History

2021

Business takeover SOPREM

The previous Managing Director, Mr Gérard Stolz, has taken over the family-owned company SOPREM Automation AG from the Kühner family.

Soprem celebrates 60-years anniversary

To be successful over such a long period of time, one thing is required: constant innovation and adaptability to the challenges of the present and the future.

2018

New Executive Director

Gérard Stolz takes over the management of the company. With his many years of expertise, he is the perfect successor to Herbert Reber.

2011

Soprem celebrates 50-years anniversary

The 50-years anniversary is celebrated with a big event involving customers and distributors.

2008

Authorised distributors in the Czech Republic and Slovakia

A market presence through an authorised distributor is established in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to be closer to our customers.

2002

Relocation to Grenchen

Move to our current location of Grenchen in the canton of Solothurn.

2001

New distributor in Sweden

A successor is found for our authorised distributor in Sweden.

1991

Soprem celebrates 30-years anniversary

Our 30-year company anniversary is celebrated with our workforce of 30.

1990

New management team

Company founder Werner Mosimann dies unexpectedly. The company is led by a 4-person internal committee.

1989

Implementation of computer-assisted tools

Modern, computer-assisted tools are introduced in construction (CAD) and production (CNC).

1986

Expansion of production facilities

Upgrades are made to the existing production hall in Safnern in the canton of Bern.

1982

Distributors in France and Sweden

New authorised representatives in France and Sweden are established and more products are added to the product line.

1977

New distributors and products

Additional distributors are established in the Netherlands and Germany. Additional products such as wire decoilers and straighteners are developed.

1973

Distributor network established and new location

Establishment of a worldwide distribution network and the first authorised distributor in Germany - employee count climbs to 14. The company moves into its own building, located in Safnern.