About USTER
History
To understand the past means to be prepared for the future. USTER looks back on a long-standing, successful track record of innovations.
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1875
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Establishment of an aerial telegraphy workshop in Uster, Switzerland.
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1927
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Production of auxiliary weaving-mill machines started.
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1944
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Initiation of operations in the textile electronics business.
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1957
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First publishing of USTER® STATISTICS.
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1982
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Cooperation with the Chinese textile industry.
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2003
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Buyout from Zellweger Luwa by the Management and two private-equity investment companies.
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2005
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Development and assembly established in China.
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2006
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Uster Technologies Ltd was sold to its Management and funds advised by Alpha Beteiligungsberatung GmbH & Co. KG via a secondary buyout.
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2007
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Listing on the main segment of SIX Swiss Exchange.
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2008
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Introduction of new product groups specifically targeting the mid-market segment.
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2009
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Acquisition of ZWEIGLE® product range. Broadening of existing shareholder base with new strategic investor Toyota Industries Corporation.
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2012
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Public takeover by Toyota Industries Corporation.
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2013
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Acquisition of Jossi Systems to complement and strengthen the position as the world leader in yarn quality management, testing and certification.
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2015
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Introduction to the Total Testing Center with the launch of the USTER® TESTER 6.
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2016
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Red Dot Design Award 2016 won for the USTER® TESTER 6.
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2018
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Acquisition of Elbit Vision Systems (EVS) to enlarge the product portfolio and to strengthen the position as world leader in quality management from fiber to fabric.
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