We have been manufacturing professional drills and tools since 1908
Baildon tools feature the “BHH” mark, which is the first trademark used by the Baildon Steel Mill, founded in 1823.
Symbol „The abbreviation derives from the name of the Steel Mill’s founder, John Baildon and its subsequent owner Wilhelm Hegenscheidt. The symbol is recognized by our clients, both domestic and international. “BHH” guarantees the highest quality tools.
Important dates in our history
1823 r.
Foundation of the Baildon Steel Mill1908 r.
Foundation of the Drill Bit Department in the Baildon Steel Mill1950 -1986 r.
• dynamic increase in demand for drill bits, • introduction of new technologies for shaping the working tip: rolling and grinding,1987 - 1997 r.
• measures to improve the quality of drill bits, introduction of new drill bit assortments, including special drill bits, • implementation of the ISO-9001 standard and awarding of quality certificate1998 r.
Establishment of an independent company under the name "Wiertła Baildon" Sp. z o.o.2008 r.
100th anniversary of production of “BHH” drill bits2019 r.
Purchase of 100% of the shares in Fabryka Wiertła Baildon S.A. by Grupa Topex Sp. z o.o. Sp. K.
History
Baildon, Polish brand is synonymous with professionalism and precision. The high quality and exceptional durability of the manufactured drills and other cutting tools is achieved by drawing on the long tradition and experience of the engineering staff of one of the most famous factories in the country. Founded on the base of Baildon Steel Mill’s Drill Bit Plant, which had been in operation since 1908, the company manufactures high-quality drill bits made of molybdenum and cobalt high-speed steel, as well as drill bits and shank cutters made of cemented carbide (monolithic) or with cemented carbide lining. The tools feature the “BHH” mark, which is the first trademark used by the Baildon Steel Mill, founded in 1823. The abbreviation derives from the name of the Steel Mill’s founder, John Baildon and its subsequent owner, Wilhelm Hegenscheidt. The symbol is recognized by our clients, both domestic and international, as it guarantees the highest quality tools.
Production
Currently, the company manufactures about 27 types of drill bits and milling cutters within a diameter range from 0,3 to 50 mm, an assortment of indexable insert drills, die nuts and taps as well as cooling agents – emulsion and preparation. The basic assortment of our drill bits includes: bits intended for the treatment of steel and cast iron, hard machinable steel, stainless steel, heat-proof steel, sheet metal, non-ferrous metals (copper, zinc, brass, aluminum) and synthetics.
To improve the performance of the drill bit, it undergoes multiple refining treatments, such as: passivation and coating with a TIN, TiAlN and AlTiN layers done by the reputable company Oerlinkon Balzers.
