As a supplier to a wide range of industries and with currently more than 5000 different individual orders per year, we have been able to acquire extensive knowledge about the production of complex precision parts over the last 40 years.
2023
Expansion of automation in the milling department
Investment in the area of milling - flexible automation. The robot system is extended by a Hermle C42U.
2021
Machine technology and automation
Investments in machine technology and automation: two new turning/milling centers, one of which is equipped with robot automation.
2018
Air conditioning and photovoltaics
Installation of a photovoltaic plant and air conditioning in the factory hall - creating optimum and constant conditions for precision machining.
2017
Investments in machine technology
Investments in machinery in our core competencies of turning, milling and grinding as well as in automation systems guarantee that our customers will continue to be able to manufacture their precision parts economically in the future.
2016
Investments in measurement technology
The acquisition of the HOMMEL ETAMIC roundscan allows us to measure high-precision form and position tolerances fully automatically and, above all, to measure twist-free ground surfaces.
The Mitutoyo STRATO APEX coordinate measuring machine, which was also acquired this year, offers improved accuracy measurements and the possibility of high-performance scanning.
2014
Conversion to a powerful ERP system
In order to meet the increased requirements, we change our ERP system. With the product BIOS-2000 we find a program that is exactly tailored to our needs - a practice-oriented modular PPS/ERP system from manufacturers for manufacturers.
2012
Extension of a further production hall
We continue to grow and expand our production area to 3,300 square meters.
2001
Relocation of the company
The relocation of our company to the Oppenau-Ramsbach site represents a milestone in the company's history. In addition to the expansion of the production area to over 2000m², the relocation also involves the discontinuation of the agricultural engineering division.
1997
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9002
1989
Expansion of the company headquarters in Oppenau Ibach
New space for employees and machines is required. We expand our production area at the Oppenau-Ibach site to 1200m².
1988
Takeover by Kornel Bruder
With Dipl. Ing. (FH) Kornel Bruder, the son of Franz H. Bruder takes over the management of the company, now in the third generation. From the very beginning, he works on the consistent development of the company into a precision parts manufacturer for mechanical and plant engineering
1985
Introduction to CNC technology
1959
Takeover by Franz H. Bruder
Franz H. Bruder takes over the management of the company from his father, company founder Franz Anton Bruder. With 5 employees, the focus in the following years was initially on the manufacture and sale of forestry winches. The existing mechanical production and the corresponding know-how made it possible to open up precision parts production for industry as a further business segment.
1928
Founded by Franz A. Bruder
Franz Anton Bruder founded the company in 1928. In addition to the manufacture and repair of equipment for agriculture and the woodworking industry, the company was also involved in the manufacture of water turbines.