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Inspired by craftspeople since 1925
Humans - machines - milestones.

  • 1925-1950
  • 1950-1975
  • 1975-2000
  • 2000-2025

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Our history is the story of both a family and a company, brimful of drive and inventiveness. It is a story of success, and would never have been possible without our deep passion for craftsmanship. Making your everyday work easier, more productive and safer with our tools has always been our promise, right from our foundation in 1925. And we’ll continue to keep it as we move into the future.

1925

1925 Gottlieb Stoll, along with Albert Fezer, founded the company Fezer & Stoll in 1925. Albert Fezer left at the start of the 1930s. Their names live on in the brands Festo and Festool to this day.

Politically, the 1920s were unstable; economically, they were a roller coaster. In 1923, a kilo of bread in Berlin cost 200 billion marks. Payments were still made with 100-trillion-mark notes, which were fundamentally worthless, until the end of 1924.

It wasn’t exactly the ideal time to start up a company. Albert Fezer and Gottlieb Stoll dared to do it anyway. In 1925, in Esslingen am Neckar. Was it an act of defiance? Or borne from a sense of conviction? As Gottlieb Stoll later recalled, there wasn’t a “sensible” reason. They simply had a strong “inner drive to become independent.” This drive was also fuelled by an admirable mix of courage and pioneering spirit.

Brilliant ideas
for woodworking.

From the outset, the two pioneers Fezer and Stoll wanted to make work easier for craftspeople. What would it be like, for example, if you no longer had to haul heavy wood to a machine to process it, and instead the tool came to the wood? Fezer & Stoll’s machines provided the perfect solution: they were flexible and versatile – and you could take them wherever you needed them.

  • 1927 The first portable one-man chainsaw was produced for heavy manual work on site, which needed at least four strong hands in the past.
  • 1930 It looks hefty from today’s perspective, but back then was considered very neat: the first SB126 portable circular saw for carpenters and woodworkers.
  • 1932 Precision in a large format: the ZUM 140 chain mortiser for slot-milling, hole-drilling and groove-cutting.

1938

A new site
for growth.

1938 Gottlieb Stoll began planning the first new building on Ulmer Straße, Esslingen in 1938. A year later, this address became the company’s new, modern home.

Festo’s product range was growing. Demand was increasing. Production reached capacity at the company’s Esslingen headquarters on Olgastraße. Just a few hundred metres away, a new building was developed on Ulmer Straße – bigger, better and more modern. The ideal conditions for further growth.

Bestsellers
in the early years.

  • 1938 The BD 125 portable Circular saw from 1938 was particularly popular with carpenters and joiners.
  • 1938 The MTD and KTD disc sanders were the first sanding machines with patented integral dust extraction.
  • 1948 The AE 85 pendulum cover saw was considered the flagship among saws from 1948 due to its impressive saw blade.
  • The growing product family was presented to craftsmanship experts at leading trade shows such as the Leipzig Trade Fair.
  • Demand for tools was huge in the post-war reconstruction years, and interest in Festo machines was even bigger.

Driven by women
and managed by men.

Festo had become a successful family company, managed by company founder Gottlieb Stoll and his two sons Kurt and Wilfried, and later greatly aided by Gottlieb Stoll’s son-in-law Peter Maier. But that’s only half the story. In fact, Berta Stoll, as a wife, mother and business partner, was a significant figure who was actively involved in the company. She looked after the wellbeing of employees and was socially engaged. The fact that her daughter, Gerda Maier-Stoll, and later her granddaughter, Barbara Austel, would go on to play formative roles at Festool was no surprise in retrospect.

  • 1933 Berta Stoll was in the driving seat in the family and the company. The employees were the main focus for her.
  • 1943 The second generation of Festo was growing up. The photo shows (left to right) Dr. Wilfried Stoll, Dr. Kurt Stoll, Gerda Maier-Stoll.
  • 2000 When Festool was spun off in 2000, Gerda Maier-Stoll, Gottlieb Stoll’s daughter, became the main shareholder. Today, her daughter Barbara Austel is chair of Festool’s Supervisory Board.

