U.S. Capital Goods Too Big To Fail

Snap-on

Market Cap: US$20.8b

Manufactures and markets tools, equipment, diagnostics, and repair information and systems solutions for professional users worldwide.

A. O. Smith

Market Cap: US$8.2b

Manufactures and markets residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters, boilers, heat pumps, tanks, and water treatment products in North America, China, Europe, and India.

MSC Industrial Direct

Market Cap: US$6.6b

Engages in the distribution of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally.