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 designs tools that change the way people work; saving steps, improving quality
and enhancing safety. Through the years, we have set the standard for the industry,
with such breakthrough tools as:
1929. The first portable chainsaw. Where would we be without it?
1951. First orbital sander, revolutionizing surface treatment.
1964. First plunge cut saw with guide rail system, a landmark in precision.
1976. First eccentric random orbital sander.
1984. Dual-mode Rotex RO 150
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1984. A jigsaw with triple blade guide for precise cuts.
1993. Systainers, indispensable as a transport and organizing system.
1999. CT Dust extractors, a benchmark for portable dust containment.
2000. The Festool LS 130 Linear Sander becomes the first professional sander
designed specifically for profiles and edges.
2005. C12 Cordless Drill with brushless motor.
2007. DOMINO® joiner.
2008. The Kapex redefines precision and capacity for SCMS.
Not surprisingly, our power tools have been honored with various awards for quality
and innovation. Last year alone, the DOMINO joiner was honored with the following
awards:
Popular Science, "Best of What’s New"
Popular Woodworking, "One of the Best New Tools"
Wood Digest, "Top 50 Woodworker’s Choice"
Handy Magazine, "Innovation Award"
This year, Festool is proud to introduce four new products: the MFT/3 Multifunction
Table, MFK 700 Modular Trim Router, Kapex KS 120 Dual compound sliding miter saw,
and the OF 2200 Router. These four products continue Festool’s history of innovation—making
work Faster, Easier, and Smarter.