This is Our Story

2017

Gleason Cutting Tools delivers tools with quality "AAAA". This designation marks the delivery of internal quality above market standards.


2014

Gleason takes over IMS Koepfer Cutting Tools and marks the founding of Gleason Cutting Tools GmbH.


2004

Koepfer and IMS Gear Tools merge to create IMS Koepfer Cutting Tools. This creates a focus on carbide tools.


1982

Foundation of IMS Gear Tools out of IMS Morat.


1867

Foundation of Josef Koepfer in Furtwangen, Germany.


1863

Foundation of Johann Morat & Söhne (IMS) in Eisenbach, Germany.