Harbor Freight Tools opened its new store in Saratoga Springs on July 13.
The Saratoga Springs store, located 3064 Route 50, will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Over 75 million customers, from professional contractors and technicians to homeowners and hobbyists, come to Harbor Freight to find the tools and equipment they need to get the job done. The company has a world-class team of engineers and experts in all tool categories to ensure that its tools meet or exceed industry standards and deliver unsurpassed value.
The store stocks a full selection of tools and equipment in categories including automotive, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools and much more. The
The new store is the 66th Harbor Freight Tools store in New York state. The company, which hired locally, has brought between 25-30 new jobs to the community.
“Our team is ready to serve and deliver value to customers in Saratoga Springs and all of Saratoga County,” said John Longworth, store manager. “At Harbor Freight, we recognize that now more than ever our customers depend on us for the tools they need to get the job done at an affordable price.”
The family-owned company started in Southern California in 1977, when Eric Smidt began bypassing middlemen, working directly with factories, and passing the savings on to customers. The first store opened in 1980, and the company has grown to over 1,500 stores nationwide. With two to three new locations opening every week, Harbor Freight is one of America’s fastest growing retailers.
The company was recently certified as a “Great Place to WorkTM” for the second year in a row. It has also been recognized by Forbes as one of the 20 best large companies to work for in retail for four years in a row, one of the nation’s best employers for veterans, and one of 20 best large companies for women to work for in retail.