Precision equipment investment increases B&T USA’s end-product quality

What started in 1991 in Spiez, Switzerland, has since evolved into a premium firearms manufacturer known for its commitment to quality.

When they expanded into the United States as B&T USA, the company focused on the sales, importation, and manufacturing of small arms exclusively for police and public authorities. As the North American presence grew, B&T USA established a legacy of precision, quality, and innovation, evolving into a high-precision manufacturer with tremendous support from the team in Switzerland.

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The company built a strong reputation by staying true to its core values, including investing in the best equipment and the best people. Jon Scott, CEO of B&T USA, emphasized the idea, saying, “We’ve recruited all these people into this company, and the same thing goes with the equipment. Those investment decisions – they are all made very intentionally.”

As demand increased and part complexity grew, the need for more capable machinery became clear.

“We just weren’t able to produce what we needed to produce,” says Scott, “Either the machine was broken, or we didn’t get good tech support.”

Industry feedback eventually led the B&T USA team to HERMLE. After connecting at a trade show and gaining a deeper understanding of what HERMLE had to offer, the decision was easy. HERMLE delivered exactly what they needed and more.

For Applications Engineer Bryce Vercruysse, HERMLE revolutionized his daily operations. Tasked with programming and refining part processes, Vercruysse emphasized the machine’s standout feature, its probing capabilities.

The company lacked the right machines to produce the parts they envisioned. No other equipment could meet their standards. With HERMLE, however, those challenges became a thing of the past.

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“I don’t have to worry about it. You probe it, and you trust that the machine knows what it’s doing,” Vercruysse notes.

From suppressors and barrels to receivers and grenade launcher tubes, B&T USA relies on HERMLE’s accuracy, speed, and finish quality to maintain its industry-leading standards. Even the most complex operations, often involving extrusions or 3D-printed parts, are possible thanks to HERMLE’s integrated probing and 5-axis capabilities.

Today, B&T USA continues to expand operations, increase quality production, and optimize processes. From a team of two to more than 80 employees, the commitment remains the same. Invest in the best, work with the best, and deliver the best. It's a mindset that reflects the spirit of HERMLE and B&T USA.