How we grow with our customers

Partnership. Precise. Pioneering. We have been living these values for 70 years. Starting in 1952, Baumer microswitches initially ensured efficient production processes. Today, our high-precision, smart sensor solutions for factory and process automation pave the way to the smart factory. With our uniquely broad portfolio, we help our customers to conserve resources and manufacture more efficiently. Since we focus on sustainable, trusting cooperation, we can quickly and flexibly present our customers with the best solution for their challenge.

Find out how the Swiss specialist for precision mechanics, founded in 1952 by Herbert Baumer in Frauenfeld (Switzerland), has grown into a global high-tech company. By the way: We start the next 70 years with the same enthusiasm for precision and innovation as always. For our customers and for a world worth living in.

See the milestones from 1952 to today.
 

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2022 - Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Innovation Center Switzerland

Baumer is continuing its innovation offensive with the construction of the new Innovation Center Switzerland at its headquarters in Frauenfeld, where development teams can work on smart sensor solutions at state-of-the-art workstations. The building is designed for maximum energy efficiency.

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2019 – EU Logistics-Hub Stockach (Germany) is put into operation

A milestone in the Baumer history – the new robot-controlled logistics center for Europe responds even faster and with more flexibility to the rapidly and ever-growing market demands. Centralized logistics automation will meet our customers’ requirements for prompt delivery and lead time adherence.

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2019 – Opening a new production site in North Macedonia

By opening a new production plant in Skopje (Northern Macedonia) we consider the demographic change and will further strengthen the Baumer position in Europe and the world. The opening ceremony was a common event celebrated by representatives from politics, the free trade zone and the Baumer Management.

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2018 – Move into High-Tech Center Bodensee

Baumer lays the foundation for further expansion. The new High-Tech Center Bodensee provides a space of more than 7000 sqm for research and development, to tackle industry 4.0 projects and to support marketing and product promotion. In addition, more than 6000 sqm new production floor will host electronic SMD placement. The new, modern and efficient EU logistics hub is scheduled to become operational in 2019.

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2016 - Ground-breaking ceremony for the Baumer High-Tech Center Bodensee

Baumer is investing in its future with a new building in Stockach on Lake Constance (near to Constance) in Southern Germany. At the Stockach – Bodman-Ludwigshafen site, in addition to a central logistics center for Europe, a new high-tech center for Research & Development and Production is being built.

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2012 - Baumer Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.

Waaree Instruments Ltd. becomes Baumer Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. and is fully integrated in the Baumer Group in May 2012.

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2012 - Swiss Lean Award

KMU Swiss AG bestows the "Swiss Lean Award 2012" on Baumer. This prize is the national award for top performance based on lean management philosophy.

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2012 - Baumer celebrating 60 years in Frauenfeld

The Baumer Group employs about 2,500 workers worldwide in 36 subsidiaries and 18 countries. The company headquarters in Frauenfeld, Switzerland celebrates its 60th company anniversary. In the same year the Baumer Group receives the Thurgau motivation award.

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2011 - Expansion in India

Baumer completely takes over Waaree Instruments Ltd., a business unit of the Waaree Group. The acquisition represents the consistent implementation of its international expansion strategy and expands the Process Instruments product segment with 500 employees in Mumbai.

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2011 - Construction of a new building in Kirchberg, Switzerland

The Baumer Group invests in the construction of a new building and strengthens its location in Switzerland. The activities here are focused on the development and manufacture of sensors and measuring equipment for pressure and temperature measurement as well as on wheel load scales.

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2010 - New business venture in South America

To further expand its presence in South America, Baumer incorporates a new sales company in Brazil, Baumer do Brasil Ltda in Sao Paulo. In this promising country Baumer is now banking on the new location in the commercial center São Paulo.

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2010 - Construction of new buildings in Berlin – strengthens the Motion Control competence center

Ground-breaking ceremony for the newly constructed buildings of Baumer Hübner GmbH in Berlin, the competence center for encoders and tachogenerators with Heavy Duty technology. The project includes the construction of a new development and production building and a training center.

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2008 - TOP employer for the first time

Baumer Electric AG ranks among the best employers in Switzerland. Certification as Top Employer is given only to companies which meet the highest HR standards.

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2008 - New sales and training center

In September 2008 the conversion of the sales and training center in Frauenfeld is inaugurated. State-of-the art facilities are now available for customer and staff training.

