Firmengeschichte

History

2019

Presentation of REVO batch winder at ITMA Barcelona, compact entry-level winder for mass production and economical operation

2015

Presentation of Zentro Touch at ITMA Milan, first center winder with touch screen control

2013

Launch of Bulldoc pressing system, additional compaction of the fabric roll, modular attachable

2011

Presentation of Superior Touch at ITMA Barcelona, first batching unit with touch screen control

2009

Launch of 'Premium' model, with widths up to 540 cm

2007

Launch of the 'Superior' model (further development of the Basic Sereis), Launch of the 'InLoom' compact batch winder

2006

Successful launch of the Basic batch winder line. Expansion of widths up to 4 meters

2005

Presentation of the new product line “Basic Series“

2004

New organisation of the Technical Department

2003

Management buy-out of product lines Warp let-off and Tyre cord to Crealet AG

2002

Enlargement of office building

2001

ST 305 Heavy Duty Batching Unit for extra-wide weaving machines

1997

KAST Center Winder with fabric tension control

1995

High speed batching unit for the M8300multiphase weaving machine of Sulzer Ruti

1994

First sod digged for a further enlargement of the assembly hall.
Launch of the WIST 194 electronic batchwinder control.

1991

Development program Weaving Mill 2000 together with Sulzer Ruti and Scholze

1987

Manufacturing program focussed on the electronically controlled supply of warp threads to the weaving machine, and on cloth winding

1985

The company grows and erects a new assembly hall

1983

Successful market introduction of the KAST 483 electronic warp let-off control

1982

Grob’s share capital taken over by G. Hunziker AG

1975

Willy Grob moves to the new factory building at the Alte Schmerikonerstrasse

1971

Sale of the Bachmann company to Hunziker AG

1970

Take-over of temple manufacturer Bachmann, Wald

1968

Removal from Zurich to Eschenbach SG. Manufacture of products in the premises of bookbindery Eibert

1964

Conversion into a limited company (AG)

1947

Willy Grob founds in Zurich his company for weaving machine accessories.
The product range comprises warp beams, cloth beams and braking devices.

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