Develops and distributes woodworking tools such as pocket-hole drilling jigs, sawing systems, routing tables, and clamping systems for craft and DIY.
Kreg Tool Company / Kreg Europe GmbH
Ankeny, Iowa (USA) · Inning a. Ammersee (DE)New on Amplifa
About Kreg Tool
The Kreg Tool Company is a US family business founded in 1989 by Craig Sommerfeld and specializes in woodworking tools. The company became famous for the pocket-hole jig (Kreg Jig) developed by Sommerfeld, for which the first patent was granted in 1990. The portfolio today includes pocket-hole joinery technology, cabinet and assembly solutions, sawing systems, routing systems, clamping systems, workstation systems, and cordless tools in the Ionic-Drive series. For industrial applications, Kreg offers commercial pocket-hole machines ranging from pneumatic single-spindle machines to multi-spindle and panel boring machines, as well as face-framing tables. Parts of the range are partially pre-fabricated in the USA, including CNC-machined plywood kits. In Europe, Kreg Europe GmbH, based in Inning a. Ammersee (Bavaria), distributes the products in Germany, France, Spain, Great Britain, and the rest of Europe, including customer service and technical support in German, English, French, and Spanish.
- Site
- Inning a. Ammersee
- Processes
- CNC machining of plywood (pre-manufacturing of pre-cut project kits), Project guides and DIY plans, Loyalty program, Customer service and technical support, Tool bag and accessory organization
- Materials
- Plywood (¾" Plywood), Steel, 12-Gauge Steel, Anodized Aluminum, Plywood (¾"), Steel (e.g., 12-Gauge), Plastic (injection molded)
- Founded
- 1989
- Industries
- Woodworking Tools, Furniture/Cabinetry, DIY/Handicrafts, Professional Carpentry, Pocket-Hole Joinery
- 01
Product Development and Engineering
- 02
Manufacturing/Pre-manufacturing (including CNC machining of plywood kits)
- 03
Distribution via trade and direct sales
- 04
Customer Service and Technical Support
Materials and Processes
Plywood (¾")
Material for CNC-machined pre-cut project kits for DIY storage solutions.
Steel (e.g., 12-Gauge)
Used in assembly tools and workbench components such as universal workbench legs.
Anodized Aluminum
Material for routing table accessories such as the workpiece stop.
Plastic (injection molded)
Used since 2000 in the K2000; plastic components in jigs and accessories.
Locations
Ankeny, Iowa
USHeadquarters and Distribution (7500 SE Convenience Blvd)
Inning a. Ammersee
DEKreg Europe GmbH – European Distribution and Customer Service (Carl-Benz-Straße 5)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC machining of plywood (pre-manufacturing of pre-cut project kits)Machining | – | – | – | – | Plywood (¾") |
Additional services
Reference customers
Company History
- 1989
Founding of Kreg Tool Company by Craig Sommerfeld after developing the pocket-hole jig
- 1990
First patent for the Kreg Jig granted
- 1991
Todd Sommerfeld accompanies his father to the St. Louis Carpentry Fair
- 1992
Relocation to a 5,000-square-foot building in Huxley, Iowa
- 1995
Kreg Jig on the cover of Wood Magazine
- 1999
Todd Sommerfeld officially joins the company as General Manager
- 2000
Introduction of the K2000 with injection-molded plastic
- 2003
Distribution through all Lowe's stores in the USA
- 2004
Acquisition of patents for Fasttrack tools; introduction of a precision measuring system
- 2005
Patenting and release of the K3 Pocket-Hole Drilling Jig
- 2006
Market launch of the routing table line
- 2008
30-minute product promotion for the Kreg Jig on television