Built On Quality Tools & Service Since 1954
When Joseph Ederman opened his Queen Street West store in Toronto in 1954, his focus was on family and community. He sold quality, hard-to-find tools and connected tradespeople, apprentices, newcomers, workers, and employers alike.
Now in its third generation, Atlas remains a family-owned & operated business. Mike Ederman, who took over in 1989, is joined by his two sons, Shawn and Carey. Atlas Tools & Machinery continues the family legacy of supplying the best tools & service - proud to be a part of building this city and the community for 70 years.
Joseph Ederman, founder of Atlas, opens his store at 233 Queen Street West in Toronto. He sold plumbing tools & supplies to his friends and fellow tradespeople, while completing plumbing jobs on the side
1954
Atlas expands on Queen West by first buying 235 and then 237 Queen West
1955-59
The third floor at 233-235 Queen West was destroyed by fire
1960-62
Joe's son Mike begins working at Atlas part-time. New warehouse is added to the back of the store
1967
First Makita cordless drill is launched, a harbinger of things to come, shortly followed by Milwaukee & Bosch
1978
Mike takes over day-to-day operations of Atlas
1989
Joe Ederman fully retires at 80 years old, after 46 years. Joe hands the Atlas reins fully over to Mike
2000
Mike's oldest son Shawn joins the business bringing his energy and enthusiasm. Atlas introduces Festool to Canada
2009
Atlas Queen Street store expands again, part of the storage area was converted to showroom space
2010
The Atlas e-commerce website goes live
2010
The tool lineup was expanded to include SawStop, Occidental and Bosch rotary hammers/bits
2010 - 2012
Mike's son Carey Ederman joins the Atlas team, bringing a passion for marketing and social media
2014
New location opens at 871 Islington Avenue, offering a much larger showroom footprint and additional warehouse space
2016
One year later, the Queen Street West location is closed
2017
Atlas celebrates 70 years, and can proudly say that they've been a part of building this city and the community by helping customers get the right tool for the job
2024