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As the original inventor of the ear clamp and the global leader in connecting technologies – Oetiker’s clamps and rings are made with quality that you can rely on.
Our Heavy Duty Straps are available in a large variety of standardized and custom band materials and components.
Our Quick Connectors are reliable, compact, high performing sealing solutions with tool-free assembly.
We offer a wide range of assembly and disassembly solutions from Hand Tools to Pneumatic and Electromechanical Assembly Systems.
Oetiker Aftermarket Kits offer a range of high-quality and easy-to-use clamps that are specially selected for Passenger Vehicles, Commercial and Industrial Vehicles, 2-Wheelers and Cooling and Heating applications.
in connecting solutions for vehicles and industrial applications
• Expansion to Poland
• Celebrating 75 years
• Acquisition of Jiffy-tite Company
• Invention of ForceTree® MCR interlock
• Acquisition of Levi Peterson
• Invention of WingGuard® Strap Clamp, Oetiker FAST 3000 with AdvantEdge® technology
• Acquisition of Rostra Tool Company/Sargent Quality Tools Brand
• Expansion to Russia
• Invention of PEX Preset Clamp
• Expansion to Brazil
• Invention of ToothLock® Low Profile Clamp
• Expansion to Korea
• Invention of ToothLock® Ear Clamp
• 2008 Invention of StepLess® Next Generation Ear Clamp
• 2007 Expansion to Japan
• 2006 Expansion to India
• 2003 Invention of Quick Connector
• 2003 Expansion to Mexico
• 2002 Invention of StepLess® Low Profile Clamp
• 1998 Invention of Electronically Controlled Assembly
• 1996 Acquisition of Allert
• 1995 Expansion to China
• 1992 Expansion to Czech Republic and Hungary
• 1991 Expansion to Netherlands
• 1989 Invention of the Multi Crimp Ring
• 1985 Expansion to Spain
• 1984 Expansion to France
• 1979 Invention of the StepLess® Ear Clamp
• 1979 Expansion to England
• 1978 Invention of Ear Clamp with Insert
• 1972 Expansion to Germany
• 1963 Expansion to USA
• 1961 Expansion to Canada
• 1959 Expansion to Austria
• 1951 Invention of the world’s first ear clamp
• 1949 Invention of the coupling
• 1947 Invention of the punching machine
• 1942 Founded in Horgen, Switzerland by Mr. Hans Oetiker, Switzerland
Oetiker is a family-owned business founded in 1942 in Horgen, Switzerland by Mr. Hans Oetiker - who invented the world's first ear clamp. We develop and produce billions of connecting solutions every year and are driven by the values that have underpinned our success for over 75 years.