1951

When craftspeople
believe in “sawcery”.

Weighing just 4 kg, the Sägehexe was considered to be particularly light and convenient in the 1950s.
1953 One hand for working, the other for better safety: in 1953, the AAU 50 Sägehexe was the first one-handed circular saw with 500-watt cutting power at a cutting depth of 50 mm.
1956 Safety outside the box – even back then: the 1956 AU 50/65 with a patented, integrated sliding clutch prevented motor overload and protected the user against accidents.

When it comes to sawing, Festool, or Festo as it was back then, is ahead of the game. By then, the portable circular saws had adjustable settings for cutting depths and mitre angles as well as a first saw table stop. The machines were becoming more compact and convenient. The legendary AAU 50 Sägehexe (literally, “sawing sorceress”) even enabled carpenters to work precisely and safely on roofs. Its successor, the AU 65, became almost indispensable for woodworkers and carpenters in the post-war reconstruction years.

1951

Sounds Swabian, but it was on
everyone’s lips: the Rutscher.

The Rutscher orbital sander became well established in both the workshop and craftsmanship jargon. The original, with a protected name, is only available from Festool, then known as Festo, and has been around since 1951. The first RTE Rutscher replaced unpopular, time-consuming work using hand-sanding blocks among painters, joiners and automotive body painters, paving the way towards fine sanding by machine. It was the start of an unparalleled career: 250,000 Rutscher sanders were sold by the early 1960s. It has endured over several product generations and is now available as a compact cordless sander for different trades.

  • The first RTE Rutscher was very popular with craftspeople because it saved them laborious manual work, replacing it with fine sanding by machine.
  • 1964 The RTR-S Rutscher dazzled with its high material removal rate and has been a hit since 1964.
  • Vehicle businesses also loved the new sander for surface preparation.
  • It was used everywhere – the later RS 1 is pictured here with the plate attachment for effective carpet removal.
  • 2025 The ergonomic one-handed cordless RTSC 400 sander allows maximum mobility and movement today.
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Pioneers
of dust extraction.

1966 In 1966, the RTT-S was the world’s first orbital sander that not just caught dust, but actively extracted it.

The development of the first slide with dust extraction in the 1960s is a milestone. Karl Attinger, one of the co-developers, was involved right from the start. Not everyone was initially convinced by his pioneering idea: "Attinger wants to attach a vacuum cleaner to the sanding machine!" they say. "And worst of all, he makes holes in the sandpaper! Nobody will buy that." Gottlieb Stoll ends the discussions: "Karl, put your things in the car. For every customer who orders a slide with a suction cup, you'll get 15 DM." Within a week, Attinger had twenty signatures in his pocket. From the day the RTT-S skidder was launched on the market, practically no handheld machine was produced at Festool without a suction device.

  • 1966 In 1966, the RTT-S was the world’s first orbital sander that not just caught dust, but actively extracted it.
  • Most importantly, the tool and extractor system had to work seamlessly for customers.
  • Festo developed a highly innovative extraction system where everything fit perfectly together.
  • The efficient, clean extraction system was even used for sanding in vehicle manufacturing.
  • Festool is still one of the few tool manufacturers that produces its own suction cups and many accessories so that everything in the system is perfectly harmonised with the tools.
  • 2025 The choice of extractors is now bigger than ever. Find the right extractor for your application here.
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Things weren’t always better in the good old days.
They just looked different.

  • 1950 Advert from 1950 for the company’s 25th anniversary.
  • 1960s Festo product overview in a catalogue from the 1960s.
  • 1957 Customers could find out about the latest products in the Festo newsletter; this issue dates from 1957.
  • 1960s “The fab 4 from Festo”: advertisement from the 1960s.
  • 1972 “From real life. For real life”: title of the Festo newsletter from 1972.
  • 1980s Space-themed advertising from the 1980s: the sander with built-in extractor transmits a radio message to earth.

