Manufacture of premium screwdriving tools and workshop equipment around the screw since 1900.
MATADOR GmbH & Co. KG
Remscheid, GermanyNew on Amplifa
About MATADOR
MATADOR is a hand tool manufacturer founded in 1900 and based in Remscheid, the center of the German tool industry. The fourth-generation, owner-managed family company produces screwdriving tools 'around the screw', including ratchets, sockets, torque tools, pliers, screwdrivers and insulated tools according to IEC 60900. Historically, production began on two water-powered forging hammers; in 1919 the first patented lever-reversing ratchet was introduced. The range comprises more than 4,500 catalog items, designed for screws from 3.2 to 230 mm. The program is complemented by workshop trolleys, tool cases such as the smartyBOX family, MTS tool modules with foam inlays and the Men's Kitchen tool world. MATADOR is active as an accredited first-tier supplier to leading automotive groups such as Audi, Bosch, Ford, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Volvo and supplies more than 1,000 B2B customers in over 70 countries. Materials include chromium-vanadium steel and S2 tool steel.
- Site
- Remscheid
- Processes
- Forging (hand tool manufacture, historically on water-powered forging hammers), MTS tool modules with foam inlays (auditing, 6-Sigma support), Workshop trolley and tool set equipment for OEM workshops
- Materials
- Chromium-vanadium steel, S2 tool steel, ABS plastic, TPE plastic, Stainless steel (worktops Men's Kitchen), Beech multiplex, Steel (welded steel tube and profile steel frame), Stainless steel
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 6789 (calibration certificate for torque tools)
- Founded
- 1900
- Industries
- Automotive industry, Automotive OEM workshops, Automotive trade, Industry, DIY, Industrial/Professional users B2B
- 01
Forging
- 02
Heat treatment
- 03
Assembly
- 04
Configuration into tool sets with foam inlays
- 05
Distribution
Materials & Processes
Chromium-vanadium steel
Material for ratchets, socket inserts and square drives with high load capacity and torque exceeding DIN standards.
S2 tool steel
Material for bits and screwdriver inserts, color-coded for quick identification.
ABS plastic
Material for worktops of workshop trolleys and impact-resistant smartyBOX cases.
TPE plastic
Soft, slip-resistant zone of multi-component grips for a good grip feel.
Stainless steel
Worktops of the Men's Kitchen tool world.
Steel
Welded steel tube and profile steel frames of the Men's Kitchen cabinets, powder-coated.
Sites
Remscheid
DEHeadquarters and production
- Materials
- Chromium-vanadium steel, S2 tool steel
- Forging hammers (historical, water-powered, 1900)
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forging (hand tool manufacture, historically on water-powered forging hammers)Forming | – | – | – | – | Chromium-vanadium steel |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forging hammer (water-powered) | – | 2 | – | 1900 | Remscheid |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Torque wrench UNO with German calibration certificate according to DIN EN ISO 6789 and maximum deviation of ±3%.
| Evidence | Remscheid |
|---|---|
| DIN EN ISO 6789 (calibration certificate for torque tools) |
History
- 1900
Founded by Heinrich Kissling; manufacture of hand tools on two water-powered forging hammers in Remscheid
- 1906
First staff photo
- 1919
MATADOR brand name registered in the commercial register; patenting of the first lever-reversing ratchet
- 2018
Introduction of the new ratchet 'The Boss'
- 2021
Fourth-generation owner-managed family company with more than 4,500 catalog items, over 70 countries and more than 1,000 B2B customers