OUR HISTORY

Beginning with the first generation systainer® Classic-Line and continuing with the systainer® T-Loc in 2010 and the most recent Systainer³ in 2019, the creators of systainer® are dedicated to innovation and adapting the systainer® product portfolio to continue to maximize efficiency, mobility, and storage space.

Systainer can be found in workshops, around worksites, as well as labs, offices and factories. Over 30 million systainers have been sold and they are perfect for material and tool storage for hobbyist, trades, professionals and equipment manufactures.

1993
systainer® Classic-Line

The systainer® success story begins. Thanks to TANOS systainer® products are available to everyone.

1995

Cool down: The first insulated systainer makes its way to the customer.

1996
1 millionth systainer® sold
2000

Adding big and small options to the family: MINI- and MAXI-systainer® Classic-Line.

2001

Smart sorting with the Drawer-systainer®.

2008

Intelligent additions: systainer® Classic-Line II with lid sort tray and Rack-systainer®.

2008

10 millionth systainer® sold

2010
systainer® T-Loc

Global debut: Market launch of the second systainer® generation with unique T-Loc central controller.

2013

Three new products: MIDI-systainer® T-Loc, systainer® Tool-Box and Storage-Box.

2014

Double innovation: Multifunctional table “SYS-MFT” and Drawer “SYS-AZ” for even more comfort.

2015
20 millionth systainer® sold
2015

User-friendly: Introductions of systainer® T-Loc “SYS-Combi” and Sortainer T-Loc “SYS-Sort”.

2016

systainer® goes live: “SYS-PH” power hub.

2017

The success story continues: MINI-systainer® T-Loc with transparent lid and MINI-systainer® T-Loc III.

2018
25 millionth systainer® sold
2018

TANOS goes USA: The founding of TANOS Inc./USA ensures systainer® is now directly available in the USA as well.

2018

New standard for mobile work: The mobile workshop MW 1000.

2019
Systainer³

Market launch of the innovative third generation: 100% mobile, simply practical, better in a system. Cooperation between TANOS, bott and Festool to develop a comprehensive, consistent mobility concept.

2020

The Systainer³ system has won numerous design awards for outstanding design quality.

2020

Think big – Systainer³ XXL with plenty of space and volume!

2021

German Brand Award – Special Mention in the category “Excellent Brands – Tools and Gardening” for outstanding brand work by TANOS.

2021

New Systainer³ ToolBox – the convertible version expands the Systainer3 System.

2022
30 millionth systainer® sold
2022

Everything sorted and organized: Systainer³ lid compartment M in 3 heights completes the system.

2022
Systainer Systems North America

Systainer Systems North America (SSNA) is launched. This is a joint venture between Tanos and Bott, both Germany companies. Together they fitout the most productive workshops, factories, innovation centers, work vans and more.

2023
35 millionth systainer® sold
2024
40 millionth systainer® sold
2024

Systainer Store is acquired and Systainer USA eCommerce store is launched.

2024
Systainer³ Combi & Systainer³ Sortainer

New sorting and storage solutions with drawers for workshops, vehicles, and jobsites.

2024
Systainer³ Rack and Systainer³ S

Conveniently small parts storage with a rack that makes them compatible with other footprint systainers

JUST A TWIST OF THE WRIST

systainer® connects. With just one hand, the T Loc catch twists in either direction to open, close, and link the systainers® together.

Because of this design, the contents of a sytainer® that isn’t at the top of the stack are still accessible without having to remove the systainers® on top of it.

GERMAN ENGINEERING

Manufactured in Illertissen, Germany, systainer® products are designed to be lightweight without sacrificing durability nor storage space.

Backed by a 5 year warranty, each design is thoroughly planned and tested to maintain the high standard of quality and compatibility with all other generations of systainer® products.

MOBILITY

Systainer 3 integrates directly into Bott van shelving, creating a completely mobile solution from workshop to van to worksite.

Systainer 3 glides directly into the van racking system to create a customized mobile workshop. The cases also easily stack on one another and link together to be carried or stacked onto a SYS-RB or Mobile Workstation to be taken to the job site or moved within 
the workshop.

THE SYSTAINER® ECOSYSTEM

The systainer® has been sought after by tool manufacturers like Festool, Shaper, and Fein for over 30 years to use as safe and easily transportable product packaging.

No matter the contents, no matter the brand, all systainer® products remain compatible with each other.

A SYSTEM FOR ANY TOOL

The systainer® product line has a wide variety of sizes, styles, and inserts.

Accommodates anything from large tools like chainsaws (XXL) and pipe wrenches (L) to small hardware like nuts and washers (Organizer).

PRIVATE LABEL

The systainer® can be customized to fit any brand.

The case body, handle are available in a dozen colors, with multiple locations where a logo can be printed, embossed, or even just added with a label card. Get in touch to explore the value Systainer brings to your business and product.