History

A small idea became Josef Koch AG.

2021 - Redesign Josef Koch AG

The change of generation was taken as an opportunity to comprehensively revise the communication presence. With its new logo, letterheads, website and car lettering, Josef Koch has a modern and contemporary image.

2021 - Redesign Josef Koch AG
2020 - Handover GL to third generation

After 23 years of business activity, Viktor Koch, Franz Koch and Hugo Koch hand over the reins to the 3rd generation. Oliver Koch (son of Viktor Koch), Kuno Koch (son of Franz Koch), and Franz Gaisberger (son-in-law of Hugo Koch) take over the management. Viktor, Franz and Hugo together form the Board of Directors.

2020 - Handover GL to third generation
2016 - Takeover of sales and service of butchery machines from Brunner Anliker

This year, the opportunity arose to take over the sales and service of the renowned Brunner Anliker brand, which was a useful addition to the product range.

2016 - Takeover of sales and service of butchery machines from Brunner Anliker
2014 - Company founder deceased

Only one year after her beloved spouse, she too was allowed to fall asleep in peace. Maria Koch-Schmid September 29, 1917 - March 1, 2014 Quote: "The most precious thing you leave us are traces of your life and love in our hearts, images, moments and feelings that remind us of you and make us believe that you are with us!"

2014 - Company founder deceased
2013 - Company founder deceased

Josef Koch-Schmid November 3, 1915 - February 10, 2013 Quote: "A voice that was familiar to us is silent. A person who was always there for us is no longer alive. What remains for us are love, thanks and memories of many wonderful years.

2013 - Company founder deceased
2012 - 50th anniversary

The 50th anniversary of the company Josef Koch AG was celebrated in a small company setting. At the same time, an advertising concept with a large, moving advertising space was concluded with the company Stöckli Transport in Wolhusen.

2012 - 50th anniversary
2010 - Facade renovation

The facade of the old building was completely renovated and its colour was adapted to the new building.

2010 - Facade renovation
2006 - New corporate identity

Since the successful takeover of Pökomat, a new logo was created, which unites the two companies Josef Koch AG + Pökomat. These logos were presented for the first time on the new fleet of vehicles. All stationery, advertising etc. is displayed with it.

2006 - New corporate identity
2006 - New fleet of vehicles

Due to the flooding in 2005, Josef Koch AG invests in a brand new fleet of vehicles. The customer service and the machine deliveries are carried out with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Vito fleet in the new design silver metallic.

2006 - New fleet of vehicles
2005 – Storm

A storm in August significantly destroyed large parts of the infrastructure. The damage amounted to over two million francs. With the subsequent repair, innovative steps are also being taken into the future. Josef Koch AG is investing in a completely new heating system using renewable energy. Since December 2005, Josef Koch AG heats with a 110 kW wood pellet heating system.

2005 – Storm
2002 - Start of leading international trade fairs

With the acquisition of Pökomat, Josef Koch AG begins its international exhibition presence at the leading trade fairs Anuga (Cologne) and IFFA (Frankfurt).

2002 - Start of leading international trade fairs
2002 - Takeover of Pökomat

On April 1, 2002, the management signs the contract for the acquisition of the Swiss company "Pökomat". Pökomat is the worldwide epitome of high quality Swiss curing injection machines. The easy handling, the modern technology and the well thought-out concept offers everything for the comfortable refinement of meat, fish or poultry. This opportunity to make the step from a national to an international company arose from the death of the spiritual father and founder of Pökomat, Max Hübner. Similar to Josef Koch Senior, he also managed the rise from a "one-man-show" to a nationally and internationally known company with the help of his family. Josef Koch Senior and Max Hübner maintained a very friendly and trusting business relationship from the very beginning. The fact that the Pökomat brand remains in Swiss hands and that the label can continue to exist successfully is a priority for both parties. Therefore, it was obvious that Josef Koch AG would take over Pökomat. Pökomat's entire warehouse and production facility could be accommodated on the free floor that was created during the new construction.

