Portrait Komax Holding AG
As a machinery producer, Komax is the global leader in crimp-tocrimp machines for the wire-processing market. In addition to this, the Komax portfolio of products and services ranges from wire cutting and stripping machines all the way to systems for the fully automated manufacture of complete wire harnesses.
In the photovoltaics 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.
In the medical technology sector, Komax produces, for example, machine systems for the manufacture of 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, Portugal, France, the United States, Malaysia and China. Finally, Komax offers professional service back-up in over 50 countries. The Group generated net sales of CHF 341.9 million in 2008. Operating profit (EBIT) stood at CHF 31.1 million and Group profit after tax at CHF 23.2 million. As at 31 December 2008, Komax employed a workforce of 1,138 worldwide.
Vision and mission
Komax pursues a growth strategy based on long-term organic growth supplemented by selective acquisitions. Within this strategy, Komax concentrates on developing, producing and selling high-quality investment goods and services for wire-processing, photovoltaics and medical technology applications. We are determined to link our economic success with social and ecological sustainability.
To secure the future of our company as well as its economic independence, we will maintain our market leadership and high earnings power through outstanding technological and operational performance. Ongoing investment in research and development is vital to the company’s success. Innovative products, quality and service are the main foundation for healthy growth and the opening up of new markets.
As “Professionals in Advanced Automation”, the Komax workforce wants not only to meet the customers’ expectations, but to exceed them.
Company History
The Komax company was founded in 1975. Within the last years, it grew from a three-men company to a group of aprox. 1000 cooperators, acting worldwide. A milestone in its history was the first microprocessor driven crimping automat worldwide which was introduced the market in 1981.
1975
Max Koch sets up the Komax engineering company, deriving its name from parts of his own (Koch Max)
1976
Launch of the Komax 20 cutting and stripping machine with stepping motor drive
1978
Komax converts from sole proprietorship to limited company
1981
Komax USA established
1982
The launch of Komax 40 introduces the world's first electronically controlled fully automatic crimping machine
1987
Max Koch is awarded the Branco Weiss Prize as "Businessman of the Year"
1991 – 1995
Targeted expansion outside Switzerland and establishment of branches in countries such as Portugal (1991), Germany, Singapore and Brazil (1994)
1994
Market launch of the Komax Alpha automatic crimping machine
1996
Management buyout: Max Koch sells the company to management under the leadership of Leo Steiner
1997
Going public: Komax AG is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange
The Alpha 433 and Gamma 333 automated crimpers are unveiled
1999
Launch of the world's first fully automatic crimping machine with twister
1998 – 2001
A number of companies acquired, including Sibos AG, Switzerland (1998), Ascor, USA (2000) and Prime Automation, USA (2001)
2004
Introduction of the zeta range for the production of entire wire harnesses
2005
Takeover of Sigma and Ismeca Automation
2006
Commencement of production and development in China, subsidiary in Malaysia
Current
Komax employs around 1000 staff worldwide and maintains a presence in 50 countries. Komax machines are produced in Switzerland, France, the USA, China and Malaysia
Executive Committee of Komax Group
Beat Kaelin, Claudio Meisser, Andreas Wolfisberg, Josef Zumstein, Walter Nehls, Serge Peguiron
For more information please contact:
Komax Holding AG
Industriestrasse 6
CH - 6036 Dierikon
Industriestrasse 6
CH - 6036 Dierikon
Tel. +41 (0)41 455 04 55
Fax +41 (0)41 450 15 79
mailto: Info Komax
Internet: http://www.komaxgroup.com
Fax +41 (0)41 450 15 79
mailto: Info Komax
Internet: http://www.komaxgroup.com