OUR HISTORY

When Fred and Sheila Haskins started D.F. Haskins Supply Co. Ltd. in 1968, they weren’t sure exactly what the future would hold.

At first, his customers were in North Bay, Ontario, the supplier bills were paid from their personal bank account, and the cheques and billings were done at the kitchen table. But soon, Fred began selling himself and his products – fasteners, cutting tools, and abrasives – to an ever-increasing circle of customers throughout the North.

Having distributed carbide saws since its beginnings, Haskins Industrial decided to start to manufacture its own product in 1995, and today is one of the principal primary industry saw suppliers in Eastern Canada.

In 2000, we opened our branch in Ottawa to serve the high-tech industry.

In 2016 Key Knife purchased majority interest in Haskins, providing guidance, stability and technical know-how.

Fred and Sheila Haskins have always stressed quality, honesty, and integrity – key principles that continue to drive our company today.