Global expansion Affolter Group is investing in a major expansion and renovation of its headquarters in Valbirse, Bern, Switzerland, and is signaling growth across Western Europe. This presents opportunities to supply upgraded machining equipment, tooling, and automation solutions to support scale and new product lines.

High precision demand The company specializes in high-precision gear hobbing for sectors like horology, micromechanics, medical, dental, and aerospace. Sales opportunities exist for high-accuracy CNC gear hobbing machines, tooling, and turnkey automation tailored to these demanding industries.

Advanced equipment Recent launches such as the AF140 and AF160 eight-axis CNC gear hobbing machines indicate a continued push for versatile, configurable production. Prospects can be pursued by offering adaptable machine configurations, retrofit packages, and modernization of legacy lines.

Global reach Active participation in international trade shows (TIMTOS, IMTEX) and a multinational customer base imply opportunities to engage distributors, aftersales services, and remote support bundles for machines deployed worldwide.

Talent and partnerships With a skilled workforce and ongoing apprentice programs, Affolter Group may value collaboration on OEM tooling, precision components, and systems integration projects. Propose partnerships for tooling supplies, spare parts ecosystems, and co-developed automation solutions.