AMES
AMES is a multi-brand U.S. consumer goods company (subsidiary of Griffon Corporation) that designs, sources, and distributes hand tools, home organization systems, lawn and garden equipment, outdoor living products, and cleaning tools to homeowners, DIY consumers, building professionals, and retail dealers through D2C e-commerce, B2B portals, and a global dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1774
- HeadquartersOrlando, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AMES does
The AMES Companies, Inc. is a U.S.-incorporated, Orlando-headquartered multi-brand consumer goods company that designs, sources, and distributes hand tools, home organization systems, lawn and garden equipment, outdoor living products, and cleaning tools under eight sub-brands: AMES, ClosetMaid, Jackson Professional Tools, Razor-Back Professional Tools, True Temper, Union Tools, Harper, and Southern Patio. The portfolio spans modular wood and wire closet organizers, ergonomic garden hand tools, professional-grade landscaping implements, resin planters, and residential/commercial cleaning tools. Underlying operations rely on physical manufacturing and global sourcing rather than proprietary software or AI, with a digital layer consisting of a D2C e-commerce storefront (homebyames.com), bilingual Canadian support, dedicated B2B professional portals (ClosetMaid Pro, CustomClosetMaid), and an eNet partner portal for retailers, dealers, and sales reps.
The company operates through three go-to-market motions: D2C e-commerce to homeowners and DIY consumers, a dedicated professional sales team serving architects, designers, builders, and specifiers through B2B portals, and a global retailer/dealer network accessed via the eNet portal. Revenue is generated almost entirely through unit-priced hardware sales across both B2C and B2B channels, with quote-based pricing for professional/project orders. AMES is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF); in February–June 2026, Griffon restructured its portfolio by forming the Veritage Brands joint venture with ONCAP to combine AMES North America with Venanpri Tools (Griffon 43% / ONCAP 57%, with $100M cash and $161M second lien debt to Griffon), announced the exit of AMES UK, and placed AMES Australia under strategic alternatives review as part of a pivot to a pure-play North American building products company. AMES employs 1,001–5,000 people, serves markets across North and South America and Europe, and traces its origins to 1774.
AMES firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AMES
- Legal name
- The AMES Companies, Inc.
- Website
- https://ames.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1774
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- AMES is a multi-brand U.S. consumer goods company (subsidiary of Griffon Corporation) that designs, sources, and distributes hand tools, home organization systems, lawn and garden equipment, outdoor living products, and cleaning tools to homeowners, DIY consumers, building professionals, and retail dealers through D2C e-commerce, B2B portals, and a global dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where AMES is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Orlando
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
AMES business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware and Tools Sales: Revenue generated from selling hand tools, lawn and garden equipment, professional tools, and related hardware through B2C and B2B channels
- Home Organization Products: Sales of ClosetMaid home organization systems including closets, garage storage, cubes, bins, kitchen storage, and furniture
- Outdoor Living Products: Revenue from Southern Patio outdoor decor, planters, baskets, and outdoor accessories
- Cleaning Products: Sales of Harper brand brooms, brushes, dust pans, squeegees, mops, and combo packs for residential and commercial cleaning
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Consumer e-commerce pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
AMES product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AMES is a multi-brand consumer goods company that designs, manufactures, and distributes home organization systems (ClosetMaid), lawn and garden tools (AMES, Jackson Professional Tools, Razor-Back, True Temper, Union Tools), outdoor living products (Southern Patio), and cleaning tools (Harper). The company sells through direct-to-consumer e-commerce, professional B2B portals, and a network of retailers and dealers.
Product overview
AMES is a multi-brand consumer goods company specializing in home organization, lawn and garden tools, outdoor living, and cleaning products. The portfolio consists of eight distinct sub-brands: ClosetMaid (home organization and closet systems), AMES (lawn and garden hand tools), Jackson Professional Tools (professional-grade outdoor tools), Razor-Back Professional Tools (heavy-duty professional implements), True Temper (long-handle tools), Harper (cleaning tools), Union Tools (general tools), and Southern Patio (outdoor planters and decor). These brands operate under the Home by AMES consumer-facing platform and are supported by an B2B portal (eNet) for dealers, retailers, and sales representatives. Recent strategic actions include forming a joint venture (Veritage Brands) with ONCAP to combine AMES North America with Venanpri Tools, creating a global hand tools, home organization, and lawn/garden products company, while Griffon Corporation positions itself as a pure-play North American building products company.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ClosetMaid: Home organization products including closet storage, garage storage, cube storage, kitchen storage, and furniture
- Harper
- Jackson Professional Tools
- Razor-Back Professional Tools
- Southern Patio
- True Temper
- Union Tools
Products and services
- ClosetMaid Home Organization Systems Modular home organization and closet storage systems including wood closet organizers, garage storage solutions, cube storage, and kitchen pantry organization for homeowners and professionals.
- AMES Lawn and Garden Tools Lawn and garden hand tools, garden implements, and outdoor maintenance equipment for DIY homeowners and gardening enthusiasts.
