1900 - Founding years

The foundation of the MATADOR company.

History is being made in Remscheid.

Heinrich Kissling and Heiner Schumacher.

Heinrich Kissling and Heiner Schumacher founded the company Schumacher & Kissling in Remscheid, the centre of the German tool industry, in 1900. Heinrich Kissling (* 11.12.1866) had previously worked in a smithy and had the technical background. Heiner Schumacher financed the founding project and received a 25% share in return.

They combined two former hammer mills with new buildings in Remscheid's Morsbachtal and began producing pliers, hammers, sockets and bicycle tools on two water-driven forging hammers.

Increasing industrialisation gave Remscheid and its tool companies a decisive boost in development and so the number of employees at Schumacher & Kissling was already 49 in 1906.

The first catalogue was published in 1907 and featured "bicycle, motor and automobile keys" on 34 pages.

Follow the success story of MATADOR and take a journey through time with us through the history of one of the leading companies in tool production.

Heinrich Kissling and Heiner Schumacher found the company “Schumacher & Kissling” in Remscheid, the center of the German tool industry.

They start with the production of pliers, hammers and sockets on two water powered forging hammers.

First catalogue in 1907.

Patented "Engländer".

Combination pliers, pincers and end cutting nippers from own production.

Tyre levers and tubular box spanners - stil today part of the MATADOR assortment.

First MATADOR bench vices.

Tool set for automobiles.

Learn more about the history.

MATADOR's journey through time continues into the next decade 1919, the founding of MATADOR, the first French-language catalogue, which also contained numerous tools for which Heinrich Kissling had registered his own patents.


Current products

We have continuously developed to deliver the best quality.

Side cutters, MATADOR 05320160
The country needs new pliers. With multi-component handle and numerous special functions. side cutters. For cutting hard and soft wires. Precision cutting for the finest wires. Cutting additionally inductively hardened. Cutting hardness approx. 62 HRC. Power industry with optimal lever ratio for easy and low-fatigue work. Aggressive Optics, exclusive design. Improved cutting performance. Optimal lever ratio. With ergonomically shaped 3-component handle. Maximum safety thanks to slip protection.

€37.99*
Wire stripper, VDE MATADOR 05761160
MATADOR VDE tools. Safety first. The MATADOR stripper VDE. With adjustment screw. Self-opening. For soft and hard wires. For wires up to 6 mm Ø. Material: C-45 quenched and tempered steel. Surface: Insulated according to IEC 60900:2004.  

€43.99*
Tool box BLACKBOX 125 pcs, 6 - 32 mm, MATADOR 41520001
There are many toolboxes.Well thought-out compilations with real quality tools only a few.The MATADOR „BlackBox“ is a real surprise box. Everything in it that the demanding mechanic and ambitious screwdriver needs for large and small repairs. Well thought-out contents, uncompromising quality and numerous tools with multiple functions, for example: 4-piece pliers set with 3K handles incl. all-round side cutters for cutting, stripping, crimping and bending. The 4-in-1 pocket screwdriver with shirt clip and the 4 most important screwdriver bits in slot and PH incl. fine mechanic bits for glasses, cell phone, keyboard, radio, etc. The reversible, fine-toothed 4-in-1 ratchet wrench with SW 10, 13, 17 and 19 mm, even covers about 70% of all screw connections! The super equipped 6.3(1/4) smarty box with the MATADOR Z90 ratchet. 2 angle wrench sets for hexagon socket and TORX® screws with softGRIP holder for quick removal. Stocked with many more quality tools that simply can't be missed! Thanks to the soft foam insert, all tools are housed vibration-proof and keep their place during transport. In an attractive, sturdy plastic case. Includes all important ratchets, drive tools and sockets in 6.3 (1/4) from 6 - 13 mm and 12.5 (1/2) from 10 - 32 mm. Includes sockets for TORX®, slotted and PH & PZ screws. Includes spark plug sockets in 16, 18, 20.8 mm. The tool assortment is rounded off by the most important tools that no workplace or household should be without: Hammer, pliers, saw, knife, screwdriver, file, pin punch etc. Here are really all the important tools included! The high-quality MATADOR BLACKBOX is therefore recommended for many areas. From the mobile craftsman to the ambitious hobby screwdriver - the BLACKBOX is a real "must-have" in the upscale tool sector! With black MFS insert made of soft foam, resistant to oils and greases, no more rattling - all tools are perfectly protected! The shapely and stable quality plastic case offers a safe place for the high-quality tools. Everything is perfectly organized here. The MATADOR BLACKBOX - the 125 most important tools for work, home and hobby.

€599.00*

MATADOR is one of the pioneers of the German tool industry. Since 1900 we have been producing quality hand tools "around the screw" at our site in Remscheid, the centre of the German tool industry. Our core competences are spanners, sockets, torque and pneumatic tools as well as modular systems. For screws from 3.2 - 230 mm. Over 4,500 catalogue items. Proven millions of times. Available in >70 countries. For ambitious users in industry, trade and automotive. MATADOR is an accredited initial supplier to leading automotive groups, including Audi, Bosch, Ford, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Volvo and many others.