MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT"

Industrial Safety Knives and Cutting Toolsuk.martor.com

MARTOR is a German, family-owned manufacturer of professional safety knives, replacement blades, and cutting accessories, organized into SECUNORM, SECUMAX, SECUPRO, and SECUBASE product families. The company sells through 181+ specialist dealers across Europe, the UK, France, and the US to industrial, logistics, retail, and food-processing enterprises, and supports its hardware with free knife risk assessments and digital channel integrations.

Company typePrivate
Founded1945
HeadquartersSolingen, Germany
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" does

MARTOR is a German, family-owned manufacturer of professional safety knives and cutting tools headquartered in Solingen, the historical "City of Blades." Founded in 1945 by E. Helmut Beermann and now in its third generation of family ownership under sole shareholder Sonja Hendricks, the company has built an eight-decade specialization in mechanical cut-protection technology, organized around four branded product families: SECUNORM (automatic blade retraction), SECUMAX (concealed blade), SECUPRO (high-performance), and SECUBASE. The portfolio spans roughly 25+ knife models and approximately 150 blade types in eleven categories, with materials ranging from carbon steel and stainless steel to ceramic and TiN/Teflon-coated variants, supported by GS-certified safety testing, IGR ergonomic certification, and an in-house test workshop modeled on VPA Remscheid procedures. Recent launches — the SECUNORM 610 XDR (2025) for extreme dirty environments with metal- and X-ray-detectable construction, and the SECUMAX 370 (November 2025), the first GS-certified concealed-blade knife with adjustable 6–10 mm cutting depth — illustrate continued R&D in safety mechanics and sustainability, including handles made primarily from recycled plastic.

The company sells to industrial, logistics, retail, and food-processing enterprises through a worldwide network of 181+ specialist dealers and four regional offices in Germany, the UK, France, and the US, complemented by digital channels (EDI, BMEcat, and the Nexmart Retail Connect platform) that route website visitors to the nearest retailer. Revenue is generated predominantly from one-time hardware sales of safety knives, replacement blades, and accessories (holsters, cutting mats, SAMMELBOX/SAFEBOX disposal containers), augmented by customization services for branded promotional cutters and a high-leverage advisory layer — free Knife Risk Assessments (more than 10,000 conducted over 20 years), an online Return on Prevention calculator, e-books, and a knowledge base — that targets occupational safety professionals at businesses with 30+ knife users. Named enterprise customers include BASF, Festo, DHL, Continental, Hornbach, FIEGE, adidas, REWE, EDEKA, Iglo, Deichmann, Wilo, Sonax, Heineken, Brillux, and MIPA. MARTOR KG is privately held, family-controlled, debt-free by indication, and managed by Daniel Otto and Dr. Gregor Langer, with no external venture, private-equity, or strategic investors disclosed.

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" firmographics

Firmographics

Name: MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT"
Legal name: MARTOR KG
Website: https://uk.martor.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1945
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: MARTOR is a German, family-owned manufacturer of professional safety knives, replacement blades, and cutting accessories, organized into SECUNORM, SECUMAX, SECUPRO, and SECUBASE product families. The company sells through 181+ specialist dealers across Europe, the UK, France, and the US to industrial, logistics, retail, and food-processing enterprises, and supports its hardware with free knife risk assessments and digital channel integrations.
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MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" industry classification

Industry

Product category: Industrial Safety Knives and Cutting Tools
NAICS: Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322), Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)
SIC: Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)
akta.pro primary industry: Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic) (CRAIADAB)

Keywords

Safety knives
Industrial cutting tools
Blade replacement systems
Ergonomic cutting equipment
Workplace safety cutters

Where MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Solingen
HQ country: Germany
HQ region: Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Safety Knives and Cutters: MARTOR generates revenue primarily from the sale of professional safety knives and cutting tools. Products include safety knives (SECUNORM, SECUMAX, SECUPRO series), safety scissors, and associated accessories. The company sells directly through dealers and retailers worldwide.
Replacement Blades: Sale of replacement blades in various materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, ceramic) and configurations (trapezoid, hooked, industrial, scalpel). Blades are sold individually or in multi-packs for professional use.
Accessories: Accessories including holsters, belt clips, cutting mats, collection boxes (SAMMELBOX, SAFEBOX), and storage solutions complement the core product offering.
Customized/Branded Cutters: Customization services for advertising material customers who want knives branded with company logos or special colors for promotional purposes. Products become permanent advertising media for corporate gifting.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
One time/ perpetual license	Pay-as-you-go	Professional safety knives and cutting tools

