VOH SA 2021 in a few words
INNOVATING, ENHANCING, CREATING
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 Christina 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.
Bastien Zbinden
HEAD OF THE MACHINING GROUP With a CFC poly-mechanics engineer diploma, and an ES diploma in operational manufacturing technology, Bastien Zbinden is responsible for the company’s machining concept.
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.