About Us
Orbitalum Tools is the world’s leading supplier of complete industrial solutions in the field of precise cutting and squaring of thin-walled stainless steel tubes, as well as in the field of orbital welding. From weld seam preparation to the finished orbital weld seam – at Orbitalum Tools GmbH customers receive everything from one source.
Our products are characterised by ease of use, top quality and industry-leading technology. In addition, we offer comprehensive, solution-orientated customer service, worldwide technical support and an extensive sales network right down to local level.
Our Vision
We believe that simplicity is the key to efficiency. In industries where precision and reliability are essential, our goal is to remove complexity and provide seamless solutions. As a global leader in pipe cutting, squaring, and orbital welding, we develop tools that make industrial pipe processing easier, faster, and safer.
Our vision is to create a world where pipework is no longer a challenge but a streamlined, intuitive process. We focus on innovation that enhances productivity, reduces downtime, and ensures the highest quality standards. By continuously refining our products and listening to the needs of our customers, we make precision effortless.
Our Mission
We design, manufacture, and deliver innovative solutions that simplify industrial pipework. By eliminating complexity, we help our customers work faster, safer, and more efficiently.
Our approach is built on the ITW business model which defines
How we act
80/20 Front-to-Back Process
How we develop innovatively
Customer-Back Innovation approach
How we do it
Decentralized Entrepreneurial Culture
Everything we do is centered on making our customers’ work easier—through intuitive products, reliable performance, and outstanding service.
ITW Family
As part of the ITW Family, we are more than just a company – we are a community of experts, innovators, and industry leaders committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and excellence.
Through collaboration and shared expertise, we create synergies that drive progress and set new industry benchmarks. The ITW family connects people, knowledge, and ideas across industries and geographies, enabling us to shape the future of piping solutions together.
Our values
Integrity is our personal and collective responsibility – from an ethical and legal perspective. No compromises, no exceptions. Our personal value system is consistent with our actions.
Treat others as we expect to be treated. Recognizing the importance of a diverse workforce and an inclusive corporate culture. Working hand in hand
Positive attitudes and expectations towards each other combined with competence, reliability, transparency and integrity.
Finding the best possible solutions and not wasting time on blame. Once a course of action has been decided upon, responsibility for it is taken jointly.
Focus on the core issues (the «80s») at every opportunity, challenge, question and problem. Complexity and bureaucracy are aggressively addressed. Focus on the «80’s» and minimization of the «20’s». We also act according to this principle («80/20 Front-to-Back Process»).
Our history
Founding Established as part of the Swiss industrial group Georg Fischer AG, headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
GF saws introduced Development of the first GF saws, laying the foundation for our cutting technology.
Rohrverbindungstechnik GmbH founded Establishment of Rohrverbindungstechnik GmbH in Singen, Germany.
International expansion Entry into Asia, Eastern Europe, and the CIS countries (Commonwealth of Independent States), as well as the acquisition of U.S. operations to strengthen our global presence.
Orbitalum joins ITW Welding Group Transition from Georg Fischer AG to ITW (Illinois Tool Works) Inc. and renaming Rohrverbindungstechnik GmbH to Orbitalum Tools GmbH.
Acquistion of Orbimatic GmbH Orbitalum Tools GmbH acquires Orbimatic GmbH to strengthen orbital welding solutions.
Integration of Orbimatic Orbitalum Tools and Orbimatic merge to form the new Orbitalum Tools GmbH, becoming a complete provider of orbital tube machining solutions.
Orbitalum and E.H. Wachs unite Orbitalum Tools GmbH and E.H. Wachs unite under a consolidated brand to strengthen their global presence.
Founding of today’s Orbitalum Tools GmbH as a branch at the Swiss industrial group Georg Fischer AG, with headquarters in Schaffhausen (CH).
What Our Employees Are Saying
With the Mobile Welder, welding processes can be significantly speeded up – and you end up with reliable welding results.
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The Food & Beverage Package contributes significantly to hygiene compliance. We can ensure that bacteria and germs do not stick.
With the Mobile Welder, welding processes can be significantly speeded up – and you end up with reliable welding results.
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The Food & Beverage Package contributes significantly to hygiene compliance. We can ensure that bacteria and germs do not stick.