Company
Since 1966, BTM has been a leading global supplier of clinching tools and equipment, pierce tooling and equipment, and inserted fastener equipment, work holding equipment and fully automated assembly systems.
BTM serves a global customer base in automotive, appliance, HVAC, construction, electronics furniture, garage & entry doors, general industry, robotic integrators, machine builders and system integrators.
Mission
Our mission is to improve your manufacturing productivity by being the supplier of choice for clinching, specialty press and work holding equipment.
What BTM Provides
From premium tooling to standard press & work holding equipment to integrated production systems, BTM supports the tooling and equipment needs of companies that use sheet metal to assemble and manufacture products.
Our Story
In 1966, Milus Allison and Edwin Sawdon started BTM by creating highly specialized stretch bending machines for use in the production of structural components and decorative sheet metal trim parts. They recognized the need for inexpensive, yet reliable, compact high force press units and the air toggle press was invented and became the first of many BTM patented products.
As sales of the toggle press grew, the company explored new applications for these versatile presses and in 1980 invented the sealed clinch joint, Tog-L-Loc®.
To meet the needs of our customers, BTM developed clinching presses, specialty machines, premium tooling and production systems.
BTM continues what Milus and Edwin started over 50 years ago by developing innovative, customer-oriented solutions, making BTM the supplier of choice for a wide range of products.
Company Timeline
| 1966 – | Founded Company |
| 1972 – | Invented Toggle Press |
| 1980 – | Invented Tog-L-Loc® |
| 1981 – | Introduced Lance-N-Loc® |
| 1982 – | Broke Ground at Marysville Campus |
| 1983 – | First Garage Door Production Line |
| 1984 – | Received MultiClinch® Patent (aka Multi-Loc for BTM Europe) |
| 1986 – | First Power Clamp |
| 1986 – | Launched in Europe |
| 1988 – | Introduced Air-Over-Oil Cylinder |
| 1988 – | Launched in Mexico |
| 1990 – | Launched in Scandinavia |
| 1991 – | Introduced V-Loc™ |
| 1998 – | First Pin Clamp |
| 2001 – | Received 50th Patent |
| 2006 – | Launched in China |
| 2006 – | Launched in Australia/New Zealand |
| 2009 – | Launched in Brazil |
| 2009 – | Introduced Oval-Loc® |
| 2013 – | Acquired Punch Tech Tool & Die |
| 2016 – | Introduced Modular Press Architecture |
| 2016 – | Invented MCP Press |
| 2017 – | Introduced Quick Ship Tooling |
| 2019 – | Introduced New Hand-Held Press Line Including Titanium Models |
| 2019 – | Introduced Fixed-Loc® |
| 2020 – | Constructed New Metallurgical Lab |
| 2021 – | Kistler Servo Partnership |
| 2022 – | Introduced Pseudo-Ridged C-Frames |
| 2022 – | Introduced Thermal Integrated Clinching |
| 2024 – | Introduced Compact, Extended & Heavy-Duty Hand-Held Press Series |
BTM Today
BTM is a leading tooling and equipment manufacturer with operations in Germany, Sweden, England, Mexico, China and Brazil and sales reps around the world.
Our expertise, resources and facilities include:
Expertise:
- Applications Specialists
- Component Engineering
- Clinch Joint Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy Sciences
- Tooling Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Controls Engineering
Resources:
- Project Management Team
- Service Support Team
- Replacement Tooling Fulfillment
- Service Parts Fulfillment
Facilities:
- R & D Lab
- Metallurgical Lab
- Clinch Joint Testing Lab
- Prototype Shop
- Production Machine Shop
- Tool & Die Shop
- Paint Shop
- Panel Build
- Equipment Assembly
- Quality Assurance Lab
BTM has a global customer support with high-quality suppliers and business partners around the world.
Values
At BTM, we are committed to creating solutions that improve production and reduce cost.
Innovation
At BTM, we are committed to creating solutions that improve production and reduce cost.
Craftsmanship
We take pride in producing the finest tooling and equipment. BTM has a reputation for outstanding reliability and durability and our team is committed manufacturing excellence.
Supporting Customers
With our sales staff, engineers, production support, and field service technicians, we will provide the support you need from initial contact through development, engineering, testing and installation.
Quality
BTM places strong emphasis on delivering high-quality products and services, meeting customer expectations, increasing energy efficiency, and managing resources sustainably. We are equally committed to safeguarding the health of our employees and enhancing their overall satisfaction. To achieve these goals, BTM Company is ISO 9001 certified. We have established, implemented, and continuously improved a Quality Management System that complies with the requirements of this international standard.
BTM maintains full conformity with ISO 9001 at a global level. Click here to view the current ISO Certificate.
Our Team
Delivering reliable, innovative, high-quality affordable products requires a talented, dedicated and hardworking team of engineers, metallurgists, designers, quality control specialists and sales associates. We also believe it is important to have some fun.
