Wandfluh Produktions

What Wandfluh Produktions does

Wandfluh Produktions AG (WAPRO) is a Swiss precision contract manufacturer headquartered in Frutigen, Switzerland, and operating as a subsidiary of the family-owned Wandfluh Holding AG. Founded in 1946 and currently in third-generation family management (Matthias Wandfluh as Group CEO/Chairman, Hansruedi Wandfluh as Vice Chairman), the company runs approximately 30 CNC machines — including sliding headstock lathes (Star EKAS 12-axis, Traub TNL 26 13-axis), fixed headstock lathes (Mori-Seiki, Mazak Integrex multi-task), and 5-axis milling centres (Mori-Seiki NMV, Fehlmann Versa) — producing precision turned and milled components in materials ranging from aluminium and stainless steel to titanium, Inconel, and PEEK, with batch sizes from 50 to 80,000 units annually.

The company's product portfolio spans three core areas: mechanical processing (CNC turning and milling, with Class 7 cleanroom per ISO 14644-1 for medical and food components), automation solutions (custom assembly machines, test stations, and certified fruitcore robotics integration, typically CHF 10,000–200,000 per project), and electromechanical assemblies up to 30 kg with hydraulic, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic testing. Supporting capabilities include SolidWorks 3D CAD design, 3D printing for prototyping, precision metrology (Strato-Apex, Mitutoyo, Keyence optical, Q.P.T. contour), surface-treatment coordination, and worldwide logistics with customs documentation. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 (since 2007), and ISO 14644-1 Class 7 cleanroom.

WAPRO generates revenue through quote-based project pricing for one-time jobs and ongoing series-production contracts, serving enterprise customers across medical technology (orthopaedic components since 2004), aviation (aircraft components since 2013), food industry, machinery/sensor technology, and security/defence verticals. Customers are acquired through direct B2B field sales, the company's website (wapro.ch), newsletter outreach, and trade fair participation (SINDEX, Swissmechanic Businessday, iVT EXPO 2026 Chicago, BAUMA 2028 Munich). Distribution leverages the Wandfluh Group's international subsidiary network (Germany, Austria, France, UK, US, China), giving the 51–100 employee operation a global sales reach without proportional overhead. The company is currently expanding capacity via a 10,000 m2 joint building with BLS AG (move-in spring 2026) and added grinding capability through the January 2025 acquisition of Greber AG, positioning the business for incremental capacity-driven growth.

Name

Wandfluh Produktions

Legal name

Wandfluh Produktions AG

Website

https://wapro.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wandfluh Produktions AG (WAPRO) is a Swiss precision contract manufacturer (51–100 employees) producing CNC turned and milled components, custom automation systems, and electromechanical assemblies in batch sizes of 50–80,000 units for medical technology, aviation, food, machinery, and defence customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Precision CNC machining
• Contract manufacturing services
• Medical device components
• Industrial automation solutions
• Mechanical assembly services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frutigen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Job-shop style contract manufacturing of mechanical precision parts and electromechanical assemblies. Production batch sizes range from 50 units to approximately 80,000 units annually. Revenue is generated through one-time project work and ongoing series production contracts with validated processes.
2. Automation Systems and Special Machines: Design and manufacture of custom automation solutions including assembly machines, testing systems, and handling systems. Projects range from approximately CHF 10,000 to CHF 200,000.
3. Assembly and Testing Services: Assembly of mechanical modules and electromechanical subsystems (up to 30kg), testing on hydraulic, electronic, mechanical or pneumatic test benches, with electronic documentation and worldwide logistics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wandfluh Produktions AG is a Swiss contract manufacturer of precision mechanical parts and electromechanical assemblies. It runs approximately 30 CNC machines (turning and 5-axis milling) for production runs of 50 to 80,000 units, complemented by Class 7 cleanroom manufacturing, custom automation solutions, and full assembly and testing services for medical, aviation, food, machinery, sensor, and defence customers.

