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'''Festool''' is a brand of [[power tools]] from Germany. Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG is based in [[Wendlingen]] and is a subsidiary of the [[TTS Tooltechnic Systems]] [[holding company]]. It is known for its system-based approach on power tools and focus on dust extraction.
'''Festool''' is a brand of [[power tools]] from Germany. Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG is based in [[Wendlingen]] and is a subsidiary of the [[TTS Tooltechnic Systems]] [[holding company]]. It is known for its system-based approach on power tools and focus on dust extraction.


The company was founded by Gottlieb Stoll and Albert Fezer in 1925 under the name ''Fezer & Stoll''. The company manufactured the world's first portable chainsaw in 1927. The company's name was shortened to ''Festo'' in 1933. Festo founded Festo Tooltechnic in 1993, and the power tool division was spun off into an independent company, Festool, in 2000. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.woodcraft.com/Articles/Articles.aspx?ArticleId=557|title=Festool History and Innovations|website=www.woodcraft.com|publisher=Woodcraft Supply|author1=Festool USA|accessdate=15 October 2014}}</ref><ref name="Festool about">{{cite web|url=http://www.festoolusa.com/contact/about/|title=Festool Power Tools|website=www.festoolusa.com|publisher=Festool USA|accessdate=15 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Festool GmbH: Private Company Information|url=http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=22989001|website=http://www.businessweek.com/|publisher=Bloomberg Businessweek|accessdate=15 October 2014}}</ref> In 2000, its portable power tool activities were spun off into an independent company, Festool. The company remains privately owned by the family of founder Gottlieb Stoll.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.festool.co.uk/company/typically-festool/family-run|title=Festool UK - Family-run|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>
The company was founded by Gottlieb Stoll and Albert Fezer in 1925 under the name ''Fezer & Stoll''. The company manufactured the world's first portable chainsaw in 1927. The company's name was shortened to ''Festo'' in 1933. Festo founded Festo Tooltechnic in 1993, and the power tool division was spun off into an independent company, Festool, in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.woodcraft.com/Articles/Articles.aspx?ArticleId=557|title=Festool History and Innovations|website=www.woodcraft.com|publisher=Woodcraft Supply|author1=Festool USA|accessdate=15 October 2014}}</ref><ref name="Festool about">{{cite web|url=http://www.festoolusa.com/contact/about/|title=Festool Power Tools|website=www.festoolusa.com|publisher=Festool USA|accessdate=15 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Festool GmbH: Private Company Information|url=http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=22989001|website=businessweek.com/|publisher=Bloomberg Businessweek|accessdate=15 October 2014}}</ref> In 2000, its portable power tool activities were spun off into an independent company, Festool. The company remains privately owned by the family of founder Gottlieb Stoll.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.festool.co.uk/company/typically-festool/family-run|title=Festool UK - Family-run|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>


As of October 2017, Festool operates subsidiaries in 26 countries including the [[United Kingdom]], the [[United States]], [[Canada]], [[France]], the [[Netherlands]], and Russia.<ref>https://www.festool.co.uk/company/facts-and-figures</ref> Festool products are primarily manufactured [[Neidlingen]] (Germany), [[Illertissen]] (Germany), and [[Česká Lípa]] (Czech Republic)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.festoolusa.com/company/facts-and-figures|title=Festool USA - Facts & Figures|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>. In July 2017 Festool opened its first North American production line at its Lebanon, Indiana facility.<ref>http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/festool-begins-guide-rail-production-america/</ref>
As of October 2017, Festool operates subsidiaries in 26 countries including the [[United Kingdom]], the [[United States]], [[Canada]], [[France]], the [[Netherlands]], and Russia.<ref>https://www.festool.co.uk/company/facts-and-figures</ref> Festool products are primarily manufactured [[Neidlingen]] (Germany), [[Illertissen]] (Germany), and [[Česká Lípa]] (Czech Republic).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.festoolusa.com/company/facts-and-figures|title=Festool USA - Facts & Figures|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> In July 2017 Festool opened its first North American production line at its Lebanon, Indiana facility.<ref>http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/festool-begins-guide-rail-production-america/</ref>


