History

Since the company was founded in 1925 by Viktor Rätzer, our family business has developed into an expert for highly specialized manufacturing and construction services. 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.

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.