1878
1878
Everything began in the Wasen village smithy at the heart of the Swiss Emmental.
1914
1914
Paul Baumann (PB) took over the family business that had an excellent reputation for its ironware.
1939
1939
He carried out pioneering work during the Second World War. Together with his son, Max Baumann Senior, he developed hand tools for the Swiss army.
1945
1945
After the war, the new high-quality tools became very popular in trade and industry. The first industrial building was constructed.
1953
1953
The red, transparent screwdriver handles began to be manufactured using an injection molding technique from America that was as yet unknown in Europe.
1955
1955
As one of the first employers in the region, PB Baumann introduced a staff welfare and pension scheme for its growing workforce.
1960
1960
The growing popularity of the exclusive screwdriving tools throughout Europe meant that a new factory building had to be built in the village.
1967
1967
The first hexagon keys with ball point were manufactured and an in-house electroplating shop was set up.
1970
1970
The branded products began to be sold on all five continents.
1971
1971
With the advancing automation of production and management, the first computer system was introduced.
1973
1973
A further factory building was constructed in order to cope with the increasing demand from Europe and Asia.
1978
1978
After completing his studies at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Max Baumann Junior started work at the company as a junior engineer.
1982
1982
As the fourth-largest company in Switzerland, PB Baumann introduced the first industrial robots into its production processes.
1987
1987
The new multicraft line of screwdrivers was introduced on the international market.
1993
1993
Successful DIN EN ISO 9001 certification
1994
1994
Striking tools began to leave the production facilities laser-marked with the serial number.
1996
1996
Eva Jaisli joined the company management.
1997
1997
Successful DIN EN ISO 14001 certification
2000
2000
With the new color-coded RainBow hexagon keys, PB Baumann set a new trend on the international tool market.
2001
2001
The new two-component SwissGrip screwdrivers began to be sold internationally.
2004
2004
The previous insulated electric screwdrivers were replaced by the new ElectroTool range.
2006
2006
The newly introduced PB Swiss Tools brand represented the successful development of the Swiss SME.
2007
2007
The first torque handle with a digital display for screwdrivers, DigiTorque, was introduced onto the market.
2011
2011
The company's presence on the market was diversified to include medical devices: OPERACE for extracting implant screws. DIN EN ISO 13485 certification.
2013
2013
Establishment of the subsidiary PB Swiss Tools Trade Company, Shanghai, China
2018
2018
Our pioneering spirit continues to guide us.
Anyone that holds a tool from PB Swiss Tools in their hand will immediately notice: it's special. That particular feeling of working with dependable, accurate tools is something professionals, tradespeople and amateurs the world over appreciate.
Tools and instruments from Emmental in Switzerland have been up in space, are used to assemble cars on production lines and render excellent service in operating rooms.
Every tool reflects 100 per cent Swiss principles. For four generations, the owning family has remained committed to the home location. Here, right in the heart of Switzerland, amazing tools are created that are both well engineered and smart. Here, we keep our eyes and ears open. Keep thinking, think ahead, think proactively. This is what motivates us at PB Swiss Tools and it is, at the same time, our commitment to the future.