1947 – Powernail establishes its initial base in Chicago, IL.
1948 – The company begins supplying the industry with sash nailers and fasteners.
1950 – Powernail creates the innovative L-style flooring cleat.
1951 – The Model 145 manual cleat nailer is introduced by Powernail.
1956 – The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recognizes Powernail’s cleats as the preferred hardwood floor installation method.
1958 – To support its expanding operations, Powernail relocates to a larger facility.
1972 – The Model 145 Powernailer undergoes a design update.
1997 – Powernail launches its inaugural 16-gauge pneumatic cleat nailer.
2004 – The company unveils its first 18-Gauge pneumatic cleat nailer.
2005 – Powernail moves to its present location in Lake Zurich, IL.
2014 – A novel type of cleat is developed by Powernail.
2017 – Powernail expands its product range to include trigger-pull nailers for engineered flooring.
2023 – Powernail Starts partnership with Floor Sanding Supplies.