Press Releases

FESTOOL to PREVIEW NEW MITER SAW & ROUTERS AT JLC LIVE NEW ENGLAND Festool will preview four revolutionary new tools at the upcoming JLC Live New England event, on March 28-29 in Providence, RI. The new Kapex KS 120 10” Sliding Compound Miter Saw boasts the cutting capacity of a 12” saw, extremely efficient dust collection, and weighs in at an ultra-light 47 lbs for exceptional jobsite portability. The MFK 700 is a modular router system perfect for trimming laminate, edge banding, or doing inlay work. And with 720 watts, the MFK 700 is perfect for use as a trim router...

FESTOOL Hires Fortune 50 Brand Marketer FESTOOL USA announced today that it has hired Martin Johnson to lead its brand marketing efforts. Johnson, who comes to FESTOOL from a senior level marketing position at Dell, Inc., has an extensive professional background with Fortune 100 and Fortune 50 corporations. His hire marks an aggressive move by FESTOOL to ramp up marketing efforts and continue driving its rapid ascension as the fastest growing premium power tool brand in the world.

FESTOOL Power Tools to Demonstrate Portable, Jobsite Solutions that Improve the Installer’s Bottom Line FESTOOL USA will be showcasing portable, jobsite, precision tool solutions at the Surfaces Show held in Las Vegas January 30 – February 1 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. Along with the entire FESTOOL product line, booth visitors will get a firsthand look at the TS circular saws, which provide users with table saw precision in a small, light, portable tool. Demonstrations highlight how FESTOOL Dust Extractors make for a clean jobsite and near dust-free air. Also highlighted will be FESTOOL dual-mode, Rotex sanders, noted for their superior performance, ergonomics, controllability and dust extraction. Ongoing product demonstrations promise that FESTOOL booth #G2940 will provide visitors with ample reason to learn more about the FESTOOL product line.

ALL NEW FESTOOL ROUTERS UNVEILED AT SURFACE FABRICATION & DESIGN EXPO! FESTOOL USA will be showcasing its brand new plunge router, the OF 2200, at the Surface Fabrication & Design Expo held February 22-23 at the Las Vegas Convention. The OF 2200 provides a combination of exceptional power and unsurpassed precision. Along with the firsthand look at the OF 2200, booth visitors will also get a sneak-peek at the MFK 700 trim router, with its modular base system and extraordinary dust extraction capability. The entire FESTOOL product line will be on hand, and booth demonstrations will not only showcase the new routers, but will also focus on how FESTOOL Dust Extractors make for a clean jobsite and near dust-free air. FESTOOL will be located in Booth #601.

FESTOOL USA Continues to Expand Sales Staff Goleta, CA, 11.08.06 FESTOOL USA, as a direct result of phenomenal sales revenue and dealer network growth, continues adding to its outside sales staff. FESTOOL is pleased to announce that Daniel Durant has accepted the position of Sales Manager Southeast. Jim Maner moves up from Regional Sales Manager to National Accounts Manager, and FESTOOL continues its search for an additional Sales Manager to cover New York and New Jersey...

FESTOOL USA Expands Sales Staff in New York & New Jersey Goleta, CA, 01.30.07 FESTOOL USA, as a direct result of phenomenal sales revenue and dealer network growth, continues adding to its outside sales staff. FESTOOL is pleased to announce that Mitchell Trimm has accepted the position of Sales Manager New York and New Jersey. Trimm comes from Makita Corp., where he served as a territory manager for five years. Prior to that, he was in the furniture repair industry as a sales & service technician and also ran his own furniture repair business for number of years...

Festool USA releases new CT MIDI mobile dust extractor May 1, 2007 Lebanon, IN FESTOOL USA, Tooltechnic Systems, LLC, of Lebanon, IN, announced the availability of a new CT Mobile Dust Extractor, the CT MIDI, which was specifically designed with the installer in mind. The CT MIDI is ideal for anyone who requires the suction capacity of a much larger dust extractor but who also has the need for a lightweight and compact unit. The CT MIDI is perfect for both the jobsite and workshop and will be available May 1 at all FESTOOL dealers...

FESTOOL USA Expands Sales Staff in Florida Lebanon, IN 05.04.07 FESTOOL USA announced today that industry veteran, Gregory Stewart, has accepted the position of Sales Manager Florida. As a direct result of phenomenal sales revenue and dealer network growth, FESTOOL continues adding to its outside sales staff. Once considered a part of FESTOOL’s southeast sales territory, the hire of Stewart illustrates the success of the FESTOOL line in that state as well as in the entire region...

HUGE NEW Presence for FESTOOL at AWFS Fair Lebanon, IN 06.26.07 As the result of its emerging leadership role in the premium power tool market, FESTOOL USA has dramatically expanded its presence at one of the industry’s largest tradeshows, the 2007 AWFS Fair. The AWFS Fair is the hallmark tradeshow of the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers and will be held July 18-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition to having a much larger, “front row booth” space at #5051 in the machinery hall, FESTOOL is sponsoring all show information booths, as well as large format exterior signage. Live, amplified demos of the Festool line of tools, accessories, and consumables will be provided by Marc Spagnuolo, “The Wood Whisperer.”

FESTOOL USA Increases Sales & Product Management Staff Lebanon, IN 08.08.07 FESTOOL USA announced today that Jordan Haire has accepted the position of Sales Manager Mid-Atlantic. Rick Bush, former sales manager for that region, has moved to company headquarters in Lebanon, IN, to work in Product Management. As a direct result of phenomenal sales revenue and dealer network growth, FESTOOL continues adding to both its outside sales and product management staff...

Dynamic FESTOOL presence at REMODELING SHOW 2007 Lebanon, IN 08.22.07 FESTOOL USA will be showcasing portable, jobsite, precision tool solutions and launching its Fall promotions at the Remodeling Show held in Las Vegas October 10 – 12 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Along with the entire FESTOOL product line, booth visitors will get a firsthand look at the TS circular saws, which provide users with table saw precision in a small, light, portable tool. Demonstrations highlight how FESTOOL Dust Extractors make for a clean jobsite and near dust-free air. Also highlighted will be FESTOOL routers, noted for their precision, controllability, and dust extraction, perfect for the jobsite. Ongoing product demonstrations and new Fall promotions promise that FESTOOL booth #8119 will provide visitors with ample reason to learn more about the FESTOOL product line...

Dynamic FESTOOL presence at IBEX 2007 Lebanon, IN 09.04.07 FESTOOL USA will be showcasing portable power tool solutions and sanding systems at the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), October 10 – 12, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Booth visitors will get a firsthand look at FESTOOL products and show attendees can also attend a preconference workshop on Maintenance Solutions, hosted by FESTOOL, on Tuesday, October 9th...