
Fisco Tools Limited
A Brief History of Fisco Tools
In 1940, during World War II, Leo Fisher founded Fisco in a small cellar in London, producing radio valve pins for the Ministry of Supply. After the war, the company started making drawing pins and upholstery nails and in 1946 the first tape measures were introduced to our range.
In 1958, bigger premises became essential and the factory moved to its present site in Rayleigh, Essex, South East England, covering 60,000 square feet. From there onwards, our range of tape measures continued to grow with the introduction of long tapes in the early 1970’s. For the last 40 years, we have continued to develop and perfect our range of tape measures, exporting to over 30 countries throughout the world.
In 2008 Fisco was acquired by the Hultafors Group, a Swedish hand tools company that we have had a close relationship with for over two decades. Hultafors is known for its high quality hand tools, which have been used by Scandinavian and European craftsmen since the late 19th century. Being part of a larger organisation has resulted in greater resources and knowledge, which has benefited not only ourselves but also certainly our end-users.
Most recently, Fisco have joined the Made in Britain campaign, which is designed to champion UK manufacturing and British made brands through use of a special marque. The Made in Britain marque will allow consumers both in the UK and abroad to identify and choose our British made products.
Fisco is a registered company under the TÜV NORD CERT 9001:2008 Quality Assurance Scheme.
A Few Fisco Facts
- Fisco’s current product range includes a wide variety of long and short measuring tapes produced to the highest accuracy, for professional users Worldwide.
- Fisco produces over 1,500 quality-assured tapes an hour.
- Fisco’s accuracy is tested to within one 150th of the thickness of a human hair.
- In 2016, Fisco have been featured on the Discovery Channel’s “Machines – How They Work” television programme, providing viewers with a unique insight into how a tape measure is made.
Short description:
TAPE MEASURES MADE IN THE UK BY FISCO
Fisco Tools Ltd is the only UK manufacturer of measuring tapes, boasting a high quality product range of professional long and short tapes.
Setting higher standards in measuring tools, Fisco’s high-tech manufacturing facility in South East England today covers over 60,000 square feet and produces over 1,500 high quality measuring instruments every hour.
Innovative product design and sophisticated manufacturing techniques are achieved through the active association of the product development team with specialist designers and engineers. This, combined with the use of high quality materials and rigorous inspection at all stages of manufacture produces a range of tapes with an accuracy that is second to none.
- Blade accurate to EC Class II.
- Tough ABS case with rubber overmould.
- Positive action brake.
- Belt clip and self-zeroing end-hook.
- Blade accurate to EC Class II.
- Tough ABS case with rubber overmould.
- Positive action brake.
- Belt clip and self-zeroing end-hook.
- Blade accurate to EC Class I.
- Made in Britain.
- Tough rubber protected case with patented shock absorber, designed to survive heavy on-site use.
- Ergonomic case shape makes the tape easy to handle during use.
- Superior brake control with maximum holding power.
- Clear-view end-hook allowing the blade to be read right up to the tip.
- Rubber grip tips locates and holds the blade tip firmly when hooking on.
- Easy 100mm inside measurement make add-ons easy (5m model has flip-out arm).
- Unique snap-in quick-release belt clip holster.
- Matt Coat polyester coated steel blades are accurate to EC Class I.
- PVC overcoated fibreglass blades are accurate to EC Class II.
- Made in Britain.
- High impact ABS case with unique hand grip enabling optimal handling.
- The medium size case has a quick rewind function 3:1.
- Hole hanger for strap enabling safe work at heights.
A professional quality measuring tape with an ergonomic closed case design, featuring an integral hand grip which allows fingers to be kept clear of the winding lever when rewinding. The highly flexible fibreglass tape, accurate to EC Class II, has an additional PVC overcoating, which offers superior resistance to scuffing and marking.
- 13mm PVC overcoated fibreglass tape, accurate to EC Class II.
- Made in Britain.
- Distinctive ABS case with an integral hand grip to keep fingers clear of the winding lever.
- Easy winding, high impact polymer centre.
