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History

Stellram® began in 1929 as Wolfram & Molybden AG in Switzerland producing tungsten and molybdenum filaments and bars using powder metal technologies. In 1932 production of hard metal was begun and the Stellram® brand name was born.

Headquarters were established in 1940 in Nyon, Switzerland. Over the next 50 years, Stellram® expanded throughout Europe by establishing distribution and manufacturing operations in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. This growth was the result of market recognition for Stellram’s ability to solve difficult machining problems through innovative design and product quality.

The European tool manufacturer Stellram® joined with the cutting tools business unit of Metalworking Products in 1995 to form a single company with world-wide headquarters in the United States and European headquarters in Germany.

Metalworking Products is one of the world's leading producers of tungsten-based products. Metalworking Products employs 1,200 people in 12 countries with sales representation in over 40 countries. The major markets served are aerospace, automotive, power generation, oil and gas drilling, industrial equipment and machinery.

The company is recognized for powder technology, innovative chip groove design and superior coating technology, making Stellram® a technology leader in advanced cutting tools produced from tungsten carbide for turning, milling, drilling, threading and grooving.