Innovation
Innovation has been the foundation of Festool since its inception. In 1929, the company introduced the first portable chain saw, which brought the mill to the forest and transformed the logging industry. Festool may have changed their name a few times over the years, but that unyielding commitment to quality, precision and exceptional customer service has remained the same.
Festool designs tools that change the way people work. Saving you time, improving quality and enhancing safety.
Through the years, Festool have set the standard for the industry, with such breakthrough tools as:
2014

Conturo KA 65 Edge Bander
The system for the perfect edge. For wood, melamine and plastic edging.
2012

Systainer T-LOC
Intelligent organisation Close, Open, Connect with a single turn.
2009

LHS 225 Long Reach Sander
Two lengths, one machine. Two speed gears for efficient, rapid material removal.
2007

Kapex KS 120
The first compound mitre saw with Festool quality.
2006

Domino Joining System
Domino Joining system redefined precise, easy and rapid timber joining.
1994

Innovation
CDD 12, the shortest cordless drill. CT Mobile Dust Extraction with inclusion of a docking station for securing your systainer.
1993

Festo Systainer Classic
The most beautiful tool box in the world - 'the Systainer' - winner of the Innovation Award.
1982

3 in 1 Tool
The gear driven random orbit sander ROTEX makes its debut as the first of its kind in the world.
1976

Less Dust
The first random orbit sander with integrated dust extraction.
1964

Precise Cut
The combination of a handheld circular saw and a guide rail dazzles users.
1951

Light Sanding
The first rutscher vibrating sander revolutionises surface finishing.
1925

First Chainsaw
Marked the end of manual work on site. The chainsaw quickly took over the entire market.