2000
Founding
Two engineers from Detmold founded Toolova. Driven by a passion for invention and sailing — an engineering office with an attached hand-tool manufactory.
About usFounded in 2000.
Toolova®
Founded in 2000.
Today in Dorsten.
For strong brands.
Tool expertise within the EMC-direct group.
Heritage · 2000 — TodayOur story begins in Detmold.
Our story begins in Detmold.
The stronghold of connection technology.
2000–2005
Innovations for sailing
The first fans aren't found in the trades but on the water. Ambitious sailors and regatta teams discover Toolova's multi-function tools. The product range and customer base grow steadily.
2005–2010
Turning pointFocus on electrical engineering
The founders return to their roots and find their true purpose. Toolova develops the pioneering TF PLUS crimping tool — a tool that no professional electrical workshop should be without.
2010–2020
Growing brand recognition
Toolova establishes itself as an independent brand well beyond the DACH region. Through a partner network in the electrical wholesale, with European distributors and leading brand manufacturers, Toolova tools reach tens of thousands of professional users.
2021 — today
New eraGenerational handover to EMC-direct
Facing retirement, the founders deliberately chose EMC-direct as the successor. Toolova has since been continued from Dorsten — not as a takeover but as a continuation in their spirit, with the same commitment to tools that inspire users.
2025
AwardTest winner in the practice test
The TF Plus crimping pliers were named test winner 2025 by kfz-betrieb (issue 51-52/2025). First place in the independent comparison test — and proof that the tool that started it all is better today than ever.
What sets us apart
Four things that matter in the workshop.
01
Designed in Germany
Our own design, our own toolmakers, our own development. Not bought in, not passed on.
02
From 10 pieces
Small batches that others turn down are everyday for us. Also for brand launches, pilot runs or special customers.
03
10-year warranty
On every TOOLOVA® tool under proper use – included as standard at no extra cost.
04
One contact person
From the first briefing to delivery — one person, one source, one promise.
The heart of our range
TF PLUS crimping pliers.
- →One tool frame, over 200 crimp inserts
- →Insert change in under two seconds
- →30,000 cycles above the industry average
This very system was named test winner 2025 by kfz-betrieb (issue 51-52/2025).
Our promise
We see ourselves as partners —
not as contract manufacturers.
Every Toolova project gets a dedicated contact — from the first briefing through prototype and pilot run to market launch. One person, one source, one promise.
On request also under NDA, before the first meeting.
Discreet.Reliable.On equal terms.