Press releases 2025

After more than 30 years of successful cooperation as partners within the Hoffmann Group, Hoffmann acquires the three companies Gödde (based in Cologne), Oltrogge Werkzeuge GmbH (based in Bielefeld) and Perschmann (based in Braunschweig), as well as the affiliated companies Gödde SRL in Belgium and Perschmann Sp.zo.o in Poland. The purchase agreements were signed on 9 December 2025, and the purchase is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026, subject to approval by the competition authorities.

• Acquisition of five partner companies strengthens market leadership position in Europe in the tool trade for industrial production.
• Reduced complexity by eliminating a trading level and consistently strengthening customer focus.
• Taking over approximately 450 employees from Gödde, Oltrogge and Perschmann.

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The GARANT electronic spirit level measures in any position. Precise, convenient, intuitive. The jury praised the consistent combination of digital precision and classic analogue aesthetics.

• Recognition for outstanding design achievement
• ‘Winner’ award in the category “Excellent Product Design”
• GARANT light metal spirit level impresses with features such as a digital inclinometer and automatic screen rotation

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Tool geometry, substrate and the TiSiN coating of the new GARANT diabolo HRC 62 line are optimally matched. The products thus meet the highest requirements for machining performance (hard machining) and also stand out visually.

• Hoffmann Group's proven universal GARANT Diabolo line for hard machining is expanding, with products ideal for the hardness range 55HRC to 62 HRC
• The new GARANT Diabolo HRC 62 line currently consists of 3 product variants, with a consistent expansion being planned for the coming years
• The products have a 30% - 40% longer service life than the predecessor model

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The family of HB70 grades was specially developed for efficient steel machining – with finely tuned grades for different machining and cutting conditions. The family has been continuously improved and has now been optimised further with this second generation.

• Hoffmann Group presents three new high-performance grades: GARANT HB7010-2, HB7020-2 and HB7035-2
• Further development of the existing GARANT HB70 indexable insert series for precise machining of all common steel materials
• Further optimisation of the exceptional combination of wear resistance, edge sharpness and toughness

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Hoffmann Group presents a comprehensive range of products and solutions for safe operations, personal protective equipment and intelligent procurement concepts

• Automation of the procurement process: as a trade show first, the Hoffmann Group will be presenting a weighing cell system
• Individual and attractive personal protective equipment solutions with the opportunity to test products directly at the trade fair stand
• GARANT products in the GreenPlus series combine sustainability and efficiency to a unique degree

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GARANT product impresses with its quality and design.

• GARANT electronic torque screwdriver HCT has been honoured with the Red Dot: Product Design 2025 award.
• Award for particularly impressive design quality.
• Product impresses with its intuitive operation, precision, connectivity and ergonomic design

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At the end of 2024, Hoffmann SE once again underwent a sustainability assessment by EcoVadis and was able to defend its silver medal by increasing its points score.

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Tool records torques starting from 0.1 Nm by wirelessly transferring data via Bluetooth to HCT apps and higher-level systems such as CAQ, ERP and MES

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Cooperation between two long-established companies with strong growth; closer collaboration planned in the areas of digitalisation and automation

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