Fischer Production Company Limited
Kimbery Challacombe
As far back as 1987, the company developed its corporate values together with its people and consolidated these values in the fischer philosophy. It defines the corporate targets and values of the fischer Group of Companies which hold unchanged throughout the enterprise to this day: Innovation, accountability, reliability. The group operates globally with a result-oriented approach for the benefit of customers and users. The focus is on avoiding waste and enhancing value creation.
As part of GF Machining Solutions, Liechti Engineering stands as a global leader in the production of airfoil machining solutions for the aerospace industry. However, the company's history reveals its evolution from different industrial beginnings to its current specialized expertise.
By 1900, Liechti shifted its focus primarily to the machining industry. This period saw the production of various conventional tip lathe machines, slide spindle lathes, and other milling machines. The expertise and precision honed in these early decades laid the groundwork for their future in high-precision engineering.
The 1940s and 1950s marked another significant pivot for the company as they ventured into the production of complete butchery solutions, becoming known for their comprehensive range of shop fittings, refrigerated display cases, and various butchery machines, establishing a reputation for quality and reliability in this sector.
Liechti currently employs over 120 workers globally, operates in the US, Europe, and China and contributes significantly to advancements in aerospace technology. Find out more about Liechti Engineering here.
Achern-Fautenbach, between Karlsruhe and Freiburg im Breisgau, has been the headquarters of the international fischer group since 1971. Here, the machines and methods are developed that provide technically sophisticated longitudinally welded tubing worldwide as well as components and subassemblies developed from them.
fischer Hydroforming has been part of the fischer group since 2007. With the acquisition of the former hde Solutions in Menden, the fischer group secured the experience and expertise of the leading German hydroforming pioneers. Today that benefits the entire fischer group and its customers from Mexico to China.
In 1998, the fischer group acquired an existing plant in Griffen (Austria) as a competence centre for inline bright annealed, TIG welded and seam smoothed tubes. Thanks to the new beginning as fischer Edelstahlrohre Austria and a consistent strategic realignment, not only were jobs saved. It was the beginning of a special success story.
More than 30 years of longitudinally welded stainless steel tubing and over 15 years of tubing technology for the North American market. Today, more than 350 employees work here on approximately 30,000 m of production space.
With the location in Uruguay, the fischer group has been able to considerably reduce freight costs since 2009, above all to Brazil and Argentina, thus significantly improving its competitive position in South America. The strategic expansion of the site with its first own slitting line for coil material made production even more flexible. This is as beneficial in the automotive industry as it is in the sugarcane industry.
FISCHER Fuel Cell Compressor AG (FFCC), headquartered in Herzogenbuchsee, is the technology leader in the field of air compressors for fuel cell technology and is part of the FISCHER Spindle Group AG. Based on the patented spiral groove bearing technology, the company has a high-tech product portfolio and plays a central role as a partner to the world's leading companies. In 2021, WEICHAI Power acquired a stake in FFCC. In the same year, the two companies founded a joint venture in China called FISCHER WEICHAI (Weifang) Fuel Cell Compressor (FWFCC). Together they are investing in setting up global series production.
The main location in Switzerland continues to be responsible for the management and expansion of the global R&D centre and production technology. With its own production, assembly and sales, FFCC Switzerland covers all competences. According to the motto "think global - act local", Switzerland enables the joint venture in China to develop its local products, strengthen marketing and realise local series production.
We believe in the long-term success of the hydrogen fuel cell and are further expanding our international technology leadership in the field of air compressors. With our sustainable and innovative products, we are making an important contribution to climate-neutral and ecological mobility.
For FISCHER Fuel Cell Compressor, the focus is clearly on customer benefits, and thanks to Swiss engineering and sales expertise, we are able to offer customised solutions. Together with our Chinese partner WEICHAI, we are investing in the development of global series production. In doing so, we not only want to invest in all fuel cell markets (transit bus, truck, marine, etc.), but also distribute FISCHER compressors in any quantities and offer them in all countries.
The main location in Switzerland will continue to manage and expand the global R&D centre for the further development of bearing technology and production engineering. With its own production, assembly and distribution, FFCC Switzerland covers all competences. In line with the motto "think global - act local", FFCC will also enable the joint venture in China to develop its local products, strengthen marketing and realise local series production.
FISCHER Spindle Group AG is a world leader in precise, fast and powerful rotation. We are the technology leader in precision spindle manufacturing, milling heads and compressors. As a partner of the leading machine builders and end users, we serve the global success markets. Present worldwide at five locations (Switzerland, Germany, USA, China and Taiwan), we employ 400 people who ensure customer satisfaction through successful, innovative products and our outstanding service.
FISCHER Spindle Group AG a Swiss family owned company with over 80 years of experience in precision engineering. We are the international technology leader in precise, fast and powerful rotation, especially in precision spindle construction, the heart of state-of-the-art production machines.
The FISCHER company was founded in 1939 by Ernst Fischer. It is currently in the hands of the third generation of Patrik Fischer and since 2020 has been co-owned by the family of CEO Dr. Tobias Moser. FISCHER Spindle Group AG is present at six locations worldwide and employs a total of around 400 people.
In April 2020, FISCHER Fuel Cell Compressor AG (FFCC for short) was founded, which aims to become the global technology leader in the field of air compressors for fuel cell technology. The know-how is based on developments in the field of turbo compressors since 2005. FFCC is also headquartered in Switzerland - in Herzogenbuchsee, Bern - has subsidiaries in the USA and China and employs around 30 people.
In winter 2021, our strategic cooperation with the Chinese WEICHAI Group began. Its subsidiary WEICHAI Power acquired shares in FISCHER Fuel Cell Compressor (FFCC), becoming a joint venture partner of FFCC's global headquarters. The Swiss-Chinese collaboration forms a strong international partnership with combined forces of Swiss high-tech innovation and Chinese operational excellence to become the world's leading manufacturer of fuel cell compressors.
Would you like to be involved in developing the latest manufacturing technology or in the production of sophisticated components made predominantly of stainless steel and, depending on requirements, other materials as well? In our company culture defined by our experience as a medium-sized business, everyone can contribute and develop their own strengths and skills. Join fischer at the forefront of development and help create the future.
Georg Fischer (abbreviated GF) comprises four divisions GF Piping Systems, GF Building Flow Solutions (since November 2023), GF Casting Solutions, and GF Machining Solutions. Founded in 1802, the corporation is headquartered in Switzerland and is present in 45 countries, with 187 companies, 76 of them production facilities. Its over 19 800 employees generated sales of over CHF 4 billion in 2018. GF offers pipes for the safe transport of liquids and gases, lightweight casting components in vehicles, and high-precision manufacturing technologies.[1]
GF Piping Systems supplies is piping systems made of plastics and metal as well as solid and hollow bar stock for machining. The division makes components for the transport of water and gas in industry, utilities, and buildings. Its product line includes fittings, valves, pipes, automation and jointing and covers all water cycle applications. GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies and representatives in over 100 countries. The division is present in Europe, Asia and the Americas with more than 30 manufacturing sites and research and development centers, which also support energy-saving use of raw materials and resources.[2]
GF Casting Solutions is a development partner and manufacturer of lightweight cast components made of ductile iron, aluminum and magnesium for the automotive industry as well as a variety of industrial applications. GF Casting Solutions manufactures at 14 production sites in Germany, Austria, Romania, Switzerland, China and the USA. In those countries as well as in Switzerland, Korea and Japan it operates sales offices. The research and development centers are located in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) and Suzhou (China).[3]
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