Portrait and history
In 1923, Albrecht Schnizler constructed the first hand-held drill. The name Metabo is derived from this metal drill. Today, the company with tradition employs 2,000 persons, 1,200 of which in Nürtingen, Germany. 25 subsidiaries and more than 100 agencies ensure that Metabo's premium solutions can be found in almost all countries.
Apart from mains-powered and compressed air solutions, we continuously focus on the vision of a cordless construction site and are leaders in the battery pack technology in order to offer more freedom with the highest possible power to professionals. Metabo holds more than 550 patents and property rights. The Swabian supplier of robust, powerful and ergonomic professional solutions develops and produces for users in construction and renovation and metal trade and industry.
Metabo history
1923
In Nürtingen, Albrecht Schnizler developed the first hand-held drill (No.18), in his parents' bakery
1924
Foundation of Schnitzler G.M.B.H. which gave birth to Metabo.
1934
Development of the first electrical hand-held drill: The legendary Metabo no. 750 with 120 Watt power output, drill capacity 6.5 mm, speed 1,200 rpm.
1957
The Metabo type 76108/10 is the first impact drill manufactured in large series. Back then it cost a month's salary.
1966
The first angle grinder with the new Metabo S-automatic safety clutch is introduced.
1969
The first impact drill with electronic speed control is introduced to the market.
1981
Development of the first 1,000 Watt impact drill with constant speed under load.
2000
The first angle grinder generation is equipped with the Metabo Marathon motor.
2002
Metabo creates the new category of the compact cordless screwdrivers with the "PowerGrip®“.
2005
Metabo changes its battery pack range to Lithium-ion technology.
2010
Metabo presents a complete range for processing stainless steel.
2011
Metabo sets new standards in metal processing with the world's first cordless magnetic core drill and a cordless Inox range.
2012
The world's first battery pack with 4.0 Ah and Ultra M-technology opens up new dimensions for cordless power tools.
2013
Metabo develops a 5.2 Ah battery pack - at that time the most powerful battery pack in the world.
2014
Introduction of the new generation of compact angle grinders with a power of up to 1,700 Watt.
2015
LiHD: A milestone in battery pack technology. Makes applications possible, which had previously been reserved only for powerful mains-powered machines.
2016
Introduction of the world's first large 36 V cordless angle grinder with a 230 millimetre disc diameter and delivering the performance level of a 2,400 Watt mains-powered machine. Metabo provides the user ultimate freedom for his cordless construction site.
2018
Introduction of the new LiHD battery packs with 4.0 Ah and 8.0 Ah. LiHD: The most powerful battery pack technology of the world: from 400 to 3,200 watt. The combination of new high-performance battery cells and completely re-developed components within the LiHD battery pack ensures maximum power availability over an extremely long run time.
Launch of the Cordless Alliance System (CAS), a cross-manufacturer battery pack system that unifies the machines and tools of different manufacturers.
2020
Metabo introduces the world's most powerful double row battery pack to the market:
18 Volt LiHD 10.0 Ah - power meets endurance.
The first cordless plunge cut circular saw with a cutting depth of 66 mm comes from Metabo.
2024
Metabo is celebrating 100 years of "Building our world. Together." Learn more...
LiHDX battery packs: tabless technology delivers a quantum leap in power and productivity.