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Overview
Metabo makes high-quality power tools and accessories manufactured in Germany. Its handheld tools like angle grinders and battery tool systems feature safety designs such as the S-automatic slip clutch, a mechanical disc brake, and an auto-balance system, and they undergo strict endurance testing with tightly controlled production. The company differentiates itself through more than 700 patents across mechanical, electronic, and battery designs, plus a global service network and a 3-year warranty on tools, batteries, and chargers. Its goal is to help tools work harder, run smoother, and last longer while prioritizing safety and reliability.
About Metabo
Industries
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Nürtingen, Germany
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January and February 2026 launches show active product investment in concrete, metal, and fastening.
- Germany-based production continues unchanged, preserving manufacturing credibility and engineering continuity.
- Unified branding across KOKI brands simplifies sales, parts, and marketing execution in North America.
What critics are saying
- Metabo North America disappears into Metabo HPT by mid-2026, erasing brand-specific careers.
- Battery-platform overlap and renamed SKUs confuse customers, distributors, and internal teams.
- Competitors like Milwaukee and DeWalt dominate jobsite mindshare, squeezing Metabo's North American relevance.
What makes Metabo unique
- German-made professional tools still ship under Metabo engineering, now folded into KOKI Group.
- Metabo HPT launched Tracker Pro in February 2026 with Apple Find My integration.
- The 2026 rebrand consolidates Metabo North America into one North American power-tool identity.
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Funded Over
1 Rounds
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Company News
An independent firm valued the Target at $23.4M; Masonglory will issue shares at $3.40 to the beneficial owner when the swap closes.
For example, Hitachi Power Tools acquired Metabo before the group was sold by Hitachi to KKR, a private investment firm.
Chipolo teams up with Metabo, iodyne, and Knirps to add advanced tracking integration to partners' original products.
Metabo HPT was recently recognized as "Supplier of the Decade" by SouthernCarlson, The Contractors Choice for professional-grade tools, fasteners, jobsite supplies and expert service since 1947.
In 1999 Metabo acquired German woodworking machine manufacturer „Elektra Beckum“.
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About Metabo
Industries
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Nürtingen, Germany
Founded
2004
Metabo is Hiring for 29 Jobs on Simplify!
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