PB Swiss Tools 130th Anniversary!

This year, PB Swiss Tools will be celebrating their 130th anniversary! Over a century of experience goes into making these high quality hand tools. PB Swiss Tools is familiar with the demands that professionals and DIY enthusiasts place on these premium tools that are in daily use in over 30 different countries world-wide. As they are able to work successfully with these tools, they happily recommend our brand to other people.

Lets take a look back at the history of PB Swiss Tools:

1878 - 1939 - Founding periods. Everything began with a village smithy at the heart of the Swiss Emmental. Until far into the 20th century, in this trade company exclusively hardware for agriculture was made. Then Paul Baumann (PB) brought his son Max Sr. into the business.

1940 - 1980 - Industrial pioneer work. The production of hand tools was originally carried out for the Swiss army. The path to success was predestined. The demand from trade and industry for the Swiss quality tools quickly and continuously rose. Also internationally: As early as 1960, PB Swiss Tools exported to all five continents. The production halls were expanded and the processes automated. Until today the innovative energy which is anchored in solid craftsmanship has remained typical for PB Swiss Tools.

1981 - 2007 - Expansion of the market leadership. Since 1981 PB Swiss Tools has been managed by the fourth generation. Today Eva Jaisli leads the company. She is responsible for marketing and the markets. Her husband Max Baumann jr. leads development and quality assurance.

150 competent employees commit themselves daily for the PB Swiss Tools assortment. They stand for the 100% vertical integration in Switzerland and guarantee quality, permanent innovation and long term customer relationships. PB Swiss Tools fulfills the expectations of international customers. They appreciate the commitment for sustainable development by PB Swiss Tools as a Swiss family company.

Also, to commemorate the 130th Anniversary, PB Swiss Tools has released a company video demonstrating their unique manufacturing processes and complete product range. This video allow you to take a peek into one of the world's most famous tool manufacturers.