The series designation "EURO" was introduced by the manufacturer Panhans for its beamsaws in about 1993/1994. Until then, the models of the series "Type 697" and "Type 693" were produced in four versions: SH 50, SH 70, SH 90 and SH 110 (SH = Schnitthoehe/ cutting height). The models 693 - SH 70 and 693 - SH 90 were produced most often.

The 'EURO' is produced at the site AT-4563 Micheldorf - since 2011 by the AWB Maschinenbau GmbH, a company that belongs to the Schelling- Group.

In the 2000s the manufacturer introduced another series:

• Model 'S 45', mit angle adjustable saw blade
• EUROSTAR, as successor of the EURO 30, EURO 10, EURO 12 models - for industrial use
• EURO 5.1 as successor machine of the EURO 5
• POLYSTAR - for plastics industry
• ECOPAN - as inexpensive successor model of the EURO 5 with standard configuration