About Us
Our Team
Company History
| 2021 | Integration of digitalisation in company strategy |
| 2020 | Introduction of MES and transparent production |
| 2017 | Introduction of digital accounting platform |
| 2016 | Installation of the first 3-D sand printer |
| 2015 | New 200 KWh Inductotherm induction oven system |
| 2015 | New IT infrastructure and networking of production in order to simplify work processes |
| 2015 | Company name changed to Christenguss AG |
| 2013 | Complete modernisation of the large moulding shop with automatic sand processing and a mixer for pep-set sand; modernisation of the compressed-air supply |
| 2012 | Florian Christen is the fourth generation to take over management of the company |
| 2007 | Real estate spun off into a separate company |
| 2007 | Expansion of the moulding line with the addition of a second casting line; relocation of smelting operations and commissioning of a new 200 KWh EFD induction oven system |
| 2006 | Modernisation and installation of air conditioning in the fettling shop |
| 2006 | Florian Christen is the fourth generation to join the company |
| 2004 | Installation of a new, fully automated HWS moulding line in a new factory that was built for this purpose |
| 2000 | Modernisation of the core shop and installation of a core production centre; installation of a moulding line in the large moulding shop for pep-set sand |
| 1993 | Construction of a new manufacturing and storage facility with a surface area of 1100 m2 |
| 1992 | Installation of the first HWS moulding line in a new hall; at the same time, a fully automated sand preparation system was installed |
| 1990 | Theo Christen is the third generation to take over management of the company |
| 1972 | Hanspeter manages the company on his own after Benjamin’s death |
| 1962 | Brothers Benjamin and Hanspeter Christen take over as the second generation |
| 1956 | The foundry moves into its own new foundry building in Bergdietikon in the canton of Aargau |
| 1923 | Fritz Christen founds the metal foundry in Küsnacht in the canton of Zurich |
Certifications
- Management system certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
- Certification of occupational health and safety in accordance with OHSAS 18001
- Manufacturer-related product qualification for rail vehicle parts (MPQ) from Deutsche Bahn
- Swiss Association for Technical Inspections (SVTI) certification
You can download the certificates by clicking on the relevant logo below.
