Dremel Europe
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| Founded | 1932 |
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| Founder | Albert J. Dremel |
| Headquarters | Breda, Netherlands |
Area served | Europe, Middle East & Africa |
| Website | www.dremeleurope.com |
Dremel Europe is a manufacturer of power tools, accessories and attachments focusing on home improvement and hobby applications. Founded in 1932, Dremel produces rotary tools such as the Dremel 3000, 4000 and 8200. In recent years, Dremel has expanded its product range and now produces butane tools, benchtop and hand-held saws and oscillating tools.[1]
Founder
Founded by the American inventor Albert J. Dremel in 1932, the company is located in Racine, Wisconsin. Albert J. Dremel held 55 patents across a wide range of inventions,[2] including the electric eraser, electric fish scaler, electric shoe polisher, electric screwdriver, power sanders, scroll saws, a device to keep tabs on chicken's egg production and first design of the now standard walk behind rotary lawn mower. His first product released within the company was with an electric razor blade sharpener. This success was soon brought to a halt after popularity of cheap, disposable razors came into effect. This then forced Albert J. Dremel to come up with his next invention, seen as the most important of his career – the high speed rotary tool, later named the Dremel Multitool. Compact, lightweight and versatile, this invention was successful in the hobby and craft market.
In 1948, Dremel gave his employees 3.0% year-end profit sharing (something that at the time was seen as a radical idea). Dremel helped introduce the notion that it was the employer’s responsibility to ensure all employees were working in a safe and comfortable working environment. He died on 18 July 1968 at the age of 81.
People found many ways to use the rotary tools that Dremel created. In the 1940s the Defense Department used them to create the first atomic bomb.[3] Military doctors used the tools in dermal abrasion techniques to reduce scar tissue from battle wounds. Dremel tools are also used in tattoo removal.It is also used by Podorthists for use on shoe inserts and Dentists use them for crafting dentures.
There are more than 17 million rotary tools in use today.[4]
History
- 1932 – Albert J. Dremel founded the Dremel company.[5] Achieved 55 patents; electric erasers, pusher lawn mower and first razor blade sharpener.
- 1935 – Introduction of first handheld high-speed rotary tool called the Moto-Tool.
- 1957 – The Dremel Moto-Saw was developed.
- 1964 – Introduction of the Dremel Electric Engraver.
- 1973 – Portfolio expands; introduction of compact table saw and multi-use disc/belt sander. Dremel Manufacturing Company was acquired by Emerson Electric
- 1993 – The Dremel brand is purchased by Robert Bosch Tool Corporation.
- 2001 – Introduction of advanced high-speed rotary tool.
- 2003 – Dremel invents the lithium-ion battery for power tools. New tool creation of the Dremel® 10.8 Volt Lithium-Ion.
Operations
Dremel EMEA’s main headquarters is based in Breda, Netherlands. Operating in over 36 countries throughout Europe; Dremel is the market leader in the sale of rotary tools holding over 80% of the overall market share. Dremel Europe work in partnership with Dremel US, whose main offices are located in Mt. Prospect, Illinois.
Rotary tools
The company currently has product line up totaling six rotary tools- three corded and three cordless. Over its history, Dremel has created over 30 different designs and models competing mainly in the home improvement and hobby section of the market. Dremel rotary tools have the ability to perform applications such as carving, engraving, routing, grinding, sharpening, cleaning, polishing, cutting and sanding. The ability to perform these tasks on a variety of different materials allows Dremel Europe to also have an extensive line up of different accessories and attachments. Dremel Multitools use speed as opposed to torque to perform applications. Different Multitool products may cover a range of 3000 – 37000 RPM.
Non-rotary tools
Dremel Europe also offers other power tools in their product range, again targeted at home improvement or hobby applications. These tools range from glue guns, scroll saws and butane tools. Again, like the Multitools, Dremel offers an extensive range of accessories and attachments that can be used on a wide variety of different materials. Dremel Europe separate these products from the Multitool systems by placing them in different categories; Compact Tool Systems and Benchtop Tool Systems.
References
- ↑ "Dremel - Big on detail". Dremeleurope.com. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ↑ "Albert J Dremel Patents". Google Patents. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ↑ "Dremel Company". Inside Woodworking. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ↑ "Dremel History". Dremel.com. Dremel.com. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
- ↑ "Dremel Tools History". Retrieved 14 November 2013.
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