From that point on
moving straight ahead

How do you get a precise, straight cut over several metres? Every craftsperson worth their salt knows the answer nowadays. At the start of the 1960s, the first guide rail was a sensation – and far more than just a handy accessory. In 1962, the first generation of guide rails was brought to market. This was replaced by the new aluminium version in 1980. Two years later, a small detail with a big impact was added: the integrated splinter guard in the form of a rubber lip allowed splinter-free sawing along the entire length. Since 2003, the FS/2 guide rail has been produced in countless variants for the most diverse jobs. It’s now considered indispensable.

  • 1960s It’s a boss’s business: Gottlieb Stoll tests the first guide rail with the Sägehexe saw at the start of the 1960s.
  • 1966 From 1966, an aluminium plate with a square pipe attached offered optimum guiding.
  • 1982 In 1982, the aluminium guide rail with a divided adhesive cushion strip and rubber lip as a splinter guard was launched on the market.
  • A special cross-cutting guide rail was also developed for work with the portable circular saw.
  • The guide rail has been an integral part of the system for years – especially when used with invaluable accessories.
  • 2025 Discover the latest guide rails.
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More modern and mobile:
craftsmanship in flux.

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The family company celebrated its 50th anniversary. The building boom of the economic miracle years came to an end. But change was in progress. The needs of “modern craftspeople” were shifting, stationary machines were increasingly seen as heavy and expensive. Instead, innovative power tools were replacing them, making work much easier, particularly on building sites.

The company decided to withdraw from the stationary machine market and focus on the development and construction of hand-held power tools from then on.

1979

3 in 1:
the Rotex astounded experts.

Supplying craftspeople with the right tool for every surface finishing job is what Festool has always done. But when the ROTEX RO 1 came onto the market in 1979, experts were astounded. Never before had anyone managed to combine three tools in one sander. It was simply a matter of switching between modes and getting started. From coarse to fine sanding, through to polishing, craftspeople were delighted. Over the years, the versatile geared eccentric sander was continuously developed, with the ROTEX becoming a living legend.

  • People in all trades love the ROTEX – from window fitting to timber construction to body manufacturing.
  • With the ROTEX, fine sanding is not just highly effective, but also clean with low-dust.
  • Thanks to the stepless speed preselector, smooth start-up and unique variable speed trigger, with the ROTEX you can polish with passion while taking the greatest care.
  • The ROTEX has started its own little family over the years, passing its best genes down to the RO 90 and RO 125.
  • 2025 Today, the ROTEX is considered to be the all-rounder sander.
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Innovative technology.
Unmistakeable design.

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Professionals consider tools from Festo, later Festool, to be especially innovative, technically brilliant and very user-friendly. Thousands of patents have played a significant part in this. In the late 1970s, this outstanding reputation was matched with a new, unmistakeable product design: the Mauritius blue and Festo(ol) green colours are immediately familiar and recognisable. And to this day they are much more than just a trademark.

Plunge-cut saws by professionals, for professionals.
A family history

If you think of Festool’s history as a family history, the plunge-cut saw product family has its very own story within it. The invention of the plunge-cut saw meant saw blades could now safely cut into very different materials – perfect for furniture-making, for example. Over the decades, the product family has grown and flourished, driven by the aim of offering an even better solution to craftspeople with every new generation. All members of this product family have one thing in common: when it comes to cutting performance, weight, handling and precision, they are simply outstanding and almost indestructible. Rework is guaranteed to be minimal and when combined with guide rails, the plunge-cut saws are simply unbeatable.

  • 1980 In 1980, the AXF 45 was the first in a series of successful Festo – and later Festool – plunge-cut saws. The saws and the guide rails developed in 1982 formed an unbeatable duo; the ATF 55 is pictured here.
  • 2003 The first TS 55 plunge-cut saw with an attachable splinter guard was launched in 2003 and is still seen as the epitome of high-precision saws today.
  • The fact that plunge-cut saws are so successful is also partly down to the excellent accessories developed further with every generation. As pictured here, there is even a false joint set for cutting floorboards to length precisely.
  • 2021 Cordless and even safer: the TSC 55 K battery-powered plunge-cut saw is the equal of a mains-powered machine when it comes to cutting performance. Plus, the KickbackStop reduces the risk of injuries.
  • 2025 Better every day: the TSV 60 K plunge-cut saw with scoring function dazzles with its two-sided, splinter-free sawing in just one cut.
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Precision tools for
discerning joiners.

