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Générale Ressorts obtains CSR certification from the Battenberg Foundation!

At Générale Ressorts, we place social and environmental responsibility at the heart of our commitments. We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the highest level of CSR certification by the Battenberg Foundation, a recognition that underlines our efforts to promote sustainable and inclusive development. This certification was [...]

February 6th, 2025|

Alberto Sicco appointed new General Manager of Générale Ressorts

A historic reference in Swiss watchmaking for springs and barrels, with three million pieces produced each year, Générale Ressorts will be turning an important page in its long history with the departure of Jean-Michel Uhl as CEO, to be replaced by Alberto Sicco on January 1, 2025. Like all transitions [...]

December 19th, 2024|

Positions for barrel torque testing

At Générale Ressorts, we offer barrel torque control fixtures, manufactured 100% in-house to guarantee complete control of quality and precision. Our fixtures are specially designed to be compatible with the main measuring machines on the market, ensuring easy, reliable integration into your control processes. Competitive service in terms of price [...]

October 31st, 2024|

Nivaflex 45/18: A large strip of material for precision springs

At Générale Ressorts, we're constantly on the lookout for innovative solutions to meet the specific needs of our customers in the watchmaking and mechanical engineering industries. That's why we offer Nivaflex 45/18 in large strip form, up to 55.0 x0.70 mm. Why choose Nivaflex 45/18? Nivaflex 45/18 is a high-performance [...]

October 8th, 2024|

Installation of new heat treatment furnaces

Générale Ressorts is proud to announce the completion of the complete renovation of its heat treatment facility, accompanied by the installation of two new state-of-the-art furnaces. This significant improvement to our infrastructure marks an important milestone in our commitment to excellence and innovation. Heat treatment is a crucial phase in [...]

September 10th, 2024|

Modernization and innovation with new machines

At Générale Ressorts, innovation and technical excellence are at the core of our mission. We are pleased to share an important milestone in our ongoing pursuit of continuous improvement: the completion of our new barrel spring forming machines. This project, developed in-house over several years, has resulted in the creation [...]

August 26th, 2024|

Creation of a complete lead-free barrel

Générale Ressorts takes another decisive step in the sustainable modernization of the watch movement with the creation of a lead-free barrel. The main advantage of this creation is its essential compliance with the new European REACH regulations. By eliminating lead from the composition of the barrel, watch manufacturers can guarantee [...]

June 24th, 2024|

Discover innovation and excellence with the Acrotec Group at EPHJ 2024

The Acrotec Group is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 edition of EPHJ, the international trade fair for the high-precision watchmaking industry. Join us from June 11 to 14 at booth G/H35 to discover the latest innovations and exceptional know-how for which our companies are renowned. This year, [...]

May 23rd, 2024|

Advantages of BIOFLEX®: The Revolutionary Alloy of Générale Ressorts

BIOFLEX® is a revolutionary nitrided austenitic steel that has conquered the watchmaking industry for its exceptional performance. Increased Chronometric Stability BIOFLEX® has been the focus of several years of research and has been patented by Générale Ressorts for its use as a barrel spring. This application reduces the loss of [...]

November 7th, 2023|
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