the l.s. starrett company was founded 1880 in athol, ma, which is still the company’s world headquarters. starrett has a history and reputation so rich and solid that the words “quality” and “starrett” are virtually synonymous. the company employs about 2,000 people worldwide. most precision tools continue to be manufactured in the athol plant, where it is not uncommon to see devoted generations of toolmakers with 30 or more years of experience. starrett, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial, professional, and consumer products worldwide. the vast portfolio of over 5,000 products can be grouped in the categories of precision measuring tools, saws, metrology equipment, precision ground stock, granite, job-site and shop tools. starrett markets its products through distributors primarily to companies in the metalworking industry; and automotive, aviation, marine, and farm industries, as well as do-it-yourselfers and tradesmen, such as builders,