With the signing of the contract in October 2022, the stake in the company UBR s.r.l. in Italy was increased to 40%.
As part of our Strategy 4.0 to optimize all processes, we have invested in an automated cell for marking our insertable tools.
We are proud to have built up a globally acting, successful company with four production sites with a highly motivated team.
With the establishment of the sales office in Sweden we are strengthening our sales activities in Europe.
Relocation of STAMA machines to the new, expanded production hall in VS-Obereschach, following the addition of a production extension of 400 m2area.
The shareholding in UBR s.r.l. was sealed with the signing of the contract on September 26 in Gussago/Brescia.
Following the successful relocation to the new company building in Elgin, the growth trend in the USA is also set to continue.
Schwanog China has relocated to Kunshan, where it is starting its own production operations in modern, spacious premises.
With the new company location in Marnaz, Haute-Savoie, we were able to realize several benefits simultaneously and position ourselves optimally for the future.
Optimization of set-up times for Stama machining centers with the latest simulation software and the associated goal of integrative manufacturing 4.0.
In deep mourning we take leave of our founder Oscar Güntert.
Relocation and commissioning of the new logistics center and EDM plant with new robot production (cell management).
In alignment with our philosophy of consistent customer focus and best-in-class service quality, we continue to invest in Schwanog's global presence with the establishment of the sales office in China.
By purchasing the first Haas grinding machine with robot for our headquarters in VS-Obereschach, we are continuing to invest in the future.
With the establishment of the sales office in Poland, we are strengthening our sales activities in Europe.
With the start of production in France, we are continuing to drive our international expansion and are thus able to respond even faster to customer needs.
The relocation to the modern new administration building at the headquarters in Obereschach simultaneously releases new capacity for the expansion of production operations.
With the establishment of the sales office in the Czech Republic, we are strengthening our sales activities in Europe.
The new home of Schwanog USA is located in Elgin, on the outskirts of Chicago, and brings together the previously separated areas of production and administration.
With the construction of the new three-storey administration and technology center, we are creating optimal working conditions for the areas of development, construction, sales and administration.
With the start of production in the USA, we are sending out a distinct signal that we have clear growth targets in the US market.
With the establishment of the sales office in France, we are strengthening our sales activities in Europe.
With the purchase of the first Haas 5-axis CNC grinding machine, we continue to invest in the future of Schwanog GmbH
With the establishment of the sales office in the USA, we are further expanding our international activities.
With the purchase of the first STAMA machine, we set a major landmark in the manufacture of tool holder.
By focusing on the core competence of tool-changing systems, we are making a strategic, courageous and important decision for the future of Schwanog GmbH
Clemens Güntert joins SCHWANOG GmbH as group sales manager for carbide tools. Sale of the measuring technology product range to the Premega company
Continuation and reorganization of SCHWANOG GmbH with the product groups: Carbide tools, Measuring instruments and Mechanical engineering as well as the founding of Güntert Präzisionstechnik GmbH & Co, which focuses on the production of precision parts and assemblies.
Deployment of the first Agie machine and thus entry into erosion technology and Start CAD.
Acquisition of the production building in Obereschach. The 3 new product groups were merged here: Mechanical engineering, Measurement technology and Carbide tools.
With the development of the first PWP exchangeable insert system, a major milestone for the future of Schwanog GmbH has been laid.
In deep mourning we take leave of our founder Oscar Güntert.
With the start of the production of mechanical measuring instruments for the turned parts industry, there were now 3 new product groups: Mechanical engineering, Measuring technology, Carbide tools
Connection of the new administration building to the existing production plant. Previously, the administration and shipping department were housed in Oscar Güntert's private home.
Relocation of the production plant to the new building. In the mid-60s, production was switched to precision turned parts.
Siegfried Güntert joins SCHWANOG Schwarzwälder Normteile GmbH (previously standard parts were only bought and sold)
Founding of SCHWANOG Schwarzwälder Normteile GmbH by Oscar Güntert. In the early years, standard parts were manufactured according to DIN, later Black Forest Christmas tree ornaments, knitting needles, hairpins, curlers and lighter components were produced.