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2008 - Opening ceremony of the sales branch in Pune, India

The new sales company Baumer India Pvt. Ltd. provides customers competent service and direct support on site. In addition to its location in Pune, Baumer India also has offices in Vadodara and Bangalore.

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2008 - Opening ceremony of Baumer China Co. Ltd.

The Baumer Group enters the Chinese market and opens its first sales branch in Shanghai. 40 employees work in sales, marketing, after installation service and logistics on a 1,400 square meter site.

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2007 - Uniform global corporate identity under the Baumer brand

The companies in the Baumer Group share a uniform global corporate image and a new logo under the Baumer corporate brand. The shared name and reorganization of the sales companies speed up internationalization and streamline product sales around the world.

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2007 - Generation change

Helmut Vietze passes away in May 2007. He shaped the success story of Baumer for 45 years. In 2007 the Baumer Group employs over 1,900 people. Dr. Oliver Vietze becomes CEO & Chairman. Baumer continues to be a family-owned company and one of the largest employers in Frauenfeld.

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2005 - Bourdon – the original is available only from Baumer

Acquisition of the Bourdon Haenni Group, which specializes in instruments and sensors for process automation.

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2002 - Baumer celebrating 50 years

Baumer Electric AG based in Frauenfeld celebrates its 50th company anniversary. The family-owned business has become an international group. The Baumer Group generates 225 million francs in sales worldwide.

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2002 - Expansion of Motion Control activities through takeover of the Hübner Berlin Group

Acquisition of the Hübner Group comprising the two companies Hübner Elektromaschinen AG, Berlin and Thalheim Tachometerbau GmbH & Co. KG, Eschwege.

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2001 - hhs

Acquisition of hhs Leimauftragssystem GmbH, Krefeld, Germany.

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1999 - Construction of an extension building in Frauenfeld

Construction of an extension building for the production facility in Frauenfeld and acquisition of Schläpfer Sensors AG, Hagenbuch.

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1998 - Printing and packaging technology

Acquisition of an equity stake in System Kurandt GmbH, Berlin, specializing in precision sensors for printing and packaging technology.

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1997 - Beginning of KAIZEN activities

The foundation is laid for operations according to KAIZEN philosophy. KAIZEN is synonymous with the continuous improvement process which all Baumer employees implement actively and is supported by many proactive suggestions for optimization.

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1997 - Baumer in Canada

Foundation of Baumer Electric Inc. in Burlington, Canada.

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1997 - Foundation of Baumer Optronic

Foundation of Baumer Optronic GmbH in Radeberg, Germany.

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1996 - Italy, Switzerland, Germany

The foundation of Baumer Electric Srl. Assago in Italy, the acquisition of an equity stake in Tagix AG, Mägenwil, renaming as Baumer Ident AG, and the purchase of an equity stake in Massen GmbH in Konstanz, Germany take place in the same year.

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1996 - Baumer continues to expand "Motion Control" division

The Motion Control division is expanded by the takeover of the IVO Group comprising Irion & Vosseler GmbH in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany and IVO Industrie Sarl. in Illkirch, France.

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1993 - Foundation of Baumer sales in France

Electric S.a.r.l. relocates to a new building in Fillinges, France.

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1992 - A Baumer recebe a certificação ISO 9001

A Baumer Electric AG recebe o certificado SQS ISO 9001.

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1991 - É fundada a Baumer Holding AG \(Baumer Group\)

Com a fundação da Baumer Holding AG em Frauenfeld, é estabelecida a base legal para o grupo de empresas.

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1989 - Expansão para a Europa

Na Alemanha, o novo edifício da Baumer Electric GmbH é transferido para Friedberg. No mesmo ano, a aquisição da Britec Ltd. em Swindon, Inglaterra, que é renomeada como Baumer Electric Ltd.

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1988 - Baumer USA

Fundação da Baumer Electric Ltd., Southington, EUA. O número de colaboradores aumenta para 300. 30% trabalham em tecnologia, o restante em produção. Mais de 10% das vendas são investidas na pesquisa e desenvolvimento de novos produtos inovadores, que definem tendências, relacionados com a tecnologia de sensores.

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1988 - Sensores Baumer no espaço

Em 1988, a Baumer recebeu o pedido para o fabrico de sensores para o foguetão de lançamento europeu Ariane.

