Since 1925: always a step ahead

The history of the Festool name is the history of a vision, and of a consistent company philosophy focused on the needs of users.

The company was founded in 1925 by Albert Fezer and Gottlieb Stoll in southern Germany. Ever since our goal has been to offer the expert tradesman tools to make daily work better and easier. This effort has led to numerous technological breakthroughs like the first portable chainsaw and has made Festool a leader in innovation, expertise, and quality.

During the past 76 years, techniques, technology and the work you do have all changed. We have been one of the drivers of this change, with major innovations all along the way. We’ve focused on the needs of the skilled trades, and are proud of the close relationship we enjoy with our users.

As we developed, so did our logo and name. Festo has been changed to Festool, better reflecting what we’re all about – tools. The name has changed, but our commitment has not. We will continue to give you the best in technology, quality and results, with tools that are like nothing else.

You can download or print a more detailed summary of our history edited by Handy Magazine

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