What Aeschlimann AG Décolletages does

Aeschlimann AG Décolletages is a Swiss precision-turned parts manufacturer founded in 1937 and headquartered in Lüsslingen, Canton Solothurn, Switzerland. The company produces rotationally symmetric precision parts with diameters ranging from 0.5 to 65 mm, along with secondary finishing processes including CNC and conventional grinding, honing, hard turning, milling, and deburring. It serves industrial customers in automotive, watchmaking, aerospace, medical devices, hydraulics, machinery, electronics, bicycle, and furniture sectors, with operations structured around small/medium series and high-volume large-series production on multi-spindle Hydromat rotary transfer machines with up to 16 simultaneous processing stations. Surface finishes down to Ra 0.01 and zero-defect tolerance are supported by an in-house camera inspection system and approximately 7,800 inspection and measurement devices.

The business operates on a project-based, quote-driven B2B manufacturing model. Pricing is determined by specifications, batch size, complexity, and material requirements under multi-year supply contracts, with parts delivered ready-for-installation including coordinated surface and heat treatments through selected external suppliers. The company employs approximately 155 staff (including 10 apprentices trained in-house as Polymechaniker/in and Produktionsmechaniker/in), operates a machine park of approximately 250 machines and automatons, and consumes roughly 1,300 tonnes of raw material annually. Customer acquisition is executed through direct sales in Switzerland and an external sales representative (Sales 4B2B) for international markets. Aeschlimann holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 13485 certifications, providing regulatory access to automotive, medical, and other quality-critical supply chains.

Aeschlimann is an owner-managed private Aktiengesellschaft (AG) with no external investors or parent company. Leadership consists of Co-CEOs Stefan Mollet (Quality) and Dario Jaggi (Market & Customers), CFO/Board President Michael Ingold, CTO/Board Member Michael Kunz, and COO Michael Schütz. Reported annual revenue is CHF 30 million. The company has a related entity, Gema Engineering GmbH, for engineering services.

Name

Aeschlimann AG Décolletages

Legal name

Aeschlimann AG Décolletages

Website

https://aeag.swiss

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Aeschlimann AG Décolletages is a Swiss precision-turned parts manufacturer (founded 1937, Lüsslingen) producing 0.5–65 mm diameter parts for automotive, watchmaking, aerospace, medical, hydraulics, machinery, electronics, and other industrial customers using CNC turning, grinding, honing, hard turning, and milling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Turned Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (33272), Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE)

Keywords

• Precision turned parts
• CNC machining services
• Metal component manufacturing
• Industrial precision parts
• Décolletage manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lüstringen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Turned Parts Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of precision-turned parts for industrial applications. Production ranges from small series to large volumes, with parts delivered ready-for-installation including surface and heat treatment through selected suppliers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Manufactures custom precision-turned parts in diameter ranges from 0.5 to 65 mm using CNC and conventional turning, supplemented by in-house finishing processes including grinding, honing, hard turning, milling, and deburring. Produces assembly-ready parts in small, medium, and large series for industrial customers, complemented by coordinated surface and heat treatments through selected suppliers.