- Corrosion resistant end-piece.
- ABS belt clip moulded on to the rear of the case.
- 13mm ‘Tough Coat’ nylon coated steel, ‘Matt Coat’ polyester coated steel or PVC overcoated fibreglass blade, accurate to EC Class II.
- Made in Britain.
- Impact resistant ABS frame with an integral ground spike.
- Tough, high impact polymer centre offers additional strength to the winding mechanism.
- Low friction bearing for smooth rewind.
- Long winding lever and easy-grip knob makes rewinding fast and effective.
- Corrosion resistant end-piece.
- Blade accurate to EC Class II.
- Made in Britain.
- Tough ABS case with positive action brake.
- Bump stop for added blade and end-hook protection (exc. 3m).
- Belt clip and self-zeroing end-hook.
- 13mm PVC overcoated fibreglass tape, accurate to EC Class II.
- Made in Britain.
- Impact resistant ABS frame, ultrasonically welded for added strength.
- Twin mouth rollers and low friction centre bearing for smooth rewind.
- Long winding lever and easy-grip knob makes rewinding fast and effective.
- Corrosion resistant end-piece.
- 10mm ‘Matt Coat’ polyester coated steel blade, accurate to EC Class II.
- Made in Britain.
- Impact resistant moulded ABS case, ultrasonically welded for added strength.
- Easy winding, high impact polymer centre with push button opening handle.
- Unique triple action end-loop with fold-in claw.
- ABS belt clip moulded on to the rear of case.
- 13mm ‘Tough Coat’ nylon coated steel blade accurate to EC Class I.
- Made in Britain.
- Impact resistant ABS frame with rubber overmould protection.
- Unique right and left hand flip-out ergonomic rewind handles.
- Press button blade lock with simple release.
- Rubber grip top handle and lower base grip.
- Integral ground spike for end-hook anchoring.
- Corrosion resistant triple action end-hook.
- Scaled diameter blade drum for balanced rewind speed.
- Easy clean blade feed with side flush apertures.
- 13mm ‘Tough Coat’ nylon coated steel or ‘Matt Coat’ polyester coated steel blade, accurate to EC Class II.
- Made in Britain.
- Corrosion resistant aluminium frame with ABS pistol hand grip.
- Tough, high impact polymer centre offers additional strength to the winding mechanism.
- Long winding lever and easy-grip knob makes rewinding fast and effective.
- Corrosion resistant end-piece.
- Blade accurate to EC Class II.
- Tough, ergonomic case with rubber overmould.
- Ergonomic top rocker brake.
- Bump stop for added blade and end-hook protection.
- Removable belt clip (excl. 3m models) and self-zeroing end-hook.
- Blade accurate to EC Class I.
- Made in Britain.
- Tough grey ABS case with non-slip rubber grip pad.
- Easy-to-operate positive action lock, minimising blade slip.
- Bump stop for added blade and end-hook protection.
- Triple rivet end-hook on 25mm wide blades and reinforcing plate on 19mm and 25mm wide blades.
- Belt clip and self-zeroing end-hook.
- Blade accurate to EC Class I.
- Made in Britain.
- Tough ABS case with high quality chrome finish.
- Easy-to-operate positive action lock, minimising blade slip.
- Bump stop for added blade and end-hook protection.
- Triple rivet end-hook on 25mm wide blades and reinforcing plate on 19mm and 25mm wide blades.
- Belt clip and self-zeroing end-hook.
- Blade accurate to EC Class II.
- Made in Britain.
- Tough ABS case, ultrasonically welded for added strength.
- Positive action side lock brake.
- Belt clip and self-zeroing end-hook.
- 13mm ‘Tough Coat’ nylon coated steel or ‘Matt Coat’ polyester coated steel blade, accurate to EC Class II.
- Made in Britain.
- ‘Y’ shaped aluminium frame with an ABS pistol hand grip.
- Tough, high impact polymer centre offers additional strength to the winding mechanism.
- Long winding lever and easy-grip knob makes rewinding fast and effective.
- Corrosion resistant end-piece.