Overview

LMT Tools is a German manufacturer of precision cutting and forming tools, including milling, threading, rolling, and gear cutting tools. It was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Lahr, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. The company has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $50-100 million. It is privately held and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, renewable-energy, aerospace, and industrial equipment customers. Its recent activity includes the opening of a gear cutting tool facility in Chakan, India, reported in February 2026.

At a glance

What LMT Tools makes

The company manufactures gear, machining, tooling, and composite machining products, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Gear, Machining, Tooling, Composite (source: lmt-tools.com).

Certifications

LMT Tools is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — lmt-tools.com

• ISO 45001 — lmt-tools.com

• ISO 50001 — lmt-tools.com

• ISO 9001 — lmt-tools.com

Latest developments

• 2026-09-22 — With strategic realignment at AMB 2026 - Zerspanungstechnik.de (zerspanungstechnik.de)

• 2026-06-30 — Thread Rolling and Gear Cutting Tools for Metalworking | Metalworking International (metalworkingmag.com)

• 2026-02-16 — LMT Tools India builds India’s largest gear cutting tool hub - Manufacturing Today India (manufacturingtodayindia.com)

• 2026-02-02 — LMT Tools India Inaugurates the Nation’s Largest Gear Cutting Tool Manufacturing Facility in Chakan | MTW (mtwmag.com)

• 2026-01-05 — LMT Onsrud is now doing business as LMT Tools USA | CompositesWorld (compositesworld.com)

• 2025-03-11 — LMT Group Reorganizes Management (lmt-tools.com)

Company details

LMT Tools is privately held, with an estimated workforce of 200-500 people and estimated revenue of $50-100 million. LMT Tools was founded in 1908, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Lahr, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 118 years in operation (founded 1908). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does LMT Tools make?

LMT Tools is a German manufacturer of precision cutting and forming tools, including milling, threading, rolling, and gear cutting tools. It was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Lahr, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. The company has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $50-100 million. It is privately held and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, renewable-energy, aerospace, and industrial equipment customers. Its recent activity includes the opening of a gear cutting tool facility in Chakan, India, reported in February 2026.

Where is LMT Tools headquartered?

LMT Tools is headquartered in Lahr, Baden-Wuerttemberg (23 Vogesenstrasse, Lahr, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 77933).

When was LMT Tools founded?

LMT Tools was founded in 1908.

How big is LMT Tools?

LMT Tools has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).

What certifications does LMT Tools hold?

LMT Tools lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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