The Blum name stands for innovation, dedicated employees and international market presence. Julius Blum founded the company on March 1, 1952. His first product was a horseshoe stud. Today we are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of cabinet hardware.
Julius Blum, a farrier and carriage smith by trade, founds his company on March 1, 1952. His first product is a horseshoe stud which prevents horses from slipping.
A large hall (now Plant 1) is constructed in the Austrian municipality of Höchst. It provides roughly 7,100 sqare feet of floor space and accommodates eight automatic lathes.
The first cabinet hardware
Blum produces the ANUBA hinge for doors, windows and cabinets.
The first apprentice
The first Blum apprentice starts his training as a metalworker (known today as the Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship).
The first concealed hinge goes into production.
The first products are exported to European locations, primarily South Tyrol, Switzerland and Germany.
Roller runners are added to the production range.
First sales agencies abroad
After establishing its first sales agencies abroad in the UK, Ireland, Germany and Denmark, Blum expands its presence to Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Belgium and France.
First trade show
Blum participates in interzum in Cologne, Germany, for the first time.
Blum introduces a systematic apprentice training program and opens its own training center in Austria.
New plant in Höchst
Plant 2 – our current Austrian headquarters – is built and put into operation in Höchst.
Young women in technology
Elfriede, the first female apprentice, embarks on her technical apprenticeship.
TANDEM and MODUL
The new TANDEM drawer runner uses roller carriage technology instead of rollers.
In addition, Blum unveils the MODUL hinge.
Founding of first subsidiaries
By establishing its first subsidiaries, Blum takes an important step towards internationalization.
The new MINIPRESS processing machine and MINIFIX assembly equipment assist customers in their assembly and processing operations.
Blum USA starts assembling hinges and roller runners in North Carolina.
Blum presents CLIP – the hinge for tool-free attachment.
The METABOX box system goes into production.
Blum introduces its philosophy of "Global customer benefits."
Gold in the WorldSkills Competition
For the first time ever, a Blum apprentice becomes world champion at the WorldSkills Competition.
ISO 9001 certification
Blum is the first cabinet hardware manufacturer to be certified to the ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard.
An additional production facility is set up in Poland.
Blum presents the new TANDEMBOX box system made of steel, aluminum and stainless steel and introduces the INSERTA assembly method for hinges.
Apprenticeship 2000 was developed to create a skilled workforce in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area.
Blum is certified as a "Vocational training center of excellence" for the first time.
The first version of DYNAPLAN is launched on the market. The software makes it easy to plan cabinets and choose the right cabinet hardware.
Blum is certified to the international ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard.
A production facility is founded in Brazil.
Blum presents its beautifully designed CLIP top hinge for fast and easy adjustment. The ORGA-LINE organization system (compatible with TANDEMBOX) is also launched on the market.
BLUMOTION is introduced for soft and effortless closing of drawers, wall cabinet fronts and doors.
Blum celebrates its 50th anniversary.
DYNAMIC SPACE by Blum
Blum presents new ways to make the best possible use of the space available and provide top quality motion.
New AVENTOS product family
AVENTOS lift systems and the TIP-ON mechanical opening support system for TANDEM runners are presented for the first time at interzum in Cologne, Germany.
SERVO-DRIVE, the electrical opening support system for drawers, is unveiled.
CLIP top BLUMOTION
The CLIP top BLUMOTION hinge with an integrated soft-close mechanism makes its debut.
The SERVO-DRIVE electrical opening support system becomes available for lift systems for the first time.
LEGRABOX box system
LEGRABOX, the box system with straight drawer sides, is introduced.
New runner system
The MOVENTO runner system is unveiled.
The AMBIA-LINE organization system for LEGRABOX is introduced.
BLUMOTION for soft and effortless closing wins the European Inventor Award 2013.
For the first time, Blum combines one-touch opening with effortless closing on a purely mechanical basis.
The new EASY ASSEMBLY App provides digital support to installers.
A new color option for hinges, onyx black, is launched in pilot markets.
AVENTOS HK top
Blum presents the new lift system generation AVENTOS HK top.
EASYSTICK
The company presents EASYSTICK, the automated ruler system for drilling and insertion machines.
New Executive Board
As of July 1, 2019, the Executive Board consists of Managing Directors Philipp and Martin Blum along with Gerhard Humpeler and Urs Bolter.
MERIVOBOX
The MERIVOBOX box system offers drawers to meet every demand. They combine maximum functionality with stunning design.
REVEGO
The REVEGO pocket system is launched.
Milestone anniversaries of the apprenticeship program
Blum celebrates 50 years of structured apprentice training in Austria and 25 years at Blum US.
DYNAMIC SPACE becomes Blum Inspirations: the platform for creative cabinet ideas and functional solutions and a source of inspiration for cabinet makers and end users.
AVENTOS HKi
Thanks to its compact and slim design, AVENTOS HKi can be fully integrated into the cabinet side panel, blending seamlessly into the cabinet.
Plant in China
With its fully automated high bay warehouse, Blum’s plant in Shanghai is opened after three years of construction and starts producing hinges for the local market.
Expanded Executive Board
Blum expands its Executive Board on July 1, 2023 – Martin Blum, Philipp Blum and Gerhard Humpeler are joined by Wolfgang Heinzle, Alexander Roloff and Klaus Wendel.
AVENTOS top
AVENTOS top, the latest generation of lift systems, impresses with its more compact design and additional integrated features.
Blum stands for quality, innovation and great customer service. We manufacture products such as drawer runners, hinges and lift systems that create an easier workflow for all cabinetry throughout the home.
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