Overview

Walter Tools is a German manufacturer of precision metalworking tools, headquartered in Tuebingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. Founded in 1919, it employs an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 people with estimated annual revenue of $250 to 500 million. The company is part of the Sandvik Group and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, industrial-equipment, and aerospace customers. Its product range includes machining tools for milling, turning, drilling, and threading, along with coated and steel-based cutting tools. In September 2026 it announced the addition of three appointments to its UK team.

At a glance

What Walter Tools makes

The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 and offers milling, turning, drilling, threading, and coated tooling products.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Tooling, Steel, Coating (source: walter-tools.com).

Certifications

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

• ISO 14001 — walter-tools.com

• ISO 45001 — walter-tools.com

• ISO 50001 — walter-tools.com

• ISO 9001 — walter-tools.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-14 — News (walter-tools.com)

• 2026-09-29 — Walter expands UK team with three new appointments - Machinery (machinery.co.uk)

• 2026-09-15 — Larger diameter, more teeth – greater cost-effectiveness (walter-tools.com)

• 2026-09-08 — ✦✦ Introducing Walter Workholding ✦✦ | Walter Tools (linkedin.com)

• 2026-01-18 — Walter Tools Appoints Tim Gingerich as Managing Director of Walter Canada! - MTDCNC - The home of CNC milling. turning, 5 axis and precision machining (mtdcnc.com)

• 2025-12-02 — Walter integrates SERI clamping systems into its portfolio (walter-tools.com)

Facilities

Walter Tools is headquartered in Tuebingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Germany, France — walter-tools.com

Company details

Walter Tools is privately held, is a member of the Sandvik Group, and reports production facilities in Germany and France. Walter Tools was founded in 1919, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Tuebingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 107 years in operation (founded 1919). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Walter Tools make?

Walter Tools is a German manufacturer of precision metalworking tools, headquartered in Tuebingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. Founded in 1919, it employs an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 people with estimated annual revenue of $250 to 500 million. The company is part of the Sandvik Group and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, industrial-equipment, and aerospace customers. Its product range includes machining tools for milling, turning, drilling, and threading, along with coated and steel-based cutting tools. In September 2026 it announced the addition of three appointments to its UK team.

Where is Walter Tools headquartered?

Walter Tools is headquartered in Tuebingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg (53 Derendinger Strasse, Tuebingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 72072).

When was Walter Tools founded?

Walter Tools was founded in 1919.

How big is Walter Tools?

Walter Tools has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).

What certifications does Walter Tools hold?

Walter 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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