In 1953, Alfred Imhof laid the foundation stone for our company and a success story that continues to this day. With a great passion for innovation and a clear eye for technical solutions, he founded the company "Alfred Imhof Münchenstein - Büro für Antriebstechnik" directly in his own home. What began as a small office quickly developed into an address for quality, reliability and technical expertise.

Just one year after the company was founded, Alfred Imhof achieved a significant milestone: " Das Büro für Antriebstechnik" was recognized as the official general agency of the renowned family-owned company SEW-EURODRIVE for Switzerland. This partnership marked the beginning of a close collaboration based on mutual trust and shared values.

The goal was clearly defined: SEW-EURODRIVE's high-quality products and services should not only be distributed in Switzerland, but also reflect the values and visions of the traditional German company. This cooperation is still a central pillar of our success today and characterizes our claim to high customer satisfaction and a constant desire to improve.

In 1973, another significant step was taken in the history of our company. With the founding of the public company, not only the legal form changed, but also the name: “Alfred Imhof Münchenstein - Büro für Antriebstechnik” became “Alfred Imhof AG - Antriebstechnik”.

It quickly became synonymous with outstanding expertise in drive technology and established itself as a trustworthy brand - in the region and beyond. To this day, Alfred Imhof AG stands for quality, innovation and sustainable partnerships.

With the steadily growing success of Alfred Imhof AG and the continuously increasing number of orders, the original home base quickly became too small. The growing workforce and increasing lack of space also made a change inevitable.

The solution: a move to a new, logistically ideal location. This move marked a new era for the company, which no longer operated from a private home, but in a modern assembly plant that met the requirements of an expanding business. The new location not only offered room for growth, but also the opportunity to further increase our efficiency and service quality - always with our customers in mind.

In 1995, Alfred Imhof AG was the first company in the drive and automation technology sector to be awarded an ISO certificate. This reflects the quality and well-documented processes that play an essential role at Alfred Imhof AG. As the first industry-specific certification, Alfred Imhof AG also proves that quality and external impact play an important role.

Even today, Alfred Imhof AG places a high value on uniform and optimized processes, which are checked and certified by regular audits.

In 2000, the second generation took over the management of Alfred Imhof AG, ushering in a new era. With the aim of continuing the values of their father Alfred Imhof and at the same time driving innovation forward, the new management set fresh impulses. Investments in modern technologies, consistent customer orientation and the targeted expansion of the range of services strengthened the company's market position in the long term.

The family commitment was particularly influential during this phase: three of the five children joined the management team, another daughter took on the role of assistant to the management and responsibility for property management, while a further daughter worked as quality management manager.

The year 2010 marks an important milestone in the history of Alfred Imhof AG: by reaching 60 employees, the company not only demonstrates its successful development, but also the continuous expansion of its expertise and capacity.

This figure is symbolic of the tireless commitment and dedication of the entire team, which has enabled the company to open up new markets, develop innovative solutions and constantly increase customer satisfaction.

In 2015, the third generation joined the family business Alfred Imhof AG. This laid a further foundation stone for the long-term continuation and further development of the company.

As the grandchildren of company founder Alfred Imhof, the third generation not only brings family ties, but also new impetus in the areas of digitalization, process optimization and sales. The combination of tradition and innovation is at the heart of the company's business activities.

The arrival of the third generation marks a significant step in the history of Alfred Imhof AG - a sign of continuity, a sense of responsibility and firm roots as a future-oriented family business in Swiss industry.

In 2016, the visual appearance of Alfred Imhof AG was fundamentally modernized. As part of a comprehensive rebranding, the company switched from its previous blue logo to the red look it uses today. This striking redesign not only gave the company a fresh, contemporary look, but also underlined its close affiliation with SEW-EURODRIVE.

Since then, the new logo with the red-colored gear wheel and the clear lettering “IMHOF DRIVE SOLUTIONS” has stood for a modern orientation of the company - without losing sight of the proven values such as reliability, expertise and customer proximity.

The brand change was a deliberate step towards the future: a uniform brand identity within the SEW Group, greater recognition on an international level and a clearer positioning in the market environment.

In 2020, the electronics warehouse was extensively expanded in order to meet the increasing demands on availability and delivery readiness. By increasing the storage space and optimizing warehouse logistics, processes were made more efficient and shorter response times in shipping were made possible.

The additional storage capacity and improved structuring of stocks have since made it possible to stock electronic components and assemblies in a more targeted manner and make them available promptly. This ensures greater flexibility in order processing and strengthens the company's ability to deliver in the long term.

The expansion marks a significant step towards securing long-term growth in the field of automation and drive technology.

In 2023, the existing assembly line at Alfred Imhof AG was comprehensively modernized. The aim of this modernization was to meet the latest technical specifications and enable more efficient and better coordinated production.

By integrating modern production technologies, ergonomically optimized workstations and improved material provision, it was possible to significantly streamline processes and reduce throughput times. The new line structure helps to increase productivity and at the same time reduce the workload of employees.

With this investment in the future, Alfred Imhof AG is sending a clear signal for continuous improvement and high production quality in the field of drive and automation technology.

In 2024, the management of Alfred Imhof AG was handed over to the third generation within the family. This step will continue the company's rich history - combined with a clear commitment to continuity, responsibility and future-oriented management.

The new management brings fresh impetus, entrepreneurial vision and a deep understanding of the values of Alfred Imhof AG. The focus is on the further development of core competencies in the field of drive and automation technology, the digitalization of processes and the expansion of long-term partnerships.

With the third generation, the company has a strong line-up in the areas of sales and technology, finance and human resources. With the handover, Alfred Imhof AG will remain a reliable and future-oriented partner for customers and employees.