"After almost a hundred years, Porter-Cable clearly has earned its place as one of the most trusted names in power tools today. The company designs, manufactures and distributes electric and cordless power tools, pneumatic tools and compressors, pressure washers, generators and related accessories for the professional woodworking, commercial/residential construction, plumbing, and electrical markets. Porter-Cable typifies the American dream that came true for three men who wanted to make hard work easier. In 1906, R. E. Porter, G. G. Porter and F. E. Cable agreed to open a jobbing machine and tool shop out of their garage in Syracuse, New York."