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" product offering

Product offering

Core offering

MARTOR designs, manufactures, and sells professional safety knives, replacement blades, and cutting solutions for industrial, logistics, retail, and manufacturing applications. The company offers GS-certified products with proprietary technologies including automatic blade retraction (SECUNORM) and concealed blade (SECUMAX) systems, complemented by a portfolio of approximately 150 blade types across eleven categories, accessories, and supporting services such as Knife Risk Assessments and digital e-business solutions for distribution partners.

Product overview

MARTOR is a German safety knife manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional cutting tools organised under the SECUNORM (high-safety, auto-retraction) and SECUMAX (concealed-blade) brands. The core offering consists of approximately 25+ distinct safety knife models and ~150 blade types across eleven categories, complemented by accessories (holsters, cutting mats, disposal containers) and a suite of digital and advisory services. Key flagship products include the SECUNORM 610 XDR (eXtra Dirt Resistant, metal-detectable, 32 mm depth) and the SECUMAX 370 (first GS-certified concealed-blade knife with 10 mm adjustable depth, launched November 2025). The product range is supported by the E-business platform (EDI, BMEcat, Nexmart/Retail Connect), Knife Risk Assessments, training media, e-books, a blog, and a Blade Knowledge Centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

SECUMAX 370 GS-certified safety knife featuring a concealed blade with an adjustable cutting depth of 6–10 mm, enabling controlled cuts in thicker materials while maintaining high user and product safety. Handle made primarily from recycled plastic with glass fibre reinforcement.
SECUNORM 610 XDR Universal bag opener and safety knife with automatic blade retraction, designed for extreme dirty work environments. Features unpainted aluminium and metal detectable plastic body, 32 mm cutting depth, and full metal/X-ray detectability for food industry applications.
SECUPRO 625 High-performance power safety knife with fully automatic blade retraction, designed for demanding industrial cutting applications with trapezoid blade compatibility.
SECUNORM 500 Industrial safety knife compatible with trapezoid blades and hooked blades, featuring high blade thickness (0.60–0.65 mm category) for maximum stability and durability.
SECUBASE 383 Safety knife featuring a STYROPORKLINGE NR. 379 serrated-edge blade for cutting soft and thicker materials such as foam, combining safety with specialist cutting capability.
SECUMAX 320 Safety knife awarded the IF Design Award for its modern design, optimised ergonomics, and completely redesigned blade changing system.
SECUNORM 525 Safety knife awarded the Red Dot Award for thoughtful design primarily geared towards safe and user-friendly operation.
SECUNORM 380 Safety knife awarded the Red Dot Award for its sophisticated design with exceptionally long blade extension and outstanding ergonomics from its curved handle.
Safety Knives and Scissors Range MARTOR's primary product category covering the full range of GS-certified safety knives and safety scissors for professional and industrial use, organised under the SECUNORM, SECUMAX, SECUPRO, and SECUBASE brands.
Replacement Blades Approximately 150 blades across eleven categories, including carbon steel, stainless steel, ceramic, and coated variants. Ranges from 0–30 mm to over 100 mm blade length, and 0.20 mm to over 0.70 mm thickness, including trapezoid, hooked, industrial, scalpel, and serrated configurations.
Holster 610 XDR Belt holster accessory designed for the SECUNORM 610 XDR, tested on the multifunctional endurance test bench for continuous use, providing secure storage and transport.
Cutting Mats MARTOR cutting mats for placement under work surfaces during cutting to protect the work surface, forming part of practical accessories for the production environment.
SAMMELBOX and SAFEBOX Blade Disposal Containers Secure blade disposal containers for safe collection and disposal of used blades, recommended as a safer alternative to loose disposal in waste.
Knife Risk Assessments Free Knife Risk Assessments conducted by MARTOR for businesses with 30+ knife users per site. Includes full review of cutting operations and a report with recommendations for safety improvements, efficiency, product damage avoidance, and ergonomics. Over 10,000 assessments conducted over 20 years.
E-Business Solutions for Partners Digital services for retail partners including EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), standardised and customised data exports, BMEcat product data standard, and Nexmart Retail Connect solution. Optimises ordering, data quality, and market access for distribution partners.
Customised/Branded Cutters Customization services for advertising material customers who want knives branded with company logos or special colours for promotional purposes, turning products into permanent advertising media for corporate gifting.

