Our History
Quality power tools made in Germany since 1919
EIBENSTOCK-Elektrowerkzeuge (Power tools) are produced in Sachsen in the Erzgebirge. Our company has a long tradition in the development and the manufacturing of power tools for the industrial and trade sector.
Well trained employees under the guidance of a dynamic management are guarantees for proven quality, durability and robustness of the professional products in the EIBENSTOCK brand.
1919 Company founder
The Company was foundet by Martin Hönnecke in Leipzig with specialization to the power-tools branch.
1940 Horst Ditter
Since 1940 co-owner and later director of "Hönnecke & Ditter KG / Eibenstock".
1944 Move
The company moved to Bergstadt Eibenstock.
1952 World debut - P10
Development of the Polisher P10 with the world novelty of a 60° gearbox .
1960 1. Impact drill
Development of the SBI/23 – the first impact drill of the GDR. The first series with protective insulation has originated.
1972 Nationalisation
Conversion to a nationally owned enterprise „VEB Elektrowerkzeugbau Eibenstock“.
1977 Development
13er 2-speed-drilling machine
13er 2-speed-hammer drill machine
1980 until 1990 Exhibition in the GDR
Successful participation at an international fair in Leipzig and Moskau.
1985 New director
Lothar Lässig is appointed to the new director.
1984 until 1988 Gold medals
Gold medals for different product lines.
1990 First EIBENSTOCK stirrer
Stirrer type EHB 23/2Rü
1993 Privatisation
Privatisation as „Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH Eibenstock“.
Since 1993 Growth
Continuous expansion of buildings and equipment to create the capacity for the continuous growth of the company.
Investment of over 20 million Euros to date.
Investment of over 20 million Euros to date.
1994 Business expansion
Opening of a new factory workshop.
2001 Business expansion
Opening of a new motor production hall and a hardening shop.
2002 Foundation of Vakuum Technik GmbH Eibenstock
The sister company „Vakuum Technik GmbH Eibenstock“ has its company headquarters in the commercial district of the mountain town of Eibenstock and has been producing drill stands, power tools and special purpose machines since 2002.
2004 Opening
Opening of the business unit Morgenröthe.
2005 Business expansion
Commissioning the new administrative and warehouse buidling.
2007 Business expansion
Opening of a new assembly hall and also a shipping logistic center with high bay.
2014 New motor production hall
Opening of a new production hall in the commercial district of Eibenstock.
2019 company expansion
Opening of the new Training & Development Center and two new warehouses.
