#JET Machinery

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#JET Machinery

 

#JET® was born in 1958 when the founder of the company, Leslie P. Sussman, took the first Boeing Jet Airplane trip from Seattle, WA to Japan.

Jet began as a small dealer of air hoists and trolleys; sold out of a single hardware store in Seattle Washington. Over the years, Jet has carried everything from snowmobiles, transmitter radios, and forklifts to nylon stockings.

By the early '70s, Metalworking had become our core business line. Just 10 short years later, Jet launched into Woodworking. As Jet grew, we expanded our Material Handling and Air Tools into to a full line of products.

Jet pioneered the import business by working with overseas suppliers. We are proud to say we still do business with one of our original suppliers.

In the 90s Jet grew from being just an importer of high quality machines and tools, and began to design and manufacture its own products to stringent specifications. We have our own team of engineers both in the USA and overseas, and have a world class supply chain.

Over the years, the colors of the tools have gone from blue, to green, to orange, and finally the famously trademarked White that you see today on most of our products. Our product lines have grown, and the distribution centers have expanded; but one thing has remained the same. Jet still carries the same message of quality product, with the best features and benefits in it's product class; all the while providing excellent service. 

JET and Wilton are committed to being the suppliers you can depend on for the epitome of quality, innovation and service. This isn’t just a statement to make us sound good—it’s a reality that has been ongoing since we introduced our products more than 50 years ago.

With JET and Wilton tools being used by manufacturing professionals in plants and machine shops across the United States, we knew we could bring the same quality and reliability to another very important customer - you.

Walter Meier History

2009

The acquisition of Eichler expands the presence in the air conditioning market to Austria
and Hungary.
Creation of a focused organizational structure with three group divisions, namely climate Markets,
Manufacturing Markets and products.
With TK 3000, Walter Meier acquires the leading ventilation hygiene company in Switzerland, thus
complementing its range of services in climate technologies.

2008

The Group continues to move closer together with the creation of the new central areas of Human Resources, Information Technology and Corporate Communications.
The acquisition of Tosa with its product brands Promac and Toolcraft strengthen the product range of manufacturing technologies and expands the specialty distributors channels in Switzerland and France.
The global financial crisis reaches the real economy and has an effect on the annual result.

2007

The group and its business units present a unified identity under Walter Meier. in parallel with this, Axair Kobra, Vescal and Oertli Service merge to become the leading Swiss provider in the area of indoor climate.

2006

Continuity of the Group is ensured when Silvan G.-R. Meier joins Walter Meier and thus represents the third generation of family entrepreneurs. At the same time, it is the starting signal for a strategic realignment and revitalization.
Net sales: chf 774 million
Number of employees: 1800

2002

Strengthening of the metalworking business through the acquisition of Wilton, the leading supplier of vises in the USA. Acquisition of the UK-based refrigeration specialists Climate Equipment.

2001

The acquisition of Draabe Industrietechnik in Germany strengthens the global humidification business for process applications.

1999

Strengthening of the American woodworking business through the acquisition of Powermatic.

1997

Establishment of a branch in Beijing. Production of air humidification equipment in China begins.

1995

Formation of the world-leading air humidification company through the merger of Defensor, Condair, Barth + Stöcklein and Kobra under the name Axair.

1994

Further strengthening of the Swiss climate business through the acquisition of Climatechnique Kobra.

1991

Germany's leading air humidification company, Barth + Stöcklein, is acquired.

1990

Acquisition of Vestol and its merger with Procalor to form Vescal, which subsequently ranks among the leading providers of heat production and heat supply systems and components in Switzerland.

1988

First step in the expansion of the processing business outside of Switzerland through the acquisition of Jet Equipment & Tools, a US supplier of woodworking and metalworking machines as well as transport and material handling equipment.

1985

Initial public offering with listing on the Swiss stock exchange.
Net sales: CHF 265 million
Number of employees: 1506

1982

Expansion of the heating business and entry into the heating-systems distribution market through the acquisition of Procalor.

1981

Strengthening of the Group's position as a global leader in air humidification through the acquisition of Condair and the North American company Nortec.

1977

Entry into the heating market through the acquisition of Oertli.

1976

With the establishment of WMH Walter Meier Holding, Dr. Reto E. Meier lays the foundation for a long-term strategy of rapid growth and diversification.

1975

The first acquisition and entry into the air conditioning market through the purchase of Defensor, a pioneering company and market leader in air humidification.

1972

The second generation assumes responsibility for running the company under the management of Dr. Reto E. Meier.
Net sales: CHF 25 million
Number of employees: 43

1937

Walter Meier begins importing machine tools into Switzerland and to this end establishes the parent company of the present-day Group named after him.