Acrotec is strengthening its cutting-edge watchmaking expertise with the arrival of two new Jura-based companies: easyDec SA and PoliTrempe SA. The first of them will join Acrotec’s new watchmaking microturning division, along with three other Group member companies. The Acrotec…...

As Acrotec’s diversification strategy continues to grow, it welcomes a new company specialising in laser applications into the Group. Microweld, founded in 1997 by Norbert Giraud in Chavanod, Haute-Savoie, specialises in laser applications. With around forty employees across two sites,…...

Watchdec has obtained its ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 recertification, demonstrating its well-functioning quality management system and its ability to supply parts for medical devices. These certifications, which are known and recognised, generate trust in the company’s work among employees…...

The Acrotec Group has more than 20 years of history, more than 1’200 employees, 1’500 customers, 1’200 machines, 18 production sites and more than 40 countries in export and a turnover of CHF 230 million in 2019. A total of…...

Petitpierre specialises in the manufacture of specific machines for the microtechnology industry. These are mainly for the assembly, bonding, welding, riveting and inspection of high-precision components. In order to meet the ever-demanding needs of our customers, the company will now spread…...

After two years of hard work, Pierhor-Gasser— the Vaud-based company and member of the Acrotec Group—has just received its ISO 13485 certification. This recognition means the company will now be able to deal with requests from medical device companies.  …...

Within just a few months, rhodium has become the most expensive metal in the world. Today it sells for more than CHF 600 per gram—an amount 13 times the price of gold! This increase is bad news for the watchmaking…...

Thierry Miller was appointed CEO of DJC on January 4, 2021, following a brilliant career as head of quality at LVMH. He previously held several positions at MAIKE AUTOMOTIVE (an automotive equipment supplier specialising in precision turning and cutting) and…...

AFT Micromécanique is proud to report the construction progress of the new plant for its subsidiary company, AFT Micromécanique Suisse, in Courgenay.  The new premises is scheduled to open in February 2021 and will enable AFT to meet the needs…...

The company from Cortaillod has expanded its production area and has moved into a new building in Boudry. Since November 2020, these new premises have housed Petitpierre SA’s automation department; the new research and development centre, Acrotec R&D; and the…...