In 1923, Albrecht Schnizler designed a hand-cranked drill dubbed the Metallbohrdreher, or “metal drill driver.” That drill became the inspiration for the brand Metabo.
Today, Metabo manufactures a variety of pneumatic and electric tools, including angle grinders, screwdrivers, saws, vacuums and—still—drills. The company employs some 2,000 people, 1,200 of whom are based in Nürtingen, Germany.