Metabo

Power Tool manufacturer in Southampton, Hampshire

In 1923, Albrecht Schnizler constructed the first hand-held drill. The name Metabo is derived from this metal drill. Today, the company with tradition employs 1,800 persons, 1.050 of which in Nürtingen, Germany. 25 subsidiaries and more than 90 agencies ensure that Metabo's premium solutions can be found in almost all countries.

Apart from mains-powered and compressed air solutions, we continuously focus on the vision of a cordless construction site and are leaders in the battery pack technology in order to offer more freedom with the highest possible power to professionals. Metabo holds more than 700 patents and property rights. The Swabian supplier of robust, powerful and ergonomic professional solutions develops and produces for users in construction and renovation and metal trade and industry.

Metabo in figures

Manufacturer of professional power tools and accessories

Worldwide 1,800 employees, 1,050 of which in Nürtingen, Germany

More than 75 trainees and BA students

Export quota 2014: 80 percent

Best medium-sized employer in the sector of finishes and consumer goods (Focus, 2014)
Far more than 700 patents and registered designs

Production facilities in Nürtingen and Shanghai

History of Metabo

1923
In Nürtingen, Albrecht Schnizler developed the first hand-held drill (No.18), in his parents' bakery

1934
Development of the first electrical hand-held drill: The legendary Metabo no. 750 with 120 Watt power output, drill capacity 6.5 mm, speed 1,200 rpm.

1957
The Metabo type 7608 is the first impact drill manufactured in large series. Back then it cost a month's salary.

1966
The first angle grinder with the new Metabo S-automatic safety clutch is introduced.

1969
The first impact drill with electronic speed control is introduced to the market.

1981
Development of the first 1,000 Watt impact drill with constant speed under load.

2000
The first angle grinder generation is equipped with the Metabo Marathon motor.

2002
Metabo creates the new category of the compact cordless screwdrivers with the "PowerGrip®“.

2005
Metabo changes its battery pack range to Lithium-ion technology.

2010
Metabo presents a complete range for processing stainless steel.
2011
Metabo sets new standards in metal processing with the world's first cordless magnetic core drill and a cordless Inox range.

2012
The world's first battery pack with 4.0 Ah and Ultra M-technology opens up new dimensions for cordless power tools.

2013
Metabo develops a 5.2 Ah battery pack - at that time the most powerful battery pack in the world.
2014
Introduction of the new generation of compact angle grinders with a power of up to 1,700 Watt.