ACROTEC: VERTICAL INTEGRATION IN THE SUPPLY SECTOR
Acrotec is probably one of the most important players in the watch supply industry. Operating in the Watchmaking, Medtech and Precision High-Tech sectors, in 2019 this group of some twenty companies, currently employing 1,200 people, generated turnover of CHF 233…...
GPHG 2020: Two Acrotec Group executives named on the Grand Prix jury!
The Foundation of the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix (GPHG) is holding its annual prize-giving ceremony in Geneva on November 12. This year, two leaders of the Acrotec group have been selected as members of the jury for this long-awaited competition.…...
30 Willemin-Macodel machines and 30 years of partnership
The company AFT Micromécanique located in France is proud to announce the reception of its 3rd Willemin-Macodel Machine W508MT2. This machine reinforces the production capacity and automates the loading thanks to its new palletizer. AFT Micromécanique signs its 30th machine…...
A new jewel of watchmaking technology: the Accuracy Motion by H2i
H2i is pleased to present the new generation of its multi-position chronometric measuring device for watchmaking professionals: the Accuracy Motion. The journalist Fabrice Eschmann from Arc Info presents the company and its products on the article published in Entreprises magazine…...
High performance gear pumps for industrial ink-jet printing by Diener Precision Pumps
Diener Precision Pumps are ideal for printers used for Marking & Coding, Glass, Ceramic, and Textile printing. We offer a full product range compatible with many ink types: dye-based pigmented ink, water & solvent-based inks, and white inks (TiO2). Diener…...
Winding of saw blades, the new Petitpierre’s automaton
The company Petitpierre SA allows to coil saw blades in record time. The blades are deposited in bulk and automatically conveyed to a unit for the winding operation. In 1 second and a half, the blades are bundled. Due to…...
Play measurement and correction for Générale Ressorts
The company Générale Ressorts has equipped itself with a machine that measures the deflection of the cylinder pin. It was designed with its sister company Petitpierre SA – specialist in automation. This semi-automated equipment guarantees a precision in the measurement…...
A new factory for AFT Micromécanique
A new screw-machining factory in Courgenay. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2020. A new factory should be built in Courgenay. The Acrotec Group’s wish is to develop our Swiss subsidiary of AFT Micromécanique, a company already…...
Vardeco, a new graphic identity
Vardeco, historically the first company of the Acrotec Group, active in precision turning in the electronics, aeronautics, medical and automotive markets, is changing its logo by harmonising and simplifying the lines of its existing logo. Vardeco wishes to convey strong…...
New office for Acrotec Group holding
With the inauguration of a brand new building on Vardeco’s current site in Develier, the Acrotec Group now has a new 500m2 office space to accommodate its staff. This will increase the production capacity of Vardeco and strengthen the relationships…...