This is Our Story

2019

Acquisition of Faessler Gear Honing Business. Establishment of Gleason Switzerland AG, headquartered in Studen, Switzerland.

2018

Grand opening of the new technolgy and manufacturing center in Studen.

2017

Gleason-Pfauter Studen becomes the competence center for automation solutions in Europe.


2016

Genesis hobbing machines are now made at Gleason-Pfauter Studen.


2015

Introduction of the P90iC & P90CD Hobbing Machines with Integrated Chamfering/Deburring.


2013

Profile grinding with dressable tools.

2011

The 100PS Power Skiving Machine changes the way small gears are made.


2009

Introduction of the Agilus 180TH for combined machining.


2007

Gleason-Pfauter Studen becomes the competence center for horizontal hobbing.

2005

The relocation from Biel to Studen to accommodate the significant growth.

1997

The Pfauter Group joins Gleason Corporation.

1994

Pfauter-Switzerland is founded.

1985

A35 - first CNC gear hobbing machine.


1960

The gear cutting machine program is continously expanded with larger and more universal models which address different applications.


1912

The first gear cutting machine model 79 is introduced.


1908

Foundation of Mikron Maschinenfabrik AG in Biel, Switzerland.