About us Our Group English (Int'l) Find Stockist Products Segments Innovation Promotions Bahco World Contact Bahco You are here: Home > Our Group Download Catalogue OUR GROUP A century of commitment is the minimum we make. We have been building lasting relationships with customers and distributors for over a hundred years. We have the experience and know how to take them into the next century and beyond. Welcome Our History Our Presence Partnerships Snap-on Welcome to SNA Europe Our business is at the very heart of the story of tools Tool manufacturing is a fascinating combination of raw, basic elements and the most modern high technology. Hand tools exist since 2.5 million years ago and some of them have not changed much to the eye over the past century. However, there is an ongoing development in terms of materials and manufacturing processes, in which we focus on innovation, ergonomics and performance. Our products are designed for professionals of various industries, such as aviation, oil & gas, metal cutting, building and construction, automotive, landscaping and vineyards. We manufacture vast majority of products in our own factories located throughout Europe. Our partner distributors are delivering them to the professional end-users, as well as to discerning private users. Our ambition is to continue being an unfailing company, professional above all, one which contributes to people’s wellbeing by offering the most valued productivity solutions in the world. Jesus Arregui President, SNA Europe Group The history of SNA Europe A century of commitment to our customers. We have dedicated ourselves to our customers and partners since our first hand tools were manufactured in Sweden in 1850. Explore the SNA Europe timeline to discover how over 150 years of history has shaped our partnership expertise. 1850 Oberg started producing files in Eskilstuna, Sweden and exported actively from the next year on. 1886 Goran Frederik Goransson made the first saw blades marked with the famous "Fish & Hook" symbol. 1930 The Irimo brand was established in Urretxu, Spain. Offering "Honesty in Quality, honesty in Warranty". 1954 B.A. Hjorth & Co. become the joint stock company AB Bahco. 1995 Palmera, Irimo and Acesa merge to form Herramientas Eurotools SA. 2005 Bahco Group AB and Herramientas Eurotools SA merge to form the SNA Europe Group. SNA Europe's presence Made in Europe. Sold to The World. Our primary focus on European manufacturing, sales and distribution means we are ideally placed to bring you Europe's leading hand tool brands. However, our market presence spans from Santiago, Chile to Auckland, New Zealand. So wherever on the globe our hand tools are required, we will supply through people who understand the local market. OUR SITES SALES OFFICES MANUFACTURING SITES DISTRIBUTION CENTRES Growing your business Because our success depends on yours We work hard at our partnerships, at all times working on how we can build your wealth today and far into the future. Your reputation is ours. For hand tool quality. For sustainability and reliable delivery. For 100 years and beyond. Partnership is our craft, and it is our privilege to master it with you. Global resource Over the last hundred years, we have built a company that you can rely on to deliver the global resources to build profitable partnerships for the future. Innovation Continuous research and development puts you at the forefront of ergonomic design and technical innovation with Europe's premier hand tool portfolio. Professionalism We are driven to partner you in the growth of your business, we are passionate about achieving it through knowledge, quality, integrity and efficiency. Sales support We are dedicated to optimizing your sales through ongoing user-driven marketing, product demonstrations, technical assistance, merchandising and brand building activities. Expertise Our associates are leaders in their fields with the specialist knowledge and experience to develop your business far into the future. OUR PARENT COMPANY Commitment to deliver the best tools In 2005, Herramientas Eurotools SA and Bahco Group AB, two tool companies belonging to Snap-on Incorporated since 1995 and 1999 respectively, merged to create SNA Europe. Snap-on Inc. was founded in 1920 and is based in Kenosha (USA). Snap-on Inc. was the first tool company to manufacture and sell interchangeable sockets and wrench handles. Since then the commitment to provide the most valued productivity solutions in the world has been in the heart of its philosophy. Today, Snap-on Inc. is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and system solutions for professional users performing critical tasks in different areas in industries, aerospace, aviation, agriculture, construction, mining, natural resources, power generation. In 2014, Snap-on employed 11,400 persons globally and reached net sales of $3.3 billions and $421.9 millions of net earnings. More info... Sitelinks Industry Building & Construction Automotive Landscaping & Vineyards ERGO™ BETMS Metal Cutting Prizes and Awards Research and Development After Sales Service Catalogue downloads Bahco World About Us Our Group Find Stockist Connect with us facebook twitter youtube IN PROFESSIONALS' HANDS SINCE 1886 PROUDLY MANUFACTURING IN EUROPE Copyright © 2016 SNA Europe | Bahco is a registered trademark of SNA Europe Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Legal Information Subject Access Request Contact Bahco Cookies are used on this website in order to enhance your browsing, to perform traffic statistics, to facilitate the sharing of information on social networks and to display targeted ads. By browsing this website or by clicking “ok”, you accept the use of cookies. To find out more about Cookies and to change the cookies settings, click here. OK