Welcome to Blackstone Industries, LLC.

Established in 1976 by Willard Nelson, Blackstone Industries, Inc. grew a family of brands on the promise of providing quality tools and service to a broad and diverse customer base. Like many successful companies, Blackstone thrived on the strength of its team and their dedication to customer loyalty.

Blackstone Industries, LLC purchased the assets of Blackstone Industries, Inc in October 2013. Under new ownership, that same cohesive and passionate team continues to provide leadership and support to all its valued customers with a relentless pursuit of improvement centered on quality. With a solid established foundation to build upon, we are excited for the growth underway and challenges that lay ahead. To improve our customer interface and manufacturing processes we’ve launched a new enterprise and resource planning software system. We have begun the redesign of our brand websites to improve customer access to product information. In addition, we opened a new east coast showroom for our Edge Finisher brand so customers can come and demo equipment in person. These, along with new products, are just some of the exciting things happening at Blackstone.

Sincerely,
Richard C. Milici
President and CEO – Blackstone Industries, LLC

I invite you to visit our company web pages to learn more about our strong family of brands

1970s

Beginings

Established in the 1970s by Willard Nelson, Blackstone Industries, Inc. grew a family of brands on the promise of providing quality tools and service to a broad and diverse customer base.

1972

Foredom

One of Blackstone’s original brands was Foredom Electric Company (Est. 1922), which was purchased by Blackstone Industries around 1972.

1976

Olson Saw

Then, in 1976 Olson Saw Company (Est 1918) , known for its complete line of quality band saw and scroll saw blades, was added to the company.

1994

Zona Tool

In 1994 Zona Tool Company (Est. 1950s) joined Blackstone Industries. Zona Tool was known for high quality razor saws for woodworkers, model builders, craftspeople, and do-it-yourselfers. Zona was a good fit for Blackstone because Olson Saw Company was the manufacturer of saw stock for Zona’s popular Razor Saw Line.

1996

EFC

Then in 1996 the Edge Finisher Company, originally part of another company in Westport, CT was purchased and added to Blackstone’s growing family of brands.

2013

Richard Milici Jr.

Richard Milici Jr. purchased the assets of Blackstone Industries, Inc. under Blackstone Industries, LLC in October 2013. Under new ownership, that same cohesive and passionate team continues to provide leadership and support to all its valued customers with a relentless pursuit of improvement centered on quality.

2018

Handler Manufacturing

In 2018, Blackstone Industries added Handler Manufacturing Company, Inc (Est early 1900s) was purchased by Blackstone Industries and was relocated to Bethel, CT, specializing in dental lab equipment and custom lab furniture.

2023

Star Struck LLC

Blackstone Industries, LLC, announced the successful acquisition of Morristown Star Struck, LLC, further solidifying its position as key player in the jewelry manufacturing landscape.

Core Values

At Blackstone Industries, our core values serve as the cornerstone of our company culture, with each one representing a crucial piece of our organizational identity. These core values form a harmonious blend, creating a work environment that fosters innovation, unity, and trust. As we uphold these principles, we continue to build a strong and resilient organization that thrives on excellence and integrity in all aspects of our business.

WILLINGNESS TO LEARN

Drives us to continuously seek knowledge, adapt to new challenges, and foster personal and professional growth.

RELIABLE

Ensures that we consistently deliver on our promises, exceeding the expectations of our customers, partners and co-workers.

CAN-DO ATTITUDE

We approach every task with determination, resourcefulness, and a belief in our ability to overcome obstacles and achieve success.

TEAM PLAYER

Collaboration is at the heart of our operations. We recognize that collective efforts bring out the best in us, and together, we achieve remarkable outcomes.

Blackstone Industries, LLC, 16 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, CT 06801