About Us
A German producer of high quality hand tools, Rennsteig Werkzeuge (www.rennsteig.com) designs and manufactures state of the art crimping, cutting, and stripping tools "Made in Germany". The company follows a long tradition of specialty hand tool development and manufacturing which enables it to craft exceptionally dynamic hand tools. The products are mainly sold under private label (OEM).
Timeline
Rennsteig Werkzeuge established RENNSTEIG TOOLS, INC. with a sales office in Hudson, Ohio to better serve the North American market (including Canada and Mexico). From this location, the company provides precision tools that conform to USCAR 21 and otherl North American specifications. RENNSTEIG TOOLS, INC. supplies distributors, dealers, OEMs, secondary suppliers and individuals across various industries.
RENNSTEIG TOOLS, INC. underscored its commitment to the us market with the opening of a new ware house in Somerdale, NJ.
RENNSTEIG TOOLS, INC. moved from Hudson, OH to a new sales office in Rutherford, NJ.
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RENNSTEIG offers the right tools to help you do a professional job, by making electrical connections neat, durable, and fast.
Our German Headquarter

RENNSTEIG WERKZEUGE GMBH
Located in the German community of Viernau, Rennsteig Werkzeuge GmbH derives its name from the Rennsteig Footpath which runs through the beautiful Thuringian Highlands. The Rennsteig Footpath is hailed as one of Germany's most popular tourist attractions as well as a hiker’s dream. The Footpath boasts magnificent views and offers spectacular year-round recreation. Just as the Rennsteig Footpath has gained worldwide appreciation in its own right, Rennsteig Werkzeuge is gaining global renown for its tools. Watch the Rennsteig Video.
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Certificates
DIN ISO 9001
Our company has the independent product design and development capability and the powerful technical support system and complete quality control and quality guarantee system. We have obtained the DIN ISO 9001 certification which represent the worldwide basis of quality control and quality management. Positive attitudes and overwhelming support from all our customers and associates aided in the success of this endeavor.
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 Authorised Economic Operator (AEO-C)
Since 2012 Rennsteig is an Autorized Economic Operator (AEO-C). Click here to get more information about AEO.
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Memberships
Since September 2009, RENNSTEIG TOOLS, INC. is a Member of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
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Since May 2010 RENNSTEIG TOOLS, INC. is a CCR registered Company
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Since October 2012, RENNSTEIG TOOLS, INC. is a Member of Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA)
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Since November 2012, RENNSTEIG TOOLS, INC. is a Member of The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA)
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RENNSTEIG TOOLS, INC. is a Dun & Bradstreet registered Company.
Who we are (The decision makers at Rennsteig are people like you and me.)
At Rennsteig Tools, we believe that our employees are the foundation of our company and are what sets us apart from the competition.
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Name | Sascha Zmiskol |
| Position | President | |
| Employed since | 2010 | |
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Name | Mirko Reffke |
| Position | Sales Manager North America | |
| Employed since | 2007 | |
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Name | Andreas Heil |
| Position | Marketing / Sales Coordinator | |
| Employed since | 2008 | |
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Name | Andrea Kühmel |
| Position | Purchasing Manager | |
| Employed since | 1999 | |
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Name | Feven Mekonen |
| Position | Customer Relations Manager | |
| Employed since | 2010 | |
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Name | Tyler King |
| Position | National Business Development Manager |
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| Employed since | 2012 | |
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Name | Linda Heber |
| Position | Strategic Sales | |
| Employed since | 2012 | |
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Name | Maria Vöth |
| Position | Sales Assistant | |
| Employed since | 2013 | |
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Name | Robert J. Adkins (retired) |
| Position | Technical Support | |
| Employed since | 2006 | |
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German Headquarter with all employees |