1984 In 1984, the PS 1 was the first pendulum jigsaw from Festo, later Festool, and became an instant hit on the market. Even back then, it had an ergonomic barrel grip for optimal guiding.

No, Festool’s PS 1 was not a Playstation. But it was just as much fun to use. When the pendulum jigsaw was launched in 1984, it set new standards for discerning joiners when it came to precision. Its extremely stable saw blade guide was particularly impressive, enabling precise cuts even in thicker wood when used with the right saw blade. And in terms of longevity, the PS 1 and PS 2 remained popular with several generations of craftspeople. The latest generation, the cordless CARVEX PSC 420, can now tackle every curve.

  • 1984 In 1984, the PS 1 was the first pendulum jigsaw from Festo, later Festool, and became an instant hit on the market. Even back then, it had an ergonomic barrel grip for optimal guiding.
  • The next-generation (PS 2) pendulum jigsaws proved to be incredibly manoeuvrable in every direction and at every angle.
  • The TRION PS 300 could even be easily used one-handed for overhead work.
  • 2000s At the start of the 2000s, a D-handle version of the PS 300 was launched, offering optimal ergonomics even for different user hand sizes.
  • 2025 The CARVEX PSBC 420 cordless pendulum jigsaw is unbeatable on every curve. A stroboscopic light ensures excellent visibility.
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In Neidlingen,
hearts beat faster.

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The corporate success of the Swabian tool manufacturer is largely down to its pioneering products. When the Neidlingen plant was extended in 1986, production was modernised too. In 2002, the Neidlingen plant won an award for “Outstanding Production Processes” and again in 2005 for the “Best Assembly System”. It was even given the highest honour, “Factory of the Year”, in 2008.

1984

Millimetre precision
in a system.

1980s The basic structure of the OF 1 router in the 1980s was an archetype for many different successor models.

Rounding edges, milling cut-outs, profiling, grooving: milling is the unofficial supreme discipline of joiners and woodworkers. Every tenth of a millimetre counts. When the OF 1 router was launched in the mid-1980s, it not only set new standards in terms of precision. It marked the beginning of a system that now includes 6 machines and almost 200 router bits and templates. Used with or without a guide rail, the Festool router and edge router system is infinitely versatile and absolutely precise.

  • 1980s The basic structure of the OF 1 router in the 1980s was an archetype for many different successor models.
  • Trade fair visitors queue up at the Festo stand to try out the new OF 1 router.
  • 1989 Systematic milling with material compatibility: the OF 900 included Multi Material Control (MMC) from 1989.
  • 2004 The OF 1400 router was launched on the market in 2004. The highlights: absolute precision thanks to the double-sided column clamp, and convenient router-bit change with rocker and ratchet principle.
  • 2025 The OF 1400 or the latest OF 1010 and LR 32 hole drilling system can be used to make the process of producing series of holes for shelf supports, rear wall supports and fittings easy and quick.
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The most ingenuous
box in the world.

The Systainer has truly revolutionised the world of craftsmanship. It began with an idea to develop packaging that not only protected the product, but could also be reused. This was developed into a stable, yet versatile Systainer system, which is now available in 185 versions and is enjoyed by millions of craftspeople. The Systainer has become the ultimate benchmark: anything portable has a Systainer format – the entire transport system and even saws and extractors.

