What FISCH-Tools does

FISCH-Tools (legal entity Johann Eberhard Ges.m.b.H.) is a third-generation, family-owned Austrian manufacturer of premium drilling, milling, countersinking, and sawing tools, headquartered in St. Josef, Styria, Austria, with a wholly-owned French subsidiary (Fammab Eberhard France S.A. in Saverne, acquired 1990). Founded in 1946 as a village blacksmith by Johann Eberhard, the company produces approximately 2.5 million tools annually and is self-described as Europe's largest manufacturer of premium forged drilling tools, with over 80% of output exported and products sold under the FISCH brand in 45 countries. The product portfolio is anchored by patented products such as the Wave Cutter Forstner bit, Black Shark Pro Forstner bit, and ALU SPEED ultra-light ice auger used in ski slope preparation, and extends into auger bits, wood twist drills, multi-spur bits, flat/spade bits, milling cutters, HSS and carbide countersinks, hole saws (including the Mandrex SuperXCut line), precision drill stands, and premium custom specialty tools.

The company operates a highly vertical manufacturing model at its St. Josef site that combines precision forging, turning, milling, CNC 5-axis machining, cylindrical grinding to 1µm tolerance, heat treatment, and surface treatment (chrome, nickel, anodising, burnishing), with EFRE co-financing supporting facility expansion and IT/CAM integration. FISCH-Tools also runs a custom precision-parts manufacturing service for external customers in series ranging from 50 to 50,000 pieces.

The business model is hardware-sales led with B2B/B2C distribution through general agents worldwide, renowned tool dealers, machine manufacturer OEM relationships, and DIY retail stores, complemented by exclusive Austrian distribution of Virutex woodworking machines, exclusive distribution of Mandrex SuperXCut hole saws, and the Pro-Fit hole saws general agency. Pricing is one-time/perpetual with no subscription component; small-order processing fees (EUR 5-10) and standard 30-day net terms are disclosed. Customer segments span professional woodworkers, carpenters and cabinet makers (primary horizontal), ski associations and ski slope equipment manufacturers (vertical), and custom manufacturing clients (use-case), and the company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification with an ARA packaging-waste compliance license.

Name

FISCH-Tools

Legal name

Johann Eberhard Ges.m.b.H.

Website

https://fisch-tools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FISCH-Tools (Johann Eberhard GmbH) is a third-generation Austrian family-owned manufacturer of premium forged drilling, milling, countersinking, and sawing tools, including patented Forstner bits and ALU SPEED ice augers, sold in 45 countries to professional woodworkers, machine manufacturers, tool dealers, DIY retailers, and ski associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Woodworking and Industrial Cutting Tools

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216), Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (33221)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic) (CRAIADAB)

Keywords

• Premium drilling tools
• Woodworking milling cutters
• Forstner drill bits
• Countersinking tools
• Industrial hole saws

Headquarters

HQ city

Sankt Josef

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Tool Sales: Sale of premium drilling, milling, countersinking, and sawing tools under the FISCH brand to industry, trade, commerce, machine manufacturers, and tool dealers. Products sold in 45 countries worldwide.
2. Precision Manufacturing Services: Custom precision parts manufacturing for external customers - specializing in small series (50 pieces) to medium series (up to 50,000 pieces). Services include milling, turning, cylindrical grinding, forging, tool grinding, heat treating, and surface treatment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FISCH-Tools manufactures and sells premium forged drilling, milling, countersinking, and sawing tools under the FISCH brand for woodworking and processing of plastics, composites, and non-ferrous metals. The company produces roughly 2.5 million tools per year at its St. Josef, Austria headquarters, distributes in 45 countries, and also offers custom precision parts contract manufacturing for external customers in small to medium series.

