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Legacy of Innovation and Recognition in Hand Tool Manufacturing

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Legacy of Innovation and Recognition in Hand Tool Manufacturing
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From Experience to Achievement
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Proxene Tools Co., Ltd. has built a remarkable legacy in the hand tool industry, marked by continuous innovation, design excellence, and a commitment to quality. Below is a chronological overview of our key milestones and achievements:

1984
Founded by Mr. Arthur Wu, Proxene Tools Co., Ltd. began its journey without prior experience in producing adjustable wrenches, setting the stage for a story of determination and growth.

Founder Arthur Wu

1998
Received the Taiwan Excellence Award for an ergonomic design, pioneering a trend in ergonomic hand tools.

1998 Taiwan Excellence Award

2004
Honored with the G-mark award in Japan and achieved ISO-9001:2000 certification, reinforcing our commitment to quality and international standards.

2004 G-mark Award

2007
Developed the world’s first digital adjustable wrench, setting a new benchmark in tool innovation.

First Digital Adjustable Wrench

2008
Awarded the “IF” product design award in Germany, further establishing our reputation for design excellence.

2008 IF Product Design Award

2009
Received the Golden Award at the 2009 Taiwan Excellence Awards.

2009 Taiwan Excellence Golden Award

2010
Recognized with the REDDOT design award in Germany and the Taiwan Golden Pin Design Award.

2010 REDDOT and Golden Pin Awards

2012
Secured another IF design award in Germany, underscoring our ongoing commitment to innovative design.

2012 IF Design Award

2013
Our General Manager, Mr. Arthur Wu, was appointed as the 13th Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association, reflecting our leadership within the industry.

Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association

2015
Honored with the 3rd Taiwan Key Medium-Sized Enterprise Award.

2015 Taiwan Key Medium-Sized Enterprise Award

2016
Received the Taiwan Excellence Silver Award.

2016 Taiwan Excellence Silver Award

2019
Launched Smart Auto Lines, advancing our manufacturing capabilities.

2020
Commenced construction of a new plant to support future growth.

2021
Recognized with the D&B TOP 1000 Elite SME Award.

2021 D&B TOP 1000 Elite SME Award

2022
Once again received the D&B TOP 1000 Elite SME Award.

2023.2
Completion of our new plant, marking a significant milestone in our expansion.

2023 New Plant Completed

2023.11
Awarded the 30th Taiwan SMEs Innovation Award and the 26th Rising Star Award.

2023 Innovation and Rising Star Awards

2024
Received the Golden Hand Award for Outstanding SMEs and the 33rd National Award of Outstanding SMEs.

2024 Golden Hand Award


Through decades of dedication, Proxene Tools Co., Ltd. continues to set new standards in the hand tool industry, driven by a passion for innovation, quality, and leadership.

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