History

Founded as a sole proprietorship by S. Volpi. Company based in Urdorf, Switzerland. The object of the company was the development of special items to simplify the manufacturing of film materials. One of the first customers was Swiss television.

For the Expo in Lausanne, Volpi provides a photographic facility which could project 57 pictures simultaneously on a 360° screen.

Conversion to a publicly traded company. Expansion of the product line to include optical instruments for the inspection of cavities. Optical fiber technology followed shortly thereafter.

Founding of Volpi Manufacturing USA (Volpi USA) in Auburn, NY, USA

Founding of a branch in Wiesbaden, Germany

Move to new premises in Schlieren, Switzerland

Acquisition of the fiber optic division of Welch Allyn by VMC. In-house production of fiber optics

Completion of new facilities for Volpi USA in the Auburn Technology Park.

Inclusion of LED technology in the development portfolio

DIN ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2000 certification of Volpi AG

Acquisition of the Volpi Group and transfer of company leadership to Max Kunz