wiredinUSA July 2013

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.

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: robert.frimel@roadrunner.com www.the-machines.ch

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