Speciality tool and equipement manufacturer Lisle Corporation has acquired Hansen Global, a maker of tool organization solutions and socket trays. The acquistion became effective Oct. 9, 2026, with Hansen, now officially Hansen Global Division of Lisle Corp., moving operations from Two Rivers, Wisconsin, to Lisle’s facility in Clarinda, Iowa. The Lisle family has been making tools continuously since 1903, spanning six genrations.

According to Hansen's website, ordering there is paused for maintenace purposes. All products appear nonexistent on the site as of Oct. 23. Customers should direct future purchase orders to Lisle's website, which will retain familiar Hansen Global item numbers alongside new Lisle part numbers. Existing Hansen Global pricing will be honored through January 1, 2027. Customers will also be able to combine shipments with other Lisle product lines under standard freight terms.