Precision micromechanics for the watch industry: case and movement components, 100% Swiss made
CAPSA Camille Piquerez SA
La Neuveville (CH)New on Amplifa
About CAPSA
CAPSA Camille Piquerez SA is a Swiss manufacturer of precision micromechanics components headquartered in La Neuveville, in the heart of the watchmaking region of the Bernese Jura. Founded in 1951, the company produces miniaturized, high-precision parts for the watch industry, in particular case and exterior parts (Habillage) as well as movement components (Mouvement), and also offers contract manufacturing, subcontracting and assembly services. With around 200 employees and a machine park of more than 400 machines, CAPSA covers a broad product range and high production volumes. According to its own statements, all products are manufactured 100% in Switzerland (Swiss made). Customers are located in Switzerland and worldwide; the company is part of the Acrotec Group. Since 2015, CAPSA has been certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and is additionally committed to environmental matters such as wastewater treatment and solar energy.
- Site
- La Neuveville
- Processes
- Habillage (cases/watch exterior parts, micromechanics precision parts), Mouvement (movement components), Precision micromechanics / miniature parts, Watch case components (Habillage), Movement components (Mouvement), Contract manufacturing / subcontracting, Assembly services (per RocketReach keywords, low confidence)
- Certificates
- RJC COP (Chain of Practice), RJC Chain-of-Custody, RJC Chain of Practice (COP), RJC Chain-of-Custody (CoC)
- Founded
- 1951
- Employees
- 200
- Industries
- Watch industry, Jewellery and watch manufacturing, Jewellery and watch manufacturing (RJC membership)
- 01
Machining/micromechanics production
- 02
Assembly
- 03
Quality control
- 04
Delivery
Locations
La Neuveville
CHHeadquarters and production site
- Machine park with more than 400 machines
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habillage (cases/watch exterior parts, micromechanics precision parts)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mouvement (movement components)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine park (more than 400 machines, details not specified) | – | >400 | – | – | La Neuveville |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
All components undergo an elaborate quality control with a focus on precision and the micromechanics standards of the region. CAPSA is a member and certified supplier of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).
| Evidence | La Neuveville |
|---|---|
| RJC Chain of Practice (COP) | |
| RJC Chain-of-Custody (CoC) |
History
- 1951
Founding of CAPSA Camille Piquerez SA
- 2013
Joined the Responsible Jewellery Council (December 2013)
- 2015
First RJC certification (January 2015, certificate 0000 0478)
- 2017
Inauguration of new production site on 28 September 2017
- 2018
Installation of a new wastewater treatment system (Vacudest M, up to 7,000 l/day)
- 2019
Installation of approx. 600 m² of solar panels on the roof of the new building (>100,000 kWh/year)
- 2020
Environmental commitment: replacement of plastic cups, information provided to RJC