- Jackson Professional Tools Professional-grade lawn and garden tools built for heavy-duty landscaping and grounds maintenance use by professional contractors.
- Razor-Back Professional Tools Heavy-duty professional implements and tools designed for demanding outdoor and landscaping applications by professional contractors.
- True Temper Lawn and Garden Tools Established brand of long-handle tools and implements for lawn, garden, and outdoor use by homeowners and professionals.
- Harper Cleaning Tools Cleaning tools including brooms, brushes, dust pans, squeegees, and mops for residential and commercial cleaning applications.
- Union Tools Range of lawn, garden, and outdoor maintenance implements for homeowners and professional users.
- Southern Patio Outdoor Living Products Outdoor living products including planters, outdoor decor, outdoor accessories, and garden containers for residential outdoor spaces.
- ClosetMaid Mosaics Collection Modular wood closet organizer system with mix-and-match stackable components available in Toasted Oak and White finishes for residential closet organization.
- AMES 3-pc. Ergo Gel Grip Garden Tool Set Ergonomic three-piece garden hand tool set including hand trowel, transplanter, and cultivator with gel grip handles for residential gardening.
- ClosetMaid Suite Symphony Premium wood closet organization system with configurable starter kits and accessories for residential closet installations.
- Harper Premium Push Brooms Indoor and outdoor wet and dry push brooms designed for debris cleanup in residential and commercial settings.
- Heritage Resin Planter 18-inch resin outdoor planter with decorative finishes such as Climbing Ivy, designed for residential outdoor living spaces.
Companies that use AMES
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AMES technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
AMES partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AMES competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Fiskars Group: Fiskars is a multi-brand consumer products company with leading positions in hand tools (Fiskars scissors/axes) and garden tools — most directly comparable to AMES/True Temper/Razor-Back and Jackson Professional Tools lawn & garden lines.
- The Toro Company: Toro manufactures and sells lawn and garden equipment through both consumer and professional channels — a classic peer for AMES's True Temper, Razor-Back, Jackson, and Union Tools lawn & garden portfolio.
- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company: Scotts is a leading consumer lawn and garden products company with similar end-customers (DIY homeowners) and a comparable big-box and garden-center go-to-market motion as AMES's lawn & garden sub-brands.
- O-Cedar (Freudenberg Home & Cleaning Solutions): O-Cedar is a leading consumer brand for brooms, mops, and squeegees — a direct head-to-head competitor to AMES's Harper cleaning tools line in U.S. mass retail.
- The Libman Company: Family-owned U.S. manufacturer of brooms, brushes, and mops — competes against AMES Harper brand for shelf space in mass, club, and grocery channels.
- Seville Classics: Seville Classics sells storage racks, shelving, and home organization systems — a direct D2C and retail competitor to ClosetMaid's modular closet, garage, and cube storage lines.
- Myers Industries (Akro-Mils): Myers Industries/Akro-Mils manufactures plastic storage, organization, and material-handling products that overlap with ClosetMaid's cube, bin, and garage storage offerings in both retail and B2B channels.
Broad incumbents
- Newell Brands: Newell owns Rubbermaid, a direct competitor to ClosetMaid in home storage and organization, alongside a much broader consumer goods portfolio (Yankee Candle, Sharpie, Graco) that creates competitive overlap on retail shelf and supply chain.
- Stanley Black & Decker: Owner of Craftsman, Stanley, and DeWalt — a dominant tools incumbent whose product lines directly overlap with AMES, Razor-Back, and Union Tools in both DIY and professional hand-tool categories.
- Husqvarna Group: Global outdoor products incumbent covering robotic mowers, chainsaws, and watering — overlaps meaningfully with AMES's lawn & garden tool categories and shares the same big-box retail channels.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AMES social profiles
Digital presenceAMES financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AMES leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
AMES subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
AMES funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AMES M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A4 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AMES
What does AMES do?
AMES is a multi-brand consumer goods company that designs, manufactures, and distributes home organization systems (ClosetMaid), lawn and garden tools (AMES, Jackson Professional Tools, Razor-Back, True Temper, Union Tools), outdoor living products (Southern Patio), and cleaning tools (Harper). The company sells through direct-to-consumer e-commerce, professional B2B portals, and a network of retailers and dealers.
Is AMES a public or private company?
AMES is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was AMES founded?
AMES was founded in 1774. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is AMES based?
AMES is headquartered in Orlando, United States, in the North America region.
How does AMES make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware and Tools Sales are the primary driver. The others are home Organization Products, outdoor Living Products and cleaning Products.
Who are AMES's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Fiskars Group, The Toro Company, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, O-Cedar (Freudenberg Home & Cleaning Solutions), The Libman Company, Seville Classics and Myers Industries (Akro-Mils). Broad incumbents are Newell Brands, Stanley Black & Decker and Husqvarna Group.
Does AMES have an API?
No public API is recorded for AMES.