Our history
2023
Worldwide launch of the MDC LONGLIFE PRO. The further development of the MDC LONGLIFE was specially developed for gravure printing.
2018
Establishment of its subsidiary in Turkey "Daetwyler Rotoflex Emtia Ticaret A.Ş."
2017
Establishment of its subsidiary in Singapore "Daetwyler SwissTec Singapore Pte. Ltd."
2014
New divisional structure: formation of Global Tec Holding with the two diviosions SwissTec and Industries operating worldwide.
2012
Acquisition of Daetwyler IBOTec with a new center of excellence for research and development in Germany.
2008
On 1 January 2008, the production of MDC doctor blades begins at the independent company Daetwyler SwissTec AG in Bleienbach.
2006
Daetwyler SwissTec India Pte. Ltd was founded and started with the production of MDC doctor blades in India in 2006.
2002
The production of MDC doctor blades begins in China with the opening of MDC Daetwyler (China) Co. Ltd.
1996
Max Daetwyler AG was awarded the ERA European Innovation Prize for the development of the Laser Star.
1979
Max Daetwyler Co. was renamed Max Daetwyler AG.
1974
Max Daetwyler Corp. opened for business in Huntersville, USA.
1972
Start of distribution of the unique developed lamella doctor blade, which became a watchword for quality and reliability worldwide.
1964
The Swiss Confederation abruptly halted the Mirage programme for political reasons. Within a very short space of time, Daetwyler was compelled to reorient its business model and found new opportunities for business in the graphic arts industry, in particular in gravure printing.
1943
At the age of 27, Max Daetwyler founded the company in Dietikon, canton Zurich. The focus was on aircraft maintenance and overhaul.
