SOMTA TOOLS (PTY)

Somta Tools specialises in the design and manufacture of standard and custom tools for the industrial and "do it yourself" markets. Product categories can be summarised as drills, cutters, reamers, threading tools and toolbits, which are made in a wide range of sizes, using various materials (HSS and Solid Carbide) and PVD surface coatings to extend wear life... The factory in Pietermaritzburg manufactures over 7 000 standard & application products and a further 6 000 made-to-order items to serve local markets and export markets in over 70 countries worldwide. From humble beginnings in 1954 with 20 employees, Somta has grown into the largest cutting tool manufacturer in Africa, operating from offices and modern manufacturing facilities laid out over 3 hectares with a complement of over 300 employees.

Also known as: Somta, Somta Tools, Somta Tools (Pty) Ltd

Primary location: Pietermaritzburg South Africa