  • 1993 The Systainer came into the world in 1993 – and became an immediate hit. Why? Because it protects machines, makes transporting them easier and creates order.
  • 2010 Lock. Open. Connect. With a single turn. All thanks to the ingenious Systainer SYS T-LOC system launched in 2010.
  • 2020 Even more flexible and versatile. The Systainer3 came out in 2020 and is now available in 185 versions.
  • 2025 More sustainability in production and use: the ECO SYS limited edition to mark the 100-year anniversary.
  • Festool, together with its partner, bott, has developed a packaging and transport system where everything is safely stored in its designated place.

A tradition of improving
health and safety.

1960s Clean air at work: Festool has been leading the way in dust extraction since back in the 1960s.

With its focus on dust extraction, Festool became actively involved in improving product safety and health protection at an early stage, and is still a pioneer in this field today. Anyone who often works with machines for long spells knows the value of active vibration protection on eccentric sanders or the quick-acting stop on saws and planes. In 2020, Festool launched the new TKS 80, the first table saw with electronic SawStop AIM technology in Europe. Festool developed an intelligent KickbackStop function for the new generation of TSC 55 K cordless plunge-cut saws and the new QUADRIVE TPC and TDC 18/4 cordless drills, all with the aim of improving health and safety for craftspeople.

  • 1960s Clean air at work: Festool has been leading the way in dust extraction since back in the 1960s.
  • 1980s Working with high-speed sanders carries a risk of “vibration white finger”. Thanks to the patented vibration-stop balancing, this issue was minimised back in the 1980s.
  • 1990s For greater safety when sawing, milling and planing: the quick-acting stop patented by Festool has been ensuring that machines power down in max. 2 seconds since the start of the 1990s.
  • The TKS 80 with SawStop AIM technology registers contact with human skin via a sensor, stops the saw blade in less than five milliseconds and disappears out of the hazard area.
  • Working without kickbacks: faster than the blink of an eye, the sensor detects if the tool is blocked and stops the motor. In this way, the KickbackStop gives top protection against injuries when sawing, drilling and screwdriving.

A name became a brand,
the brand became world-famous.

Fezer & Stoll became Festo. Festo became Festool. Why have we always stuck with the initials of our founders and namesakes? Because, for a hundred years, our customers have associated them with a promise, which we are still honouring today: we give our all to help you achieve more. And we are proud of the fact that you can work more easily, quickly and healthily thanks to our innumerable innovations.

  • 1925
  • 1933
  • 1962
  • 1983
  • 1992
  • 2000

2000

Festool reinvented itself
but remained true to its values.

2000 The site in Wendlingen has been Festool’s HQ from 2000 to the present day.

Festool GmbH was spun off in 2000 and found a new home in Wendlingen – almost exactly halfway between Esslingen and Neidlingen. The new business did not start from scratch, of course. The essence of Festool is and will continue to be what our products have always demonstrated.

Legacy: Pragmatism and absolute quality awareness – with the “made in Germany” label. Drive: The development of innovative tools and systems, with and for customers. Products: Innovative and user-oriented, robust and extremely long-lasting.

2006

A system that joins everything together
DOMINO.

DOMINO first saw the light of day in 2006 and very quickly became synonymous with a truly unique product. This sophisticated joining system combines the stability of mortise and tenon joints, the flexibility of biscuit dowels in furniture-making and the precision of round dowels in frame and rack assembly. This makes milling and dowel insertion in wooden joints much easier and more precise, with impressive stability.

  • The DOMINO dowel jointer has redefined wooden jointing for joiners, woodworkers and furniture makers. What makes it typically Festool? Its easy handling and outstanding results.
  • 2011 DOMINO’s patented pendulum routing system moves the cutter in a simultaneously rotary and pendulum motion. The milled elongated holes enable DOMINO dowels to be inserted with a perfect fit – compatible with dowel sizes up to 14 x 140 mm since 2011 with the DOMINO DF 700.
  • 2016 In 2016, Festool launched the DOMINO corner and surface connector on the market, allowing frames, racks or boards to be connected while ensuring they are stable and detachable.
  • DOMINO wooden dowels are produced sustainably, extremely stable and twist-proof.
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From Swabia
to the wider world.

