Company
From the
airfield to
the world.
Family-run since 1943 and still at home next to the airfield in Bleienbach.
Welcome to the Daetwyler Group.
The family-run Daetwyler Group is active worldwide with three divisions: SwissTec (global market leader for high-precision MDC doctor blades), Rotoflex (inks and lacquers for food, non-food and security) and Industries (high-precision machine construction and special projects).
Our roots are in aviation — the precision we learned there runs through everything we make.
Our history
Hover a year to read moreFounded in Dietikon
27-year-old Max Daetwyler founds the company near Zurich, focused on the maintenance and overhaul of aircraft.
Move to Bleienbach
The company moves its headquarters to Bleienbach in the canton of Bern — still home today.
Max Daetwyler Co.
Max Daetwyler and Lilly Schneeberger found Max Daetwyler Co. to build parts for civil and military aviation, including a major Mirage parts contract.
Into gravure printing
When the Mirage program is stopped for political reasons, Daetwyler reorients and finds new opportunities in the graphics industry.
Going international
Daetwyler begins building its own international distribution network.
The slat blade
Distribution of the uniquely developed slat blade begins — a synonym for quality and reliability worldwide.
POLISHMASTER
Development of a high-precision cylinder milling machine begins; the POLISHMASTER makes Daetwyler known around the world.
Swiss Trainer
The two-seater Swiss Trainer aircraft, an independent Daetwyler development, completes its maiden flight. FAR 23 certification follows in 1992.
ERA innovation prize
Daetwyler receives the European ERA innovation prize for the development of the Laserstar.
Production in China
MDC Daetwyler (China) Co. Ltd. opens and begins producing doctor blades.
Daetwyler SwissTec AG
Doctor blade development and production moves to the independent company Daetwyler SwissTec AG.
New group structure
Daetwyler Global Tec Holding AG is established with two divisions: Industries and SwissTec. MEWAG Maschinenfabrik AG joins Industries.
Rotoflex joins
The Color business field is integrated with Rotoflex AG, a manufacturer of printing inks. A subsidiary opens in Moscow.
MDC LONGLIFE PRO
Worldwide launch of MDC LONGLIFE PRO, the evolution of MDC LONGLIFE developed for gravure printing.