Product overview

FISCH-Tools (Johann Eberhard GmbH) is a manufacturer of premium drilling, milling, countersinking, and sawing tools for woodworking and metalworking applications. The company produces approximately 2.5 million tools annually at its headquarters in St. Josef, Austria. The product portfolio includes Forstner bits (Wave Cutter, Black Shark Pro), auger bits (Jennings, Barracuda, Elite series), wood twist drills (standard and carbide-tipped), ice augers (ALU SPEED series for ski slope applications), countersinking tools (HSS and carbide), and milling cutters (grooving, surfacing, dovetail). The company also distributes Virutex woodworking machines and Mandrex hole saws as exclusive agents. FISCH-Tools operates with its subsidiary FAMMAB Eberhard France and maintains ISO 9001:2015 quality certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drilling Tools Forstner bits, auger bits, wood twist drills, ice augers, boarding auger bits, self-feed bits, and related drilling tools for wood, composites, and non-ferrous metals; sold to industry, trade, tool dealers and DIY retailers across 45 countries.
• Milling Cutters HSS and carbide-tipped milling cutters for grooving, surfacing, rounding, trimming, T-slot milling, dovetailing, and flush trimming of wood; used in industrial woodworking, cabinet making, and CNC operations.
• Countersinking and Deburring Tools Flat-bottom countersinks, HSS countersinks, carbide countersinks and screw head milling cutters for countersinking screw heads and deburring holes in wood and other soft materials.
• Sawing Tools Circular saw blades (including anti-kickback designs), band saw blades, and hole saws/core cutters such as the SuperXCut series, sold for cutting wood, steel, non-ferrous metals, and plastics.
• Wave Cutter Forstner Bit Patented FISCH Forstner bit with unique wave-shaped cutting edge for superior drilling performance in wood; sold to professional woodworkers and industrial users.
• Black Shark Pro Forstner Bit Premium FISCH Forstner bit designed for professional use with enhanced durability and cutting performance in wood.
• ALU SPEED Ice Auger Bit Ultra-lightweight ALU SPEED ice auger bit with reversible carbide indexable inserts, designed for ski slope preparation and ice drilling; supplied under multi-year contracts to national ski associations (ÖSV, USSA, Swiss-Ski, Canadian Ski Association, Liechtenstein Ski Association) and tilting pole manufacturers.
• Mandrex SuperXCut Hole Saws Multi-function hole saws with MXqs quick-release chuck and carbide-tipped teeth for deep cutting in wood, brick, and plastic; includes SuperXCut Xtra Deep 300mm variant. Distributed by FISCH-Tools as exclusive partner for Mandrex.
• Virutex Woodworking Machines Woodworking machines including edge banders, planers, and joiners; distributed exclusively in Austria by FISCH-Tools under the Virutex brand, with spare parts warehouse and repair/warranty service.
• Precision Drill Stands Precision drilling guides and stands for accurate drilling operations, offered by FISCH-Tools alongside its drilling tool portfolio.
• Precision Parts Contract Manufacturing Custom precision parts manufacturing service for external customers, specializing in small (50-piece) to medium (up to 50,000-piece) series. Services include milling, turning, cylindrical grinding (1µm tolerance), forging, tool grinding, heat treating, and surface treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5x faster and 10x longer life than comparable hole saws
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VirutexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFISCH-Tools is the general agent for Austria for Virutex woodworking machines. Virutex has been known for quality, robustness and reliability since 1962. FISCH maintains an extensive spare parts warehouse and offers quick service for repairs and warranty issues.
• FredmanskyminorOthersGraphic & Design and Web presence partner. Fredmansky GmbH, Franz Bloder Gasse 4, 8200 Gleisdorf.
• Wirtschaftskammer Steiermark (Landesgremium des Außenhandels)minorOthersRegional trade association partnership through the Styrian Chamber of Commerce, Foreign Trade Division.
• Zentralverband Hartwarenhandel e.V. (Arbeitskreis Werkzeuge)minorOthersCentral Association of Hardware Trade Germany - Working group for tools, based in Düsseldorf.
• Fachverband Österreichischer PräzisionswerkzeugschleiferminorOthersAustrian Association of Precision Tool Grinders - industry association based in Stainz.
• Mandrex (SuperXCut)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distribution partner for Mandrex SuperXCut products including multi-function hole saws with MXqs adapter system. Products offered include SuperXCut 60mm, 165mm, and 300mm deep cutting hole saws.
• Pro-Fit Hole SawsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral agency for Pro-Fit hole saws taken over in 2013.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Leuco: German precision tool manufacturer for wood processing with global distribution. Direct peer in premium woodworking tooling, particularly carbide-tipped drill bits and CNC tooling for industrial woodworking applications.
• Robert Sorby: British manufacturer of premium woodworking tools including drill bits and turning tools. Comparable heritage brand (~200 years) targeting professional woodworkers with high-quality forged and machined cutting tools.
• Trend Tool Technology: UK-based manufacturer of woodworking tools including router bits, drill bits, and saw blades. Comparable premium-positioned European tool maker targeting professional woodworkers with overlapping product categories.
• Leitz: German precision tooling manufacturer for wood, metal, and plastic processing. Comparable as a European premium tooling specialist with overlapping drilling and milling product portfolios serving industrial woodworking customers.
• Guhdo (Hoffmann Group): German tooling manufacturer for woodworking, metalworking, and composites. Comparable as European precision tooling specialist with similar B2B distribution through industrial dealers and machine manufacturers.
• Mafell: Premium German manufacturer of woodworking machines and tools. Highly comparable to FISCH as both target professional carpenters and woodworkers with high-precision, premium-positioned German/Austrian-made tooling products.
• CMT Tools (Orange Tools): Italian manufacturer of professional woodworking tools including drill bits, router bits, and saw blades. Direct peer competing in similar product categories with carbide-tipped tooling for professional woodworkers globally.
• Festool (TTS Tooltechnic Systems): German premium power tool and accessory manufacturer specializing in woodworking. Direct peer as both companies compete in premium woodworking drilling, milling, and sawing categories with overlapping distribution channels through tool dealers and skilled craftsmen across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Wolfcraft: German manufacturer of woodworking tools, clamps, and DIY accessories. Comparable premium-positioned European tool maker with similar DIY and trade retail distribution channels, particularly in German-speaking markets.
• Bosch Power Tools (Professional): Global power tool giant with extensive woodworking accessory lines. Broad incumbent operating in the same channels as FISCH but at much larger scale across power tools, accessories, and consumables.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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