KNIPEX
German pliers and hand-tool manufacturer with a history since 1882.
KNIPEX manufactures professional pliers and hand tools in Wuppertal. Its official history describes a success story since 1882.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Wuppertal, Germany
- Founded
- 1882
- Website
- knipex-tools.com
- Categories
- Tools & Equipment
- Markets
- Germany, United States, China, Japan, Brazil, India
Verified facts
- domain-registered (green), checked 2026-08-02 Domain registry record
- web-presence-since (green), checked 2026-08-03 Internet Archive (Wayback)
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-15 OpenSanctions
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-15 OpenSanctions
Import rules for these goods
- Machinery sold in the EU needs CE marking with a declaration of conformity under the EU machinery rules. European Commission
- No public registry exists for certificates of this kind in this sector: conformity is declared by the manufacturer. European Commission: CE marking, manufacturer's conformity assessment