A Brief History
Ryobi is a Japanese company founded in 1943 with the Japanese name Ryobi Seisakusho Co., Ltd. A year later, it started to manufacture die-cast products and later offset printing presses. During its long history, the company has adopted a policy of continual innovation and in 1968 began manufacturing power tools. The innovative spirit is alive in its R&D department, dedicated to developing in-house technologies for electric vehicle components, 3D printing of casting dies and more.
Today, Ryobi has an ever-expanding product inventory to choose from, including drills, drivers, woodworking tools, nailers, staplers, compressors and inflators.
Reputation
Ryobi tools are well-made and, in some cases, provide more years of service than high-end brands. Overall, users are very satisfied with their quality and that they offer good value for money.
Price
Ryobi tools are not cheap, but neither are they at the upper end of the price bracket. They’re positioned somewhere in the middle. Sample prices: 2000W heat gun (dual temp) – $80; 18V One + 82MM planer – $179; 18V One + 216MM sliding mitre saw – $299.
Known For
Ryobi is known for dependable, capable and affordable products for professional and domestic use.
Types of Tools
Among the notable products are:
- Power tools such as air compressors, caulking guns, glue guns, drills and drivers, nailers, rotary hammers, saws and wrenches.
- Garden tools such as leaf blowers, lawnmowers, hedge trimmers and line trimmers.
- Automatic equipment such as pressure washers, digital pressure inflators and angle grinders.
- Home improvement tools such as drills, sanders and saws.
Overall Recommendation
Overall, what you get with Ryobi are good solid tools at an affordable price. Most work well, and the batteries have a lot of life in them.
- Parent company: Techtronic Industries
- Headquarters: Fuchu, Hiroshima 726-8628, Japan
- Manufacturing Facilities: Japan, China, USA, Mexico, Thailand and Europe
- Product Focus: Die-cast products, electric power tools, lawn and garden equipment, builders’ hardware and printing equipment
- Website: www.ryobi-group.co.jp/en