The Hultafors story began in 1883 when young Swedish engineer Karl-Hilmer Johansson Kollén invented a folding measuring device to help the country transition to the metric system. The folding rule was born, and with it, a relentless dedication to precision that has shaped our company for over 140 years.

We have always done things our own way. Because we create tools that did not exist before, we often have to design and build our own factory machinery from scratch. From our iconic downy birch folding rules to our hand-forged axes crafted at the historic Hults Bruk forge, every product is built to endure the toughest conditions.

We work hand in hand with professional tradespeople, watching and listening to how you work. We design our tools to handle the heavy lifting so your body does not have to, ensuring that after a long day on-site, you return home safe and ready for tomorrow. We do not just make tools; we make companions for life.