{"id":20676,"date":"2023-10-24T10:14:20","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T08:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/?p=20676"},"modified":"2023-10-24T10:19:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T08:19:42","slug":"mecaplast-swiss-50-years-of-innovation-in-the-canton-of-fribourg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/mecaplast-swiss-50-years-of-innovation-in-the-canton-of-fribourg\/","title":{"rendered":"Mecaplast Swiss, 50 years of innovation in the canton of Fribourg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Founded originally as Jaquet &amp; Gremaud in 1971, the company metamorphosed into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mecaplast.ch\/\">Mecaplast SA<\/a> in 1987 under Jean-Marc Jaquet. But it was in 2002, with Jean-Marc Jaccottet taking over, that Mecaplast underwent a significant evolution. Jaccottet&#8217;s strategic leadership propelled the company into new avenues, championing technological advancements and diving headfirst into uncharted business territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Jaccottet&#8217;s guidance, the ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified company deftly pivoted towards the medtech industry, merging quality and innovation seamlessly. Their commitment and prowess didn&#8217;t go unnoticed\u2014Mecaplast was bestowed with the prestigious title of &#8220;Best Entrepreneurial Company in Romandie&#8221; by the SVC in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Mecaplast&#8217;s sprawling 18,000 square meter facility is a testament to its growth and vision. Within its walls, the company houses a robust infrastructure, including a recently added 300 sqm ISO7 clean room. In total, the firm boasts 5 ISO7 clean rooms and 40 state-of-the-art injection machines, all situated within a massive 6,000 square meter production area. This impressive setup is expertly orchestrated by a dedicated team of 115 employees, each a specialist in their field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Plastic Injection Solutions for the Medtech and Pharma Industries (Mecaplast Swiss)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7K2ES7KonnA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving the global needs of medtech and pharma companies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mecaplast Swiss takes pride in offering a comprehensive 360\u00b0 plastic injection service. From the nascent stages of design and conceptualization to the production and eventual delivery of fully finished products, Mecaplast ensures every touchpoint exudes precision and excellence. Moreover, their commitment to local craftsmanship is evident with a 100% Swiss-made production line. Impressively, 80% of this output is dedicated to serving the global needs of medtech and pharma companies\u2014a testament to their quality and global appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond this, Mecaplast&#8217;s ethos is underlined by its values and mission. Aiming to be an undisputed leader in the plastic injection domain, the company provide enhanced services, foster strong partnerships, and deliver top-tier products in remarkably short lead times. 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