At Bauer® Tools, our mission is simple: to provide professionals and DIYers alike with the high-quality power tools and equipment they need to get the job done right, at prices they can afford.
For over 40 years, we’ve been committed to innovation, durability, and value. Our team of engineers and designers work tirelessly to create professional-grade power tools that perform as well or better than the “big names”, but without the premium price tag.
Whether you’re a carpenter, mechanic, plumber, electrician, or weekend warrior, we’ve got the drills, saws, wrenches, compressors, generators, and everything else you need to tackle projects around the house, on the job site, or in your own shop.
Our History
Bauer® Tools was founded in 1975 by a small group of tool designers and engineers who believed that quality tools should be accessible to everyone.
In those early days, we focused primarily on pneumatic tools, seeking to provide an alternative to the established brands used by professional mechanics and technicians. Our air tools combined durability, power, and reliability with affordable pricing, quickly earning a following among automotive pros.
Bolstered by our success in the automotive market, we expanded into power tools, hand tools, tool storage, and other product categories over the next four decades. We opened our first retail store in Los Angeles in 1980, providing a showroom where customers could see and touch the tools for themselves.
Today, Bauer® Tools products are sold through our nationwide network of retail stores as well as authorized online resellers. Our product lineup has grown to over 7,000 tools covering every application from HVAC to woodworking and everything in between. Through it all, we remain proudly committed to seeking out new ways to provide professional-grade tools at unprecedented values.
In-House Manufacturing
A key aspect of our business from the beginning has been direct control over manufacturing. After being disappointed with the quality and capabilities of third-party suppliers early on, we made the strategic decision to bring production in-house.
We now operate several tool manufacturing plants throughout Asia and North America. This vertical integration enables us to oversee quality at every stage of development, while keeping costs low. Our expertise also allows us to rapidly prototype and iterate on new tool designs to meet the evolving needs of users.
In addition to our own factories, we work closely with a network of thoroughly vetted partner facilities. All sources adhere to our rigorous quality standards, allowing us to provide a consistent experience across our broad catalog of products.
By managing sourcing and production ourselves rather than outsourcing to third-party brands, we’re able to offer prices 20-50% lower than comparable tools from other major brands.
In-House Testing
In order to match the performance of the leading power tool brands, our products must pass a gauntlet of extreme durability challenges. Our dedicated product testing facility in California puts prototype tools through the wringer under heavy use simulations and environmental stresses.
We operate state-of-the-art test labs to evaluate motors, mechanical components, structural components, batteries, and electrical systems. Tools are subjected to over one million compression cycles to validate long-term endurance under real-world conditions.
Drop tests, vibration tests, rain chamber corrosion tests, switch actuation life testing, and more push our tools beyond normal limits. Our cordless power tools undergo over 3,500 hard-hitting impacts before approval. Ovens replicate extreme hot and cold environments, while specially designed jigs apply thousands of pounds of force against components.
Our power tools are used to drill, saw, grind, fasten, and build hour after hour, day after day. Only the tools that survive this gauntlet earn the Bauer® name.
In-House Design
Bauer’s 40+ person product development team encompasses mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and QA specialists. Based at our headquarters, this talented group works year-round to enhance our existing tool lineup and pioneer new products.
Leveraging state-of-the-art CAD software and 3D printing capabilities, our product development process rapidly iterates through countless prototypes. Our electrical engineers optimize motor winding configurations to increase power and efficiency. Our mechanical engineers utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate stress distributions and predict failure points.
Ergonomic studies inform comfortable, intuitive product designs. We carefully balance size, weight, balance, and ease of control, allowing you to work longer with less fatigue.
Our Values
Three core values guide every aspect of our business:
Value
Delivering maximum performance and durability at the best possible price. Eliminating middlemen and controlling manufacturing means more value for you.
Innovation
Pushing boundaries and taking risks to create tools that solve problems. We’re proud to offer features and capabilities users won’t find elsewhere.
You
Keeping the focus on your needs at every step. Our tools are designed and built to make your work easier and empower your passions.
The Bauer® name has always meant affordable prices without sacrificing performer or quality. As we’ve grown over the past 40+ years, our commitment to these values has remained consistent. They ensure we provide the solutions you need to take on any project.
Our Product Lines
The Bauer® Tools catalog covers all your power tool needs and more across seven categories:
- Power Tools: Cordless & corded drills, drivers, saws, sanders, grinders, planers, routers, and more
- Hand Tools: Wrenches, sockets, pliers, hex keys, screwdrivers, hammers, punches, and other manual tools
- Air Tools: Impact wrenches, ratchets, sanders, air compressors, nailers, staplers, inflators, and related pneumatic tools
- Tool Storage: Toolboxes, chests, cabinets, workbenches, and accessories to organize your garage, shop, or job site
- Automotive: Car lift systems, engine stands, transmission jacks, auto diagnostic tools, and other specialty auto tools
- Lawn & Garden: Pressure washers, tillers, chainsaws, lawn mowers, generators, and outdoor power equipment
- Material Handling: Carts, dollies, pallet jacks, winches, jacks, and gear for moving heavy loads
Within each category, we offer an extensive assortment of options to suit both casual DIY use and heavy professional duty.
No matter what projects you take on, Bauer® has the right tools to get them done.
Our Commitment to Quality
At Bauer® Tools, we stand behind every product we sell. We strive for excellence in both design and manufacturing to ensure your complete satisfaction.
It all starts with our no-compromise approach to product development and testing. We go far beyond what competitors do because we understand our tools’ reputations are on the line every day on jobsites across America.
Our vertically integrated factories allow us to oversee production quality at every step. We work hand-in-hand with suppliers to ensure materials, components, and finished products meet our exacting standards.
Inspection and quality control happens at multiple points throughout our supply chain to catch any defects or inconsistencies before tools reach our warehouses.
We proudly provide industry-leading warranties as an additional measure of confidence. While we build tools to last, accidents happen and normal wear and tear takes its toll over time. Our warranties have you covered.
If any issue with performance or longevity arises, our U.S.-based customer service team is ready to make it right. We stand behind our products 100% and take pride in delivering complete satisfaction.
Our Customers
Our tools end up in the hands of all kinds of users. Weekend DIY warriors working on home improvement projects make up a large portion of our customers.
Professional contractors across fields like construction, electrical, HVAC, automotive, and more rely on Bauer® daily to make their jobs easier and boost productivity.
Public works crews, maintenance teams, industrial facilities, farms, and ranches also frequently turn to our tools for the performance and reliability they demand.
We cater to everyone from the home mechanic working on their car in the garage to the industrial plant technician repairing heavy machinery. Bauer® tools are versatile and dependable enough for any task.
Most importantly, we focus on accessibility. Our direct-to-consumer model cuts out retailers’ markups so we can offer professional-grade tools at unbeatable prices. We make next-level performance available to all users, from occasional DIYers to full-time tradespeople.
The Future of Bauer® Tools
As we embark on our fifth decade in business, the future looks bright for Bauer® Tools.
We will continue investing heavily in R&D to build the most advanced power tools on the market. Our next generation of brushless motors, improved battery technologies, and connected tool ecosystems will set new performance standards.
We are expanding our retail footprint across the U.S. and extending our ecommerce capabilities to provide our growing community of users with enhanced access to our catalog.
Most excitingly, we are committed to seeking out new ways to provide ever-greater value to our loyal customers. The DIYer working on their first renovation, the HVAC technician repairing equipment daily, the auto mechanic slinging wrenches for 40 years – we will continue delivering the tools you need to succeed, at prices you can afford.
Thank you for choosing Bauer® Tools. We can’t wait to see what you build.