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Bob Frimel
Function: US & Canada Techno-Commercial
Representative
Company: THE Machines Yvonand SA
Main activity of company:
Complete lines for wire & cable production,
OPGW equipment supplier, metal forming
and laser/TIG welding benches, automated
coiling and packaging equipment supplier
Number of employees: 60
Address:
Rue de l‘Industrie 5
CH-1462 Yvonand
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0) 24 423 50 50
Fax: +41 (0) 24 423 50 52
Email:
We aim to provide
total customer satis “
Bob Frimel
When was the company established?
The company was established in 1986.
Called THE Thomas Électronique, it
was active in the development and
production of electronic boards,
prototypes and small series of tailor-made
machines. Its main line of business was
cables and tubes.
From 2009 it then became THE Machines
Yvonand SA.
Largest contract in the company’s
history?
Ten Extrusion lines for irrigation pipe for a
total amount of 18,000,000 Swiss Francs.
What is the company's philosophy?
THE Machines’ mission is to provide total
customer satisfaction through the timely
delivery of quality products and services
at a competitive cost.
This is achieved through the creation of
a stable, cooperative and harmonious
work environment which leaves the
company committed to providing
excellent contract manufacturing
services to customers.
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