August R?ggeberg GmbH & Co KG develops, produces and markets tools for surface finishing and cutting materials under the brand name PFERD (German for Horse). This German company started producing files over 200 years ago, in the year 1799 to be precise. Initially it manufactured tools for the processing and care of hooves and horseshoes, a business line that continues to date. Since then, this family owned company has become one of the leading manufacturers in the tool industry. Innovative ideas and products are the key to success.

Right from the start, the "jumping horse" has been a distinctive brand mark for excellent quality, top performance and efficiency. It symbolises strength, endurance and reliability. Professionals associate the name with top-of-the-range products.

PFERD offers a unique broad product range for surface finishing and cutting from a single source. Years of experience and modern production methods guarantee highest quality results and efficiency. PFERD offers a broad network of experienced employees who are on call to solve any application problems. The company offers the best combination of quality tools, drives and individual advice that users need to find the best solution for their surface finishing tasks and for cutting materials. And all these, from a single source. Years of experience and modern production methods guarantee first rate work results and efficiency.

The product range comprises more than 7,500 tools for a diverse range of applications ranging from rough grinding to mirror polishing and for cutting. This includes: files, burrs, mounted points, fine grinding and polishing tools, diamond and CBN tools, grinding and cut-off wheels, stationary cut-off wheels, industrial power brushes and tool drives. These cover a wide range of applications: cutting, grinding, milling, filing, brushing, polishing, cleaning, rust removal, deburring, matt finishing, etc; and in many industries like: chemical and process industry; equipment, tank and pressure vessel constructions; steel mills; foundries; tool, die and mould making; pipeline construction; shipyards; automotive; structural steelwork and metalworking; aerospace applications; gas turbines (fabrication and maintenance); and mechanical engineering.

A team of experienced product managers is responsible for the continuous update and improvement of the product range. The company has a close network of experienced employees who are on call to solve any application problem.

Uniquely Individual

The company can develop individual tools in consultation with users to solve difficult applications; not in an abstract manner, but by means of careful analysis of the requirements and processes, always with the goal of achieving the highest level of efficiency. Optimising finishing processes demands in-depth know-how about the technical relationships between material, drives and tools.

The PFERD-team of experts will be happy to help users find solutions for their tasks - at their premises, reliably and efficiently. It also conducts professional and practice-related training courses, the foundation for mutual success.

The goods will be sent to customers within 24 hours. PFERD can rely on a global logistics network with its own warehouses and the best performing partners across the world. It always keeps the whole range on stock at all times.

The company has a comprehensive sales network comprising 20 of its own sales companies across the world and over 100 international trade partner agents.Consistent and safe work results can only be achieved if the tools also have a reliable quality.

To guarantee this, all PFERD's development, production and testing efforts are oriented on the highest of quality standards. The quality management system at PFERD is of course certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001.

As a founding member of the "Organisation for the Safety of Grinding Tools (oSa)", the company offers users the greatest possible level of safety because it constantly monitors and documents the production, and marks all products with the necessary information in compliance with the standard.

(The company is represented in India by: SWIT, #467, B-Block, AECS Layout, Kundalahalli PO, Bangalore 560 037. Tel: 080-42187117. Email: sales@pferd.co.in)