Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Fagersta, Vaestmanland County
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Since 1873
Seco Tools makes metal cutting tools and tooling systems for machining, including milling, turning, holemaking, and threading products. The company is headquartered in Fagersta, Sweden, was founded in 1873, and employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $1-5B. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. Its own products include tooling and machining offerings, and in January 2026 it announced a strategic collaboration with Mears Machine to develop a cutting tool solution for industrial and aerospace impellers.
Seco Tools at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1873
Headquarters
Fagersta, Vaestmanland County
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
6
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
6
Named foreign suppliers
4
Top origins
France · Germany · Netherlands
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Seco Tools.
What this tells a buyer
Seco Tools' most recent reported development is the March 2026 agreement between Seco Tools and Würth to combine their efforts, as reported by Würth Oy.
The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists tooling, steering, and machining among its products.
Seco Tools is not publicly traded and no reported customer list is available in the record.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
153 years in operation (founded 1873).
Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Seco Tools makes metal cutting tools and tooling systems for machining, including milling, turning, holemaking, and threading products. The company is headquartered in Fagersta, Sweden, was founded in 1873, and employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $1-5B. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. Its own products include tooling and machining offerings, and in January 2026 it announced a strategic collaboration with Mears Machine to develop a cutting tool solution for industrial and aerospace impellers.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1873 |
Headquarters | Fagersta, Vaestmanland County |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Seco Tools makes
The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists tooling, steering, and machining among its products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Tooling, Steering, Machining (source: secotools.com).
Certifications
Seco Tools is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — secotools.com
ISO 14001 — secotools.com
ISO 45001 — secotools.com
ISO 9001 — secotools.com
Trade and customs footprint
Seco Tools' most recent reported development is the March 2026 agreement between Seco Tools and Würth to combine their efforts, as reported by Würth Oy. US customs bill-of-lading records list 6 inbound shipments across 4 foreign suppliers, with top origins including France · Germany · Netherlands.
Latest developments
2026-11-02 — Seco® India marks 30 years with expansion of Pune production operations (business-standard.com)
2026-11-02 — Seco® India marks 30 years with expansion of Pune production operations - The Tribune (tribuneindia.com)
2026-08-19 — Försvaret flyttar in i stora industrilokalerna – Bbl/AT (bblat.se)
2026-03-31 — Seco Tools ja Würth yhdistävät voimansa - Würth Oy (wurth.fi)
2026-01-29 — Mears Machine launches strategic collaboration with SECO Tools to develop state-of-the-art cutting tool solution and methodology for Industrial and Aerospace Impellers (prnewswire.com)
2025-11-01 — Seco Tools Switzerland Welcomes New Distribution Partner: Prealpina Suisse GmbH | Seco Tools (secotools.com)
Company details
Seco Tools is not publicly traded and no reported customer list is available in the record. Seco Tools was founded in 1873, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Fagersta, Vaestmanland County. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 153 years in operation (founded 1873). Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Seco Tools make?
Seco Tools makes metal cutting tools and tooling systems for machining, including milling, turning, holemaking, and threading products. The company is headquartered in Fagersta, Sweden, was founded in 1873, and employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $1-5B. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. Its own products include tooling and machining offerings, and in January 2026 it announced a strategic collaboration with Mears Machine to develop a cutting tool solution for industrial and aerospace impellers.
Where is Seco Tools headquartered?
Seco Tools is headquartered in Fagersta, Vaestmanland County (10 Bjoernbacksvaegen, Fagersta, Vaestmanland County, 737 30).
When was Seco Tools founded?
Seco Tools was founded in 1873.
How big is Seco Tools?
Seco Tools has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Seco Tools hold?
Seco Tools lists AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Seco Tools import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 6 inbound shipments for Seco Tools, with top origins including France · Germany · Netherlands.
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Location & contact
Phone
+46 22 34 00 00
Certification
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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