History of the Daetwyler Group
2023
Worldwide launch of the MDC LONGLIFE PRO. The further development of the MDC LONGLIFE was specially developed for gravure printing.
2018
Establishment of its subsidiary in Turkey «Daetwyler Rotoflex Emtia Ticaret A.Ş.»
2017
Acquisition and integration of the Color business field with Rotoflex AG, a manufacturer of printing inks Foundation of own subsidiary in Moscow, Russia «OOO Daetwyler SwissTec»
2016
For a quarter of a century, our MDC LONGLIFE has stood for the very highest quality and the longest run time, offering a solution to all printing problems. It is by far the best product available on the market.
2016
Foundation of own subsidiary in Singapore «Daetwyler SwissTec Singapore Pte. Ltd.»
2014
Takeover and integration of the business operations of Fässler AG in the Industries Division.
2013
Takeover and integration of the business operations of MEWAG Maschinenfabrik AG in the Industries Division.
2013
Reorganization of the Daetwyler Group: Establishment of Daetwyler Global Tec Holding AG with two globally active divisions – Industries (high-precision machine construction) and SwissTec (consumables for the graphic industry).
2009
The Daetwyler Group and Max Rid – owner of Hell Gravure Systems, K. Walter and Bauer Logistik – merge their graphics operations into Heliograph Holding GmbH on January 1.
Partnership with Waterjet AG for the development, distribution and production of high-precision waterjet cutting machines begins in Aarwangen, Switzerland.
2008
On January 1, 2008, the development and production of doctor blades begins at the independent company Daetwyler SwissTec AG.
2007
Daetwyler builds the first five-axis milling machine as a customer order for Liechti and begins expanding its Industries Division.
2006
Daetwyler Graphics India Pte. Ltd. is founded and begins producing doctor blades in India in 2008.
2002
The production of doctor blades in China begins with the opening of MDC Daetwyler (China) Co. Ltd.
1996
Daetwyler receives the ERA European innovation prize for the development of the Laserstar.
1995
MDC Max Daetwyler Eesti AS is founded in Tallinn, Estonia – a competence center for manufacturing welded structures for machine and plant construction.
1993-1995
Daetwyler invests in the expansion of its division for high-precision machine construction in the print industry and is the global leader in this sector from now on.
1992
Daetwyler receives FAR 23 certification from the Federal Office of Civil Aviation for the Swiss Trainer.
1989
MDC Max Daetwyler AG Ursenbach begins operations. It specializes in the high-precision processing of large parts.
1983
On August 12, the two-seater Swiss Trainer training aircraft successfully completes its maiden voyage. The aircraft has a modular construction and represents a completely independent development by Daetwyler.
1979
Max Daetwyler Co. becomes Max Daetwyler AG.
1974
Development of a high-precision cylinder milling machine begins. The result is the POLISHMASTER, making Daetwyler known around the world.
MDC Max Daetwyler Corporation is founded in the USA.
1972
Daetwyler invests in the expansion of a further business field and starts the distribution of the uniquely developed slat blade, which is to become a synonym for quality and reliability worldwide.
1970
Daetwyler begins establishing its own international distribution network.
1964
The Mirage program is abruptly stopped for political reasons. Daetwyler has to reorient itself at short notice and finds new business opportunities in the graphics industry (gravure printing).
1956
Max Daetwyler and Lilly Schneeberger found Max Daetwyler Co. with the goal of developing and manufacturing parts for civil and military aviation. As part of an armament program, the Swiss Armed Forces purchase Mirage fighter jets and award Daetwyler a substantial contract for manufacturing Mirage parts.
1951
The company moves its headquarters to Bleienbach in the canton of Bern.
1943
The company is founded by 27-year-old Max Daetwyler in Dietikon, near Zurich. Its focus is on the maintenance and overhaul of aircraft.