The L.S. Starrett Company is a manufacturer of industrial machinery and tools, as well as precision instruments for measuring, cutting, and sawing. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Athol, Massachusetts. L.S. Starrett operates in over 100 countries and has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Brazil, China, and the United Kingdom. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, and medical. L.S. Starrett is publicly traded on the NYSE American stock exchange under the ticker symbol SCX.