Fein Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

The history of FEIN is also the history of electric power tools. FEIN is recognized as a huge contributor to progress and development in the electric tool and appliance industry; the specifics of which (FEIN's many innovations and inventions) can be found on the "FEIN Achievements" page.

Under the management of H.W. Fein, who represents the fourth generation, the company pursues its pioneering tradition as the world's oldest-established power tool manufacturer. Without abandoning its status as a family-run firm, FEIN has long since made the leap from a "pioneering workshop" to a specialty supplier with an international reputation. Today FEIN high performance power tools stand for quality in more than 100 countries. These worldwide links continuously challenge FEIN as the various regions and applications call for tailor-made innovations and solutions along with new development.

As proven by the achievements of this pioneering company, the essence of all innovation lies in creative design potential. FEIN can call upon a wealth of resources: vast specialist expertise, practical familiarity with applications, comprehensive knowledge of individual markets and years of experience. It is not surprising to learn that FEIN participates in numerous international commissions and committees playing an important role in determining things like safety standards and regulations. The highly-regarded status of research and development work at FEIN is illustrated by its regular cooperative efforts with reputable research institutes.

FEIN's research, development and production operations take place at four European locations. Six branches and a large network of specialized dealers and authorized workshops guarantee expert advice and outstanding service around the world. The exemplary products and designs FEIN is producing, demonstrate that the proven principles "FEIN for quality" and "FEIN for precision" to which FEIN has adhered for more than 100 years are still valid. These principles, combined with good ideas and the ability to perfect them, are the foundation of FEIN today. This foundation combined with dedication and commitment to innovation, quality, safety, and service will ensure the success of FEIN tomorrow.

For more information on Fein's historical achievements, click here.

Fein Dedication

Committed to quality, safety and the environment As stringent industry requirements set standards in terms of high performance and continuous operation, FEIN quality and precision is there to meet them at every turn.

FEIN's basic principles are: top-quality design along with materials ideally suited to maximum load and minimum wear complemented by extensive quality assurance measures. FEIN is the "heart of its power tools" building not only the motors, but also the housings, shafts, gearwheels, electronic elements and handles. Ultra-modern production methods along with machinery partly developed by FEIN itself are used to ensure that the individual components of each tool can be produced and matched up with microscopic precision. FEIN focuses on "operating economy" a concept defined as quality, durability, efficiency, optimum performance and simple maintenance for all FEIN products.

FEIN's commitment to the needs of the operator are defined through its pioneering role in the development of numerous safety features and ergonomic designs. FEIN is proud of taking a leadership role in the operating safety of electric power tools. Outstanding examples of this are FEIN's oscillating power tools, the safety angle grinder with brake and rapid clamping system, and countless details features such as current limiters or safety interlocks. FEIN's ergonomic contributions to fatigue-free working conditions are demonstrated particularly well by things like the FEIN kinetic handle, the FEIN integral switch, rapid adjustment of depth stops and the superior handling afforded by special switch bars.

The environmental acceptability of power tools has increased thanks to reductions in noise, vibration and dust. Thanks also to new machining and processing methods, further developments and improvements can be expected in the future. FEIN has played an active part in solving environmental concerns, for example:

In developing a recycling program for both NiCd batteries and for worn power tools aimed at recovering and recycling valuable light alloys, non-ferrous and heavy metals, and plastics.
In building tools suitable for every day use with an above-average operating life, which helps greatly in reducing the number of power tools in use in a given period of time, a benefit to the environment.
Though developments like dust extraction in drilling, sawing and sanding providing pro-environmental dust collection and disposal; and like the introduction of cold-cutting technology which eliminates the emission of harmful fumes.

FEIN is dedicated to maintaining a strong committment to the operator and his surroundings.