Metabo manufactures professional power tools that are made to last with over 700 patents and world first technology from the ... Metabo Ultra-M battery technology to the Autobalancer in angle grinders, or the Metabo Quick System, which allows you a tool free change of application and enables you to work quickly and efficiently with powerful 7Ah LIHD Battery Technology for Cordless range. A household name in more then 200 countries, Metabo originated in 1924 in Nurtingen, Germany. The name comes from the abbreviated name of one such tool - the Metallbohrdreher (a metal twist drill) Manufacturer of professional power tools and accessories Worldwide 1,800 employees, 1,050 of which in Nürtingen, Germany More than 75 trainees and BA students Export quota 2016: 80 percent Best medium-sized employer in the sector of finishes and consumer goods (Focus, 2014) Far more than 700 patents and registered designs Production facilities in Nürtingen and Shanghai Metabo have always been the innovators of the power tool industry, pushing the boundaries with their leading power tool technology. Metabo are continually developing fast, safe and efficient solutions for the tradesperson such as the Safety Clutch, Quick Nut, and Marathon Motor. Check out our Youtube movies on our website for more information about how these work. www.metabo.com.au. read more