The ORIGINAL Versa-Vise was manufactured by the Will-Burt Co. in Orrville, Ohio. In 2006, the drawings were purchased by the president of Jon-Mar Gear and Machine (previously an 18+ year employee of Will-Burt). The Versa-Vise is currently assembled in the Canal Fulton, Ohio facility. The current production Versa-Vise is a mix of in-house machined parts and globally sourced components. The vise is based on the designs of inventor John R. Long, of Akron Wrench & Vise Co.