1955
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- Mr. Henri Schaller opens a machining workshop
- General machining and manufacture of stamping equipment for the watch-making industry
- Number of staff: 3
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1964
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- Addition of a bar-turning department using automatic hydro-pneumatic lathes
- Round-the-clock production of clamping rings for watch crystals
- Number of staff: 10
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1967
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- Addition of a stamping department and acquisition of mechanical beam presses
- Production of dial backs for watches
- The machining department was then able to make its own production tooling
- Number of staff: 13
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1969
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- Addition of a plastic injection department and purchase of two injection presses
- Production of casing rings for watches
- Number of staff: 18
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1971
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- The company's legal status changed to a limited company
- "Henri Schaller SA" is registered in the Companies Register
- Number of staff: 20
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1981
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- Acquisition of adjacent land to increase production area and allow of a potential extension of the existing site
- Number of staff: 25
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1985
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- Production of the first turned seals made of a non-injectable material (SANFIL seals)
- Development of the plastic turning department
- Number of staff: 30
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1987
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- Development of an aerosol pressure regulator/supply device. Design of moulds and assembly processes for industrial production
- Number of staff: 35
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1988
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- Extension of existing premises in anticipation of high aerosol regulator development potential
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1990
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- Acquisition of industrial premises located opposite the Henri Schaller SA site
- Delivery of first range of regulators (100'000 off) to Yves Rocher
- Number of staff: 45
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1991
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- Watch-making recession, end of low-end watch production in Switzerland and in Europe
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1995
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- Henri Schaller transfers the company to his son, Yves Schaller, who also becomes the General Manager
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1996
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- Manufacture of the first machined metal casing rings
- Transition thanks to the return of the mechanical movement
- Number of staff: 50
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2000
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- A year of strong growth
- Arrival of computer-aided manufacturing processes
- Number of staff: 60
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2003
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- Marked economic turn-down Partial unemployment
- Number of staff: 48
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2006
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- Strong economic recovery. Arrival of first 5-axis CNC production machining unit
- Number of staff: 62
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2009
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- Serious recession, lay-offs, 18 months of partial unemployment
- Number of staff: 45
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2011
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- Record turnover: + 20% compared to 2007
- Number of staff: 65
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2015
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- Henri Schaller SA celebrate its 60th Birthday!
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2016
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- The Company bought a field of 10'800 m² in Bassecourt's industrial area to build a new building in the next few years.
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2017
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- Purchase of a new milling-turning machine Nakamura Tome NTRX 300
- Purchase of a new continuous strip annealing furnace
- Number of staff : 60
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2018
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- Renovation of an area and construction of an extension to create a CNC turning department and accomodate the new milling-turning machine
- Purchase of a new cleaning machine PERO for stamping parts
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2019
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- Extension of the grinding machine department and purchase of a second CNC cylindrical grinding machine exterior/interior
- Purchase of a laser machine
- Number of staff : 55
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2020
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Henri Schaller SA celebrates its 65th anniversary!
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The global COVID-19 pandemic triggers a major health and economic crisis.
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Acquisition of a new 80-ton plastic injection molding machine.
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Employees: 48
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2020
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After 25 years as Managing Director, Mr. Yves Schaller hands over the leadership of the company to his son, Yannick Schaller.
Henri Schaller SA remains a 100% family-owned business, continuing the legacy of its founder, Mr. Henri Schaller.
The third generation is ready to face new challenges, including the ongoing transition towards Industry 4.0 and the development of new markets.
Mr. Yves Schaller remains actively involved in the company for several more years, sharing his extensive experience and taking over responsibility for the plastic gasket machining department.
He succeeds the former department manager, who retired after an impressive 45 years of service at Henri Schaller SA!
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2021
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Strong economic recovery.
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Development of new projects in both the watchmaking industry and other industrial sectors.
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Renovation and reorganization of existing facilities to support business development.
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Membership in the Swiss Plastic Cluster.
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Acquisition of a 3-axis CNC machining center for the mechanical department.
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Acquisition of a twin-spindle CNC lathe for machining watch components.
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Acquisition of a 35-ton plastic injection molding machine.
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Investment in plastic granulators to improve material recycling and promote a circular economy.
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Employees: 53
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2022
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The beginning of the year is marked by the war in Ukraine.
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Raw material shortages and significant price increases.
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Sharp rise in electricity costs.
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Despite these challenges, the company achieves excellent business results.
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Acquisition of two new multi-spindle machining centers.
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Acquisition of a new 3D coordinate measuring machine (CMM).
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Implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
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Employees: 55
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2023
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Mr. Maxime Colin joins the management team as Deputy Managing Director, alongside Mr. Yannick Schaller.
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Construction begins on a brand-new industrial facility, with the aim of relocating all operations by summer 2024.
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Acquisition of a new sinker EDM machine.
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Acquisition of two new 50-ton plastic injection molding machines, including one equipped with a robot.
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2024
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Completion of construction and relocation to our new production facility!
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Acquisition of a new annealing furnace.
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Acquisition of two new mechanical stamping presses equipped with automatic strip feeders.
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Acquisition of two new 40-ton plastic injection molding machines.
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Acquisition of a new 5-axis CNC machining center.
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Further development of progressive die stamping capabilities.
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Economic downturn affecting the industrial sector.
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2025
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Henri Schaller SA celebrates its 70th anniversary!
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The economic downturn continues.
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Development of new markets and business opportunities.
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Integration of a new automatic turning department.
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Acquisition of a new CUT 2000 wire EDM machine.
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2026
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