Greiner Vibrograf AG
Greiner Vibrograf AG, founded in 1938 in Langenthal, Switzerland, designs and manufactures precision measuring instruments and specialized machines for the watchmaking and micromechanics industries, selling globally through authorized distributors and direct sales from its Swiss headquarters.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1938
- HeadquartersLangenthal, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Greiner Vibrograf AG does
Greiner Vibrograf AG is a Swiss precision engineering company founded in 1938 and headquartered in Langenthal, Switzerland. The firm designs, manufactures, and sells precision measuring instruments and specialized machines primarily for the watchmaking industry, with secondary applications in micromechanics. Its product portfolio is organized into seven functional categories: precision measurement (Class-O-Matic, Balance-O-Matic, Balance-O-Test, Spiromat series) for balance wheels and spiral springs; spiral spring cutting tools and accessories; industrial cleaning systems (ACS921) with proprietary consumables (WF5, S-3, GS500); leak testing (LT121); demagnetization and magnetism measurement (Magnomaster PLUS, Antimag 2, Timocheck); polishing machines (Polimaxx I/II/Premium, Polistar, PT 1-1, PT 3, PM 200.9); and lapping (SL2). The flagship product pipeline includes the Spiromat 3.0 fully automatic spiral spring frequency setting and cutting system, scheduled for launch in summer/autumn 2026.
The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct sales from its Swiss headquarters with a network of authorized regional distributors covering Germany (three partners), the UK, Japan, China (Shenzhen and Beijing), Hong Kong, and the USA (three partners). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with a B2B industrial equipment sales model targeting watch manufacturers and precision engineering firms. The brand is marketed under the "GREINER" name with the tagline "Times the World – Maschinenbau" and supports its products with first-class after-sales service and proprietary consumables that generate recurring revenue tied to the installed base. Distribution is supplemented by an active presence on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Greiner is a privately held company with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or public market participation. Revenue, headcount trend, and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed; the firmographic record indicates 11–50 employees. The company has no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no leadership changes on record. Certifications, patents, and trademark registrations are not listed in the available data, though the firm prominently carries the "SWISS MADE" designation as a brand and quality signal.
Greiner Vibrograf AG firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Greiner Vibrograf AG
- Legal name
- Greiner Vibrograf AG
- Website
- https://greinervibrograf.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1938
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Greiner Vibrograf AG, founded in 1938 in Langenthal, Switzerland, designs and manufactures precision measuring instruments and specialized machines for the watchmaking and micromechanics industries, selling globally through authorized distributors and direct sales from its Swiss headquarters.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Greiner Vibrograf AG industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precision Measurement Instruments
- NAICS
- Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE)
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Where Greiner Vibrograf AG is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Langenthal
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Greiner Vibrograf AG business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Precision Measurement Equipment Sales: Development and production of precision measuring instruments and special machines for the watchmaking industry, sold globally through distribution network
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels12 records
Marketing channels6 records
Greiner Vibrograf AG product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Greiner Vibrograf AG develops and produces precision measuring devices and special machines for the watchmaking and micromechanics industries. The portfolio includes balance wheel and spiral spring measurement instruments (Class-O-Matic, Balance-O-Matic, Spiromat), industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems (ACS921), precision pressure leak testers (LT121), demagnetization devices (Antimag 2, Magnomaster PLUS), polishing machines (Polimaxx series, PT series), and lapidary equipment (SL2), supported by cleaning consumables and accessories.
Product overview
Greiner Vibrograf AG is a Swiss precision measurement equipment manufacturer established in 1938, specializing in machines and measuring instruments for the watchmaking and micro-mechanics industry. The product portfolio consists of multiple product families organized by function: (1) INDUSTRIE precision measurement systems including Class-O-Matic (3.0/3.5/4.0) for balance wheel and spiral spring classification, Balance-O-Matic and Balance-O-Test for imbalance measurement, and Spiromat for spiral spring counting and cutting; (2) Spiral spring cutting tools and accessories; (3) NETTOYAGE cleaning systems centered on the ACS921 machine with WF5/S-3/GS500 cleaning fluids; (4) ÉTANCHÉITE leak testing with the LT121 system; (5) MAGNÉTISME demagnetization devices including Magnomaster PLUS and Antimag 2; (6) POLISSAGE polishing machines including Polimaxx series and PT models; (7) LAPIDER lapping machines including SL2. The company operates globally with distributors across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Brands
- GREINER: Main company brand used across all product lines and marketing materials, with tagline 'Times the World - Machinenbau'
Products and services
- Class-O-Matic 3.0 Autonomous precision measuring device for measuring and classifying balance wheels (moment of inertia) and spiral springs (elasticity moment) with optimized software and industrial-grade ergonomics; targeted at watchmakers and production/quality assurance teams.
