GEDORE

GEDORE is a German tool manufacturer from Remscheid, the traditional toolmaking city. The brothers Karl, Otto and Willi Dowidat started a small forge there on 15 December 1919 with almost no capital. Today GEDORE describes itself as an international family-owned company with a presence in more than 70 countries.

Range

• Spanners, socket sets, ratchets and torque tools
• Screwdrivers, pliers and cutting tools
• Tool cases, trolleys and workshop storage
• Brands GEDORE, GEDORE red for DIY and OCHSENKOPF for striking and forging tools

Good to know

At the company's headquarters in Remscheid stands Europe's largest hydraulic top-pressure hammer, which the company uses as a symbol of more than 150 years of forging expertise. GEDORE sells to professional workshops and industry, and the GEDORE red line targets home users. For readers who look for classic German hand tools, GEDORE is one of the best-known names alongside Wera, Knipex and Hazet.