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Feintool GroupProfileTechnologies, systemsand components –for safe, reliable functioning

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Global presence with flexibly operating business units for regional proximity to customers

Since its IPO in August 1998,Feintool has worked hard tostrengthen the group and extendthe added-value chain for itselfand its customers.

This strategy has paid off. Today,Feintool ranks among the leadingtechnology and solution providersacross a broad spectrum of applica-tion areas, industrial sectors andmarkets worldwide.

Thanks to its global platform ofregional production and sales com-panies Feintool is ideally equippedto meet customer requirements on apartnership basis.

We are continually strengthening ourcompetitive position for the benefitof our customers through selectiveresearch and development, and weguarantee Feintool's technologicallead through the ongoing develop-ment of new applications.

With a strategy geared to long-termsuccess, an effective group struc-ture and a uniform corporate cultureour aim is to ensure maximum satis-faction for our customers, share-holders and employees on a sus-tained basis.

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Feintool Technology& Systems

Feintool TechnologieLyss/CH

Feintool Italia Torino/IT

Feintool France Bondoufle/FR

Feintool UKReading/GB

Feintool EquipmentCincinnati/USA

Feintool Japan(Systems)Atsugi/Tokoname/JP

Feintool/SwisstecBeijing/CN

Schmid Presses

Schmid Jona/CH

SchmidJackson/USA

Feintool System PartsLyss/CH

Feintool Teile & KomponentenLyss/CH

Promera EttlingenEttlingen/DE

Promera JenaJena/DE

Feintool CincinnatiCincinnati/USA

Feintool New YorkWhite Plains/USA

Feintool TennesseeNashville/USA

Feintool Japan(System Parts) Atsugi/Tokoname/JP

Automation Components

AfagHuttwil/CH

LimatecAutomationBiberist/CH

AfagAmberg/DE

AfagLeonberg/DE

FasteningSystems

BalTec Pfäffikon/CH

BalTecUhingen/DE

BalTec UKReading/GB

BalTec FranceBondoufle/FR

AutomationSystems

FeintoolAutomationAarberg/CH

FeintoolAutomationBerlin/DE

IMAAutomationAmberg/DE

BalTec CanonsburgUSA

FTAComponentsCanonsburgUSA

Plastic/Metal ComponentsNashville/USA

Feintool (Thailand) Co. Ltd.Lamphun/Thailand

Mühlemann Biberist/CH

Feintool Technology and FeintoolAutomation offer their customerscompetitive advantages:Engineering, systems and servicesfor technically optimized, cost-effec-tive production of components andautomated assembly of modulesand finished products.

Feintool System Parts and FeintoolPlastic/Metal Components offertheir international customers qualityand reliability: High-precision,ready-to-assemble multifunctionalmetal parts and compositeplastic/metal components that areguaranteed to function reliably intheir products.

Comprehensive range of servicesfor successful partners and customers

Quality management system certi-fied to ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949.

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For over 45 years the sheet metalprocessing industry has used theadvantages of fineblanking andforming technology to optimizeindustrial production. As the tech-nology leader, Feintool is continu-ally developing the process andopening up new applications ingrowth markets.

Each stroke of the press producesprecision, ready-to-install multifunc-tional components made of steel, alu-minium and alloys with the desiredstraight-cut percentage and consis-tently accurate dimensions as perspecifications.With a globally installed base of over2500 fineblanking presses of the pre-mium Feintool brand and the second-line Schmid brand (boasting totalpress forces of 250 up to 14,000 kN),Feintool has a market share of over80%. Success factors for the highlevel of customer satisfaction are

Systems, tools and technology services from the market leader

reliability, modern control systems forshort retooling times, preventive main-tenance, remote diagnostics, spareparts service and customer supportby experienced service technicians.

Feintool develops, designs and buildsinnovative compound and progres-sive compound tools and modulartool systems for its customers, whothus benefit from high output ratesand consistent accuracy. Feintoolalso offers its customers comprehen-sive technology services in the formof individual consulting, engineeringand complete training facilities toensure optimization of productionprocesses.

The second brand for presses isSchmid, a company operating underits own name but as part of theFeintool Group. Schmid offers cus-tomers a choice of different presssystems.

Flexible automation systems for efficient assembly solutions

Feintool offers technologicallyadvanced, cost-effective and effi-cient solutions and systems forevery assembly application –from miniature and small partswith high cycle rates to medium-sized and large parts in flexiblesteps.

Automatic rotary indexing machineswith the patented clictec systemallow very short retooling times forfeed and assembly processes. Thismakes it possible to handle theincreasingly varied range of modelsand different production batches.

Linear transfer systems with self-contained assembly and robot cellsare particularly flexible for complexassembly processes within confinedspaces.

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Thanks to its high level of standard-ization and modularity, the modutecassembly system opens up a newdimension in reusability and adapt-ability, thus ensuring a high returnon investment.

Feintool also produces and sells theAfag brand of efficient, precise feedsystems and handling units as wellas the BalTec brand: a range of riveting systems for maximum oper-ating reliability and offering availabil-ity at extremely short delivery times.

Prime source for ready-to-assembleparts and components

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Experience gained from over10,000 customer solutions guar-antees optimum technical resultsat minimum cost for ready-to-assemble multifunctional parts.

The development of ground-break-ing new applications is a particularstrength of Feintool. Feasibility stud-ies demonstrate the capabilities andadvantages of the fineblanking/forming process to your develop-ment engineers early on.

We save you time and moneythrough prototyping and small-batchsamples. Innovative tool conceptsand extensive toolmaking know-howprovide a sound basis for optimizedproduction processes.

