Metabo BAS 261 Precision Band Saw

Metabo is a historic German tool manufacturer founded in 1923 by Albrecht Schnizler in Nürtingen. The brand name stems from the 'Metallbohrdreher' (metal drill), the company's first major product. For decades, it was known for high-quality, professional-grade power tools engineered in Germany.

In 2016, Metabo was acquired by Koki Holdings Co., Ltd., a Japanese company that was previously a subsidiary of Hitachi. As part of this global group, Metabo maintains its headquarters and expert manufacturing facilities in Nürtingen, Germany, where it develops professional solutions. However, many consumer and light-duty products, such as the BAS 261 specific model, are primarily manufactured in China to optimize industrial production costs while following German engineering standards.