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The company bfa solutions ltd

Since its founding in 1981, our focus has been on the optimisation of the production processes in the industrial environment.

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An experienced team knows the mechanisms of modern technologies. Our self-perception is based on the highest standards of quality. Reliability, loyalty and flexibility distinguish us from others. As an independent company, we have national and international connections and work together with notable system engineers and machine manufacturers.

Our subject areas include project management, analysis and design up to the servicing and maintenance of systems. This holistic approach enables solutions anywhere from machine controls to ERP interfacing and rewards us with the sustained satisfaction of the users.

With our motivated team, we achieve ambitious goals

Beat Kämpfer

Beat Kämpfer

CEO / Owner

Max Gritscher

Max Gritscher

bfa automation GmbH / CEO Germany

Christian Riehl

Christian Riehl

bfa automation GmbH / Sales Director

Caroline Widmer

Caroline Widmer

Assistant to CEO and Sales

Walter Meier

Walter Meier

Manager BU PiSolutions and PiAssembly / Senior Software Engineer

Alexander Malinowski

Alexander Malinowski

Manager BU Development / Senior Software Engineer

Frank Pribbernow

Frank Pribbernow

Manager BU PiInject / Senior Software Engineer

Lukas Widler

Lukas Widler

Manager Project Planning and Controlling

Thomas Villiger

Thomas Villiger

Senior Software Engineer

Richard Steiner

Richard Steiner

Senior Software Engineer

Laurent Romer

Laurent Romer

Computer Scientist Application Development (apprenticeship)

Jamira Dürsteler

Jamira Dürsteler

Computer Scientist Application Development (apprenticeship)

Stefan Gangwisch

Stefan Gangwisch

Senior Engineer Automation

Silvan Frei

Silvan Frei

Senior Engineer Automation

Andreas Mader

Andreas Mader

Senior Engineer Automation

Marcel Seiler

Marcel Seiler

Senior Engineer Automation

Stephan Burri

Stephan Burri

Project Manager Electrical Planning

Mike Minder

Mike Minder

Project Manager Electrical Planning

Zhen Yin Chew

Zhen Yin Chew

bfa automation GmbH / Mechanical Design Engineer

Sales partners

England/Ireland

Plastech Solutions Ltd.,
UK-Staffordshire WS15 1UL,
www.plastechsolutions.co.uk

Mr. Daley Williams
info@plastechsolutions.co.uk

Denmark/Sweden

Saxe Hansen A/S,
DK-3500 Vaerlose,
www.saxe-group.com

Mr. Ulrik Gert Nielsen
info@saxe-group.com

Partners

Bosch Rexroth – System integrator

www.boschrexroth.com

TNIA – Trusted Network in Industrial Automation

tnia.de

References

Milestones

2023

Foundation of the subsidiary bfa automation gmbh as of October 01, 2023 in DE-Ismaning near Munich

2023

Cooperation with TNIA – Trusted Network in Industrial Automation

2023

Opening of bfa-west in Subingen… the largest growth in the company’s history

2022

New generation PiSolutions 5 and presentation at K-show 2022, DE-Dusseldorf

2021

bfa starts the anniversary year – 40 years of bfa solutions ltd

2020

bfa develops PiOEM solution called SmartHMI for well-known manufacturer of automation systems

2020

bfa is official partner of the Smart Automation Group

2019

Mr. Harry Baumann is a new member of the Board

2019

After 37 years, company founder Jacques Boeniger hands over the company to the current managing director Beat Kämpfer.

2018

Collaborative partnership with Smart Automation Group and expansion of our sales, service and support network

2017

New development of MES/HMI/ioT solutions

2016

Realisation of OEM solution on the basis of MES PiSolutions for a market leader in the indexable insert grinding field

2015

Relocation to more modern office premises in Fällanden

2012

Presentation of the mobile PiSolutions solution at Automatica and Fakuma trade fairs

2011

Jacques Boeniger, Chairman of the Board, and Beat Kämpfer, Managing Director

2010

Active market cultivation in injection moulding and installations in Germany, France, Italy, the Benelux countries, USA and Asia

2009

Acquisition Software support and service of automation systems of the IMA Automation

2009

First installation of an industry solution in plastic injection moulding for an international group in the medical sector

2006

First installation of an industry solution in plastic injection moulding and assembly automation

2005

Certification for ISO 9001:2008 standard

2004

Upgrading existing customers on new MES platform PiSolutions

2004

Starting point for the development of MES PiSolutions

2003

Founding of the incorporated company bfa solutions limited

1995

Sales Partnership IDT/Eaton Electric Sale of visualisation units and support

1993

Complete control level under OS/2 for engine foundry in Germany

1992

Establishment of bfa Ireland ltd for software development

1989

Relocation to larger office space in Schwerzenbach

1988

First master computer installation in the food sector, on the basis of IBM OS/2

1982

Growing of core competencies in the fields of PLC programming

1981

Founding of bfa as company with sole proprietorship by Mr. Jacques Boeniger

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