Darex Revenue and Competitors

Darex, LLC is proud to be an American company! Darex began in 1973 in Beecher, Illinois. The D, A and R of DAREX are the initials of three generations of the Bernard family; David, Arthur and Richard Bernard. David and his father Richard, founded Darex. Grandfather Arthur Bernard, who earlier founded the Bernard Welding Company, contributed his energy and guidance to Darex. In 1978, Darex relocated to Ashland, Oregon where they are located today. In 2012, Matthew Bernard became the fourth generation family owner of the company. Since its beginning, Darex has grown to become the markers of the world’s best-selling industrial drill sharpeners as well as full range of commercial and consumer sharpening products. Darex® brands include Darex® industrial drill sharpeners, Drill Doctor® professional and home shop drill bit sharpeners, and Work Sharp® knife and tool sharpeners. Darex has been helping industry, professionals, and do-it-yourselfers stay sharp for almost 40 years.