A History of Excellence

        Hazet Tools was founded in Remscheid, Germany in 1868 and by 1874 they had grown from a small forge run by the smith, Hermann Zerver, to a larger forge that was eventually run by 17 employees and four apprentices that produced train/trim for doors, ball bearings for lawnmowers and locks for night stands. Hazet has long since grown beyond even that in their 150 year history to become one of the most widely recognized tool manufacturers in the world, especially for automotive concerns.

          Hazet’s history with making automotive tools is a long one, they’ve been at it for more than a century. Starting in 1913, Hazet purchased their first automobile to familiarize themselves with automotive needs and to make tools for that purpose. While this car was a very early model, it was quite modern compared to the first automobile that had been made 28 years previously. The car had been around long enough at this point that it was clear it was not the novelty it was originally thought to be, but instead a serious machine that mankind would latch onto. Naturally, since the automobile was here to stay, it made sense to start making tools for them and Hazet was one of the first to tailor tools to automotive needs.