Product overview

Wandfluh Produktions AG (WAPRO) is a Swiss contract manufacturer of mechanical precision parts and assemblies, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on three core areas: mechanical processing (CNC turning and milling with ~30 machines), automation solutions (custom special machines and industrial robotics), and assemblies (mechanical/electromechanical sub-systems up to 30 kg). The company operates as a job shop supporting batch sizes from 50 to 80,000 units, serving regulated industries including medical technology (ISO 13485 certified), aviation, food, and defense. Supporting services include 3D CAD design using SolidWorks, precision measurement, cleaning/deburring including Class 7 cleanroom capabilities, and worldwide logistics with customs documentation. Materials processed range from standard aluminium and stainless steel to exotic alloys like titanium and Inconel. The company maintains ~30 CNC machines including 5-axis milling centres and sliding/fixed headstock lathes from brands like Mori-Seiki, Fehlmann, Mazak, Star, and Traub.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mechanical Precision Parts Manufacturing CNC turning and milling services for precision components using approximately 30 modern CNC machines with automated loading/unloading systems enabling near 24/7 production. Materials range from standard metals to difficult-to-machine alloys including titanium, Inconel, and PEEK. Batch sizes from 50 to 80,000 units annually for industrial customers.
• Automation Solutions Custom automation systems including special machines and industrial robot-based solutions for assembly, valve testing, leak testing, and pressure measurement with automated good/bad sorting. Certified system partner of fruitcore robotics. Project scope covers concept development, in-house acceptance testing, commissioning, and ongoing support for industrial customers.
• Assembly Services Mechanical and electromechanical assembly of components into modules, sub-assemblies, and systems up to 30 kg. Includes hydraulic, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic testing on existing test benches, electronic documentation, and ESD-protected or cleanroom vacuum packaging for industrial customers.
• Cleaning, Washing and Deburring Services
• Measurement and Testing Services Precision measurement and testing services using 3D coordinate measuring machines (Strato-Apex 9106, Mitutoyo Premier 7106), optical measuring systems (Keyence IM-6225), form/contour testing (Q.P.T. ConturoMatic T1), and air-conditioned measurement laboratory for hardness and roughness testing of precision components.
• Design Tools and CAD Services 3D CAD design services using SolidWorks, including design consulting, photo-realistic rendering, and 3D printing of prototypes (max 230x150x140mm, 0.10mm layer thickness, PLA filaments), producing production-ready models for industrial customers.
• Surface Treatment Services
• Logistics Services Full logistics services including purchasing of trade parts and raw materials, surface treatment planning, incoming goods inspection, storage, and worldwide shipping with customs documentation and compliance for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Series batch sizes from 50 to 80,000 units annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Greber AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Greber AG, a renowned specialist in ultra-precision mechanics since 1965, joined the Wandfluh Group in January 2025. This acquisition provides valuable expansion of production expertise, particularly in grinding operations. Customer enquiries for grinding processes can now be covered internally, saving costs and shortening delivery times. Long-term plans include merger of the two companies with GREBER brand retained for own products. Yves Luginbühl takes over management from January 2025, with Erich Greber remaining as customer project manager.
• BLS AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Joint construction project with BLS AG (railway company) for new company building at Parallelstrasse 42 in Frutigen. Total area of 10,000 m2 will house Wandfluh and BLS operations including production halls, storage, offices, warehouses, workshops, and shared canteen. Groundbreaking ceremony held June 21, 2024; planned occupancy spring 2026. Building includes photovoltaics and heat pump for renewable energy supply.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DAETWYLER Industries: Swiss precision components supplier with strong aerospace, automotive, and industrial exposure. Comparable in serving regulated industries with certified precision manufacturing and similar European footprint.
• Affolter Group: Swiss precision machining specialist producing small high-precision turned parts for watchmaking, medical, and micro-mechanical applications. Closely comparable niche precision job-shop business with similar Swiss SME scale.
• Tornos SA: Swiss manufacturer of precision turning machines (screw machines) and subcontractor of precision turned components for medtech, automotive, and electronics. Closely matches WAPRO's reliance on sliding headstock turning technology (Star, Traub) and end-market mix.
• SFS Group AG: Swiss precision components and engineered fasteners supplier serving automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable as a Switzerland-based B2B precision component manufacturer with broad vertical exposure.
• Mikron Holding AG: Swiss-headquartered precision parts manufacturer serving automotive, medtech, and writing instrument industries with similar size and scope. Mikron's machining service business closely parallels WAPRO's contract CNC turning/milling model across regulated end markets.
• Phoenix Mecano AG: Swiss-listed manufacturer of precision components and enclosures for industrial, medical, and aerospace applications. Overlapping customer base and Swiss contract-manufacturing heritage make it a strong comparable.

Regional players

• Fehlmann AG: Swiss manufacturer of 5-axis CNC milling machines whose Versa series WAPRO uses in its own fleet. Comparable as a Swiss precision machining ecosystem player; serves overlapping aerospace and medtech customers with complementary equipment rather than competing parts.

Broad incumbents

• Magellan Aerospace: Global aerospace components and assemblies manufacturer with precision machining capabilities. Comparable as a supplier into aviation primes with similar quality documentation and traceability requirements that WAPRO also addresses.
• GF Machining Solutions: Georg Fischer's machine tool and automation division — a much larger Swiss incumbent offering milling, EDM, and automation solutions. Comparable as a broader Swiss precision manufacturing ecosystem participant serving aerospace and medical OEMs.
• Linamar Corporation: Large Canadian contract manufacturer with deep aerospace and precision machining capabilities serving global Tier-1 OEMs. Comparable in precision contract manufacturing model for aviation and medical, though at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@wandfluhgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/WaproFrutigen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waproag

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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