THE MICROTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION PORTAL / THE TRADE SHOW
10.07.2015
G - Transformation des métaux - sous traitance
Décovi S.A. Launches New 1,550 m² Facilities In Vicque
On 28th May, industrial firm Décovi (Vicques/Jura) launched the expansion of its new 1,550 m² facilities, entirely dedicated to watchmaking. This means an investment plan of CHF 4 million for the new building, and CHF 3 million over four years for new machinery.
Décovi is regularly chosen by the most prestigious brands in Swiss Haute Horlogerie for the production, etching and decoration of oscillating weights. Through this expansion, Décovi wants to develop the production of oscillating weights by authentic know-how which has enabled them to position themselves favourably in this niche market.
The new machine tools were manufactured and designed with the manufacturer to ensure the development of Décovi and its specific productions. The company supplies more than a hundred models of oscillating weights to some thirty leading watch brands, and is part of the Acrotec Group, one of the major Swiss players of watch industry subcontractors and micromechanics in general.
Claude Chèvre, CEO of Décovi S.A., said "Décovi is a ‘Made in Switzerland’ source which is very reliable and trustworthy for oscillating weights. Being part of the Acrotec Group gives us the advantage of being in synergy with the other companies in the group like, for example, STS at Le Sentier for rhodium plating and all types of surface treatments. We produce between 400,000 and 600,000 parts per year, thanks to approximately 20 machines”.
"The Acrotec Group is a high-level Swiss industrial reality, made up of six companies. The Group’s strong reputation is the result of the commitment of 450 associates from Le Sentier, Bienne, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Vicques and Develier, where its head office is situated. Our industrial strength is based on the quality of our products, their high-added value and the responsiveness of the Group’s companies. We have no choice but to respect the standards of ‘Made in Switzerland’ if we want to continue production in Switzerland” explained Hubert Calderoli, new Watchmaking Division Coordinator for the Acrotec Group.
More information :
M. Hervé Koller - Tél. +41 32 436 10 60
herve.koller@decovi.ch
www.decovi.ch - www.acrotec.ch