I was born and raised in Michigan. I think I bought a few MIT tools from JC Whitney about 25 years ago. Worked for Meijer many years ago. Moved away from Michigan, but still get back there frequently. Shop at Meijer a lot. Have bought Tekton tools at Meijer.
Consider myself somewhat of a Liberterian. Have been following Rand Paul and Justin Amash for years.
I like to think I know a lot about the hand tool industry. Who owns what brands, who makes what. I knew there was a connection between MIT, Tekton, and GRIP (Grand Rapids Industrial Products) Until this morning, I never knew who owned MIT. What a surprise! How could I have not been aware of this? Seems MIT and Tekton are not in the press much.
Peter Meijer (Great Grandson of Meijer founder Hendrick Meijer) is running for Justin Amash's seat. Wonder if that will affect the Meijer - Tekton relationship? Maybe Amash already decided to do something else?
I don't tend to fall for conspiracy theories, but I wonder if some of the Kochs and/or DeVos had this all planned out. Is Politics becoming Professional Wrestling?