A Legacy In Fastening

Take a journey through the history of BOSTITCH®.

Thomas Briggs founded Founded the Boston Wire Stitch Company

1896

Founded in 1896

Thomas Briggs founded Founded the Boston Wire Stitch Company which produced treadle operated wire stitching machines for fastening books, calendars and hat boxes etc.

Man with the first Coil Nailer from BOSTITCH.

1965

First Coil Nailer, the N2

With the acquisition of the Calwire Company in 1961, which manufactured staplers and a T nailer, BOSTITCH® moved into the wood fastening market. BOSTITCH® then introduced innovative new products, such as the first ever coil nailers that revolutionised the pallet making industry, and a roofing coil nailer for the construction industry.

New lightweight and compact Paper Tape Framing Nailer.

2007

Acquisition

BOSTITCH® acquires BESCO pneumatic manufacturing company. New lightweight and compact Paper Tape Framing Nailer, the F33PTSM launched into the construction market.

Bostitch Patent Information

Some BOSTITCH products may be covered by one or more patents. Below is a partial listing of selected BOSTITCH products and corresponding patents. The below listing of products and patents is not exhaustive. The listed products may be covered by additional patents not listed below. Additionally, other BOSTITCH products which are not listed below may or may not be protected by one or more patents.

Products Patents and Patent Publications
SKUs BTC480L and BTC480LM Covered by US Patent Nos. 8,312,937 and 7,554,290