Festool ® - A History Rich in Innovation
Take a moment to explore the history of Festool (previously Festo) and join
us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Rotex.
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1929
The first portable chainsaw,
developed by Festo,
optimizes work on site. |
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1951
World premiere! The first orbital sander
appears on the market, revolutionizing
the field of surface treatment. |
1964
Still indispensable because it is so simple
and exact: The portable circular saw
with guide rail, a highlight in the
development history of Festo. |
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1967
The first false joint saw,
made by Festo, simplifies
work and improves the result. |
1976
New definition of the finishing touch:
Festo developed the first eccentric
sander to market maturity. |
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1982
For the first time, a rotating sanding motion has been replaced
by an eccentric motion, resulting in a perfect surface finish in
a very short time. |
1984
A new stroke of genius from Festo:
The jig saw is equipped with a
triple saw blade guide for exact cuts. |
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1993
Indispensable as a transport and
organizing system, it won many
awards: the Festo Systainer is here. |
1994
The shortest rechargeable
drill/screwdriver in its class
can fit into any corner. |
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1999
Mobile Dust Extractors —
The New Dimension |
2000
Linear Sander
LS 130 |
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2001
Cordless Drill
Fast Fix |
2002
Laminate Trimmer
OFK 700
(Not Available in the USA) |
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2002
CT Mini Mobile
Dust Extractor |
2002
Sortainer SYS 3 - SORT / 4 |
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2003
Plunge-Cut Saw TS55 |
2004
PRECISO CS 50 - Benchsaw,
Router OF 1400,
Cordless Drill TDK and
Rotex RO1 (Not Available in the USA) |
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2005
Cordless Drill C12
with EC-TEC® |
2006
The Domino DF500 Jointer
Revolutionizes Mortise and Tenon Joinery |
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