Our company
A leading global supplier of metal cutting tools and related services.
The manufacturing industry has always been about working together. We exist to protect that legacy, leading the way with a globally connected network of manufacturers, partners and suppliers to deliver certainty at every turn. Today, we’re more together than ever with the ability to serve over 100 markets from our enhanced distribution centres across the globe. Whenever or wherever there’s a need for cutting tools, we’re there to deliver. For customers, and for the entire manufacturing community.
2K+
Employess
4
Global manufacturing centres
100
Countries
21
Sales offices
100+
Years of experience
A new era for Dormer Pramet
In 2024, we united the Dormer and Pramet brands under the global master brand Dormer Pramet
In 2024, we united the Dormer and Pramet brands under the global master brand Dormer Pramet. It means we can deliver a simplified service to our customers, combining industry-leading turning, milling, threading and hole-making tools all under one roof. Together, we’re better.
Delivering certainty to every corner of our community.
Our strategically placed sales offices and state-of-the-art supply chain means we can reach more customers than ever. All delivered from our wholly owned production facilities across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Our global presence covering manufacturing, sales and supply means we are uniquely equipped to deliver exactly what you need, wherever you need it.
Delivering certainty to every corner of our community.
Our strategically placed sales offices and state-of-the-art supply chain means we can reach more customers than ever. All delivered from our wholly owned production facilities across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Our global presence covering manufacturing, sales and supply means we are uniquely equipped to deliver exactly what you need, wherever you need it.
1913
Dormer Tools founded on Sept 4th by Mr H.A. Dormer and Mr. L. Robertson in Sheffield (England)
1924
Registration of the Dormer brand trademark
1950
Dormer becomes the first drill manufacturer in Europe to introduce the steam temper treatment to their products
1951
Pramet begins production of sintered carbide in Sumperk (Czech Republic)
1952
Precision Twist Drill founded in Chicago, IL
1953
Dormer becomes the largest twist drill manufacturer in the world with 2,500 employees
1992
Dormer becomes part of Sandvik Group
1997
Precision Twist Drill becomes part of Sandvik and merges with Union Butterfield
1999
Pramet becomes part of Sandvik group
2007
Precision Twist Drill and Union Butterfield merge with Dormer tools
2014
Dormer and Pramet join forces to create Dormer Pramet
2017
Inauguration of new XP Center in Sumperk, Czech Republic
2020
Miranda Tools (India) becomes part of Dormer Pramet
2024
Dormer and Pramet brands unite under one global masterbrand
Our promise
Certainty at every turn.
Together we will keep our world turning, now and into the future. We want to help our community feel confident they can get the job done with simplified access to the right advice, tools and training whenever and wherever they need it. Delivering certainty to help our customers achieve their goals today – and be ready for tomorrow.
Our purpose
We care about the manufacturing community.
Each of our manufacturing locations around the world has its own unique history and expertise. But what we all share is a united purpose to care for the manufacturing community. Naturally, we take pride in manufacturing excellence, making products that deliver certainty. But we also want to make a positive impact on the lives of our colleagues, their families and neighbours in the towns and cities where we operate. That’s why every Dormer Pramet factory, office or training centre is at the heart of the local community – and always will be.
We provide employment and empower our team to thrive.
We support our suppliers so they can achieve their goals.
We give back to the community to create a better, safer world for everyone.
We provide employment and empower our team to thrive.
We support our suppliers so they can achieve their goals.
We give back to the community to create a better, safer world for everyone.
We give back to the communityfor a better, safer world for all.
We support our suppliersso they can achieve their goals.
We provide employmentand empower our team to thrive.
How we behave
We are collaboratively curious
By working closely with distributors and end users, we collectively overcome challenges to help businesses grow. And when our customers grow, we grow too. That’s why we remain curious, collaborating with our community in interactive training and educational workshops to learn how we can serve them better. Because to us, a growing market means a growing community of partners.
You can be certain we will always be here to listen.
You can be certain we will always be here to listen.
We activate ideas
We’re relentless innovators, and never turn our back on trying new things or pushing bold ideas into reality. All our engineers share a passion for finding value in new possibilities and show a deep perseverance to unearth solutions in the unknown and unproven. Whatever we’re doing, wherever we’re doing it, you can be certain we will continue to innovate and apply new technologies to improve our products and services.
You can be certain we will always be pushing boundaries.
You can be certain we will always be pushing boundaries.
We do the right thing
Safety, honesty and integrity comes first in everything we do. We never put profits before people, and we never stop striving to create a better, safer world for all. As part of the Sandvik group, we have a responsibility to lead with good governance and compliance to the highest industry standards and regulations. We’re also serious about sustainability which is reflected in our refined oil recovery process, carbide tool recycling, recyclable packaging, and reuse of manufacturing water in our Sao Paulo eco garden. With every turn, we remain diligent about the work we do for our customers, community and the climate at large.
You can be certain we will always lead by example.
You can be certain we will always lead by example.
We go the extra mile
Big or small, we’ll always be here to keep our community turning with smart solutions for any challenge. We are proud to be by the side of our customers and we celebrate their successes alongside our own. Where others see problems, we see possibility and we will always do what’s necessary to get the job done. This is what we do. This is what we’ve always done. This is what makes us Dormer Pramet.
You can be certain we will always go above and beyond.
You can be certain we will always go above and beyond.
