Founded in 1876 as a workshop for hand drills, planer knives, and hatchets, this family-owned business is now the world’s leading manufacturer of precision tools for professional woodworking and plastic processing. With over 8,000 tools in the standard program and numerous special designs, the product range is aimed at a broad target group – from small craft workshops to globally operating industrial companies.
The Leitz Group is present in over 150 countries worldwide — 38 of which has its own subsidiaries. As of 2023, the team currently comprises a total of around 3,000 employees across all subsidiaries.