History
The history of Viktor Rätzer AG begins in 1925 with the company’s founding by Viktor Rätzer. Since then, our family business has developed into a specialist in punching and forming as well as design and engineering services in toolmaking. Characterized by continuous expansion and innovation, for example through the incorporation of mechanical engineering during the Second World War, we have always continued to develop. Today, managed by the 4th generation of Remo Müller, we are your reliable partner for tailor-made solutions and the realization of your ideas.
Viktor Rätzer AG history – from 1925 to today
2024
Remo Müller becomes Managing Director in the 4th generation.
2021
The punching shop’s machinery was expanded with a 100-ton Müller press.
2011
Toolmaking expansion with a CNC wire erosion machine of the latest generation.
2009
Acquisition of a CNC 5-axis machining center and installation of the design and programming workstation.
2005
Renovation of the company’s interior and exterior.
2004
Rolf Müller becomes Managing Director in the 3rd generation.
1983
Commissioning of a new 100-ton Beutler punching press.
1979
Purchase of a new 250-ton SMG punching and drawing press.
1978
New warehouse building.
1967
Werner Rätzer and Ernst Rätzer become managing directors in the 2nd generation.
1962
Extension and expansion of mechanical engineering.
1958
Start of production of welding accessories as the globally recognized and protected quality brand “original FIX®”.
1955
Foundation of the family stock corporation.
1953
Production of light motorcycle Special 60cc with Ducati engine.
1946
New extension to electroplating shop, hardening shop and canteen.
1945
The manufacturing program was expanded with patented products in the bicycle parts and mechanical engineering sectors.
Luggage rack, child seat, foot pumps, chain guards, sprockets, etc.
High-performance band saws and eccentric presses with a pressure capacity of 10-25 tons.
1941
Move to the new production company at the current location in Dintikon. Another branch of production was the manufacture of machines and apparatus for the electroplating industry. Its V-R brand guarantees high Swiss quality workmanship.
1938
Viktor Rätzer wins the gold medal at the Inventors’ Fair in Brussels for the stepless belt drive, now known as the variator.
1930
New construction of a property for residential and production facilities.
Bicycle parts production and metal finishing (electroplating).
General agency for Fordson tractors, Pfaff sewing machines and His Masters Voice records.
1925
Viktor Rätzer (born 1902) started out in the woodshed of his family home in Dintikon with bicycle parts and various repairs.
