For 100 years
inspired by craftspeople.
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We celebrate. 100 years of Festool.

Since our foundation in 1925, our work has been inspired by craftspeople. That's why we want to celebrate with you. Here's to the next 100 years!

"What has made us strong is you.
Thank you for your trust in
us and our products."

"What has made us strong is you.
Thank you for your trust in us and our products."

Barbara Austel, granddaughter of company founder Gottlieb Stoll and Chairwoman of the Festool Supervisory Board
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Your stories. Our history.
Craftsmanship and tools yesterday and today.

The legend story
Living legends
The world's first Orbital sanders and the revolutionary ROTEX.

Providing craftspeople with the right tool for every surface finish - the Orbital sanders and the ROTEX are exemplary examples of this. Both have managed to become living legends.

The legend story
The saw story
Saws with the best genes
A family history.

The history of our saws tells its very own family story. It leads from the first mobile Circular saws to the Festool Plunge-cut saws, which now form an impressive family in their own right.

The saw story
The battery story
Woodworker with battery power
On the road with a Swedish timber builder.

As "Kreativa Snickare", Patrik Hansson works outside in all weathers. He is well equipped for this: With a whole range of battery-powered tools that make his work much easier.

The battery story
The sustainability story
Ready for sustainable growth
Our way into the future.

Sustainability is about many things: people, the environment and the future. As we move forward, we have our sights firmly set on the responsibility this entails.

The sustainability story
The DOMINO story
The domino effect
How a dowel cutter changed the woodworking trade.

The DOMINO dowel cutter was launched to the market in 2006. Since then, it has been one of the tools that professionals can no longer do without. Carpenter Michael Schaaf is one of them. In fact, he was one of the first customers.

The DOMINO story
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The Festool story 1925-2025.
People - Machines - Milestones.

Discover now
Historic and new Circular saws

Thank you fans! A year to celebrate.

Discover our 100 years fan articles for the anniversary.

Become part of the community and celebrate with us
#festoolme / #festool100

#festoolme / #festool100 - Tell us your Festool stories

Do you have a special story to tell about Festool? Then share it with us using the hashtags #festoolme or #festool100 on Instagram. With a bit of luck, you'll soon be able to find it here on our social wall.