GEDORE Werkzeugfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

Premium Hand Tools and Special Solutions for Aviation Maintenance Operations

Core Services & Expertise

Gedore Tools manufactures high-quality hand tools, special tools, and customized solutions for professional use across industry and trade sectors worldwide. Established in 1919 in Remscheid, Germany, the family company has developed precision tooling expertise serving aviation maintenance facilities, aerospace manufacturing operations, and MRO providers requiring reliable hand tool systems for aircraft assembly and repair work.

The company’s product portfolio encompasses over 16,000 items ranging from wrenches, torque tools, and screwdrivers to specialized workshop equipment and custom tooling solutions engineered for demanding industrial applications.

Geographic Reach & Manufacturing Capabilities

The company maintains production operations across six locations in Germany, supplemented by manufacturing facilities in Brazil, England, Austria, and South Africa. This distributed manufacturing footprint enables Gedore to serve customers in over 70 countries worldwide while maintaining quality control protocols established at the Remscheid headquarters.

The company employs more than 2,000 people across its global operations, supporting production, engineering, sales, and service functions. Gedore’s German manufacturing base provides proximity to European aviation and aerospace customers, including maintenance facilities, aircraft manufacturers, and aerospace component producers throughout the continent.

The company’s international production sites enable regional support for customers requiring local service capabilities and customized tooling solutions. All facilities operate under the Gedore quality promise, ensuring consistent manufacturing standards regardless of production location.

Industry Credentials & Aviation Applications

As one of Europe’s leading premium tool manufacturers, Gedore has supplied industrial and trade customers for 105 years, including numerous market leaders requiring tools that meet demanding operational specifications.

The company’s reputation for quality, innovation, performance, reliability, and service has established Gedore as a recognized brand across professional tool users in manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance operations.

For aviation applications, Gedore tools support airframe assembly, powerplant maintenance, landing gear servicing, hydraulic system repairs, and general aircraft maintenance tasks requiring precision hand tools. The company’s special tools division develops customized solutions for unique aircraft maintenance requirements, including specialty wrenches for confined workspace access, torque-controlled fastening tools, and application-specific implements designed to customer specifications.

Client Benefits & Product Range

Aviation maintenance facilities, aerospace manufacturers, and aircraft parts suppliers benefit from Gedore’s comprehensive catalog covering standard hand tools, specialized aviation maintenance implements, and custom-engineered solutions.

The company’s dual product line strategy enables customers to select premium GEDORE tools for critical applications requiring maximum durability and precision, while GEDORE red provides cost-effective options for general maintenance tasks without compromising quality manufacturing standards.

The special tools division collaborates with customers to develop application-specific tooling solutions addressing unique maintenance challenges.

Key Product Categories for Aviation & Aerospace:

• Wrenches & Ratchets: Open-end, combination, adjustable, and specialty wrenches manufactured to tight dimensional tolerances for aircraft fastener systems
• Torque Tools: Torque wrenches, multipliers, and precision tightening instruments for documented fastener installation
• Screwdrivers & Bits: Professional-grade screwdrivers and bit sets for aircraft panel access, avionics installation, and interior maintenance
• Pliers & Gripping Tools: Precision pliers, cutters, and specialized gripping implements for electrical work, safety wire installation, and component handling
• Striking Tools: Hammers, mallets, and striking implements manufactured from quality materials for assembly and disassembly operations
• Specialty Aviation Tools: Custom-designed implements for specific aircraft maintenance applications, including confined-space wrenches and application-specific tooling
• Workshop Equipment: Tool storage systems, workbenches, and organizational solutions supporting FOD prevention and tool control programs

Distinctive Manufacturing Heritage

Founded as a small forge in Remscheid, Germany in 1919, Gedore has grown into an international family company while maintaining its commitment to German manufacturing excellence. The company’s base in Remscheid, historically known as Germany’s tool-making center in the Bergisches Land region, provides access to centuries of metallurgical knowledge and skilled craftspeople specializing in precision tool production.

Gedore’s quality promise reflects this heritage, positioning its products as “tools for life” through attention to material selection, intelligent construction, and rigorous manufacturing processes.

The company’s product development philosophy emphasizes continuous improvement, captured in the statement “We won’t remain good if we don’t strive constantly to be better.” This approach has driven innovations in tool design, forging techniques, and heat treatment processes that enhance durability, precision, and ergonomics.

Quick Facts

• Founded: 1919 in Remscheid, Germany
• Headquarters: Remscheid, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
• Company Type: Family-owned enterprise
• Global Workforce: 2,000+ employees
• Product Catalog: 16,000+ items in GEDORE line
• Manufacturing Locations: 6 facilities in Germany; additional plants in Brazil, England, Austria, South Africa
• International Presence: Represented in 70+ countries worldwide
• Product Lines: GEDORE (premium), GEDORE red (professional grade)
• Sister Brands: OCHSENKOPF (forestry and carpentry tools, established 1781)

Contact Us

Phone: 49 2191 5960
Email: info@gedore.com
Address: Remscheider Straße 149, Remscheid, Nordrhein-Westfalen 42899, DE
Website: www.gedore.com

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