2020
Relocation from Horgen to Wädenswil, with a cutting-edge research facility for winding machines and a fully automated logistics center.
History & Milestones
2019
Launch of preciforce, the first and only backpressure system on winding machines offering the ability to regulate backpressure so that each and every package reaches the same density.
2017
Acquisition by Rieter Group, the world’s leading supplier of systems for short-staple fiber spinning. Based in Winterthur (Switzerland), Rieter develops and manufactures machinery, systems and components. SSM becomes part of the Components Division.
2012
Acquisition of the Italian company Giudici S.p.A in Galbiate, strengthening SSM's position in filament processing.
2003
Opening of a new facility in Zhongshan, China to better support Chinese customers.
1999
Acquisition of German companies Stähle Eltex in Reutlingen and Hacoba Spultechnik in Wuppertal.
1989
Merger of Schärer, Schweiter and Mettler to form SSM AG and establishment of Schweiter Technologies as a holding company.
1973
Listing of Schweiter on the Swiss Stock Exchange.
1912
Foundation of Schweiter AG and registration in the commercial register.
1855
Jean Schweiter and Heinrich Schrader build one of the first mechanical pirn winders, setting the foundations of the future company SSM.