1975:

First manufacturer to introduce hydraulic rescue tools operating on a pressure higher than 500 bar, enabling a more compact and lightweight tool design.

1977:

First manufacturer with dead man’s handle on rescue tools for safer operations.

1984:

First rams with twin plungers. These rams create a larger spread without running the risk of bending the plunger.

1986:

First lightweight (<13 kg) cutter with a relatively large blade opening (125 mm) and more cutting power.

1990:

First twin-plunger ram that pushes 16-ton.

1993:

Introduction of the Holmatro Personal Power® concept for improved ergonomics: one man, one pump, one tool.

1994:

First low-noise pump based on the Personal Power® concept.

1998:

First hydraulic cutter in the high-performance H-category (EN 13204) anticipating on new developments in the automobile industry.

1999:

First automatic locking hydraulic coupler for safer operations.

First hydraulic shoring struts allowing a combination of shoring and lifting: Holmatro PowerShore™.

2000:

First extremely low-weight (15.5 kg) pump based on the Personal Power® concept.

2002:

First cutters with New Car Technology blades (NCT™), specially designed to cut hard materials and reinforced constructions of modern cars.

First cordless, compact and low-weight battery-operated rescue tools (< 15 kg inc. battery), with a high-performance. These self-contained tools without pumps or hoses are ideal for use in confined spaces and difficult to reach areas.

2003:

First duo pump with a ready-for-use weight below 25, portable by one man.