Portrait Komax Holding AG

Komax is world leader in the wire-processing market (crimp-to-crimp machines), with a market share of around 40 percent. In addition to this, the Komax portfolio of products and services ranges from wirecutting and -stripping machines all the way to systems for the fully automated manufacture of complete wire harnesses.

In the solar field, Komax is a worldwide supplier of machines for the production of crystalline and thin-film modules. Continuous innovation has enabled Komax to expand its product portfolio significantly in recent years. Today, the company covers the entire spectrum, from individual processes such as stringing through to integration of entire production lines. Its aim is to expand its global leadership in stringing to the other areas of its product portfolio.

In the medical technology sector, Komax produces, for example, machine systems for manufacturing inhalers and insulin delivery or injection systems. In this field, too, Komax is among the world’s leading suppliers.

The Komax Group operates production facilities in Switzerland, France, the United States, Malaysia and China. Finally, Komax offers professional service back-up in over 50 countries. The Group generated revenues of CHF 211.5 million in 2009, but, for the first time in its history, was unable to avoid a loss for the year. As at 31 December 2009, Komax employed a workforce of around 1,000 worldwide.