VOUMARD - Kellenberger Switzerland AG

The name VOUMARD remains synonymous with internal grinding technology to this day. Since its founding in 1939 by Bertrand Voumard, this core competence has been a defining feature of all machine developments. Since 2014, VOUMARD has been part of Kellenberger, complementing the product portfolio with a comprehensive range of internal and external cylindrical grinding machines.

VOUMARD high-performance grinding machines are optimized for flexible internal and external cylindrical machining of complex workpieces. High-precision chucks and fixtures for centerless grinding allow for the machining of nearly any workpiece shape and the execution of multiple internal and external grinding processes in a single setup. The workpieces processed on VOUMARD machines are as diverse as the products they are used in, ranging from the smallest individual parts for fuel injection systems in car engines to rings for ball bearings and complex components for machine tool spindles. Customers come from a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, bearing manufacturing, tooling, and spindle production.

Additionally, VOUMARD relies on state-of-the-art software solutions such as BLUE Solution, which enables intuitive operation and maximum efficiency. The BLACK CAM Solution also provides high-precision control and programming, particularly for demanding grinding processes.

As part of the Kellenberger Technology Group, the VOUMARD brand benefits from the innovative strength that also extends to the brands KELLENBERGER, HAUSER, TSCHUDIN, USACH, and SUPER PRECISION. This technological advancement ensures that each of these brands continues to develop in its core area, maintaining its market leadership.

HISTORY

Foundation and early years: Voumard was founded in 1939 by Bertrand Voumard in St. Imier, Belgium. The company originally started out as a small workshop with just a few employees and used machines.

First successes: The breakthrough came when Voumard was commissioned to build an internal grinding machine. This machine, known as the VM 33, was presented at a trade fair in Zurich and subsequently went into series production.

Expansion and innovation: In 1942, the company moved to La-Chaux-de-Fonds, where it manufactured parts for the machines until 2004. In the following years, Voumard developed a series of internal grinding machines and sold over 5000 machines by 1954.

Technological advances: In 1981, Voumard presented the first NC-controlled 400 CNC grinding machine at EMO Hannover. This was followed in 1993 by the first cam grinding machine 110 CG (Cam Grinding).

More recent developments: In 1998, Voumard launched the first machine with Siemens control for simultaneous internal and external grinding. In 2005, the company was sold to Peter Wolters and in 2014 to Hardinge, whereby it was integrated into the Kellenberger company.