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2023 Change of ownership
palero is the new owner of Fischer Söhne AG.
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2023 New extrusion blow molding line
Commissioning of new extrusion blow molding line for technical parts.
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2019 2nd extension of the clean room
Second clean room extension with two additionoal injection molding machines according to GMP class C.
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2014 1st extension of the clean room
First clean room extension with two injection molding machines according to GMP class C.
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2011 Construction and occupancy of new extrusion blow molding plant
Extension of existing building with a 1,400m² extrusion blow molding hall designed according to the BRC (British Retail Consortium) standard.
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2010 Introduction of 3-layer technology
Introduction of conductive canisters with a 3-layer structure which fulfil the requirements of the explosion protection standards ATEX 137/TRBS 2153 and CENELEC 50404 and are therefore suitable for filling with combustible media from Explosion Groups IIA, IIB and IIC.
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2010 Launch of investment programme
Launch of an investment programme totalling CHF 15 million over the next 3 years for the optimisation of production and implementation of new hygiene standards (BRC/IoP).
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2008 Business unit organisation
New business unit organisation based on the requirements of customers in the following sectors: packaging, industry / automotive and medical / pharmaceutical.
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2005 Transfer of Polar's production
Transfer of Polar's production from Eschenbach to Muri AG.
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2003 New warehouse
Construction of a new 20,000 m² warehouse.
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2002 Takeover of assets of Polar and introduction ISO 13485
Takeover of Polar AG assets and subsequent expansion of business to include injection molding solutions for the medical market and introduction of the management system ISO 13485.
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1998 Fischer S.A., Mexico
Start of co-operation with Fischer S.A. de C.V., Mexico.
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1997 Smart Card technology
Introduction of the technology to produce Smart Cards.
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1993 ISO 9001 management system
A management system which complies with ISO 9001 is introduced, making us one of the first plastics processing companies to do so.
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1990 Market leader in plastic packaging sector
Market leader in plastic packaging sector thanks to changeover from manually operated extrusion blow molding machines to fully automatic ones.
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1984 Total EDP solution
1st total EDP solution is installed.
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1980 Purchase by current shareholders
Purchase by current shareholders, including the plastic manufacturer, Vinora AG in Rapperswil.
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1979 Customer-specific extrusion blow molded parts
To complement the standard range of plastic containers, customer-specific extrusion blow molded parts are now manufactured.
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1971 Sale of company to Etimex Interplastic
Sale to Etimex Interplastic. The Fischer family retires.
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1967 Muri (Aargau) site
40 members of staff move to the new location in Muri (Canton of Aargau).
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1960 1st extrusion blow molding machine
Our first extrusion blow molding plant for 10-liter containers is put into service: the plastic age begins.
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1959 Formation of limited company "Fischer Söhne AG"
Limited company "Fischer Söhne AG" is founded.
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1955 New building in Mutschellen
Move into new building in Mutschellen, approx. 15 employees working for the company.
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1952 Cardboard and paper containers
Start of manufacturing containers made of cardboard and paper with a capacity of up to 25 litres.
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1941 Son Paul Fischer joins the company
Son Paul Fischer joins the company. Amongst other things, manufacturing of black sheet metal sleeves and metal furnaces.
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1923 A. Fischer company founded
Founding of A. Fischer in Dietikon, (Canton of Zurich) by Alois Fischer, manufacturing sheet metal packaging materials.