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What’s happening in and around Leitz? Find all our current news regarding the company, our products and success stories. Leitz – we keep you up-to-date.Leitz Coronavirus customer advice
UK / March 2020
We have taken extensive safety measures in relation to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in all areas of the Leitz company and in our sales and service centers. The health of our customers, our business partners and our employees is very important for us.Tool Focus: What you need to know about Heat Shrink technology, and why you need it
UK / January 2020
Leitz Tooling guarantees its ThermoGrip heat shrink chucks for life (or 10,000 shrink fit tool replacements) as well as providing ongoing free shrink fitting of Leitz replacement tools and free balancing every time a ThermoGrip heat shrink tool is resharpened.Obituary - Derek Statham
UK / March 2019
Derek Statham, Works and Service Manager at Leitz Tooling UK, passed away on 21st February after a short illness.DM Design makes savings whilst maintaining quality with Leitz Tooling
UK / September 2018
It’s good for us that they have a sense of humour; it’s not just a claim that they are the best, they really are.” Jim McBride, factory manager, DM Design.Leitz Tooling new Durham Service Centre
**Saw Service Special Offer - Durham Exclusive**
UK / November 2017
OPEN DAYS 15 & 16 NOVEMBER
Leitz's new Chilton location serves businesses from sole traders to volume producers from Newcastle-upon-Tyne down to Scarborough, with Sunderland, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough nearby.
Leitz's new Chilton location serves businesses from sole traders to volume producers from Newcastle-upon-Tyne down to Scarborough, with Sunderland, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough nearby.
Leitz Tooling crafts “Solutions in New Dimensions” at Ligna 2017
Germany / June 2017
It was clear from the mammoth LIGNA exhibition in Hanover last month that to meet customer expectations, manufacturers of all scale need faster and more efficient production processes, increased flexibility combined with cost effectiveness, and excellent machining quality. With these demands in mind, the Leitz stand was busy for the entire duration of the week-long show.Leitz receives the Top 500 Family Owned Companies award
Germany / December 2016
The owners of Leitz, Mrs. Monika Brucklacher and. Dr. Cornelia Brucklacher, received the prestigious “Top 500 Family Businesses Award”, presented by the Managing Director of Stiftung Familienunternehmen (Foundation for Family Businesses), Stefan Heidbreder.Leitz Tooling launches ThermoTech Window System Lite
London / Nov 2016
Adding to its range of tooling solutions for A and A+ BFRC energy rated timber window production, Leitz Tooling has launched the “Lite” version of its ThermoTech Window System.Head of the Leitz Corporate Group and Executive Director of VDMA (Mechanical Engineering Industry Association) ret. Dr. Dieter Brucklacher has died
Germany / September 2016
Prof. h.c. Dr. Dieter Brucklacher, the long-standing Chairman of the Management Board of Leitz GmbH & Co. KG, Oberkochen, passed away on September 27th, 2016 after a short illness at the age of 77.W16's Elements of Innovation Award shortlist Leitz Tooling three times
London / September 2016
Leitz Tooling is a finalist in W16’s new Elements of Innovation Award. Three of Leitz’s latest developments in tooling have made the shortlist: ProfilCut Q, EdgeExpert and their brand new ThermoTech Lite Window System.
Management change in the Leitz Group
Germany / June 2016
As of September 1st, 2016, Jürgen Köppel (53) will become the new Spokesman for the Management of Leitz GmbH & Co. KG, Oberkochen.Leitz Tooling’s London Marathoner Brian Maddox raises over £2,000 for children’s charities
London / May 2016
This year Leitz sales manager Brian Maddox trained hard for - and survived - the London Marathon, raising nearly £2,500 for Action Medical Research and Haven House Children’s Hospice.
Holz-Handwerk 2016: a great result for Leitz Tooling
London / April 2016
At its Holz-Handwerk booth, Leitz showcased tooling highlights and innovative technologies for window production and solid wood processing.Are you Part Q?
London / April 2016
Leitz Tooling is working with Coastal Joinery Hardware to enable businesses in the trade to easily and effectively become fully Part Q compliant, offering cascade certificates for Leitz Tooling’s High Performance Flush Timber Windows, side and top hung.Brian Maddox takes on the London Marathon
London / March 2016
Brian is running the London Marathon for charity on 24th April. And it hurts. Your sponsorship will help Brian feel much better, and go towards two amazing childrens' charities. You could also win an iPad! Read on...MP Robert Halfon praises “outstanding” Leitz Tooling
London / February 2016
In February, MP for Harlow Robert Halfon visited the Leitz Tooling's Harlow-based UK head office to find out more about the company.Latest 'A' Rated Timber Window ThermoTech Window System seminar announced
London / September 2015
Leitz Tooling to hold latest ThermoTech Window System seminar at Kendal College, Cumbria on 28th October.Leitz Tooling Three Peaks Challenge raises over £5,000 for children’s charities
London / August 2015
In July, on one of the hottest weekends of the year so far, Team Leitz battled gale force weather to complete the Three Peaks Challenge. Joinery manufacturer P D Morgan in Wales wins the £750 prize draw.
Support Team Leitz Three Peaks Children’s Charity Challenge and win £750 worth of tooling*!
London / May 2015
*Equivalent total invoice value of £750, as if to include tax, postage and packing.Leitz Tooling UK is offering the chance to win £750 worth of tooling* for every £10 donated to their Three Peaks Children’s Charity Challenge.