For 150 years, Générale Ressorts has been a leader in barrel spring manufacturing in Switzerland and beyond. Based in the Swiss city of Biel/Bienne, this Acrotec Group company has just announced the completion of the full refurbishment of its heat treatment facility, along with the installation of two new state-of-the-art furnaces.

Heat treatment is a crucial phase in the manufacturing of barrel springs (mainsprings), with extra-high precision being needed to ensure the quality and performance of the end products. With its new equipment, Générale Ressorts can now further improve the quality of its springs while boosting productivity.

The new furnaces are fitted with the latest automation technologies, which not only optimise the production process but also have benefits in terms of operator safety and ergonomics. These advances enable Générale Ressorts to manufacture high-precision products while improving its ability to meet the growing demands of its customers.