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Wendlingen is the beating heart of Festool. It’s where research and development happens and product quality is ensured and continually checked. It’s the home of purchasing and marketing, sales and distribution. In Neidlingen, precision tools are manufactured to the highest standards. Those very same quality standards apply at the Czech plant in Česká Lípa. Extractor production is booming at the Illertissen factory. In 2021, the new plant in Weilheim/Teck began operating, an unbeatable example of forward-thinking, sustainable production. Products are sold globally in more than 50 countries.

18 volt.
The power of Festool.

In the 1990s, Festool launched the first cordless screwdrivers on the market. Since then, the rapid development of battery technology has changed the face of craftsmanship. Festool’s 18-volt system now encompasses around 50 high-performance products, designed for manual operation and every application – from sawing to drilling and screwdriving to dust extraction. And the portfolio is growing all the time.

  • 1996 The first Festool cordless drill, the CDD 12, won customers over with its optimal ergonomics and weight distribution thanks to its new, extremely compact design: the battery was built into the handle.
  • QUADRIVE cordless drills offer pure power: ideal for timber construction. They draw their energy from powerful battery packs.
  • 2017 The battery pack is ergonomically built into the handle in the compact RTSC 400, DTSC 400 and ETSC 125 cordless sanders.
  • 2019 The 4.0 Ah Li-HighPower Compact battery pack developed in 2019 delivers full performance in half the size and at 20% lower weight.
  • 2021 The TSC 55 K cordless plunge-cut saw has maximum cutting power thanks to the dual battery system with 2x18 volt.

Powerful yet effortless.
Even when the going gets tough.

Working in the wind and rain on the ground or on a roof, often without on-site power, is more the rule than the exception for timber construction workers and carpenters. When dealing with thick wood and heavy beams, it is essential in every job to have powerful tools that are extremely resilient at all times. Festool’s robust machines are made for this very purpose.

  • Whether on the roof or on firm ground, the HKC 55 cordless circular saw allows safe, independent work wherever it is put to use.
  • 2018 In 2018, the ISC 240 cordless insulation saw literally revolutionised cutting flexible insulating materials and rigid foam panels.
  • 2022 High performance without a cable in sight: the KSC 60 cordless sliding compound mitre saw is as precise as it is durable.
  • Powerhouse with four gears: the QUADRIVE TPC 18/4 cordless drill has everything under control and also protects your wrists thanks to KickbackStop.
  • Running through effortlessly: the HK 85 for beams, square timbers and solid wooden planks is still a powerhouse in timber construction today.
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Tall guys that help with sanding.
Before you hit the ceiling.

2009 The LHS 225 long-reach sander was launched in 2009. The specially developed suction and extraction system, which made sanding work on walls and ceilings not only cleaner, but also easier, was remarkable.
2020 Since 2020, the PLANEX LHS 2 225 has been bringing light to the darkness and revealing any unevenness during sanding.
2025 More than just accessories: the PLANEX extractor and Granat sandpaper are a match made in heaven in the Festool sanding system to achieve top results.
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In 2009, Festool launched the LHS 225 long-reach sander to the market. The adjustable dust extraction suction power that reduces strain on your arms and back during sanding work was truly ground-breaking. In addition, the long-reach sander could be shortened or extended in just a few steps. In 2020, Festool was ready for the next advance in technology: a circumferential LED light ring that acts like a built-in spotlight was added to the sanding head of the enhanced PLANEX LHS 2 225. That made it possible to achieve the perfect finish without annoying reworking.
PLANEX LHS 2 225

2014

Specialists for
perfectionists.

2014 Simple to use with excellent results – both for right-angled workpieces and bends or complex free forms. Launched in 2014, the CONTURO system offers perfection that was not previously possible with hand-held devices when working on edges.

In 2014, Festool launched the CONTURO KA 65 edge bander to the market. It is a specialist for furniture edging worthy of being called “perfect”. For this tool, Festool developed a unique glue application system that allows the edges of the most varied materials made from wood, plastic or melamine to be glued perfectly. A particular highlight: the CONTURO is portable and can be used anywhere. It can handle even sloped, round and curved edges at a quality standard that puts even stationary machines in the shade.
KA 65-Plus edge bander

Craftsmanship
in the digital era.

