General Info

Founded in 1913, IDEAL manufactures a wide range of clamps, including marine-grade, high-torque, constant-tension and worm-drive hose clamps. It also manufactures T-Bolts, V-Bands, no-hub couplings, and a host of specialty and custom clamping products. It is a part of Tomkins, which manufactures a variety of products for the industrial, automotive and building products markets. The company offers warehousing and distribution facilities along with sales assistance and technical support. Its brand names include Amflo, Camel, Edelmann, Gates, PlewsLubriMatic, SchraderBridgeport, Stant, Trico and Tru-Flate. It is headquartered in St. Augustine, Fla.