Pibor ISO

What Pibor ISO does

Pibor ISO SA is a privately held, family-owned Swiss precision microtechnology manufacturer founded in 1952 and headquartered in Glovelier, in the Jura canton — the heart of the Watch Valley jurassienne. The company operates a single 8,500 m² vertically integrated production site, combining approximately 50 internal trades (design, prototyping, machining, surface treatment, assembly, quality control) under one roof, and employs around 120 people. Its stated differentiator is full-chain control from concept to delivery, supported by capital-intensive facilities and a 2,750 m² on-site solar installation.

The company serves enterprise B2B clients across five product divisions: Horlogerie (high-precision functional components for major Swiss luxury watch brands), Joaillerie (fine jewellery components combining microtechnology and traditional craftsmanship), Microtechnique (precision micromechanics for demanding industrial applications), Medtech (ISO 13485-certified contract manufacturing of microtechnical medical device components), and Mode & Maroquinerie (clasps, buckles and accessories for luxury fashion houses). It works across noble metals, steels, and atypical materials, and holds certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, RJC-COP/CoC, REACH, RoHS, MSST workplace safety, Swiss Triple Impact, and Great Place to Work.

The revenue model is project-based contract manufacturing: bespoke precision components delivered from prototype through large series production, priced via quote rather than public catalogue. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales and relationship-based selling into a small number of major Swiss and international luxury and medtech buyers. The company operates as a single legal entity (Pibor ISO SA), with no disclosed subsidiaries, no external funding rounds, no institutional or private-equity ownership, and no reported M&A activity. No revenue or financial figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Pibor ISO

Legal name

Pibor ISO SA

Website

https://pibor.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pibor ISO SA is a family-owned Swiss precision microtechnology manufacturer, founded 1952 in Glovelier, producing high-precision components for luxury watch, jewellery, medical device, and fashion brands via 50 vertically integrated in-house trades.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glovelier

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Component Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing of high-precision microtechnical components for watchmaking, jewelry, medical devices, and fashion accessories. Revenue generated through bespoke manufacturing services from prototype to large series production.
2. Swiss Made Luxury Components: Production of clasps, buckles, and accessories for luxury fashion and maroquinerie brands with Swiss Made quality certification.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pibor ISO SA is a precision microtechnology contract manufacturer that designs and produces high-precision functional components and systems for the Swiss watchmaking, jewelry, medical device, and luxury fashion/leather goods industries. The company operates 50 integrated trades under one roof in Glovelier, Switzerland, delivering from prototype to large-series production in noble metals, steels, and atypical materials, with sub-millimeter tolerances certified under Swiss Made, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and RJC-COP standards.

Product overview

Pibor ISO SA is a family-owned precision microtechnology company founded in 1952, operating as a single unified manufacturing entity with 50 integrated trades under one roof. The company offers five interconnected production divisions: Horlogerie (watchmaking components), Microtechnique (precision micromechanics), Joaillerie (fine jewelry), Medtech (ISO 13485-certified medical device components), and Mode & Maroquinerie (fashion/leather goods accessories). All divisions share the same vertically integrated production capabilities, from prototyping to large-scale series production, working with noble metals, steels, and atypical materials. The company employs approximately 120 people across 8,500 m² of modern workshops in Glovelier, Switzerland (Watch Valley).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Horlogerie (Watchmaking Components) Precision component manufacturing for Swiss watchmaking brands, producing high-precision functional parts and systems for the luxury watch industry. Pibor serves as a partner to the largest Swiss watch brands, leveraging sub-millimeter tolerances and Swiss Made quality.
• Microtechnique (Micromechanics) Production of highly technical precision components of all sizes and shapes in various materials, leveraging 50 integrated trades for complex precision manufacturing. Serves industrial precision manufacturers across multiple sectors requiring demanding tolerances and complex geometries.
• Joaillerie (Jewelry) Fine jewelry manufacturing combining microtechnology expertise with traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technologies for luxury jewelry production. RJC-COP and Chain of Custody certified for responsible gold and diamond sourcing.
• Medtech (Medical Device Components) Medical device component production certified under ISO 13485, providing industrialization and contract manufacturing of microtechnical elements for medical devices. Designed for medical device manufacturers requiring regulatory compliance, precision tolerances, and full quality documentation.
• Mode & Maroquinerie (Fashion & Leather Goods) Precision components for luxury fashion and leather goods, including clasps, buckles, and accessories, applying the same rigor and Swiss Made quality as watchmaking and jewelry production. Targeted at luxury maroquinerie brands.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPibor ISO is a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council, demonstrating commitment to ethical practices, human rights, social responsibility, and environmental performance in the jewelry supply chain.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tornos SA: Established Swiss manufacturer of precision turning machines and sliding-head lathes widely used in watchmaking and medical component production. Comparable as a broader Swiss precision manufacturing incumbent serving overlapping customer industries, though it sells equipment rather than contract-manufactured components.
• Mikron Group: Swiss-listed precision manufacturer with divisions in machining and automation serving automotive, medical and writing instruments. Comparable as a broader Swiss precision manufacturing incumbent, though at materially larger scale and public-company scope.

Direct peers

• Comadur SA: Swatch Group subsidiary manufacturing high-tech horological components (hardstones, glasses, watch cases) for luxury watchmaking. Directly comparable as a precision components supplier to the same Swiss watchmaker customer base.
• Mimotec SA: Swiss precision microtechnology manufacturer based in the Jura region producing micro-mechanical components for the watchmaking, medical and electronics industries. Highly comparable to Pibor in terms of customer base, geography and component types served.
• Décovi Group: Swiss precision machining and turning company serving medical, aerospace and luxury customers from multiple Swiss sites. Comparable to Pibor in offering certified precision contract manufacturing across regulated and luxury end markets.
• Nivarox-FAR SA: Swatch Group-owned supplier of hairsprings, escapements and other precision horological components. Comparable to Pibor as a vertically integrated precision component manufacturer serving Swiss watchmakers.
• Rowema AG: Swiss precision turning and milling specialist serving watchmaking, medical and industrial customers. Comparable to Pibor in sub-millimeter precision contract manufacturing for similar customer verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pibor-iso-sa

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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