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1987 -Codificadores rotativos para a indústria Airbus

Os codificadores desenvolvidos para a indústria da Airbus representam outro marco na história da empresa. A Baumer cumpre os requisitos de elevada qualidade da indústria da aviação criando, assim, a base para os processos de qualidade atuais.

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1987 - 35.º aniversário

35 anos após a fundação da empresa, a Baumer está num percurso internacional de sucesso. O volume de vendas é de 30 milhões de francos suíços. A empresa emprega 250 colaboradores.

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1986 - Baumer França

Em França, é fundada a Baumer Electric S.a.r.l. em Bron/Lyon.

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1984 - Quarta ampliação em 30 anos

A Baumer electric ampliou o edifício da empresa pela 4.ª vez nos últimos 30 anos e emprega 167 pessoas. Mais de 20 engenheiros e técnicos de pós-graduação estão sempre à procura de novas formas de acompanhar o mercado nacional. Mais de 15% dos colaboradores trabalham no departamento de desenvolvimento e pesquisa.

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1982 - 30º aniversário: a Baumer supera a marca dos 10 milhões

Em 1982, registou-se um volume de vendas de mais de 10 milhões de francos suíços pela primeira vez. O número de colaboradores aumenta para 135.

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1981 - Início da produção de sensores óticos

A Baumer entra no mercado de sensores óticos e apresenta-se a vermelho – dos catálogos ao stand da feira Ineltec em Basileia, Suíça.

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1980 - Crescimento na Europa

Expansão do negócio de sensores – nomeadamente, fundando a Baumer Electric GmbH em Frankfurt.

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1979 - Primeiros passos para o Extremo Oriente

A Baumer reconhece a tendência e exporta cada vez mais para o exterior. A participação das exportações do "My-Com" para o Japão aumenta rapidamente para 35%. No geral, a participação das exportações da Baumer Electric é de 45%.

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1977 - 25.º aniversário

A Baumer Electric AG comemora o seu 25.º aniversário e expandirá as suas instalações nos próximos anos.

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1972 - Cerimónia oficial de inauguração do novo edifício

É realizada a cerimónia oficial de inauguração do novo edifício de fabrico e administração em Hummelstrasse, em Frauenfeld, para comemorar o 20.º aniversário da empresa. A Baumer Electric AG emprega 28 pessoas que geram um volume de vendas de 1,5 milhão de francos suíços. São produzidos por ano 250 000 micro-interruptores. 45% deles vão para a exportação.

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1970 - O volume de vendas ultrapassa, pela primeira vez, a marca do milhão

A Baumer está a crescer e, portanto, planeia construir o seu próprio edifício em Hummelstrasse. É lançada a pedra fundamental da sede da empresa atual.

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1969 - Primeiros sensores de proximidade indutivos

No decorrer do desenvolvimento geral da eletrónica, é criado o primeiro interruptor de proximidade sem contacto. Isso dá início à transição da Mecânica para a Eletrónica. Fala-se de interruptores ou iniciadores eletrónicos. O termo "sensores" ainda não é comum.

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1967 - 15.º aniversário da empresa

A empresa cresce para 15 colaboradores.

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1966 - Primeira produção do µCOM

A Baumer lança os interruptores de medição e controlo - a base de todos os sucessos futuros. A sonda de precisão mais precisa do mundo vem de Frauenfeld, na Suíça. O My-Com está no portfólio até hoje e também abriu a empresa para o sucesso internacional.

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1966 - A Baumer electric torna-se uma sociedade anónima

Conversão da sociedade unipessoal em sociedade anónima, a Baumer Electric AG.

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1964 - Mudança na direção

Helmut Vietze assume a direção após a morte do fundador da empresa, Herbert Baumer.

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1962 - Enrada de Helmut Vietze

Helmut Vietze começa na Baumer electric como fabricante de ferramentas. Naquela altura, a empresa tinha 10 colaboradores.

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1960 - Extensão da linha de produtos com controlos de programa

Produção da primeira série para controlos de programa que monitorizam e controlam processos de produção controlados eletricamente.

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1952 - A fundação da empresa

Herbert Baumer, Eng. º Dipl. na ETH, fundou a Baumer electric como uma sociedade unipessoal. Para isso, são alugados os espaços de uma antiga fábrica de calçado em Schlossmühlestrasse 11 em Frauenfeld, na Suíça. Primeira produção dos microinterruptores da série 500 para a monitorização e o controlo de processos de produção controlados eletricamente.

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