
Christmas holidays
Dec 15, 2020
We wish you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and look forward to work together again in 2021.
Our company remains closed over the Christmas holidays from 24.12.20 - 03.01.21. We are happy to be there for you again from 04.01.
Successful apprenticeship of our trainees
Jul 21, 2020
We congratulate our trainees on successfully completing their apprenticeship and wish the young professionals all the best for the future.
Increasing of the lifting capacity range to 6300 kg: GIS launches LP1600 and LP2500 electric chain hoists
Jul 1, 2020
The Swiss manufacturer GIS is investing in the future and expanding its successful LP series of electric chain hoists with the LP1600 and LP2500 motors. A lifting capacity range of up to 6300 kg can now be covered. For holding loads above people (D8 Plus), the LP2500 enables a previously unattainable lifting capacity of 2500 kg in a 1 fall version. At the same time, the new GHF/GMF generation of manual and motorised trolleys is being launched.
Night of Light
Jun 19, 2020
GIS shows solidarity with the companies in the entertainment industry.
The Night of Light campaign is aimed to the general public to draw attention to the dramatic situation in the event and cultural scene.e.
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 m2.
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.
60-year celebration with export partners
Jul 6, 2017
60-year celebration with export partners
New GIS electric chain hoist LP500: Up to 60% higher lifting capacity
Jan 2, 2017
New GIS electric chain hoist LP500: Up to 60% higher lifting capacity
ISO certificate has been renewed
Mar 22, 2016
ISO certificate has been renewed; for best quality