tool hire brand
FEIN
A German power tool maker credited with inventing the electric hand drill, and later the oscillating multi-tool category. Trade users buy its tools for durability, and floor-sanding hire firms stock its oscillating sanders for corners a belt sander cannot reach.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
Germany (Schwabisch Gmund-Bargau)
Manufacturing since
1867
UK availability
Good UK dealer coverage
Sold through UK trade tool retailers and specialist floor-sander hire firms.
What FEIN builds
FEIN model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| MultiMaster FMM250 | Oscillating multi-tool sold for corner sanding as the Super Corner Sander |
How FEIN compares
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UK companies hiring and selling FEIN
No listed company has told us they carry FEIN yet.
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GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a FEIN dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, FEIN. The FEIN name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.