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Originally Posted by KLF

Don't be surprised if you open up that uber-expensive Festool that the motors and battery cells are made in... yup... China!

You got me to thinking! So I e-mailed Festool and here is their response:

"All of our tools are manufactured in the same factory in Wendlingen,
Germany.

Machine parts are out-sourced but not all. We do not make the bearings,
cords or battery cells in most cases. All of those components are the
best that money can buy, we use only the best.

I do not know the company or origin of each component, but most if not
all of them are made in Europe. I can't imagine that any of those parts
are made in China, judging from Festool's fanaticism for quality and
China's reputation.

Mark Kalin
Tool and Application Expert"