Products and Solutions
Products and Solutions

Petitpierre specializes in metrology, automation, watchmaking tools and subcontracting.
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lumen: micro-component measuring

drop: micro-component cleaning

Tactile Metrology

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

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Watchmaker Screwdrivers

Watchmaker Loupes

Watchmaking Toolboxes

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Contract Manufacturing

Contract Manufacturing

Our team of experts dedicates its unique know-how and passion to the manufacture of complex, carefully crafted micro-technical 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 5 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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Management Team

Vincent Rieder

CEO

Co-CEO since 2023, CEO since 2025
Mechanical engineer HES and FH (Germany), Executive MBA
20 years’ experience in innovation, product development and business management in Switzerland and abroad
5 years’ experience as co-owner and co-manager of start-ups

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Alain Poncioni

COO

COO since 2019
Mechanical engineer HES, Executive MBA
25 years’ experience in development, operations management (COO) and corporate management (MD) in Switzerland and abroad
In charge of Tooling and Subcontracting activities

Michael Loersch

Automation Manager

Project Manager since 2011, Technical Director then Automation Manager since 2020
Microengineer HES, Executive MBA
20 years’ experience in automation project development and management

Virginie Ruedin

HR Manager

HR Manager since 2021
HES Business Economist
20 years’ experience in administrative management of SMEs (Finance, HR and Administration)

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Massimo Schiavi

Machine Manager and Sales Coordinator

Machine Manager since 2023, Sales Coordinator since 2024
40 years’ experience in the development of special machines and accessories for machine tools
30 years’ experience in technical sales in Switzerland and abroad
20 years’ experience in operations management (COO) and corporate management (CEO) in Switzerland

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Boris Petitpierre hands over the management of Petitpierre SA to Vincent Rieder

17 December 2024

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Occupational health and safety training

16 December 2024

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Petitpierre and MVTEC: Innovation and precision in micromechanics

21 November 2024

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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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