Harbor Freight Tools is an American privately held company that runs a chain of discount tool retail stores. The company was founded in 1977 by Allan Smidt, primarily selling through its mail order catalog, which still exists today. The Calabasas, California, based company offers a variety of tools through its Web site, mail order catalog, and retail stores. Harbor Freight was one of the largest employers in Ventura County until their relocation to Calabasas, CA. It also previously owned and operated former online retailer OneStopGardens.com.
Harbor Freight operates offices in the United States as well as China.
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