Baumer Group

Baumer Group is a Swiss industrial group headquartered in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, with a focus on sensor technology. Founded in 1952 by Herbert Baumer as Baumer Electric AG, the company initially manufactured microswitches for electrically controlled manufacturing processes. Over the decades it evolved into a global supplier of components and systems for factory and process automation, operating through 39 subsidiaries in 19 countries and employing around 2,800 people. The group is organized into three business areas: sensor technology, glue application systems and quality inspection, and process instruments. Its product portfolio includes precision tactile sensors, inductive proximity switches, and a wide range of automation components. Baumer invests significantly in innovation, with over 15% of employees working in innovation-related roles, and has received various awards for its products and corporate performance. Baumer's history is marked by key technological milestones. In 1966, it launched the My-Com measuring and control switch, which became the foundation of its success and remains the world's most precise precision tactile sensor. In 1969, it developed its first own sensor, an inductive proximity switch, marking a shift from mechanics to electronics. International expansion began in 1981 with the first foreign subsidiary in Germany, followed by growth in Europe and North America in the 1990s and Asia in the 2000s. Since 1991, the individual companies have been consolidated under Baumer Holding AG in Frauenfeld. After the death of Helmut Vietze in 2007, his son Oliver Vietze took over as CEO and Chairman. The company remains family-owned. In 2018, Baumer moved into a high-tech center in Stockach, Germany, with development, manufacturing, and an automated EU logistics hub that began operations in 2019. A new production plant in Skopje, North Macedonia, also opened in 2019. Baumer continues to develop and produce according to uniform standards at locations in Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, India, and Denmark, supported by an international distribution network.

Baumer Group was founded in 1952 by Herbert Baumer as Baumer Electric AG in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. The company initially produced microswitches for electrically controlled manufacturing processes. In 1964, Helmut Vietze took over the management. A major breakthrough came in 1966 with the launch of the My-Com measuring and control switch, which became the foundation of the company's success and remains the world's most precise precision tactile sensor. This product paved the way for international expansion. In 1969, Baumer developed its first own sensor, an inductive proximity switch, marking a milestone in the transition from mechanics to electronics. The company continued to innovate and grow. In 1981, it established its first foreign subsidiary in Germany. During the 1990s, Baumer expanded further into Europe and North America. In the 2000s, it opened subsidiaries in Asia, including China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Since 1991, the individual companies have been consolidated under the umbrella of Baumer Holding AG in Frauenfeld. After the death of Helmut Vietze in 2007, his son Oliver Vietze took over as CEO and Chairman of the family-owned company. In 2012, Baumer received the "Swiss Lean Award 2012" from KMU Swiss AG as a national award for excellence based on lean management philosophy. In 2018, Baumer moved into a high-tech center in Stockach, Germany, which includes development, manufacturing, and an automated EU logistics hub that began operations in 2019. In 2019, a new production plant was also opened in Skopje, North Macedonia. Today, Baumer Group is an international Swiss corporate group with a focus on sensor technology, operating 39 subsidiaries in 19 countries and employing around 2,800 people. It develops and produces according to uniform standards at locations in Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, India, and Denmark, and has an international sales network with distributors in all relevant markets.

• 2019

  Automated EU logistics hub in Stockach begins operations; new production plant opens in Skopje, North Macedonia.

• 2018

  Moved into high-tech center in Stockach, Germany.

• 2012

  Received Swiss Lean Award 2012 from KMU Swiss AG.

• 2007

  Death of Helmut Vietze; Oliver Vietze becomes CEO and Chairman.

• 1991

  Consolidation of individual companies under Baumer Holding AG in Frauenfeld.

• 1981

  Establishment of first foreign subsidiary in Germany.

• 1969

  Development of first own sensor, an inductive proximity switch.

• 1966

  Launch of My-Com measuring and control switch, the world's most precise precision tactile sensor.

• 1964

  Helmut Vietze takes over management.

• 1952

  Founded by Herbert Baumer as Baumer Electric AG in Frauenfeld, Switzerland.

Global supplier of components and systems for factory and process automation, with a strong focus on sensor technology and innovation.

• My-Com

  Precision tactile sensor, the world's most precise, launched in 1966.

• Inductive proximity switches

  First own sensor developed in 1969.

• Glue application systems

  Systems for glue application and quality inspection.

• Process instruments

  Instruments for process automation.

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