VOH SA 2021 in a few words

INNOVATING, ENHANCING, CREATING

A modern company in perpetual search for innovation, VOH has been offering equipment for professional use and original solutions for the watchmaking and microtechnology industries since 1995.

VOH’s working philosophy is based on the analysis and understanding of needs, complemented by appropriate business knowledge in a climate of partnership. This open-minded approach, reinforced by cutting-edge technical skills and a marked orientation towards smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0, makes VOH a leading partner to face the challenges of tomorrow’s industry.

The main focus of the products and services is on the means of quality control through particularly innovative production or control equipment. The target market is the microtechnology industry, of which the watchmaking branch is a major component. Watchmaking is our main sector, our source of inspiration and the origin of our developments.


A qualifies team for a full range of services

To assure day-to-day efficiency, the company’s 30+ employees are organized into four departments. Our team is comprised of individuals from diverse, yet complementary fields of study and professional training, who share a passion for quality and precision. Depending on your specific needs, you will quickly find that the experienced VOH team members are capable of following your project from beginning to end, guiding and advising you from the first contact to the after-sales service and everything in-between.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Eric Fromentel

CEO

Steve Ligier

COO An electronics engineer, Steve Ligier has overall responsibility for the Supply Chain department. His role encompasses all of logistics, machining, assembly, supplies and client service.

Bastien Paratte

CTO An HES engineer, Bastien Paratte is responsible for the development of the company’s products and more specifically Industrie 4.0 integration.

COMMERCIAL TEAM

Gilles Zmoos

DEPUTY MANAGER & ADMINISTRATION

Lucas Pfister

Watchmaking expert As a true interface between our customers and our various departments, his role is to understand and anticipate the needs of the market, but also to ensure that our solutions meet our customers' expectations

Cristina Quiroga

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT Cristina Quiroga works with the VOH SA back-office. She is most particularly involved with client service, and after-sales service.

Céline Wüthrich

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT Céline Wüthrich works with the VOH SA back-office. She is most particularly involved with the management of the company’s standard products.

Sabrina Wiedmer

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT Sabrina Wiedmer works with the VOH SA back-office. She will be your main contact for the personalisation of VOH products.

Anne-Camille Vaucher

MARKETING A photographer and video maker, Anne-Camille Vaucher manages the VOH SA graphical design. She prepares all the company’s marketing materials and media.

Laetitia Greco

HUMAN RESSOURCES

TEAM INNOVATION

Bastien Paratte

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MANAGER An HES engineer, Bastien Paratte is responsible for the development of the company’s products and more specifically Industrie 4.0 integration.

Romain Donzé

R&D An engineer specialising in embedded computing and an electronics engineer, Romain Donzé works on all the solutions aimed at incorporating Industrie 4.0 technologies in VOH products.

Jörg Salzmann

R&D An electronics engineer, working in R&D, responsible for regulation systems and wireless communication systems.

Vincent Vaucher

DESSIGNER/DEVELOPER In addition to his role as designer and developer of VOH products, Vincent Vaucher is involved with the training of the company’s apprentices.

Robin Danz

DESIGN ENGINEER Robin Danz is a microtechnology engineer and works on the mechanical design of VOH solutions.

Laurent Schwendimann

JUNIOR PROJET MANAGER PERSONALIZED SOLUTIONS Laurent Schwendimann is a microtechnology designer who creates your customized solutions.

TEAM SUPPLY CHAIN

Steve Ligier

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER An electronics engineer, Steve Ligier has overall responsibility for the Supply Chain department. His role encompasses all of logistics, machining, assembly, supplies and client service.

Daniela Voisin

CAPM ASSISTANT Production assistant responsible for logistics and stock management.

Maurizio Piazza

WORKSHOP CO-ORDINATOR Maurizio Piazza is responsible for engraving operations, control, and preparation of materials. He is also involved with the receipt and dispatch of goods.

Vincent Nardella

HEAD OF THE ASSEMBLY GROUP As an automation engineer, and technician, Vincent Nardella is involved with product assembly in the VOH SA client service department.

