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We are specialised in the production of guide bushes, collets and carbide tools for the screw machine industry.
Serge Meister is a young mechanic working in his father’s workshops in the emergent screw machine industry. While working there he has the idea of manufacturing the various tools that would be needed to equip the different machines. A small workshop slowly grows up, but then the Second World War breakes out and for four years Serge Meister answers the call. Once he is back in the village, he sets up a small business in a new workshop producing Carbide guide bushes and collets. The development of the Tornos, Bechler and Petermann machines leds to an increasing demand for the tooling manufactured in his little workshop.
The first part of the old factory is built. More employees are recruited, new products are developed – a grinding attachment and revolving guide bush with journal bearings made from hard metal.
An extension of the company is undertaken. The surface area is doubled, enabling Serge Meister SA to pursue its development.
After many years of service, Jean-Pierre Meyer and Paul Leuenberger take over the company and become joint managing partners. Serge Meister remains involved as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Serge Meister dies at the age of 73.
Serge Meister SA purchases a factory located at the Chaluet Valley in Court. It gives the company the opportunity to triple its floor area. After a complete renovation of the facilities, the company moves into its new plant in August of the same year.
After more than twenty-five years at the company, Paul Leuenberger hands over to his son Olivier Leuenberger, Serge Meister’s grandson. Paul Leuenberger remains active in the company as a consultant.
A branch office called Serge Meister Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH is opened in Pforzheim, Germany.
After more than 41 years of service, and more than 30 as a director, Jean-Pierre Meyer hands it over to his son Luc Meyer. Jean-Pierre Meyer continues working within the company.
Serge Meister S.A. has invested in an ERP software to be able to serve you better.
A large installation with 518 photovoltaic panels covers the roof of the building for an annual production of 175.55 MWh And a self-consumption of 40%.
