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Two lightweights for mobile use
Dec 20, 2019

As a supplement to the D8 Plus motors, which have enjoyed a successful introduction to market, GIS - Switzerland’s only electric chain hoist manufacturer - is set to launch two new D8 models in 2020. The extremely low net weight of the two motors, in relation to their lifting capacities of 500 kg and 1000 kg respectively, is astonishing.

Opening of the new production hall
Dec 16, 2019

GIS ceremoniously opened the new production hall with an event for the employees last Friday. The new building offers an additional usable area of 1400 m^2.

Reinforcement for the machinery
Aug 9, 2019

GIS AG continues to invest in the future and has added a 4-axis horizontal machining center of the type Makino a81nx to its modern machinery.
After a short setup and test phase, the CNC machine will be used for the processing of aluminum die-cast parts and will further increase the efficiency of the series production.

New construction of a production hall
Mar 13, 2019

Since mid-February the demolition work on the old office and factory building are on the way. These buildings have to make room for a new 4-storey construction, which is expected to be ready for occupation at the end of 2019.

GIS invests in the future
Oct 3, 2018

We recently added a Makino PS105 3-axis milling machine to our machinery.
The new machining center was set up in the trainee's workshop to further increase the capacity and to guarantee our apprentices an optimum, up-to-date training.

GIS AG takes over one of their customers Lift Turn Move (LTM)
Jul 2, 2018

The Swiss electric chain hoist producer, GIS AG, with head office in Schötz, has taken over one of its biggest customers, the enterprise Lift Turn Move.