- Class-O-Matic 3.5 Mobile benchtop measuring device for measuring and classifying balance wheels and spiral springs, particularly suited for production and quality assurance environments.
- Class-O-Matic 4.0 Automated version of the Class-O-Matic for automatic classification of spirals and balance wheels using a digital measurement head.
- Balance-O-Matic 2.5 High-precision measuring device for measuring and locating the imbalance of a balance wheel, with automatic elimination of measured imbalance through one or more milling operations.
- Balance-O-Test 2.5 High-precision desktop measuring device for graphical measurement and localization of balance wheel imbalance; intended for targeted and efficient balance wheel balancing.
- Spiromat Classic Manual spiral spring counting and cutting device with programmable settings and a digital control panel; can record 12 individual programs with pre-programmed standard stroke counts.
- Spiromat 3.0 Fully automatic spiral spring frequency setting and cutting machine; table height automatically adapts to the new spring length, allowing operators to use other equipment during processing, with measurement repeatability of ±10 s/d and easy calibration via software.
- ACS921 Industrial cleaning machine with 5 ultrasonic cleaning baths, programmable for up to 20 individual cleaning programs with bath change reminders for consistent cleaning quality of watch and micromechanical components.
- LT121 Leak Tester High-precision leak tester with -0.8 to 10 bar pressure range, touchscreen interface and calibration software, automatic sensor positioning, and real-time visual evaluation for watch case and component leak testing.
- Antimag 2 Entry-level demagnetization device suitable for demagnetizing watch movements, components, and small tools; offers Greiner demagnetization technology at an accessible price point.
- Magnomaster PLUS Demagnetization and magnetism measuring device with touchscreen interface and 58mm opening for XL watches; electronically controlled procedure measures and immediately eliminates magnetism while preventing manipulation errors.
- Timocheck Device for rapid testing of analog quartz watches; detects and indicates optical and acoustic motor impulses with a two-level fast motor run function.
- SL2 Belt sander with lapidary disc, continuously adjustable speed via rotary knob, lapidary discs of 180 (standard) or 240mm (optional), maintenance-free and powerful drive motor for watch component finishing.
- Polimaxx I Single-spindle polishing machine equipped with the most powerful motor in its category; triple filtration system with 90% efficiency; intended for professional watchmaking polishing operations.
- Polimaxx II Double-spindle polishing machine from the Polimaxx series with materials, finish, and ergonomics meeting professional standards; characterized by extremely quiet operation.
- Polimaxx Premium Top-tier polishing machine with double-spindle maintenance-free motor, continuously adjustable speed range, and digital rotation speed display for demanding watch polishing work.
- Polistar Powerful benchtop polishing machine with 2 power levels; suitable for small polishing jobs on metals and plexiglass with closed workspace and low noise level.
- PT 1-1 Single-spindle benchtop polishing machine with powerful motor, strong suction, and ergonomics adapted for professional use; separately switchable polishing motor and suction.
- PT 3 Most powerful double-spindle benchtop polishing machine with 2 selectable rotation speeds per work side, workspace lighting, and powerful suction for continuous professional use.
- WF5 Cleaning Solution Water-free cleaning solution developed for cleaning watch components and small precision mechanical parts; an advancement of the proven WF4 formula.
- S-3 Rinsing Solution Ready-to-use rinsing solution for watchmaking and precision mechanics components; used as a rinsing step after WF5 cleaning solution.
- GS500 Cleaning Concentrate Special cleaner concentrate for steel, non-ferrous and precious metals, ceramics, and glass; strong degreasing power, removes polishing/sanding/lapping residues, eliminates oxidation from non-ferrous and precious metals, and has anti-rust effect.
Companies that use Greiner Vibrograf AG
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Greiner Vibrograf AG technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
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AI maturity
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Feature8 records
Greiner Vibrograf AG partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Helmut Klein MesstechnikcoreAuthorized distributor for Germany, based in Pforzheim, representing Greiner Vibrograf products in the German market.
- Beco TechniccoreAuthorized distributor for Germany, based in Geesthacht, serving the German market for Greiner Vibrograf precision instruments.
- Boley GmbHcoreAuthorized distributor for Germany, based in Stuttgart, representing Greiner Vibrograf in the German precision equipment market.
- H.S. Walsh & Sons Ltd.coreAuthorized distributor for United Kingdom, based in Westerham TN16 3BN, representing Greiner products in the UK market.
- Takata & Co. Ltd.coreAuthorized distributor for Japan, based in Tokyo 101-0045, representing Greiner Vibrograf in the Japanese watchmaking market.
