Special Tool Technology  Manufacturers, Traders, Suppliers

MAPAL Präzisionswerkzeuge Dr. Kress KG - a medium-sized family company

• has been for decades one of the leading suppliers of precision tools for the

metal machining industry.
MAPAL is today the major specialist worldwide for individual machining solutions with the highest precision and cost-effectiveness.
We concentrate on the complete bore machining and on demanding milling and
turning operations using PCD and PcBN tools. In close co-operation with our
customers, perfect results are produced from innovative first class technology,
comprehensive services and unique application know-how. The basis for these
results is our engineering knowledge, the high level of qualification of our
employees and the leading manufacturing quality within the corporate
group. Our commitment to our German sites is marked by our drive for
consistent quality and perfection. In close proximity to the customer, our
subsidiaries ensure with their high level of commitment that our products and
our know-how are available on markets all over the world.
Products:
• Tools with blades and guide pads
• Fixed multi-bladed reamers
•PCD tools
• Tools with ISO elements
• Solid carbide tools
• Actuating tools
• PcBN hard machining tools
• Clamping chucks & adaptors
• Setting and measuring devices

To June 1994
Production of tools at the tool shop operating within the organizational structure of the Rolling Bearing Factory ISKRA S.A., the biggest rolling bearing manufacturer in Poland.
1 July 1994
Foundation of a plant named Special Tool Plant (Zakład Narzędzi Specjalnych) as a separate profit centre within the organizational structure of the Rolling Bearing Factory ISKRA Joint Stock Company. The beginning of development especially in the field of sales, marketing and quality. The commencement of cooperation with other customers.
22 January 1998
Acquisition of a majority stake in the Rolling Bearing Factory ISKRA Joint Stock Company by one of the biggest rolling bearing manufacturers in the world, the Japanese concern NSK. Continuation of the activity at the Special Tool Plant.
9 October 1998
Awarding a certificate of quality system conformity with the requirements of ISO 9002 standard issued by BVQI to Special Tool Plant.
11 December 2000
Registration of a company named ISKRA Special Tool Centre (ISKRA Centrum Narzędzi Specjalnych Sp. z o. o.) at the Kielce District Court, belonging to the NSK Europe Ltd. The beginning of activity as an independent entity by commercial law. Development of cooperation with many customers.
20 November 2001
Obtaining a certificate of quality system conformity with the requirements of ISO 9001 standard by ISKRA Special Tool Centre, issued by BVQI.
30 June 2005
Acquisition of the whole of shares in ISKRA Special Tool Centre by NSK Europe Ltd.

Mu-Tools SA specializes in the manufacture of micrometrically-expandable diamond lapping tools, manual lapping machines and automatic lapping machines.

Mechanical engineering with passion!
We have been developing, designing and manufacturing special machines and tools according to customer specifications since 1964.
We are an internationally operating, medium-sized company that is equipped with current CAD/CAM systems and modern machinery.
A highly qualified and experienced team analyzes your specifications, develops innovative solution proposals and implements these up to the assembly and commissioning on site in close coordination with you.
We let our experience from different industries flow into the development of innovative solutions.