Products and Solutions

Products and Solutions

Petitpierre specializes in metrology, automation, watchmaking tools and subcontracting.

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High-precision measurement systems for demanding environments in the watchmaking, medical and space industries.

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High-productivity, ultra-precise equipment for assembling high-end microtechnology components.

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Watchmaking tools and fittings for the assembly and maintenance of the most precious timepieces.
Contract Manufacturing

Contract Manufacturing

Our team of experts dedicates its unique know-how and passion to the manufacture of complex, carefully crafted microtechnical parts.

Capabilities

Petitpierre is able to produce parts that we are often the only ones able to make.

Contract Manufacturing expertise

Petitpierre machines complex, high-precision parts for a wide range of industries.
About

About

Find out more about our company and its history.

History

Discover the family history of our company from 1973 to the present day.

Management Team

Introducing the 7 members of Petitpierre's management team.

CSR commitments

As part of a global approach, Petitpierre is committed to controlling its environmental impact and contributing to the satisfaction of its employees and customers.
Careers

Careers

The most important asset a company possesses is its human capital! We know that without it, nothing is possible! neither today, nor tomorrow...

Corporate culture

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Positions available

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Our History

Born from the creativity of our founder, Mr. Freddy Petitpierre, we are historically located in the heart of the Neuchâtel microtechnology valley. Well-versed in serving the most demanding markets and customers, we have developed our know-how and solutions around values such as passion and the highest standards of quality.

Through the company’s various periods of development, we now address the fields of automation, watchmaking tooling, metrology and subcontracting.

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1973

Company established

Petitpierre creation

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1978

Creation of Petitpierre SA

Petitpierre SA is born

1982

Construction new Cortaillod building

petitpierre cortaillod ancien bâtiment

1986

Delivery of the first Automation machine

First 100% automatic machine for saw blade handling and packaging applications

premiere machine automation petitpierre

1998

Appointment of Mr Boris Petitpierre as CEO

Boris Petitpierre becomes CEO in 1998

Boris Petitpierre

2000

Extension of the Cortaillod building

new facade sud-ouest cortaillod

2016

Integration into the Acrotec Group

Petitpierre joins the Acrotec group headed by François Billig

petitpierre rejoint le groupe acrotec

2017

Acquisition of H2i Sàrl

jean charles rousset et emmanue baudet h2i

2020

Acquisition of the Boudry building

petitpierre extérieur boudry

2022

Delivery of the first optical dimensional measuring device

lumen appareil de mesure de micro-composants

2023

Appointment of Mr Vincent Rieder as CEO

Vincent Rieder becomes Co-CEO

Company, Culture and CSR Engagement

Since 1973, the year of its foundation, Petitpierre SA has adapted its production tools to the needs of the microtechnology market. Having become one of the flagships of the Swiss microtechnology industry, particularly in the highly sought-after field of watchmaking. The company employs 65 people.

50 Years
of activity

75 Collaborators
current

Corporate Culture

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CSR Commitments

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Management Team

Presentation of the Petitpierre management team.

vincent rieder, petitpierre co-ceo

News

Petitpierre reinforces its commitment to reducing energy consumption

17 September 2024

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Discover innovation and excellence with the Acrotec Group at EPHJ 2024

23 May 2024

Events

Petitpierre at SIAMS 2024 with Acrotec Group !

12 March 2024

Events

The Acrotec Group is a team of entrepreneurs and talents with a single ambition: to continuously push the boundaries of precision micromechanics and everything associated with it. Acrotecs objective is to better serve its customers, to gain their trust and to earn their loyalty.

Watch & Jewelry
Medtech
Precision High-Tech

Watch & Jewelry

Acrotec is the leading independent supplier of mechanical movement components to the Swiss watch industry. The products offered by the Acrotec Group include most of the key components of a watch movement, including shock absorbers, oscillating weights and barrel springs, and also escapements, barrels, the index-assembly, and many other components and assembled parts. Acrotec also offers automated machining, tools, and all specific treatments and finishings.

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Medtech

Acrotec is one of the leading contract manufacturers in the MedTech sector in Europe. The group is active in the manufacture of complex components and subassemblies for medical devices, as well as precision pumps used in dialysis and diagnostics. In addition, it is a trusted partner in the production of spinal, extremity, maxillofacial, cardiovascular and dental implants, as well as in most instruments used in surgical procedures.

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Precision High-Tech

With its large production capacity and mastery of production processes in accordance with ISO9001, IATF and EN9100 certifications, Acrotec supplies a wide range of demanding industrial sectors. The groups strong technical expertise combined with the vertical integration of many production processes offers a qualitative and competitive service to our partners.

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