Foundation of Roventa SA, in Bienne
by Norbert Schenkel
1959
1972
Merger of Roventa SA with Henex SA, in Tavannes.
The complete range of services (design, watch development, manufacturing) is now offered under one entity.
1983
Production moves to new and modern
manufacturing premises in Tavannes
1985
Creation of our fully owned subsidiary
SWIss TEChnology Far East Ltd. (Switec) in Hong Kong.
Our subsidiary is taking care of the follow-up and quality control of component orders placed with vendors located in the Far East.
1987
Expansion to second manufacturing plant in Tavannes
1988
Marc Küffer takes over as CEO
1994
New administration buildings inaugurated in Bienne, Switzerland.
1997
Management Buyout successfully completed
2012
Kurt Grünig takes over as CEO
2013
Findos Investor, Munich, becomes financial partner. Management remains in place and continues as a tiny minority shareholder
2014
Complete renovation of our manufacturing plant in Tavannes and integration of all services (watch assembly, quality control, logistics and shipping) in one single location.
2019
Jérôme Biard takes over as CEO
2021
From July, all services under the same roof in Tavannes
2022
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