“Suddenly, smoking wasn’t important anymore”
non-smoking seminar, a method developed by former chain smoker Allen Carr after countless unsuccessful attempts to stop. Carr found a way to quit smoking from one day to the next, wrote a book about it, and [...] environment is an important factor. Is it uncomfortable when a lot of people are smoking and all of a sudden you aren’t? Matthias Flückiger: I have a lot of friends who smoke. It was important for me to be [...] begin.” A low-threshold offer without pressure Martin Böhler knows what he's talking about. He himself had smoked for 20 years and quit using the Easyway. It’s important to approach it using a low threshold

Robotic teamwork for dead-blow hammers
robot team – puts down a lower part of a hammer head in front of it, which it checks for any troublesome steel chips using a sensor. The IRB 1100 then uses its vacuum gripper to insert a pin and subsequently [...] normally happens once a week. A view of the inner workings of the dead-blow hammer. “With this new cell, we have achieved our goal – we can produce a larger number of high-quality hammers in a shorter period [...] hammer head in such a way that they are strung on a pin and can move freely,” explained Heinz Kobel, who works as an Engineering Project Manager at PB Swiss Tools and can look back at a 35-year career with

On the move with electrical engineering professionals
tools are used. A demanding job Everything to hand Safety becomes easy Better safe than sorry The advantages at a glance The choice is yours Add to your set A demanding job There was a good reason why [...] combinations – all in a practical roll-up case. A tip from the pros: if you use one specific blade very frequently, simply add a second handle to your set. Individual tools PB 5215 A For PB 5215 insulated [...] exploited in the ABB “Power Tower” with a lasting result – 20% energy savings! The building complex also includes electric charging stations, a water treatment system and a photovoltaic system. Our new VDE tools

"The atmosphere at the SwissSkills was simply amazing!"
despite the fact that it was a competition, the participants helped each other. There was a great feeling of togetherness, even after the competition when we all got together for a while after the prizes had [...] familiarity at the event, which had a positive effect on the participants." A boat swing combining wood and plastic Each of the eight boatbuilders was required to build a boat swing using plastic and wood [...] more relaxed than in final exams, even though it was a competition." The vocational college lecturer was also very impressed by the event as such. "A lot of time and money is invested in vocational training

Cleaning Instructions | PB Swiss Tools
some of the cleaning substance to a cloth or a damp sponge 2. Wipe the handle thoroughly 3. Use a clean, wrung out cloth to wipe the handle 4. Dry the handle using a clean, soft cloth Routine care of tools [...] Apply some of the cleaning substance to a cloth or a damp sponge 2. Wipe the handle thoroughly 3. Wash the handle using clean water 4. Dry the handle using a clean, soft cloth Cleaning instructions Classic

5 years twin-town agreement with Shenzhen
Bern as a business location. On top of this, interested Bernese companies are given the opportunity to exchange knowledge and to trade with the huge Asian market. As part of the twin-town agreement, a film [...] film team has made a short film about the Canton of Bern, visiting various representatives of companies. Such as Eva Jaisli, CEO of PB Swiss Tools.

Congratulations on winning third place at WorldSkills 2022
delivered a fantastic performance and brought home the bronze medal in the “Mechatronics” competition. On October 10, 2022, a number of our employees got together to congratulate Dario with a little party [...] Dario with a gift – a flag on which the entire workforce had signed their names. Dario told us of his exciting experiences in Stuttgart in great detail, including challenges that he had to solve, a few bumps [...] Tools shirts, we waited in anticipation for Dario. We welcomed him to our PB Swiss Tools site against a backdrop of loud bell ringing and great applause. Marco Baumann (CTO – Chief Technical Officer) and

She makes women strong in a man’s world
considered to be a positive example of how to manage a business, in 2017 she was placed third in the women's «entrepreneur of the year» contest. In her eyes, with responsibility for a company with 160 [...] 160 employees that makes 12 million tools a year, Spitex Bern, with a total of 4800 employees who put in 1.88 million hours of home care every year, «is a highly important economic factor». And this extends [...] These might come across as buzz words if she did not take a personal interest on a day-to-day basis in and get involved in everything from A to Z. The tools on the rack behind her are well suited to her

Together, we can shape an inclusive future.
one-third of our workforce and they hold positions across all levels. Diversity is not just a word for us; it serves as a guiding principle. We firmly believe that teams composed of individuals with diverse [...] achieve the best results. As part of our efforts to inspire young women for the industry, we offer a tinkering workshop specifically for girls. This workshop offers them an opportunity to familiarize [...] and the industry, while discovering their passion for tools and innovation. Together, we can shape a future that is inclusive, where every woman receives the acknowledgment and appreciation she rightfully