ShopSmith USA, which will remain an American-owned brand based in the historic city of Dayton, Ohio, today announced its formation following the successful acquisition of the assets of ShopSmith LP, the company behind the universally recognized ShopSmith multi-purpose woodworking machine. The new company is committed to embracing the brand’s pioneering legacy while significantly investing in innovation to drive its technology into the future.
The acquisition marks a pivotal moment for the woodworking community, ensuring the continuity and energetic revival of a brand beloved by generations of craftsmen. ShopSmith USA will focus on returning the brand to prominence by enhancing performance, improving usability, and finding new and better ways to inspire woodworkers across all skill levels.
“ShopSmith represents an extraordinary legacy of American innovation, efficiency, and quality,” said Andrew Deutsch, CEO of ShopSmith USA. A lifelong craftsman, woodworker, and multimedia artist who has worked in over 125 countries in global trade, Deutsch has played a major role in turning around multiple U.S. businesses. “Our mission is not merely to keep the lights on; it is to aggressively relaunch this iconic brand. I believe that getting people away from their screens and back to creating with their hands can make the world a better place. We are taking the foundational technology that woodworkers trust and applying modern engineering and user-centric design to dramatically improve the machine’s performance and accessibility for the next generation.”
The original ShopSmith, known for its ability to transform quickly between seven essential woodworking tools—table saw, drill press, lathe, disc sander, shaper, router table, and horizontal boring machine—was a revolutionary concept in space-saving, multi-function machinery. ShopSmith USA plans to build upon this core principle with a three-pronged strategy:
- Embrace the Legacy: Continue to provide essential support, parts, and accessories for the millions of existing ShopSmith machines currently in use globally.
- Improve and Innovate: Invest heavily in R&D to enhance the core machine’s usability, precision, and power through modern materials, digital integration, and ergonomic improvements.
- Inspire Future Generations: Develop new products and digital content aimed at demystifying woodworking and empowering new hobbyists and professionals to maximize their creativity in a compact space.
Alex Malkiman, Investor and Partner at ShopSmith USA, an experienced IT executive and entrepreneur, commented on the future vision: “This partnership is driven by a shared passion for craftsmanship. We are committed to leveraging modern strategy and technology to bring ShopSmith back to life as the beloved brand it has always been, ensuring its genius remains essential for high-performance, compact workshops for decades to come.”
ShopSmith USA invites all enthusiasts, long-time owners, and prospective customers to follow its journey as it moves toward the official relaunch of updated products and new offerings.
