Legacy of Innovation and Recognition in Hand Tool Manufacturing #
From Experience to Achievement #
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.
1998
Received the Taiwan Excellence Award for an ergonomic design, pioneering a trend in ergonomic hand tools.
2004
Honored with the G-mark award in Japan and achieved ISO-9001:2000 certification, reinforcing our commitment to quality and international standards.
2007
Developed the world’s first digital adjustable wrench, setting a new benchmark in tool innovation.
2008
Awarded the “IF” product design award in Germany, further establishing our reputation for design excellence.
2009
Received the Golden Award at the 2009 Taiwan Excellence Awards.
2010
Recognized with the REDDOT design award in Germany and the Taiwan Golden Pin Design Award.
2012
Secured another IF design award in Germany, underscoring our ongoing commitment to innovative design.
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.
2015
Honored with the 3rd Taiwan Key Medium-Sized Enterprise Award.
2016
Received the 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.
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.
2023.11
Awarded the 30th Taiwan SMEs Innovation Award and the 26th Rising Star Award.
2024
Received the Golden Hand Award for Outstanding SMEs and the 33rd National Award of Outstanding SMEs.
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.