Harbor Freight Tools is a privately held discount tool and equipment retailer headquartered in Calabasas, California. The company was founded in 1977 by Eric Smidt and has grown to become one of the largest tool and equipment retailers in the United States. Harbor Freight Tools offers a wide range of products, including hand tools, power tools, automotive tools, generators, air compressors, and welding equipment. The company operates over 1,000 stores across the United States and employs over 20,000 people.