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The Fineblanking Process – Our Innovation as the origin of our company.
History
2020
2017
Acquisition of a FEINTOOL 450 X-TRA
2009
Expansion of the production floorspace by 3500 m².
2005
With the acquisition of a SCHMID 160 X-TRA, the company invests in cutting-edge fineblanking press technology. Two further SCHMID 320 X-TRA presses are added to the machine park in.
1992
Transformation of FRITZ SCHIESS & CO into FRITZ SCHIESS AG.
1972
Massive downswing in turnover as mechanical movements for calculators, cash tills and meters are replaced by electronic elements. In the following years, new markets are opened and a network of representatives established.
1969
Enter the 3rd generation.
As integral parts of Hasselblad cameras, fineblanked components from Lichtensteig land on the moon.1966
Generous expansion of the production floorspace for presses and secondary operations on output of fineblanked parts. 47 presses and some 300 employees.
1955
Transformation of sole proprietorship FRITZ SCHIESS into a general partnership FRITZ SCHIESS CO (Fritz Schiess-Forrer together with his three sons). Construction of the office and administration building.
1948
First fineblanking press with 3000 kN capacity.
1943
Even during World War II, expansion into yet another production facility. No less than fineblanking presses already operational.
1937
Despite the global economic crisis, the company continues to grow.
1926
First fineblanked component produced according to a customer drawing – today this is our logo.
1924
Production of standard type and special purpose washers begins.
1923
Staff moves into building housing the testing facility.
1922
Design and construction of the world`s first fineblanking press and patenting of the process by the Deutsche Reichspatentamt.
1920
A brilliant concept is created. Based on his idea, nowadays known worldwide as fineblanking, Fritz Schiess-Forrer founded our company