- JC Swiss TechnologycoreAuthorized distributor for China, based in Shenzhen, serving the Chinese market for Greiner precision instruments.
- JC UniversalcoreAuthorized distributor for Hong Kong, based in Kowloon, representing Greiner products in the Hong Kong market.
- Cas-Ker Co.coreAuthorized distributor for USA, based in Cincinnati, OH 45231, representing Greiner products in the US market through jewelerssupplies.com.
- Electronic Instrument ServicecoreAuthorized distributor for USA, based in San Rafael, CA 94903-1538, serving the California market for Greiner instruments.
- Jules BorelcoreAuthorized distributor for USA, based in Kansas City, KS 66102, representing Greiner Vibrograf products in the US market.
- Beijing Huaqing Mingzhu Trade Co. Ltd.coreAuthorized distributor for China, based in Beijing, representing Greiner products in the Beijing region.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Greiner Vibrograf AG competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Renishaw plc: UK-based precision measurement and probing-systems company for machine tools — adjacent supplier of precision-positioning technology relevant to the metrology category, though not a direct watchmaking-tool competitor.
Broad incumbents
- Mitutoyo Corporation: Japanese precision measurement instruments manufacturer (calipers, micrometers, CMMs) — the broader-industrial-scale analogue to Greiner Vibrograf's precision gauging and metrology products.
- Struers: Global provider of materialographic and polishing/lapping equipment, overlapping with Greiner's Polimaxx polishing and SL2 lapidary products, but aimed primarily at metallurgical labs rather than watchmaking.
- Elma Schmidbauer GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial ultrasonic cleaning equipment and frequency generators, with overlapping product overlap to Greiner Vibrograf's ACS921 cleaning line but serving a much broader industrial customer base.
- Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Division of Carl Zeiss providing industrial metrology, CMMs, and inspection systems — a much larger incumbent in the broader metrology category within which Greiner Vibrograf operates.
- Buehler (ITW): US-based manufacturer of metallographic preparation equipment, including polishing and lapping machines that overlap technically with Greiner's Polimaxx and SL2, but oriented to industrial QA labs.
Direct peers
- Witschi Electronic AG: Swiss manufacturer of watch-testing and measurement equipment (e.g., Proofmaster water-resistance testers, timegraphers), serving the same Swiss watchmaking and after-sales customer base with directly comparable precision measurement technology.
- Bergeon SA: Swiss producer of horological tools, pressure testers, and specialized watchmaking equipment — a long-standing competitor and complement to Greiner Vibrograf in the same watchmaker/workshop channel.
- Horotec SA: Swiss manufacturer of precision tooling and small measurement instruments for the watchmaking and micro-mechanical industries, directly overlapping Greiner's watchmaker customer base.
Regional players
- Schneider Messtechnik GmbH: German specialist for precision measurement instruments serving workshops and industrial customers in the DACH region, overlapping with Greiner Vibrograf's German distributor footprint.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Greiner Vibrograf AG leadership team
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Greiner Vibrograf AG funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Greiner Vibrograf AG
What does Greiner Vibrograf AG do?
Greiner Vibrograf AG develops and produces precision measuring devices and special machines for the watchmaking and micromechanics industries. The portfolio includes balance wheel and spiral spring measurement instruments (Class-O-Matic, Balance-O-Matic, Spiromat), industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems (ACS921), precision pressure leak testers (LT121), demagnetization devices (Antimag 2, Magnomaster PLUS), polishing machines (Polimaxx series, PT series), and lapidary equipment (SL2), supported by cleaning consumables and accessories.
Is Greiner Vibrograf AG a public or private company?
Greiner Vibrograf AG is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Greiner Vibrograf AG founded?
Greiner Vibrograf AG was founded in 1938. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Greiner Vibrograf AG based?
Greiner Vibrograf AG is headquartered in Langenthal, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Greiner Vibrograf AG make money?
One revenue line is on record: precision Measurement Equipment Sales.
Who are Greiner Vibrograf AG's main competitors?
Renishaw plc is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Mitutoyo Corporation, Struers, Elma Schmidbauer GmbH, Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology and Buehler (ITW). Direct peers are Witschi Electronic AG, Bergeon SA and Horotec SA. Schneider Messtechnik GmbH is listed as a regional player.
Does Greiner Vibrograf AG have an API?
No public API is recorded for Greiner Vibrograf AG.
What industry is Greiner Vibrograf AG in?
Greiner Vibrograf AG's product category is Precision Measurement Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAK, Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging), with a secondary code of IMAHADAE, Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment. Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3823.