Martor
Martor is a German family-owned manufacturer of professional safety knives, replacement blades, and cutting accessories (SECUNORM, SECUMAX, SECUPRO, SECUPLUS, SECUBASE) sold to industrial, logistics, retail, and food-production enterprises worldwide through dealers and direct e-commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1945
- HeadquartersSolingen, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Martor firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Martor
- Legal name
- MARTOR KG
- Website
- https://martor.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1945
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Martor is a German family-owned manufacturer of professional safety knives, replacement blades, and cutting accessories (SECUNORM, SECUMAX, SECUPRO, SECUPLUS, SECUBASE) sold to industrial, logistics, retail, and food-production enterprises worldwide through dealers and direct e-commerce.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Martor industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Safety Cutting Tools
- NAICS
- Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322)
- SIC
- Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sharps Safety, Needlestick Prevention & Disposal (Safety Devices, Sharps Containers) (HLAHANAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Uniforms & PPE (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAL)
Keywords
Where Martor is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Solingen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Martor business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Safety Knives and Cutters: Sale of professional safety knives including SECUNORM, SECUMAX, SECUPRO, and SECUBASE product lines. These are premium handheld cutting tools with built-in safety features for industrial and professional use.
- Blade Sales: Replacement and specialty blades for MARTOR cutting tools. The company offers approximately 150 blades across eleven categories including stainless steel, ceramic, and specialtycoatings.
- Accessories: Holsters, belt clips, cutting mats, Sammelbox and Safebox for safe blade disposal, and other complementary accessories.
- Customized Promotional Knives: Custom branding services for advertising material customers - companies can order safety knives with their logo and custom colors as promotional items or corporate gifts.
- Training and Consultation Services: Occupational safety training, knife plan development, and consultation services for implementing safety knife programs in workplaces.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard product pricing for safety knives, blades, and accessories |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Martor product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MARTOR designs, manufactures, and sells professional safety knives and cutting solutions under five core brands (SECUNORM, SECUMAX, SECUPRO, SECUPLUS, SECUBASE), along with approximately 150 replacement blade variants, holsters, blade disposal containers, and complementary accessories. The company's products feature proprietary safety mechanisms such as automatic blade retraction and concealed blade systems for industrial, logistics, food processing, and trade applications.
Product overview
MARTOR is a German family-owned company based in Solingen offering a comprehensive portfolio of safety knives and cutting solutions for industrial and professional use. The product range includes five core safety knife brands: SECUMAX (maximum safety with concealed blades), SECUPRO (elevated safety for toughest applications), SECUNORM (high safety with automatic blade retraction), SECUPLUS (standard safety with non-corrosive options), and SECUBASE (basic safety). Products are available as reusable tools or disposable variants, with specialized lines like SECUNORM 610 XDR (dirt-resistant for extreme conditions), SECUMAX CARDYCUT (compact card knives for food retail), and ECO-certified knives made from recycled plastics (SECUMAX 145, SECUMAX 148). The portfolio also includes approximately 150 blade variants across eleven categories, belt holsters, storage solutions, and secure blade disposal containers (SAMMELBOX, SAFEBOX). Supporting services include e-business digital solutions (EDI, BMEcat, Nexmart), training materials, application catalogues, safety checklists, and e-books. MARTOR emphasizes occupational safety, ergonomics, and product protection while maintaining ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SECUNORM Safety Knives High-safety cutting tools with automatic blade retraction technology; blade disappears into the handle when the lever is released, providing high protection from cut injuries for professional industrial use.
- SECUMAX Safety Knives Maximum-safety cutting tools featuring concealed blades hidden from people and goods, providing the highest degree of safety from cut injuries and preventing damage to packaged contents; available in disposable and reusable variants.
- SECUPRO Safety Knives Elevated-safety cutting tools designed for the toughest industrial applications, with rounded-tip trapezoid blades and automatic blade retraction; made of aluminium or glass-fibre reinforced plastic for maximum durability.
- SECUPLUS Safety Knives Standard-safety cutting tools combining reliability with value; available in non-corrosive stainless steel for food industry and metal-detectable plastic (MDP) variants for contamination prevention.
- MARTOR Blades Premium quality replacement and specialty blades available in approximately 150 variants across eleven categories, made from stainless steel, carbon steel, or ceramic with rounded tips, various coatings, and single or double-bevel edge-ground options.
- Belt Holsters and Storage Accessories Custom-fit belt holsters, TOOL BELT and TOOL BELT SET for carrying safety knives, spare blades, and accessories; SAMMELBOX and SAFEBOX secure collection containers for safe disposal of used blades.
