About Martor

What kind of company is MARTOR?
MARTOR is an internationally active family-owned company based in Solingen. The company develops and manufactures professional cutting tools, particularly safety knives for industry, logistics, retail, and other professional applications. As a leader in quality and innovation, MARTOR continually sets new standards for safe and efficient cutting.

How long has MARTOR been around?
The history of MARTOR began in 1940. E. Helmut Beermann, who was just shy of 20 at the time, registered a commission business for razor blades in Gevelsberg, thereby laying the foundation for today’s company.

Is MARTOR a family-owned business?
Yes. MARTOR is now in its third generation of family ownership. Sole shareholder Sonja Hendricks is the granddaughter of the company’s founder and is responsible for the company’s long-term and sustainable development.

What does MARTOR stand for?
MARTOR describes its corporate values using the four terms: expertise, safety, responsibility, and partnership. These values are reflected both in its cutting solutions and in its interactions with customers, employees, suppliers, and distribution partners.

What does safety mean to MARTOR?
MARTOR aims to protect both the people doing the cutting and the packaged goods. That is why its cutting solutions are designed to reduce the risk of injury while also preventing damage to the contents of the packaging.

How does MARTOR define corporate responsibility?
MARTOR views responsibility from an environmental, economic, and social perspective. This includes durable and resource-efficient products, safe working conditions, a reliable professional environment, and a commitment to the region and international partners.

Why does MARTOR place such a high value on partnership?
MARTOR aims not only to supply customers with products, but also to support them over the long term on their journey toward greater safety, ergonomics, and efficiency. This commitment to partnership extends equally to suppliers, dealers, and employees.

Who runs the MARTOR company?
Daniel Otto and Dr. Gregor Langer serve as the company's executives. Their work focuses on safe cutting solutions, sustainable growth, and MARTOR as a reliable employer.