Series production at our plants inEurope, the USA and Japan is car-ried out on efficient Feintool press-es. State-of-the-art systems areavailable for customer-specific post-machining processes.

Feintool is an innovative develop-ment partner for globally active cus-tomers and a reliable, long-termcomponent supplier with regionalproximity to customers.

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Plastic and metal composite components from a single source

Complex, precision-made plasticand metal components are creat-ed in close cooperation with ourcustomers' development engi-neers.

Mühlemann is an innovative partnerin the Feintool Group and a reliablesupplier of technically advanced,high-quality composite componentsthanks to the know-how it has accu-mulated over many years in its fourcore competencies

- Manufacture of blanking and forming tools

- Blanking/fineblanking/forming- Injection moulding- Assembly

Simultaneous engineering and con-tinuous improvement processes areroutinely used for the benefit of ourcustomers. We achieve cost-effec-tive production and consistent quali-ty with state-of-the-art productionlines.

Our services include the labeling ofcomponents and checking of theirfunction as well as global logisticsfor just-in-time deliveries to our cus-tomers' plants.

A global platform formultinational customers

With technology centreson three continents andtime zones, its own pro-duction and sales officesin Europe, the USA andJapan, and a network ofprofessional representa-tives, Feintool is an idealpartner for multinationalcustomers.

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A history that goesback nearly 45 yearsFeintool's history records the focusseddevelopment and organic growth of thecompany from a 3-man start-up, throughsuccessful medium-sized family busi-ness, to internationally recognized mar-ket leader in fineblanking and forming.

After going public in 1998 Feintoolextended its value-added chain andrange of services for its customers withits assembly/automation and plastic/metalcomponents business areas.

Today's globally active technology groupemploys some 1,800 people and trainsover 90 apprentices. Half the workforceis in Switzerland. It is the aim of theBoard of Directors and the mission of theGroup Management to expand Feintool'sglobal presence and generate furtherinternal growth by exploiting inter-divi-sional synergies and cross-selling. A uni-form corporate culture and a market-ori-ented Group structure ensure optimumcustomer satisfaction with innovativeproducts and services.

Technology centersProduction and distribution subsidiariesAgencies

Feintool Fineblanking TechnologyFeintool System Parts

Feintool AutomationFeintool Plastic/Metal Components

Feintool's history: testimony to vision and bright future prospects

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Our commitment Our vision sets the direction of ourstrategy. And our mission statementguarantees that this strategy isimplemented in our daily business.

In the interests of a long-termapproach the Board of Directors,Group Management and employeesof Feintool are committed toadvanced technologies, high-qualityproducts and services that matchrequirements. Successful partner-ships and satisfied customers arethe overriding objective.

Our employees Dedicated and well trained employ-ees have always played a centralrole in Feintool's successful past,and they continue to do so. Know-how and corporate culture are stan-dardized through job rotation in thedifferent companies on three conti-nents. With over 100 apprenticestraining in a very wide range of pro-fessions, Feintool ensures a supplyof qualified workers for the future.

Feintool's strategy is geared to long-term success

Our visionFeintool is the global technology and market leader in systems engi-neering and in the series production of precision components inselected application areas.

With globally operating business units and regional companiesFeintool is ideally placed to meet customer requirements on a part-nership basis.

Feintool strives to achieve maximum satisfaction for customers,employees and shareholders alike. Its corporate culture is geared tolong-term success and active utilization of synergies.

Innovation and quality are success factors for the automotive industry – and for Feintool too

Feintool has close direct andindirect links with the internation-al automotive industry.

Drive and transmis-sion components

Air-conditioning components

Brake components

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Seat adjuster components Seat belt components

Door lock components Instrument panel components(assembly)

Window winder components(assembly)

Spark plugs (assembly)

Thermostat valves(assembly)

ABS pulse rings

Control components

Feintool technology for safety and comfort in your car

Feintool works with car manufactur-ers and with system and componentsuppliers as a partner for technolo-gy services, systems, tools andcomponents.

The cooperation usually starts at thedevelopment stage of new systemsand models. Feintool provides con-sulting for technically optimized andcost-effective design as the basisfor economical series production.

Thanks to the cost-effectivenessof the process the proportion ofcomponents per car producedwith Feintool technology isincreasing steadily.

Feintool's markets:Innovative sectors, successful customers

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Partnership with our customersTechnically optimized, cost-efficientsolutions spring from close coopera-tion based on partnership betweenFeintool and its customers at anearly stage. Feintool is always areliable partner with technologies,systems, tools and components forbrand manufacturers or system andcomponent suppliers.

The automotive industry: driving with FeintoolFeintool is on board every car – in transmission systems, in brake,ABS or ASR systems, in seatadjuster and retainer systems, indoor locking and air-conditioningsystems, and in fuel injection andexhaust management systems.

The electrical and electronicsindustry: controlling with FeintoolFeintool enhances both quality andeconomy in the production of com-plex components, as well as in theautomated assembly of modulesand products.

The telecommunications industry:connecting with FeintoolFeintool shares the same challeng-ing objectives for miniaturizationand competitiveness as its cus-tomers in this global growth sector.

Other innovative industries: relying on FeintoolWherever precision functions arecalled for, blue chip manufacturersin a range of sectors – domesticappliances and leisure equipment,optical and medical equipment, tex-tiles and so on – rely on Feintool'sproducts.

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Roll call of blue chip customers

Feintool International Management AGIndustriering 8, CH-3250 Lyss

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Feintool Technologie AG LyssIndustriering 3, CH-3250 Lyss


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Feintool System Parts AGIndustriering 8, CH-3250 Lyss


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