Somta Tools Cutting Tools

Somta Tools, established in 1954 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, specializes in the design and manufacture of standard and custom cutting tools for industrial and DIY markets. Their product range includes drills, cutters, reamers, threading tools, and toolbits, made from materials like High-Speed Steel (HSS) and Solid Carbide, with PVD surface coatings to extend wear life. The company operates a factory in Pietermaritzburg, producing over 7,000 standard items and an additional 6,000 made-to-order items, serving local and export markets in over 70 countries worldwide. In 2016, OSG Corporation, a Japanese multinational cutting tool manufacturer, acquired a majority stake in Somta Tools, enhancing its technological capabilities and market reach. This acquisition has allowed Somta to offer a more comprehensive range of cutting tools and leverage OSG's advanced manufacturing technologies.