Product overview

Aeschlimann AG Décolletages is a precision turned parts manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing services. The core offering centers on Präzisionsdrehteile (precision turned parts) up to 65mm diameter, produced via CNC and conventional turning, grinding, honing, hard turning, milling, and deburring. Production capabilities span small/medium series to large series using multi-spindle automatons. The company complements its manufacturing with camera-based automated inspection, quality assurance services, and logistics. All products are supported by surface treatment and heat treatment through selected suppliers to deliver assembly-ready precision turned parts. The business operates with approximately 150 employees and serves industries including automotive, watchmaking, aerospace, medical, hydraulics, and machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Präzisionsdrehteile (Precision Turned Parts) Custom-manufactured rotationally symmetric precision turned parts produced via CNC and conventional turning for industrial customers in the automotive, watchmaking, aerospace, medical, hydraulics, and machinery industries.
• CNC Drehen (CNC Turning Services) Turning services using modern CNC machines as well as conventional cam-controlled long-turning and short-turning automatons for cost-effective production of precision parts.
• CNC Fräsen (CNC Milling Services) CNC milling performed on two 5-axis simultaneous machining centers (Matsuura MAM72-35V) with pallet systems and Brother Speedio S700X1 finishing machines, programmed using Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD-CAM software.
• Schleifen (Grinding Services) CNC and conventional grinding services specializing in centerless grinding and oblique cut grinding (Schrägeinstichschleifen) for achieving micro-level (µ-level) precision tolerances.
• Honen (Honing Services) CNC and conventional honing services for high form accuracy and precise bores on hardened workpieces, using fully automated honing machines and conventional equipment for small batch sizes.
• Hartdrehen (CNC Hard Turning) High-precision CNC hard turning of hardened steel components as an alternative to grinding, achieving precise diameters and surface finishes while preserving material hardness.
• Entgratverfahren (Deburring Services) In-house deburring processes including trovalising, blasting, extrude-honing, and ultrasonic deburring, complemented by surface finishing such as smooth rolling and superfinishing.
• Grossserien (Large Series Production) High-volume production on multiple multi-spindle Hydromat rotary transfer machines with up to 16 stations running simultaneously, producing turned parts up to 32 mm diameter in large series.
• Kleine- und mittlere Serien (Small and Medium Series Production) Production of small and medium series using conventional and modern CNC technology, processing all standard materials into simple or highly complex turned parts in the 1.0 to 70 mm diameter range.
• Qualitätssicherung (Quality Assurance) Comprehensive quality management including approximately 7,800 test and measurement devices, modern 3D measuring machines, CAQ network for SPC measurements, incoming goods inspection, and camera-assisted visual inspection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Surface finish achievable down to Ra 0.01
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sales 4B2BcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal sales representative (Handelsvertretung) handling customer acquisition and business development for Aeschlimann AG, providing market coverage and customer relationship management services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schuler Group: German metal forming technology group producing presses and automation for automotive and industrial customers. Broader incumbent in metal component manufacturing with overlap in automotive precision parts supply.
• Daetwyler Group: Swiss industrial group with precision parts operations serving automotive, healthcare, and industrial markets. Comparable mid-sized Swiss precision manufacturer with a diversified customer base.
• INDEX-Werke: German manufacturer of CNC turning machines including multi-spindle automatons. Operates in the same precision turning technology space; comparable in equipment category though not a parts manufacturer.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-listed industrial fastening and logistics solutions provider serving industrial OEMs. Comparable Swiss industrial parts business with similar B2B enterprise customer base and quality-driven positioning.
• Tornos Holding: Swiss manufacturer of Swiss-type automatic turning machines and multi-spindle lathes — the very equipment class Aeschlimann operates. Both companies occupy the precision turning ecosystem with overlapping customers and skill requirements, though Tornos makes machines rather than parts.
• EMAG Holding: German precision machining technology group producing turning, milling, and grinding machines for automotive and industrial customers. Adjacent player in the broader precision turning/machining space with similar end-market exposure.

Direct peers

• Feintool Group: Swiss manufacturer of precision metal parts and stamping technology serving automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Closely comparable business model — high-precision metal component manufacturing with strong process know-how and a similar industrial customer mix.
• Phoenix Mecano: Swiss-listed industrial group with significant precision components and enclosures operations serving medical, industrial automation, and electronics customers. Comparable in precision component manufacturing with diversified industrial exposure.
• Mikron Group: Swiss-based precision machining specialist offering CNC milling, turning, and gear-cutting services to automotive, medical, and industrial customers. Directly comparable precision parts manufacturing services with overlap in regulated end markets.

Emerging players

• Agathon AG: Swiss precision machine tool and component manufacturer focused on specialized turning and grinding applications. Comparable niche precision machining operator with a Swiss manufacturing base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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