Bessey Tools Uk

it all started with max bessey opening a bright drawing mill in stuttgart. however, it wasn’t until 47yrs later that dr eugene mayer filed a patent for a novel, quick adjustable screw clamp with malleable cast iron jaws. this marked the start of bessey’s commitment to producing quality clamping tools. in 1966 eugene’s son dr. theodor mayer takes over and forges the company ahead to great success until his death in 2000. under his direction, bessey expanded beyond the manufacture of bright drawn steel multiples by adding stainless to their production lists. they also began creating and marketing erdi brand tin snips. in 1949 the james morton group was created in new york to take care of besseys north american sales and marketing. bessey eventually took control of this company in 2003 in a strategic buy out. bessey produces in excess of 20 different clamps, using steel from its own mills, the original bessey tradesmen clamp has a signature non-slip locking mechanism identified by a set s