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.
1964
For the Expo in Lausanne, Volpi provides a photographic facility which could project 57 pictures simultaneously on a 360° screen.
1966
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.
1978
Founding of Volpi Manufacturing USA (Volpi USA) in Auburn, NY, USA
1983
Founding of a branch in Wiesbaden, Germany
1986
Move to new premises in Schlieren, Switzerland
1991
Acquisition of the fiber optic division of Welch Allyn by VMC. In-house production of fiber optics
1993
Completion of new facilities for Volpi USA in the Auburn Technology Park.
1998
Inclusion of LED technology in the development portfolio
2000
DIN ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2000 certification of Volpi AG
2007
Acquisition of the Volpi Group and transfer of company leadership to Max Kunz
Volpi Product Catalog
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