OF THE "RED DOT" KEYLESS LOCKING DEVICES

Gougler's Lock Division was sold in the 1970's. Gougler Industries manufactured a number of "keyless" locks based on the "Douds Patent Permutation Lock" from 1945 until the product line and tooling were sold. The tooling needed to make any parts or additional locks were destroyed by the subsequent owner, and cannot be reproduced.