Knipex

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KNIPEX
Type	privately held
Founded	1882 (Wuppertal, Germany)
Headquarters	Wuppertal, Germany
Industry	Hand tool manufacturing
Products	Pliers, Cutters, Crimping tools, Wire strippers, Insulated tools
Website	www.knipex.com

Knipex is a German manufacturer of high-end tools.

They manufacture pliers, cutters, crimpers, and wire strippers. They also offer a broad program of high-voltage insulated tools.

The company is a family business and was founded in 1882 as a forge from farriers' and carpenters' pincers. Since the 50es the productions range was gradually expanded and comprises today over 900 different items.

Knipex employs more than 800 workers and is renowned for very high quality and constant innovation.

The Knipex cutters is one of the best in the world.

Knipex pliers are available in over 100 countries in the world.