Pros
Innovative products with quality components that were engineered to a level that was unsurpassed in the industry. Passionate people that were bold enough to go a different direction with the market approach. Consistent long term vision with staff, product, and distribution; decisions based on long term implications not quarterly earnings. A true performance leader in every sense of the term.
Initially started in territory sales and was promoted several times. The training provided at each level was incredible, very supportive of individual development and growth. Solid staff with a management team and owner/family in Germany that cared about the individual. Even with thousands of employees, it felt like a Festool family.
In the US (and Canada) I am proud to have been part of a company that rose from obscurity to a major player in the marketplace, changing an industry sector along the way. Many of us have career highlights that we draw upon based on our experience at Festool.
Cons
A trend to stray from core competencies and culture began to emerge. Speed to opportunity in the marketplace was slowing.