At MARTOR, we’ve always believed that quality tools should go beyond compliance—they should contribute meaningfully to workplace safety, efficiency, and wellbeing. To validate this belief, we partnered with IGR (Institut für Gesundheit und Ergonomie) to conduct an in-depth case study focused on the real-world use of ergonomic safety knives across industrial workplaces.

The Challenge

While MARTOR's safety knives are well-regarded for their quality, the study aimed to understand how these tools perform day-to-day—particularly in relation to ergonomics, safety, and user training. The goal: integrate our tools sustainably into existing processes without disruption.

The Objectives

  • Validate ergonomic and safety-related benefits
  • Increase user acceptance
  • Improve workplace safety
  • Develop a holistic system including knives, accessories, training, and communication

The Results

The study delivered measurable insights from real users:

  • 85% felt safer using MARTOR knives
  • 72.5% praised the ergonomics and handling
  • 70% rated the blade-change process positively
  • 82.5% found training helpful and behaviour-improving
  • The holster system improved efficiency and organisation
  • User feedback was directly used to improve the product offering

The Conclusion

MARTOR's collaboration with IGR confirms the ergonomic and practical value of its products. By combining smart design, structured training, and thoughtful accessories, we've created a complete system that delivers measurable benefits for safety and health in the workplace.

“The integration of our customers as study partners gave us valuable new insights.”
– Holger Schmalz, Head of Sales D/A/CH, MARTOR KG

Ready to See the Benefits in Your Workplace?

If you’re curious about how ergonomic tools like MARTOR knives can deliver visible results in your business, get in touch. We’d be happy to show you what a practical evaluation could look like in your environment.