- E-Business Services for Retail Partners Digital services for retail partners including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), standardized BMEcat product data catalogue, and Nexmart Retail Connect solution for linking products to specialist retailer online shops.
- Occupational Safety Training and Consultation Workplace safety training, knife plan development, and consultation services for implementing safety knife programs in workplaces, including ROI calculation and accident prevention guidance.
- Custom-Branded Promotional Knives Custom branding service enabling companies to order safety knives with their logo and custom colors as promotional items or corporate gifts.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 70% reduction in workplace accidents
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Martor
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Martor technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Martor partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- NexmartcoreNexmart and Retail Connect solution enables seamless customer journey from MARTOR website to specialist retailer online shops, directing potential customers to local dealers and increasing conversion rates.
- BMEcatcoreStandardized product data catalogue format enabling optimized data quality for trading partners to integrate MARTOR product information into their systems.
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)coreSeamless digital integration enabling trading partners to send orders and receive order confirmations, delivery notifications, and invoices electronically.
- Netigo GmbHminorWebsite hosting and maintenance service provider for martor.com.
Scale indicators6 records
Martor competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- OLFA: Japanese manufacturer of utility knives and snap-off blades, including safety knife variants. Competes with MARTOR in professional cutting tools across global markets, with strong brand recognition in industrial segments.
- Slice: US-based specialist manufacturer of safety cutters and ceramic blades. Closest direct competitor to MARTOR, also focused on premium safety cutting tools with proprietary finger-safe blade technology for industrial and consumer markets.
- Tajima: Japanese tool manufacturer producing utility knives, safety cutters, and precision cutting tools. Comparable to MARTOR in professional cutting tool category with overlapping industrial and trade customer base.
- Pacific Handy Cutter (PHC): American manufacturer of safety knives and cutting tools, including the Klever Kutter line. Direct competitor in the safety cutter category serving similar industrial, logistics, and retail customers.
Regional players
- Wolfcraft: German manufacturer of hand tools and cutting accessories for DIY and trades. Adjacent competitor in the German and European cutting tool market with overlapping retail distribution channels.
- CK Tools (Carl Kammerling): UK-based handtool manufacturer serving tradespeople with cutting tools and similar product categories. Comparable to MARTOR in UK distribution with overlapping industrial customer base but more limited international footprint.
Broad incumbents
- Knipex: German premium handtool manufacturer based in Wuppertal with strong industrial customer overlap. While focused primarily on pliers, it competes in the broader German premium handtool space where MARTOR also operates.
- Stanley (Stanley Black & Decker): Global broad-line tool manufacturer with utility knives and safety cutters in its portfolio. Much larger scale than MARTOR but safety knives represent only a small slice of its hand tools business.
- Wera: German premium handtool specialist known for screwdrivers and bits. Comparable as a German family-owned tool company serving professional trades and industrial customers with branded premium positioning.
- Stanley Knives (Martor-like specialty competitors): Incumbent broad-line cutting tool brand with safety knife offerings. While not specialized in safety-only tools, competes in the same product category with broader catalog and distribution scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Martor social profiles
Digital presenceMartor compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Martor financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Martor leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Martor funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Martor M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Martor
What does Martor do?
MARTOR designs, manufactures, and sells professional safety knives and cutting solutions under five core brands (SECUNORM, SECUMAX, SECUPRO, SECUPLUS, SECUBASE), along with approximately 150 replacement blade variants, holsters, blade disposal containers, and complementary accessories. The company's products feature proprietary safety mechanisms such as automatic blade retraction and concealed blade systems for industrial, logistics, food processing, and trade applications.
Is Martor a public or private company?
Martor is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Martor founded?
Martor was founded in 1945. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Martor based?
Martor is headquartered in Solingen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Martor make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Safety Knives and Cutters are the primary driver. The others are blade Sales, accessories, customized Promotional Knives and training and Consultation Services.
Who are Martor's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are OLFA, Slice, Tajima and Pacific Handy Cutter (PHC). Regional players are Wolfcraft and CK Tools (Carl Kammerling). Broad incumbents are Knipex, Stanley (Stanley Black & Decker), Wera and Stanley Knives (Martor-like specialty competitors).
Does Martor have an API?
No public API is recorded for Martor.
What industry is Martor in?
Martor's product category is Industrial Safety Cutting Tools. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHANAH, Sharps Safety, Needlestick Prevention & Disposal (Safety Devices, Sharps Containers), with a secondary code of AFAIALAL, Uniforms & PPE (Foodservice) Wholesale. Its NAICS code is 3322 and its SIC code is 3420.