A History Packed with Innovation

Knowing a business’s history helps consumers understand its values and motivation—the foundation of any successful organization. For nearly sixty years, Swenson Shear has been a leader in providing solutions to roofing and construction contractors. The company’s history is full of new products, new markets, and continuous growth. Since 1959, Swenson Shear has manufactured high-quality, heavy duty metal panel cutting tools and all-in-one finishing tables to valued customers.

Swenson Shear is committed to long-lasting business relationships based on 100% customer satisfaction and constant product innovation—and has been since 1959. Today, the business enjoys its position as the number one international provider of metal roof cutting tools. Below are a few highlights of Swenson Shear history:

• 1959: The Original Swenson Shear was first manufactured in Ceres, California
• 1968: The first Swenson Shear shipped internationally to Germany
• 1997: Swenson Shear world headquarters was built in Ceres, California
• 2001: Swenson Shear acquired Swift Cut and launched the new interchangeable blade shears
• 2002: Swenson Shear launched the original SnapTable
• 2005: Swenson Shear launched the Model 64 Hip/Valley Roofing Shear
• 2007: Swenson Shear launched the Hemmer
• 2009: Swenson Shear launched the Eave/Valley Hemmer
• 2013: Swenson Shear launched the SnapTable HD
• 2016: The Towable SnapTable Pro was officially launched. It has quickly grown to be Swenson Shear’s best-selling product, as it is the only tool like it on the market
• 2017: The Eave Master, the perfect complement to its Towable SnapTable Pro, debuted

Continued innovation, consistent product updates, and completely new tools are the foundation of Swenson Shear’s long-standing work to increase quality, save money, and improve safety in the roofing industry. Swenson Shear is continually looking for ways to improve its products and provide the best service to its customers. Swenson Shear holds numerous patents, leaving competitors in the rear-view mirror.

Swenson Shear has faced its share of business challenges over the course of the company’s history. The learning curve in designing and manufacturing products can be difficult to climb when it comes to creating a new product for the first time—and communicating its benefits to the market. In the end, however, the hard work is worth it. Through various product iterations and tests, Swenson Shear has seen its offerings become the “go-to” for contractors. Roofers understand Swenson Shear products increase the quality of their finished metal roofs while also saving their time and money.

The CEO of Swenson Shear said it best: “As a company, we work as a team to grow our business and overcome these challenges. Our shop team works tirelessly to improve quality and ease of use. Our marketing and sales team diligently works on reaching out to customers and inform them of the capabilities of our machines—all while providing the best customer service before, during and after purchase.”

Swenson Shear is proud of its history. Innovative tools from Swenson Shear speed up the process and ease the difficulty of metal panel preparation and installation. To learn more, visit swensonshear.com today.