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Foredom Electric Company is a U.S. manufacturer of flexible shaft rotary power tools, micromotors, bench lathes, handpieces, attachments, and accessories, founded in 1922 and now a Blackstone Industries brand.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Foredom Electric Company was founded in 1922 by a German immigrant, with its first factory at 27 Park Place, New York City. It is described as one of the first companies in the United States to manufacture flex shaft machines. In 1956 the company moved to Bethel, CT, where it remained. Willard Nelson joined in 1972 and managed and ran Foredom Electric; in 1976 he grew the company into Blackstone Industries, Inc., a family of brands. In 2013 Richard Milici Jr. purchased Blackstone Industries. Foredom is now based in Blackstone's unified Danbury, CT headquarters and is a Blackstone Industries brand. The company describes itself as the world's leading manufacturer of flexible shaft rotary power tools and also offers micromotors, bench lathes, handpieces, attachments, and accessories.

History

Foredom Electric Company was founded in 1922 by a German immigrant. The first Foredom factory was located in New York City at 27 Park Place. Foredom is described as one of the first companies in the United States that manufactured flex shaft machines. In 1956 the company was moved to Bethel, CT, where it remained. Willard Nelson joined in 1972 and managed and ran Foredom Electric. In 1976 he grew the company into Blackstone Industries, Inc., a family of brands. In 2013 Richard Milici Jr. purchased Blackstone Industries. Foredom is now based in Blackstone's unified Danbury, CT headquarters and continues as a Blackstone Industries brand.

Products and positioning

Leading manufacturer of flexible shaft rotary power tools in the world; tools set the standard for quality, power, and performance.

  • Flex shaft rotary power tools

  • Micromotors

  • Bench lathes

  • Handpieces

  • Attachments and accessories

  • Dust collection

  • Burs, bits and buffs

  • Maintenance and replacement parts

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