Quantifiable outcome

Safety knives can reduce workplace accidents by up to 70%
+4 more outcomes

Companies that use MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT"

Customer profile

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

UIMC Dr. Voßbein GmbH & Co KGcoreOthersExternal data protection officer appointed by MARTOR KG. Qualified and trustworthy data protection controller handling GDPR compliance and data protection matters.
VPA RemscheidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPA (Versuchs- und Prüfanstalt) Remscheid is MARTOR's strict product tester specializing in hand tools. VPA's testing procedures served as blueprint for MARTOR's own test workshop.
IGR (Institut für Gesundheit und Ergonomie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent ergonomic testing institute. MARTOR is the first knife manufacturer whose products have been rated as 'ergonomic' by IGR.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Pacific Handy Cutter (PHC): PHC manufactures safety cutters and box cutters (e.g., the S4 Safety Cutter) sold through industrial distributors, overlapping closely with MARTOR's logistics and warehousing customer base.
X-Acto (Elmer's Products): X-Acto precision knives and blades serve craft, graphics, and light-industrial markets that overlap with MARTOR's blade and safety-knife categories, especially in design and education channels.
OLFA Corporation: OLFA, the original snap-off blade utility knife maker, overlaps with MARTOR in professional cutting tools and replacement blades, with comparable industrial and craft end markets.
Slice, Inc. Slice makes ceramic-blade safety cutters and box cutters for industrial and office use, directly competing with MARTOR's SECUNORM/SECUMAX lines on the same automatic-retraction and concealed-blade value proposition.
NT Cutter (NT Incorporated): NT Cutter is a Japanese safety cutter and precision blade maker with global distribution; it competes head-on with MARTOR in industrial and craft cutting segments, including auto-retracting models.

Regional players

Razorsafety (Martor-style private safety knife makers): Smaller European private-label safety knife specialists distribute in regional industrial supply markets and compete on price rather than brand, particularly in replacement blades and OEM/private-label deals.

Emerging players

Tajima Tool Corporation: Tajima is a Japanese professional hand tool maker known for utility knives and safety cutters; it sells into similar trades (construction, finishing) and competes with MARTOR on ergonomic, professional-grade design.

Broad incumbents

Honeywell Safety Products (Miller/Fall Protection): Honeywell is a large safety-products incumbent; while it does not specialise in safety knives, its occupational-safety distribution and PPE ecosystem compete for the same enterprise safety budget as MARTOR.
Stanley Black & Decker: A global tools incumbent whose utility knives and cutting accessories (Stanley, DEWALT, Irwin) compete in similar industrial channels; broader portfolio but lacks MARTOR's safety-certification specialism.
Ideal Industries: Ideal makes cutting, crimping, and electrical tools distributed through the same industrial-supply channel as MARTOR; the brand overlaps in professional electrician and field-service toolkits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance5 records

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT"

What does MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" do?

Is MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" a public or private company?

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" founded?

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" was founded in 1945. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" based?

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" is headquartered in Solingen, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Safety Knives and Cutters are the primary driver. The others are replacement Blades, accessories and customized/Branded Cutters.

Who are MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT"'s main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Pacific Handy Cutter (PHC), X-Acto (Elmer's Products), OLFA Corporation, Slice, Inc. and NT Cutter (NT Incorporated). Razorsafety (Martor-style private safety knife makers) is listed as a regional player. Tajima Tool Corporation is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Honeywell Safety Products (Miller/Fall Protection), Stanley Black & Decker and Ideal Industries.

Does MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" have an API?

No public API is recorded for MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT".

What industry is MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT" in?

MARTOR "THE SAFER WAY TO CUT"'s product category is Industrial Safety Knives and Cutting Tools. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIADAB, Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic). Its NAICS code is 3322 and its SIC code is 3420.