What Decovi SA does

Décovi SA is a Swiss precision machining company headquartered in Vicques, Canton of Jura, founded in 1947 by Denis Chèvre and now led in its third generation by CEO Cédric Chèvre. The company manufactures high-precision micro-components — most notably oscillating weights for Swiss luxury watch movements, but also watch movement parts, medical device components (dental, surgical, orthopedic, and laboratory instruments), and precision high-tech parts for mechatronics, micromotors, and metrology. Production runs span from 5 to 500,000 pieces, addressing both prototyping and industrial series.

The company operates a park of 120-140+ CNC machines, including Citizen Miyano ANX-42 SYY 10-axis turning centers with LFV technology, ten laser micro-engraving machines, and Hexagon Global S 3D metrology. Its technical capabilities span CNC bar turning (décolletage up to 65 mm bar stock), CNC milling, laser engraving, decoration and finishing, deburring and washing, subassembly, and in-house technical-office services for feasibility studies, prototyping, tooling, and PPAP documentation. Specialized expertise includes machining difficult materials such as tungsten. Décovi holds ISO 9001 (since 1996), ISO 13485 (since 2009), and ISO 14001 (since 2006) certifications, and has received consecutive EcoVadis Silver Medals (73/100 in 2025).

Décovi generates revenue through B2B contract manufacturing, quoting per project with a CHF 1,000 minimum order position, CHF 500 minimum billing, and 30-day net payment terms. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by participation in industry trade shows (EPHJ, SIAMS), direct website quote requests, and cross-referrals through the Acrotec Group, of which Décovi has been a subsidiary since 2009. The company ships to 20+ countries, employs approximately 90-100 people on a 4,800 m² site, and serves three primary verticals: watchmaking (flagship), Medtech, and precision high-tech.

Name

Decovi SA

Legal name

Décovi S.A.

Website

https://decovi.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Décovi SA is a Swiss precision machining company that manufactures high-precision micro-components — chiefly oscillating weights for luxury watches, plus medical-device and high-tech parts — through CNC turning, milling, laser engraving, and assembly, serving enterprise clients globally as a subsidiary of the Acrotec Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision CNC Machining Services

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

akta.pro primary industry

Watch Manufacturing (Movements, Cases, Dials, Assembly) (CRAKADAJ)

Keywords

• Precision CNC machining
• Watchmaking component manufacturing
• Medical device machining
• Bar turning services
• Laser micro engraving

Headquarters

HQ city

Vicques

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Precision Machining Manufacturing Services: Contract manufacturing of high-precision CNC machined components for watchmaking, medical, and high-tech industries. Revenue generated through production orders with minimum order values of CHF 1,000 per position and minimum billing of CHF 500. Payment terms are 30 days net. Production capabilities range from 5 to 500,000 pieces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Décovi SA manufactures high-precision micro-components through CNC bar turning (décolletage), CNC milling, laser micro-engraving, decoration and finishing, and assembly. The company primarily serves Swiss luxury watchmakers (notably oscillating weights and movement components), medical device manufacturers, and precision high-tech customers, with production runs ranging from 5 to 500,000 pieces on a 120+ CNC machine park.

Product overview

Décovi SA is a Swiss precision machining company offering a comprehensive suite of manufacturing services: CNC bar turning (décolletage), CNC milling, laser engraving, decoration/finishing, assembly, and technical office services. The company operates over 140 high-precision CNC machines and serves three primary industry verticals: watchmaking (particularly oscillating weights and movement components), Medtech (dental, surgical, orthopedic, and lab equipment), and precision high-tech (mechatronics, micromotors, machine tools, and metrology). Production volumes range from 5 to 500,000 pieces. The Technical Office provides in-house design, prototyping, and project management support. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001 certifications and is part of the Acrotec Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Bar Turning (Décolletage) High-precision CNC bar turning service for manufacturing complex small precision parts from bar stock up to 65mm diameter, including difficult-to-machine materials such as tungsten. Serves watchmaking, medical, and high-tech industries with production runs from 5 to 500,000 pieces.
• CNC Milling (Fraisage CNC)

Quantifiable outcome

• Score of 73/100 on EcoVadis sustainability assessment, placing Décovi among top-rated companies in its sector
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Acrotec GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Décovi joined the Acrotec Group and Acrotec Medtech division in 2009 to access new market opportunities. Acrotec is a global supplier of high-precision technologies serving watchmaking, medtech, and precision high-tech industries with over 15 specialized companies.
• Shrad'Air Compresseurs SAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnered for complete overhaul of compressed air supply system, installing three 45 kW Renner compressors with cascade control and water cooling for heat recovery.
• EDJ Énergie du Jura SAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnergy planning and implementation partner for compressed air system optimization project, planned and executed the installation.
• ProKilowatt (Federal Office of Energy)minorOthersSwiss federal energy efficiency subsidy program that supported Décovi's compressed air system optimization investment.
• AFT MicromécaniqueminorOthersFellow Acrotec Group company specializing in medical implants and instruments in France and Switzerland.
• easyDecminorOthersFellow Acrotec Group company specializing in precision turning in Delémont since 2004, serving watchmaking, connectors, and medical industries.
• PetitpierreminorOthersFellow Acrotec Group company expert in complex assembly machines for microengineering and watchmaking, and high-end tooling.
• STS DevelierminorOthersFellow Acrotec Group company, Swiss leader in surface treatment on all watch movement components.
• TectriminorOthersFellow Acrotec Group company specialized in precision machining of implants and medical devices.
• WatchdecminorOthersFellow Acrotec Group company specializing in micro-component turning for watchmaking and medical industries.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mikron Group: Swiss publicly-listed precision machining group serving similar end markets including automotive, medtech, and writing instruments. Comparable as a Swiss precision machining services provider, though at a much larger scale than Decovi.

Direct peers

• Tectri: Acrotec Group sister company specialized in precision machining of implants and medical devices. Closely comparable to Decovi's medical device precision machining segment with similar regulatory and quality requirements (ISO 13485-equivalent posture).
• STS Develier: Acrotec Group sister company and Swiss leader in surface treatment on watch movement components. An adjacent peer with shared customers (luxury watch brands) and similar Swiss precision microengineering heritage.
• Petitpierre: Acrotec Group sister company expert in complex assembly machines for microengineering and watchmaking, and high-end tooling. Comparable in the same precision microengineering ecosystem with shared customer base in luxury watchmaking.
• Watchdec: Acrotec Group sister company specializing in micro-component turning for watchmaking and medical industries. Closely comparable as a Swiss precision turning services provider with shared end customers across luxury watchmaking and medtech.
• AFT Micromécanique: Acrotec Group sister company specializing in medical implants and instruments in France and Switzerland. Comparable as a precision machining services provider to medtech OEMs, with relevant capabilities for Decovi's medical device segment.
• easyDec: Acrotec Group sister company in Delémont providing precision turning for watchmaking, connectors, and medical industries. Comparable to Decovi in operating CNC turning precision parts for shared end markets.

Others

• Tornos SA: Swiss-based global leader in Swiss-type CNC turning machines used by precision parts manufacturers including Decovi itself. An enabling infrastructure provider rather than a direct competitor; relevant for industry dynamics but does not directly contest contract manufacturing contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/decovi

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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