Strong relationships – with customers, suppliers and partners

Milestones in innovation

Progress through courage and perseverance

The pioneer has the courage to stray from the beaten track. They are prepared to endure long periods of hardship and are willing to accept failure. The reward: gaining invaluable experience and acquiring a wealth of expertise. This often leads to the status of innovation leader and undisputed expert. This is the path we have committed ourselves to – so that we can always offer our customers the very best solutions.

1999

The development and testing phase for the needle embossing tools has been completed.

2000

Launch of the first embossing dies. Daimler became our first major client.

2001

Range was increased with the scratch marking tools

First patent granted for the needle embossing tool driven hydraulically by coolant.

2006

Launch of the deburring tools division.

2007

World first: engraflexx EC.

ISO 9001 certification.

Move to Oberuzwil and QA certification.

2008

Patent granted for the engraflexx EC deburring tool.

2009

Development of the gravostar WSRX-20 tool type.

2010

Market launch of the roller embossing tools.

2011

Introduction and patent application of the engraflexx LC deburring tool with lateral deflection.

Development of the engraflexx SX deburring spindle.

2012

Deflectable, electrically driven deburring spindle.

2013

Development of the engraflexx ELC.

2014

Patent granted for the engraflexx LC.

Unique workpiece stop system: Milling exact radii or chamfers.

2015

Development of further versions of the engraflexx LC tool series.

2016

First major customer for electric spindles from the automotive supply industry.

2017

Launch of the engraflexx LC-UEA/ARE.

Development of the engraflexx LCU with brush attachment.

2018

Development of the gravostar WSXP.

2019

Development of the gravostar HRY-20 PP.

2020

Development of the engraflexx WP.

2022

Expansion of the milling cutter range.

Extension of the electric high-frequency spindle.

2023

engraflexx ESP-L.

Introduction of the gravostar HDR/PP.

2024

Development of tool-changing unit for ESP and LSP.

2025

A successful succession plan. Takeover of the company by Patrick Wirz.

Introduction of Colibri as entry level tool.

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