Special machinery, packaging machines and longitudinal-coating conches for the chocolate and food industry.
ZUM WALD Maschinen- & Apparatebau
3762 Erlenbach i. S., SwitzerlandNew on Amplifa
About ZUM WALD
ZUM WALD Maschinen- & Apparatebau is a Swiss family-owned company in sole-proprietorship form headquartered in Erlenbach i. S. The company designs and manufactures machines and apparatus, including special machinery, automation solutions, machines for the confectionery and food industry as well as packaging and clamping machines. A well-known product is the longitudinal-coating conche, offered in sizes from 70 g to 50 kg and used by small and medium-sized chocolate manufacturers, laboratories as well as research and development. In addition, the company offers mechanical machining and the manufacture of high-precision parts for demanding customers, inspections as well as maintenance and repair work. The history dates back to the 1930s, when company founder Oswald Zum Wald manufactured thermometers and developed machines for this purpose; in 1962 Arnold Zum Wald founded the machine and apparatus building business.
- Site
- Erlenbach i. S.
- Processes
- Manufacture of conches (longitudinal-coating conches), Engineering and design, Design and manufacture of machines and apparatus, Automation technology, Machines for the food and confectionery industry, Packaging machines, clamping machines, Mechanical machining (mechanics), Manufacture of high-precision parts for demanding customers
- Materials
- Engineering and Design, Special Machinery, Conches (Longitudinal Coaters), Packaging Machines, High-Precision Parts
- Founded
- 1962
- Industries
- Confectionery and chocolate industry, Food industry, Mechanical engineering (special machinery)
- 01
Engineering and Design
- 02
Mechanical Machining
- 03
Machine and Apparatus Building
- 04
Assembly
- 05
Inspection and Maintenance
Services and Manufacturing
Engineering and Design
Design and manufacture of machines and apparatus including automation technology.
Special Machinery
Development and construction of special-purpose machines for various industries, some with patented products.
Conches (Longitudinal Coaters)
Conches from 70 g to 50 kg for chocolate production.
Packaging Machines
Packaging and clamping machines as well as machines for film packaging.
High-Precision Parts
Manufacture of high-precision parts for demanding customers.
Locations
Erlenbach i. S.
CHHeadquarters / Production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of conches (longitudinal-coating conches)Mechanical engineering | – | – | 70g – 50kg | – | – |
| Engineering and designEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design and manufacture of machines and apparatusMechanical engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automation technologyEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machines for the food and confectionery industryMechanical engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Packaging machines, clamping machinesMechanical engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical machining (mechanics)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of high-precision parts for demanding customersMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| InspectionsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance work / repairsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of special-purpose machinesMechanical engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Film packaging machinesMechanical engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Company History
- 1930
Oswald Zum Wald manufactured thermometers and developed machines for this purpose.
- 1962
Arnold Zum Wald founds the machine and apparatus building business; focus on special machinery, some patented products.
- 1995
Andreas Zum Wald takes over the company.
- 1999
Move to new business premises with the manufacture of modern machines and high-precision parts.