Lisle Corporation

Lisle Corporation

Company type	Private
Industry	Automotive tools
Founded	1903 (1903) in Clarinda, Iowa, United States
Founder	C.A. Lisle
Headquarters	Clarinda , United States
Area served	United States
Products	Automotive tools, including Jeepers Creepers mechanic's creepers
Owner	Lisle family

Lisle Corporation is a U.S.-based producer specializing in automotive tools. This privately owned business has been managed by the Lisle family since its establishment in 1903 in Clarinda, Iowa.

The firm offers a portfolio exceeding 400 automotive tools and associated products, including the well-known Jeepers Creepers mechanic's creepers. Lisle's merchandise is available through prominent American retailers like Carquest Auto Parts and Sears.

History

C.A. Lisle founded the company in 1903, originally focusing on manufacturing horse-powered well-drilling equipment.

The company's entry into the automotive sector came with an aftermarket master vibrator designed for the Ford Model T engine, which replaced the original four trembler coils with a more straightforward, adjustable device. Its inaugural tool was an engine valve refacer intended to reshape cylinder head valve seats.

During the 1930s, Lisle developed magnetic oil pan drain plugs that were adopted by military forces in World War II. In recognition of its production quality, Lisle earned the Army-Navy "E" Award in 1943. Following the war, the company redirected its efforts toward producing specialized automotive tools.