About Bacho
In 1862, Göran Fredrik Göransson founded Högbo Stål and Jernwerks AB in Sweden to produce the highest quality steel, pioneering the Bessemer process.
In 1886 he perfected the production of high performance saw blades whose cutting was worthy of the extraordinary steel they were made from, exceeding the expectations of users across the globe.
In the same year, Johan Petter Johansson established his company, Enköpings Mekaniska Verkstad, also in Sweden. Johansson was a clever and creative craftsman and, by 1888, had secured his first patent for what he called ‘The Iron Hand’ - now known simply as the pipe wrench. Johansson’s idea was to replace fixed spanners with a single tool that, just like a human hand, was capable of gripping different size nuts and bolts.
Johansson’s next patent was for the very first adjustable spanner in 1891. This formed the basis for the adjustable wrench - a Swedish invention found all over the world. We have produced more than 100 million units - thus far…
Johansson amassed no less than 118 patents throughout his life – this dedication to innovative product design still prevails today within the company.
In 1890 Berndt August Hjorth acquired the sales and marketing rights to Enköpings Mekaniska Verkstad’s products. His exceptional entrepreneurial skills helped the company become more than just a Swedish export success and laid the basis for the international enterprise behind Bahco today. He combined global products with local market knowledge and expertise, allowing users everywhere to find the product they needed to do the best possible job.
In 1916 Berndt August Hjorth bought Enköpings Mekaniska Verkstad in its entirety from Johan Petter Johansson, and it became part of BA Hjorth & Co. which contracted its name to create the current Bahco.
Over the years there have been many developments and acquisitions, yet Bahco remains the premium hand tool brand. Today it is the flagship for SNA Europe. In 2011 we celebrate the 125th anniversary of Bahco's famous ‘Fish and Hook’ trademark.
Bahco are a premium brand manufacturing a huge range of tools .The Bahco 2012 catalogue can be found here.
We can supply any tool from the range. We stock a large range of Bahco adjustable wrenches, saws, woodworking tools, socket sets and tools for the gardener and woodsman. Please call to the shop to see some of the quality products Bahco can offer.
The Bahco 80 series of adjustable wrenches with phosphated finish
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Bahco 8072 255mm-10" Adlustable Wrench Special Offer £27.95
Socket set 1/2in with Dynamic-Drive-Profile.
DIN3120/ ISO 1174.
Finish: Matt Chrome-Plated: Material: Chrome Vanadium.
Plastic case:Oil and Temperature resistant polypropene.
Contents: 24 pieces
18 pcs 1/2in 6-pt Sockets Dynamic Drive
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 30 32 mm.
2 pcs 1/2in Extension bar 5in & 10in
1 pc 1/2in Universal joint
1 pc 1/2in T-adapter
1 pc 1/2in Flexible handle 10in with grip
1 pc 1/2in Ratchet handle 54 teeth
Special Offer Price £49.95 inc VAT