Festool's system-based power tool design includes the use of modular plastic containers, referred to as "Systainers", that are produced by their sister company TANOS. and to have multi-function parts such as guide rails usable for stationary work and guiding the motion of power tools.<ref>{{cite web |title=Home - Welcome to the TANOS GmBH |url=http://tanos.de/default.asp?lid=En |website=www.tanos.de |publisher=Tanos |accessdate=15 October 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107182627/http://www.tanos.de/default.asp?lid=En |archivedate=7 January 2015 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Gary|first1=Katz|title=Festool CT Wings|url=http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2014/08/08/festool-ct-wings/|website=http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/|publisher=THISisCarpentry|accessdate=15 October 2014|date=8 August 2014}}</ref>
Festool's system-based power tool design includes the use of modular plastic containers, referred to as "Systainers", that are produced by their sister company TANOS. and to have multi-function parts such as guide rails usable for stationary work and guiding the motion of power tools.<ref>{{cite web |title=Home - Welcome to the TANOS GmBH |url=http://tanos.de/default.asp?lid=En |website=www.tanos.de |publisher=Tanos |accessdate=15 October 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107182627/http://www.tanos.de/default.asp?lid=En |archivedate=7 January 2015 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Gary|first1=Katz|title=Festool CT Wings|url=http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2014/08/08/festool-ct-wings/|website=thisiscarpentry.com/|publisher=THISisCarpentry|accessdate=15 October 2014|date=8 August 2014}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.tooltechnicsystems.de/ TTS Tooltechnic Systems]
* [http://www.tooltechnicsystems.de/ TTS Tooltechnic Systems]
* [http://www.festool.de/Ueber-uns/Historie/Seiten/Historie.aspx Timeline]
* [http://www.festool.de/Ueber-uns/Historie/Seiten/Historie.aspx Timeline]



{{Power tool manufacturers}}
{{Power tool manufacturers}}

Revision as of 16:51, 2 December 2017

Festool GmbH
Company typeGmbH
IndustryManufacturing
Founded1925; 99 years ago (1925)
HeadquartersWendlingen, Germany
ProductsPower tools
Revenue€340 million
Number of employees
700
Websitewww.festool.com

Festool is a brand of power tools from Germany. Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG is based in Wendlingen and is a subsidiary of the TTS Tooltechnic Systems holding company. It is known for its system-based approach on power tools and focus on dust extraction.

The company was founded by Gottlieb Stoll and Albert Fezer in 1925 under the name Fezer & Stoll. The company manufactured the world's first portable chainsaw in 1927. The company's name was shortened to Festo in 1933. Festo founded Festo Tooltechnic in 1993, and the power tool division was spun off into an independent company, Festool, in 2000.[1][2][3] In 2000, its portable power tool activities were spun off into an independent company, Festool. The company remains privately owned by the family of founder Gottlieb Stoll.[4]

As of October 2017, Festool operates subsidiaries in 26 countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, France, the Netherlands, and Russia.[5] Festool products are primarily manufactured Neidlingen (Germany), Illertissen (Germany), and Česká Lípa (Czech Republic).[6] In July 2017 Festool opened its first North American production line at its Lebanon, Indiana facility.[7]

Festool's system-based power tool design includes the use of modular plastic containers, referred to as "Systainers", that are produced by their sister company TANOS. and to have multi-function parts such as guide rails usable for stationary work and guiding the motion of power tools.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ Festool USA. "Festool History and Innovations". www.woodcraft.com. Woodcraft Supply. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Festool Power Tools". www.festoolusa.com. Festool USA. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Festool GmbH: Private Company Information". businessweek.com/. Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Festool UK - Family-run". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  5. ^ https://www.festool.co.uk/company/facts-and-figures
  6. ^ "Festool USA - Facts & Figures". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  7. ^ http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/festool-begins-guide-rail-production-america/
  8. ^ "Home - Welcome to the TANOS GmBH". www.tanos.de. Tanos. Archived from the original on 7 January 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Gary, Katz (8 August 2014). "Festool CT Wings". thisiscarpentry.com/. THISisCarpentry. Retrieved 15 October 2014.


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