Profile and history
In 1923, Albert Schnitzler built the first hand drill, known in German as a Metallbohrdreher. This drill was the origin for the name Metabo. Today with more than 25 worldwide subsidiaries, Metabo products are available in almost any country around the globe.
In addition to corded products, Metabo is also fully committed to developing a completely cordless construction site. With the introduction of its new LiHD battery packs, Metabo continues to be on the leading edge of battery technology development, providing batteries that now provide corded like power anywhere you need it.
Holding more than 700 patents and property rights, Metabo produces leading tools for the metalworking, industrial, construction, and renovation industries around the globe.
Metabo At a Glance
- Manufacturer of professional power tools and accessories
- 2,000 employees worldwide, 1,200 of whom are based in Nürtingen, Germany
- More than 50 trainees and BA students
- Export quota 2019: 80 percent
- Best mid-sized employer in the industry of finished materials and consumer goods (Focus, 2019)
- Well over 700 patents and registered designs
- Production facilities in Nürtingen and Shanghai
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 76108/10 is the first impact drill manufactured in large quantities. 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 to maintain constant speed under load.
2000
The first angle grinder generation to be equipped with the Metabo LongLife motor.
2002
Metabo creates the new category of the compact cordless screwdrivers with the "PowerGrip®“.
2005
Metabo changes its battery pack range to include Lithium-ion technology.
2010
Metabo presents a complete range of products 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 (Stainless Steel) 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.
2015
LiHD: a milestone in battery technology. Makes applications possible that were previously reserved only for powerful plug-in machines.
2016
Introduction of the world's first large 36 V cordless angle grinder with a 230 millimetre disc diameter and delivering the performance level of a 2,400 Watt mains-powered machine. Metabo provides the user ultimate freedom for his cordless construction site.
2018
Introducing new 4.0 Ah and 8.0 Ah LiHD battery packs. LiHD: the world's most powerful battery pack technology: from 400 to 3,200 watts. The LiHD battery pack's combination of a new kind of high-power cell and fully re-developed components ensures maximum power availability for an extremely long time.