Lionel Leblois

CLIENT SERVICE ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN As an automation engineer, Lionel Leblois is involved with product assembly of products in the VOH SA client service department.

Raphaël Emery

ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN As a technician, Raphaël Emery is involved with the assembly of products in VOH SA client service.

Frédéric Sandoz

LOGISTICS CO-ORDNINATOR Frédéric Sandoz deals with the preparation of client orders and the management of manufacturing orders.

Diego Rumo

Automatician Diego Rumo is concerned with the assembly and wiring of mechanical and mechatronic devices.

Benoit Mafille

HEAD OF THE BAR TURNING GROUP As a poly-mechanics engineer, Benoit Mafille is responsible for machining parts that will be incorporated into VOH products. His role is evidence of the importance for our company of controlling over 90% of the production chain.

Hugo Barbosa

POLY-MECHANICS ENGINEER A poly-mechanics engineer in the machining department, Hugo Barbosa works most specifically with turning and milling operations.

Lilian Crevoisier

POLY-MECANICS ENGINEER A poly-mechanics engineer in the machining department, Lilian Crevoisier works most specifically with turning and milling operations.

Daniel Grandjean

POLY-MECANICS ENGINEER A poly-mechanics engineer in the machining department, Daniel Grandjean works most specifically with turning and milling operations.

Mohamed Goust

MACHINING OPERATOR As a multi-tasking operator, Mohamed Goust is responsible for the preparation of conventional machines and milling.

Christine Montavon

Polyvalent employee Christine Montavon works as a polyvalent employee for the assembly sector of the company.

Christine Jourdain

Logistics assistant Production assistant responsible for logistics and stock management.

APPRENTICES

Shabir Khadimi

APPRENTICE POLY-MECHANICS ENGINEER

Cédric Mathez

APPRENTICE ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Sonny Rugema

Electronics apprentice

Caroline Winkelmann

Apprentice construction draftsperson

Jonathan Roy

Apprentice micromechanic

VOH in images

Our company progression through key dates

1995

Creation of the sole proprietorship Vaucher Outillage Horloger at Tramelan through the purchase of Bouverat & Cie.

1999

Move to St-Imier, creation of micro-technology workshop.

2006

Company move to its new industrial premises in Courtelary. Major strengthening of the machining department.

2008

Transformation of the company Vaucher Outillage Horloger into the limited company VOH Ltd.

2010

Establishment of a global distribution structure.

2011

Creation of Client Services Department

2013

Remodeling and expansion of the premises.

2014

Creation of Product & Supply Chain Department.

2015

Launch of the new innovative product PAViX (Universal and intelligent VOH hand-setting bracket).

2016

Transfer of the resale activity of consumables and watchmaking tools to BECO TECHNIC.

2019

As a last step in the implementation of its strategy, VOH sold the resale activity of Sylvac, Leica, Elma, Petitpierre, Atlas Copco, Binder, Metro, Qualimatest and Heidenhain products to Brütsch / Rüegger Tools AG. VOH now devotes 100% of its resources to developing, manufacturing and selling its own products and solutions dedicated to the watchmaking and microtechnology industry.

2020

Due to COVID-19, VOH.ch had to forego its 25th anniversary celebrations, but took advantage of the lull caused by this crisis to develop its LINKiX ecosystem and evolution of the PAViX concept towards smart production and Industrie 4.0

2021

2021, VOH opens up to the social networks, and places online its 100% new web site, with more information, modern features, and ease of use. LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube are also our vectors of communication.

2023

After 28 years of activity, the founders Richard and Danielle Vaucher and their daughter Nathalie Mercier-Vaucher are handing over the operational management of the family business to Eric Fromentel (CEO), Bastien Paratte (CTO), and Stève Ligier (COO). From now on, the Vaucher family will serve on the company’s board of directors.


Since its inception, VOH SA has created, produced and delivered over 4,500 new products, each one of them having required at least one idea