International with Swiss Roots
ASSAG stands for a midsized Swiss company acting in the drive technology, specialized in customized drive components and -systems since 1979. ASSAG is a pioneer in face gear technology and well known for its innovative solutions in differential drives and high-precision transmissions. We equip mobile working machines, we supply machine and tooling builders, we are in automotive and in medtec, we serve automation and robotics as well working with multiple other applications. We concentrate on the requirements of the application and design, supply components and assemblies for transmissions of all kind. With AVTEC and our manufacturing partners we are leading technically and commercially in our business sector.
The ASSAG Team
Executive Board
Frank Oberle
CEO and VP Sales AVTEC
Adrian Stöckli
CFO/Head of Finance and Administration
Finance and Administration
Aurélie Zimmermann
Accounting
Anett Glauser
Accounting
Sales
Vincenzo Anello
Sales / Client Projects
Yvonne Wälti
Sales / Client Projects
Toni Bühler
Sales / Client Projects
Development and Construction
Johan Dondertman
Head of Development / Construction
Stephan Bugnard
Product Group Leader
Gear Systems
Andrea Zbinden
Development / Quality Management
Mathias Schöpfer
Development / Quality Management
Martin Stadelmann
Development / Construction
Operation Management
Mario Köber
Head of Operation Management
Nathalie Hayoz
Purchase / Logistics
Markus Rüegsegger
Workshop Manager
Petr Grossmann
Assembly
Josef Riedo
Assembly
Ricardo Brönnimann
Quality Management
Milestones
1979
Founding ASSAG as a Swiss subsidiary of the «Zahnradfabrik Altona Elbe» in Hamburg, Germany.
1982
Construction of Offices and Manufacturing building in Düdingen, Switzerland, triggered by the governmental support and economical development in Fribourg.
1996
1999
ETH/KIT Project: active vibration damping for low vibration, noise reduced high precision machines. Introduction of the Brand ASSAG Evolvere for customized gear systems.
2003
ASSAG takes over Crown Gear B.V., Netherlands.
2005
ASSAG grows up to the market leader in crown gear engineering and sales. The production was tripled and new subsidiaries in Austria, Italy and Germany were founded.
2009
ASSAG becomes founding member of the Swiss association «Swiscleantech» under the guidance of the clean tech pioneer Bertrand Piccard.
2012 March
2012 May
ASSAG was acquired by AVTEC, New Delhi, belonging now tpo the CK Birla Group. AVTEC is leading in production of drive trains for automotive markets. Due to this partnership, there are multiple synergies, mainly increasing commercial competitiveness for serial production.
2015
ASSAG moves with machining centres from Netherlands to Hosur/India to gain synergies in the manufacturing process.
2018
ASSAG undertakes a 3 years restructuring process and defines the position for future requirements.
2022
ASSAG introduces the new corporate identity and focuses on new defined application oriented strategy.
Partner Companies
ASSAG is a associated company of AVTEC Ltd., one of the largest manufacturers of drive trains an precision components in India. AVTEC belongs to the CK Birla Group, one of the biggest corporations in India. AVTEC offers unique technical competence along the whole value chain, from design till manufacturing and assembly of engines, transmissions and components for passenger cars, as well as for light commercial vehicles.
AVTEC owns wide experience in high end combustion engine technology and produces gas and diesel operated engines, for private and industrial applications. The three environment friendly and modern sites in India are equipped with high-tech machining centers operated by qualified workers.
www.avtec.in
The CK Birla Group is a diversified US $2.4 billion conglomerate that has a history of enduring relationships with renowned global companies. With over 25,000 employees, 41 manufacturing facilities, 21 service delivery locations and numerous patents and awards, the Group's businesses are present across five continents. They operate in three industry clusters: technology and automotive, home and building, and healthcare and education. All companies are strengthened by shared guiding principles that include a focus on long-term value, trust-based relationships and philanthropy. Each business is transforming to build on the collective strength and synergies of the Group's size and span.
www.ckbirlagroup.com
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