Ryobi is owned by Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd, (TTI) an international group listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It has sales of over HK$16 billion a year and employs more than 24,000 people worldwide. Ryobi is just one of its leading brands; others include AEG, Dirt Devil and Vax.
Ryobi comprises three main enterprises, Ryobi Limited, a worldwide manufacturer of die castings, printing equipment, power tools and builders' hardware, Ryobi Die Casting (US) Ltd and Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Limited, which produce die castings for the automobile industry.
Ryobi power tools have the slogan 'Making Life More Comfortable', an attempt to convey the end benefit of their products. Ryobi's power tools are technologically advanced, particularly in the area of motor technology. They are also designed to be light weight, compact and highly maneuverable, qualities which have won Ryobi tools a big fan following among professionals and DIY hobbyists alike. Ryobi proudly claim that their tools help users to 'Experience the Joy of Creativity".
Based in North America, the company designs and manufactures a wide array of tools including hand held drills and screwdrivers, rotary hammers and power mixers, sanders, routers and grinders. It also produces a range of equipment for the garden, including lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and vacuum blowers.
The tools are powered by different methods including mains electricity, batteries, engines and compressed air. Ryobi is so confident of the high quality of all its products that they come with a two year guarantee as standard.