160 YEARS OF PROGESS AND INNOVATION

 

Kugler BIMETAL SA of Geneva, established in 1854, is one of the oldest independent metal-working companies in Switzerland, specialized in casting and brass-founding. Its activities have enabled it to acquire great expertise in the casting and machining of complex and sophisticated parts, which has led to the development of the BIMETAL process.

History

 

2019

  • Kugler Bimetal launches its new lead-free solution: Tokat 300

   

2015

  • Kugler Bimetal initiates an extensive LEAN program

 

2014

  • New investments in "state of the art" equipment to modernize production
  • Kugler Bimetal is on LinkedIn

 

2013

  • Recertification EN 9100 and ISO 14001
  • Extension of the aerospace activity and first presence to Bourget Air Show
  • Kugler Bimetal is committed to sustainable climate protection
  • R&D: First customer tests of the lead-free prototype solution

  

2012

  • New Management; New Vision; New Investements

 

2010

  • Certification EN 9100

  

2008

  • Kugler anticipates evolution of regulation concerning Lead, and initiates extensive R&D program for an alternative solution

 

2002

  • Kugler BIMETAL SA achieves 80% of its annual turn-over in foreign markets, in particular in Western Europe, in the US and Asia.
  • ISO 14001 certification

 

1996

  • Complete separation of BIMETAL Technology activities from water tap activities.
  • ISO 9001 certification

 

1961

  • Inauguration of a new production facility entirely dedicated to the BIMETAL Technology in Le Lignon, Geneva.

 

1955

  • The BIMETAL Technology has first successes in foreign markets

 

1950

  • Development of BIMETAL–Technology

 

1872

  • Start of industrial manufacturing

 

1854

  • Set-up of a production facility for water taps