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 [...]
Innovation and expansion are at the heart of the DNA of Générale Ressorts, recognized in the industry for its high-quality springs and components. The company recently expanded its assembly shop. This strategic decision has brought a host of advantages in terms of logistics, quality and purchasing efficiency. Meeting growing demand [...]
In a major recent development, Générale Ressorts has joined the Swiss Triple Impact (STI) program launched by B Lab Suisse. This innovative initiative puts the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the heart of its approach, enabling Swiss companies to assess and improve their social and environmental impact. [...]
Voluntary candidates for GPTW certification, Générale Ressorts and the Acrotec Group have been rewarded for the level of commitment, satisfaction and recognition of their employees, following a vast internal survey carried out in their companies. Acrotec Group is committed to employee fulfillment and satisfaction, and has called on the expertise [...]
Générales Ressorts will be presenting at the study day "La transmission dans tous ses états", organized by the Société Suisse de Chronométrie (SSC). The event will take place on September 28, 2023 at the prestigious SwissTech Convention Center at EPFL, Lausanne, and promises an in-depth exploration of the past, present [...]
Extremely slim, at times discreet and at others fully in view, the barrel spring (mainspring) is a component requiring the most demanding and meticulous care. The Biel/Bienne-based company Générale Ressorts has been specialising in this field and sharing its expertise with the the watch industry for 150 years. Générale Ressorts [...]
Générale Ressorts and Politrempe, two companies of the Acrotec group, have worked together to develop an innovative polishing® technique for the sides of barrel springs. This patent-pending method offers an aesthetically remarkable mirror-like appearance to barrel springs, while slightly improving their technical characteristics. Barrel are a critical component of many [...]
The Acrotec Group will participate in the next edition of the EPHJ (Exposition Internationale de la Haute Précision) which will take place from June 6 to 9 at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Visitors will be able to discover the skills and know-how of the group's companies in the fields [...]
Générale Ressorts has just obtained the ISO 9001 certification. This certification is a recognition of the company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The ISO 9001 standard is an international standard that defines the requirements for quality management systems in organizations. It is intended to help organizations improve their effectiveness [...]
EPHJ, the world's largest trade fair for high precision, subcontracted watchmaking and jewelry, microtechnology and medical technology, will return for a 2022 edition from June 14 to 17 at Palexpo Geneva. Meet Generale Ressorts on the Acrotec booth G-H35 and discover the latest technologies and innovations. New for this edition ! For [...]