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Festool USA company history timeline

1925

The company was founded in 1925 by Albert Fezer and Gottlieb Stoll in southern Germany.

1929

1929 The first portable chainsaw is developed by Festo.

1938

The BD 125 portable circular saw from the year 1938 was popular amongst carpenters and joinery firms alike.

When space on Olgastrasse in Esslingen became too cramped for the continuously growing company, Gottlieb Stoll began planning the first new building on Ulmer Straße in 1938.

1946

The company set its sights on the timber construction industry from the very start, as demonstrated here by the AE 85 pendulum cover saw from 1946.

1951

Neidlingen – renowned for its cherry blossom and, since 1951, for outstanding power tools.

1951 World premiere! Festo brings the first orbital sander to the market, revolutionizing surface treatment.

1960

In the image on the right, Gottlieb Stoll demonstrates use of the first portable circular saw with guide rail at the beginning of 1960.

1962

In 1962, the Festo logo is redesigned for a more modern look.

In 1962, the first generation of guide rails is brought to market.

1964

1964 A landmark in on-site precision: Festo introduces the portable circular saw with guide rail.

1967

1967 The first false joint saw, made by Festo, simplifies work and improves results.

1976

1976 New definition of the finishing touch: Festo develops the first random orbital sander to market maturity.

1983

1983 saw a further modification when the logo was turned blue.

1984

1984 More precision from Festo: The jigsaw with triple blade guide for precision cuts.

1984 A versatile achievement: The dual-mode Rotex RO 150 E for outstanding surface results with a single tool, from rough sanding to fine finishing.

2000

2000 The Festool LS 130 Linear Sander is the first professional sander for profiles and edges.

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