Lenze in Switzerland

Lenze Switzerland AG stands for efficient support to its customers in the development of technically and commercially interesting solutions.

Competencies

Solutions, not products, are our central focus! We propose a wide spectrum of innovative products, well-prepared solutions, complete systems and comprehensive services. We contribute to cost reductions and productivity improvements on the machines of our customers. Together with Lenze, we strive for long-term partnerships with our customers.

Markets

Our solutions are used in the most diversified applications of the machine industry. OEMs, engineering companies, but also end users are our target markets.

Segments

The strategic fields of activity are comprised of automation with controls, servo drives and system technology, drive technology with frequency converters, gear motors and remote drive systems, as well as production/logistics and service.

Market Positioning

We are one of the leading companies in the fields of drive technology and automation and know the demands of the market. Moreover, we are supported by Lenze, an innovative, globally active company with production facilities in Europe, Asia and the United States. Overall, 3,600 employees work for the Lenze Group providing highly trained support to you and your customers at any place in the world.

2025

Bachofen Holding AG is selling its 51% share in Lenze Bachofen AG to Lenze SE as part of its succession planning. This makes Lenze SE the sole owner of Lenze Bachofen AG. From now on, the company will operate under the name Lenze Switzerland AG

2014

Lenze Bachofen AG celebrates 40 years of success in the Swiss market.

2012

Lenze Bachofen AG creates the brand "Lenze Performance Partner" for still improved follow-up of final customers. The partners Elwitec GmbH and Incontrol AG receive the first quality seal  "Lenze Performance Partner".

2009

In October of this year Lenze AG is changed in Lenze SE (sociatas europaea). The new legal form offers the basis for a future oriented evolution of the company.

Lenze evolves from status of a mere specialist in drive technology to a partner for complete solutions in drive technology and automation.

2007

Lenze Bachofen AG becomes the general importer for servo-, linear-, and torque motors produced by the Czech company VUES BRNO s.r.o.

2006

The first customer is connected to Lenze Bachofen AG via an EDI link.

2004

Lenze Bachofen AG celebrates its 30th anniversary in introduces a modern, up to date logo.

Implementation of SAP/R3 and connection to the SAP world of Lenze.

2002

Lenze Bachofen AG moves to the office space at Ackerstrasse 45 in Uster.

1999

Lenze Bachofen AG celebrates its 25th anniversary.

1997

The Lenze Group celebrates its 50th anniversary.

1994

The DIN ISO 9001 certification also for Lenze Bachofen.

1991-1993

Introduction of a DIN ISO 9001 certified quality management system at Lenze.

1984

Simplana Bachofen AG changes to <Lenze Bachofen AG.

1974

The Simplana Bachofen AG is founded at Uster near Zurich.

History of the Lenze Group

Get familiar with the history of the family enterprise Lenze SE.