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

Find out more about our values, mission and employee testimonials.

Positions available

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Management Team

Vincent Rieder

Co-CEO

Director of Acrotec R&D and H2i since 2020, co-director of Petitpierre since 2023
Executive Master of Business Administration in Engineering
15+ years’ experience: engineering, R&D and management
5+ years’ experience: start-up manager

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Boris Petitpierre

Co-CEO

CEO of Petitpierre SA since 1998
Educated in economics
32 years with Petitpierre SA, including 25 as General Manager

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Alain Poncioni

COO

COO of Petitpierre SA since 2019
Mechanical engineer, Executive Master of Business Administration
25 years’ experience in business development and management in Switzerland and abroad

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Michael Loersch

Technical automation manager

Technical Director of Petitpierre SA since 2020, with the company since 2011.
Microengineer, Executive Master of Business Administration
20 years’ experience in automation project development and management

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Virginie Ruedin

HR Manager

HR Manager for Petitpierre and H2i since 2021
Business economist HES
20 years’ experience in administrative management of SMEs (Finance, HR, Administration)

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Patrick Dubochet

Sales Manager

Petitpierre SA Sales Director for 2 years
Mechanical technician with TQ2 training and ongoing sales training
25 years’ experience in special-purpose machine sales, in Switzerland and abroad

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Massimo Schiavi

Business Development Manager Machine

40+ years’ experience: development of special machines and accessories for machine tools.
30+ years’ experience: technical sales, in Switzerland and abroad
20+ years’ experience: COO and CEO

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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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