In 1776, Johannes Giesser laid the foundation for GIESSER and started the manual production of knives and other cutting tools.

Opening and commercial registration of a specialist shop for steel products, including on-site production facilities. After 1934: production of fixed-blade hand knives.

The Johannes Giesser Messerfabrik celebrated the opening of its first expansion building.

The first vacuum hardening plant caused a rapid improvement in product quality. It considerably increased the cutting-edge retention of the knives.

GIESSER continued to expand and optimise its product catalogue, offering the right tool for any cut.

The company moved to its new, high-tech building in Winnenden-Hertmannsweiler.

GIESSER manufactures its products using 100% green electricity.

The buildings no longer use fossil fuels, instead relying on their own waste heat for climate control.