With the Festool app, you can adjust individual tool settings, such as the light ring controls for the PLANEX LHS 2 225.
You can look up key tool functions and expert tips on the app while working.
Running low on consumables? With the Festool app, you can quickly and easily order more.

In 2012, Festool launched its first app with the aim of greatly simplifying the warranty registration process. That was quickly followed by the Order app for ordering consumables and accessories, as well as the How-To app with valuable practical tips. In 2017, Festool entered a completely new field with the Work app: it allows tools to be controlled digitally. And with software updates, the app can even bring older tools up to date. From 2025, all of the functions will be provided in one app that craftspeople can have to hand at all times – as indispensable as a yardstick.

After-sales service? All inclusive!
Workmanship with more for your money.

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Festool has never compromised on quality or durability. That’s why after-sales service and support have always been a top priority. For example, in 2013, Festool was the first and only provider in the industry to introduce a free three-year warranty package that even included all wear parts and theft protection. No matter whether a machine has fallen off some scaffolding or a “historic” Festool tool needs a little attention, the same principles apply: we developed the tool. We produced it. We know best how to repair it. You can rely on Festool’s after-sales service. Over the tool’s entire service life – and that can be very long.

2023

Mobile. Digital. Phenomenal.
The cordless table saw in Systainer format.

2023 The CSC SYS 50 cordless table saw was a new addition to the saw range in 2023, cutting a fine figure on any building site with its Systainer format.

The Festool principle “the tool comes to the workpiece, the workpiece doesn’t come to the tool” still holds true after 100 years. What would it be like to transport the precision of a table saw to the building site? Maybe even in a Systainer? Festool’s answer to this is the CSC SYS 50. The cordless table saw is so compact that it fits into a Systainer and can be taken anywhere. It is the world’s first portable table saw with digital height and angle adjustment. In other words: it offers precise cutting at the touch of a button, accurate to a tenth of a millimetre, with cutting precision that you can only usually achieve with a stationary table saw in a workshop.

  • 2023 The CSC SYS 50 cordless table saw was a new addition to the saw range in 2023, cutting a fine figure on any building site with its Systainer format.
  • Workshop quality on the building site: the cordless table saw enables consistent cutting quality never seen before with a portable saw.
  • The digital controls of the CSC SYS 50 are no gimmick; they are a real asset and allow you to store and access saw blade settings, for example.
  • The cordless table saw is safely stored in the Systainer and can almost take itself around any building site on the underframe.
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The future of craftsmanship.
Festool for superheroes.

2023 Festool’s active exoskeleton was launched on the market in 2023. The ExoActive met with a resoundingly positive response from craftspeople.
The ExoActive can be adjusted precisely to your body size, work method and support requirements.
The ExoActive provides particularly valuable support for strenuous overhead work. It gives you an extra power boost and takes the strain off your neck.

In 2023, Festool launched the ExoActive active exoskeleton with an 18 volt battery. It not only looks space-age, it also gives superheroes an extra bit of strength for their building work. Whether dry mortarless construction or painting, sanding or installation, whether on walls or ceilings – ExoActive actively lends a helping hand. The effect? Less physical strain while doing overhead work. Sounds a bit futuristic? That may be the case. But it’s available right now. By Festool. For superheroes.
EXO 18 exoskeleton

The future of Festool.
Ready to grow sustainably.

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Sustainability is an issue that affects the future but also poses particular challenges for the present. It not only involves ecological factors, but also healthy business management and socially responsible conduct. The new Festool plant in Weilheim has all this covered: it is a commitment to the region where the company has had deep roots for 100 years. The factory is designed to manufacture our products energy-efficiently without wasting resources, while meeting the highest requirements – proving that Festool still has its sights firmly on the future, even 100 years after its foundation.