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111 Years of VÖLKEL Threading Solutions
Anniversary 2026 · Threading Solutions since 1915

111 Years
Precision.
Consistency.

From two garages, two countries and two family businesses, a global benchmark for threading tools has emerged — and the journey continues.

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Structure that
works in everyday practice

Anyone opening a VÖLKEL case today can see this mindset immediately. Neatly organized, clearly labeled, every size in its place.

What seems natural is the result of a clear structure. Because a threading process is more than a single work step. It stands for process reliability, repeatable accuracy — and for ensuring that no time is lost in your day-to-day work through uncertainty or rework.

Case assortments and clear product logic create orientation, shorten distances and make selection and replenishment easier. Especially with a wide range of variants, clarity is not a detail — it is a prerequisite for efficient work.

The product range follows this principle: not every development has to be loud — what matters is its effect in practice. Whether cutting new threads, cleaning, re-threading or repairing threads, the focus is always on the concrete benefit for you.

At VÖLKEL, quality is not a final inspection step, but a continuous principle. Clear specifications, defined testing procedures and feedback from real-world use ensure reproducible results. The sales channel remains intentionally clear: VÖLKEL sells exclusively through specialist distributors. Advice, product depth and customer proximity stay concentrated where they are strongest — with the partner.

Different markets mean different standards, requirements and applications. The range reflects this diversity without becoming confusing. Standard, intermediate and special dimensions are all part of it, as is a high level of availability. In the end, what matters is simple: the right tool is ready when you need it.

Our Story

Two garages. Two countries. One consistent path — from the first thread cutting tools to a global threading specialist.

1915
The first beginning — in a garage in the United Kingdom
Thomas Benjamin Carrington and Thomas Carrington found Tom Carrington & Co. Ltd. — and begin manufacturing thread cutting tools. From the very beginning, precision is the basis for quality and repeatability. The company grows quickly: in 1920, a factory building in West Bromwich is occupied.
1915
VÖLKEL in the 1920s
VÖLKEL Walsall 1948
1948
1948
Relocation to Walsall — a site with a future
The commitment to continuity becomes evident early on: Walsall is occupied — a site that remains in operation to this day. Here, the foundation is laid for consistent manufacturing that endures for decades.
1980
The second base — founding of Völkel KG in Germany
Doris and Peter Völkel found Völkel KG together with two partners. The focus: holders for threading tools — an area that in practice often determines whether a threading process runs stably. Larger premises are already occupied in 1981 and 1988.
1980
VÖLKEL in the 1980s
Foundation of VÖLKEL GmbH in 1990
1990
1990
A shared chapter — founding of VÖLKEL GmbH
Two stories become one. The Carrington and Völkel families jointly found VÖLKEL GmbH. Decades of experience in tap manufacturing meet entrepreneurial drive. From the very beginning, one thing is clear: growth must be thought internationally. John Carrington takes over UK sales, Tom Carrington is responsible for worldwide production. Peter and Daniel Völkel manage the German and international business. With Sarah Joa Völkel and Luke Carrington, the next generation is already involved today.
1995
Logistics center in the Morsbach valley, Remscheid
It is not just about space, but about delivery capability and service: a modern logistics center is built in the Morsbach valley. From here, not only product quality is secured, but also the quality of supply.
1995
Logistics center in Remscheid
VÖLKEL new building 2017
2017
2017
New building in Remscheid — headquarters for the world
After two years of construction, VÖLKEL moves into its new building in Remscheid: 4,500 m² of warehouse and logistics space, 1,300 m² of office space. Since then, Remscheid has been the headquarters and logistics center for the worldwide dispatch of VÖLKEL threading tools and V-COIL thread insert systems.
2024
First participation in the Dakar Rally with our own vehicle
In 2024, VÖLKEL takes part in the Dakar Rally with its own vehicle for the first time. With the original Jacky Ickx G-Class and driver Jörg Sand, the team makes a strong statement. The vehicle impresses not only in 2024, but also in its further appearances in 2025 and 2026.
2024
Dakar Rally 2024 with the original Jacky Ickx G-Class
2025
Water level measuring station at the Morsbach — taking responsibility for the valley
The Morsbach does not just flow past our company site — it also runs through parts of our premises. After the extreme flooding of July 14, 2021, which hit the Morsbach valley hard, one thing was clear to us: relying on luck is not an option. Together with LANUV NRW, we are installing a water level measuring station directly at the Morsbach. It continuously records the water level, transmits the data digitally and makes it possible to detect abnormalities early — before the water becomes a problem. Even before that, we had already restored and widened the stream bed on our property. The measuring station is the next logical step: anyone working here carries responsibility for this place.
2025
Water level measuring station at the Morsbach 2025
2025
First participation in La Carrera Panamericana
In October 2025, VÖLKEL takes part in La Carrera Panamericana for the first time. A classic Mercedes-Benz 280E W123 is entered, driven by Jörg Sand. With this, VÖLKEL expands its motorsport commitment with another iconic competition.
2025
La Carrera Panamericana 2025 with Mercedes-Benz 280E W123
VÖLKEL anniversary 2026
2026
2026
111 years of Threading Solutions — and this is only the beginning
111 years are not an end point, but a milestone on a path that continues with consistency. With the next generation — Sarah Joa Völkel and Luke Carrington — the future of the company is already in good hands. We remain true to the principle that has applied since 1915: precision not as a promise, but as an attitude. New products, new markets, new solutions — with the same consistency that has shaped VÖLKEL Threading Solutions for more than a century.

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statement.

To mark our 111th anniversary, three of our absolute top sellers will be released as exclusive special editions — in anniversary design, complemented by selected goodies. For partners and users who have grown with us.

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111 Years · 2026

Not just a
look back.

From two garages and two lines of expertise, a company has grown that consistently combines manufacturing, systems thinking and logistics. Precision is visible not only in the tool — but in the structure behind it. This anniversary marks a milestone in a development that continues with conviction.