The foundations of PILANA were laid in 1934 when Mr. Studeník established PILANA in Hulín (Czech Republic) – to “manufacture wood cutting and other tools for woodworking“.
This tireless inventor/entrepreneur never came across an obstacle he couldn’t overcome.
History
1934
1965
During sixties and seventies the company started exporting to other markets in Europe.
With increasing demand Pilana began to expands its product portfolio and to streamline and upgrade the production process.
With increasing demand Pilana began to expands its product portfolio and to streamline and upgrade the production process.
1995
During nineties we expanded our business worldwide.
Market growth caused that Pilana was divided into divisions so that each division could provide a higher level of specialization.
Market growth caused that Pilana was divided into divisions so that each division could provide a higher level of specialization.
2008
In 2008, Mesna Bruk – a Norwegian producer of industrial knives and one of the competitors of PILANA Knives announced bankruptcy.
PILANA took over the former factory and at the same time implemented some of the most advanced technologies into production process in Hulin.
PILANA took over the former factory and at the same time implemented some of the most advanced technologies into production process in Hulin.
2011
In 2011 Pilana Knives updated its graphical representation and changed the former logo with a snake into a new modern style.
New logo represents our most successful product – an image of a three-knife drum chipper.
New logo represents our most successful product – an image of a three-knife drum chipper.
2015
In 2015 a new company PILANA GROUP was created, representing a group of companies trading under PILANA Brand.