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Since 1919, the owner-managed GEDORE Group has combined German forging tradition with pioneering high-end technology. As a global quality leader for industry and the skilled trades, the family-owned company guarantees uncompromising precision and exceptional durability through its GEDORE, GEDORE red and OCHSENKOPF brands, as well as its specialist divisions GEDORE Automotive and GEDORE Torque Solutions – for every bolted joint, every task and as genuine “Tools for Life”.

Tools for life

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People around the world should be able to work more safely and productively with our tools. That is our ambition. We work towards this goal with all our strength, care and passion. Because we want to inspire: with our strong brands and product lines, innovative ideas, the best products and solutions that genuinely move things forward. This also includes the best possible service: with knowledgeable contacts, short communication channels and the right solution for every requirement.

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History and milestones

From its foundation in 1919 to the international family-owned company it is today: GEDORE’s history has been shaped by entrepreneurial vision, continuous development and important milestones that have made the company what it is today.

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Locations worldwide

From Remscheid to more than 70 countries. The GEDORE Group manufactures at its own sites in Germany, Brazil, England, Austria and South Africa and is available to customers worldwide through its sales companies and partners. Here you can find an overview of all locations.

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Remscheid tool forge

At GEDORE’s headquarters in Remscheid stands Europe’s largest hydraulic top-pressure hammer, representing more than 150 years of forging expertise. Find out more about the manufacture of high-quality forgings at GEDORE’s place of origin.

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Glowing forged part being removed from a forming die with a tool
GEDORE apprentice holding two crossed wrenches in front of him

Careers

For more than 100 years, GEDORE has focused on sustainable employee–employer relationships and has trained young people in technical and commercial professions, as well as in the dual study programme in mechanical engineering. Find out everything about careers, training, joining the company and development opportunities at GEDORE.

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Factory outlet

The GEDORE Store in Remscheid is the place to go for first-class advice and high-quality tools direct from the manufacturer. Located immediately next to the historic GEDORE Werkzeugfabrik, our employees provide advice and sell tools from GEDORE, GEDORE red and OCHSENKOPF.

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GEDORE tools in a CHECK-TOOL tool insert

Corporate Responsibility

GEDORE 2005 workshop trolley

Sustainability

For GEDORE, sustainability is not an add-on but an integral part of responsible product development. Key aspects include robust, durable products, precision workmanship and the responsible use of resources.

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Quality and certificates

Transparency and demonstrable responsibility are not optional for the GEDORE Group; they are established practice. At our production and administrative sites in Germany and Austria, we continuously work to measure energy consumption, quality standards and environmental impacts and to document them through independent certifications.

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Certificats GEDORE

REACH Regulation/RoHS

Requirements under chemicals legislation are an integral part of responsible product development at GEDORE. The provisions of the EU REACH Regulation and the RoHS Directive are taken into account for all products developed and placed on the market. Transparency towards customers and partners reflects our own understanding of quality.

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GEDORE reversible ratchet with a bit holder in use during vehicle maintenance

Compliance

Compliance forms the basis for responsible business decisions throughout the GEDORE Group. This applies to our dealings with employees, business partners and society as a whole.

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