"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Famous quote by Albert Einstein -
At KASTO, we like to look at all the options before offering our best solution."
KASTO
Saws. Storage. And More.
KASTO Ltd is a wholly-owned daughter company fo KASTO Maschinenbau, Germany, the world's leading manufacturer of metalcutting bandsaws, circular saws and hacksaws as well as computer-controlled storage and retrieval systems for bar, tube, sheet and other materials. The subsidiary sells and services these products in the UK and Irish markets. Formed on 1st August 2004, the company was originally located in Southampton, taking over from the former KASTO agent in the UK, Rivers Machinery Ltd.
In 2009, the subsidiary relocated its headquarters, showroom, technical centre and warehouse to Milton Keynes to be closer to its customers in the Midlands and North of England. Headed by managing director Ernst Wagner, it is an autonomous business unit that plans and designs production and storage systems for factories and warehouses. The company is also responsible for project management, installation, commissioning, training, service and support, calling on assistance from the German parent company when needed. Six commercial staff report to Mr Wagner, covering sales, business development, product management, service, spares and finance, plus seven full-time service engineers.
Saws. Storage. And More.
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Experience as basis
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Experience as basis
The most important objective for Managing Partner Armin Stolzer is to secure and shape the future of KASTO. To achieve this, his vision is a mixture of experience and new ideas. For a smooth transition into the future, he has brought his entire family on board for support.
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Customer success as the goal
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Customer success as the goal
Markets change companies, companies change markets. Our objective: To give our customers and suppliers the security of a reliable partner at their side, a partner that is number 1 worldwide in customer success orientation.
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Free thinking as the breeding ground
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Free thinking as the breeding ground
To find great ideas, new ways must sometimes be explored. Trying something new and linking different ideas. That’s how KASTO innovations develop, innovations, which bring real results for the customer.
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Foresight for success
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Foresight for success
For KASTO, our future means securing our customers’ futures. Subsequently, short-term success has never been a company objective. Instead, KASTO always plans to be successful in the long run and to keep all services on a sustainable high level.
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Innovative strength
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Innovative strength
It all starts with an idea: How are processes improved? Which of those improvements really help companies to work more efficiently? How can KASTO improve the profitability of their customers.
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Expertices and courage
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Expertices and courage
Being responsible for a certain part requires expertise. To be responsible for the whole requires courage and the ability to manage interconnected problems seamlessly.
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Customer satisfaction as incentive
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Customer satisfaction as incentive
Metal saws from KASTO are marathon runners. The proof is in tool life and machine lifetime. Therefore, an investment in a KASTO machine means real company value, which still can be seen if the machine is sold.
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Customer satisfaction as motivation
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Customer satisfaction as motivation
It is only natural for a successful company to work in the present and look to the future. Our motivation for providing long-term, outstanding performance is based on the success and positive feedback from our customers.
Our history. 175 years KASTO.
1844
Incorporation: Successful beginning: Karl Stolzer founds a carpentry business in Achern.
1947
First Hacksaw: Patented worldwide: The first KASTO Metal Hacksaw.
1972
First Bar Storage and Retrieval System: The first portal system with integrated saws.
1991
Schalkau: Expanded in three steps: The Schalkau branch in Thuringia.
1999
Development of KASTOtec: Awarded the “Designzentrum Stuttgart“.
2005
New location for KASTO Ltd: Location Milton Keynes.
2010
New building: Investment in the future - modern demo center plus a 5.000 m2 assembly building.
2012
Take-over of the complete company shares by Armin Stolzer’s family.
2014
2014 KASTO has celebrated its 170th anniversary.
2014
Introduction of the new series KASTOwin.
2015
Opening KASTO Asia Pacific Pte Ltd at the German Centre in Singapore.
2016
Opening KASTO Schweiz AG.
2018
Opening KASTO Taicang
2018
Opening Showroom & Technology Center in Chicago
KASTO worldwide
50 countries, 7 locations, 50 sales partners, 30 premium dealers
Our customers
KASTO saws and storage systems can be found in all metal processing areas where availability, efficiency and long lifetime are needed: in steel and aluminum distribution, in machine and system manufacturing, in the processing industry and in the automotive sector. In addition, customers from different industries, i.e. steel mills, shipyards, schools and research facilities.