2002 - Takeover of Pökomat
1999 - 2000 Company expansion / new building

The new managing directors set to work with great élan and invest millions. On May 21, 1999, they are able to start a decisive company expansion and this take an important step for a successful future of the company. The new building with its many glass fronts is bright and friendly. In almost all parts of the workshop, they allow work to be carried out in natural daylight. An additional 1’250 m2 of space are now available on three floors and offer all 23 employees sufficient room and scope for development. The space available in the workshop has been doubled, and in the production department it has even been quadrupled. The four company-owned customer service vehicles are parked in a covered shelter.

1999 - 2000 Company expansion / new building
1997 - Handover of Management to the second generation

After 35 years in business, Josef Koch Senior hands over to the 2nd generation. The three eldest sons, Viktor, Franz and Hugo take over the management and are at the same time considered the sole shareholders. With a lot of ambition they drive the company forward. They gradually improve and optimize outdated work processes. And further business expansion is already on the cards.

1997 - Handover of Management to the second generation
1996 - 2005 New vehicle fleet

Customer service and service fleet. New on the road from 1996 with Mercedes Benz Sprinter in the unmistakable orange.

1996 - 2005 New vehicle fleet
1994 - Expansion name

To reflect the enormous expansion of the product range, the company is henceforth called "Josef Koch AG, Technik für die Nahrungsmittelproduktion".

1994 - Expansion name
1979 - Legal Form

One year after the move to the new building, the legal form also changes. On 01 March 1979, Josef Koch AG, Metzgereimaschinen und Bedarf is founded.

1979 - Legal Form
1977 - New building

With the ground-breaking ceremony on July 7, 1977, Josef Koch laid the foundation stone for the future of the business. The spacious new building at Werkstrasse 6 in the industrial area with additional living quarters, a large workshop, storage space and six offices offered sufficient space from then on.

1977 - New building
1971- 1977 Growth

Economic growth in Switzerland was booming, and the Josef Koch Company flourished by taking over further general agencies. The business was bursting at the seams. Various external warehouses had to be rented in order to meet the delivery volume. This prompted Josef Koch to look for a suitable building site in the municipality of Malters. The planned new building was finally to offer sufficient space to accommodate production, warehouse and office facilities at one location. In the industrial area of Malters, he acquired a suitable building site from the municipality of Malters in order to take a further step into the future of the company. The planning was in full swing and on 7.7.1977 the ground-breaking ceremony for the new building took place.

1971- 1977 Growth
From 1971 - family business expands

Six of his seven children gradually join the up-and-coming company.

From 1971 - family business expands
1965 – 1971 New premises & Business expansion

Due to the rapid growth, Josef Koch has to look for new premises and is able to employ the first family members in the company with his eldest daughters. The new building at Luegetenstrasse 17 in Malters with a small warehouse, a workshop and an office can be occupied. Extension of the existing premises by warehouse, workshop and office space.

1965 – 1971 New premises & Business expansion
1963 - First trade fair participation

Josef Koch soon expands his range of products and participates for the first time as an exhibitor at the OLMA in St.Gallen in 1963.

1963 - First trade fair participation
1962 - Foundation Josef Koch, butchery supplies / butchery machines

To give the final go-ahead for his independence, Josef Koch founds his own company on September 1, 1962. At that time it consists of a garage and a single room.

1962 - Foundation Josef Koch, butchery supplies / butchery machines
1961 - Josef Koch Sen. sets first milestone

After 16 years working as an independent butcher and head sausage maker at the Kreuz butcher's shop in Malters (now Hotel Restaurant Kreuz, Malters), Josef Koch Senior begins selling butcher's equipment and casings; he also teaches roulade courses on the side. When a customer approaches him with a request for uniformly shaped Bündnerfleisch, the trained butcher invents the press bar, which is still common today and is used in pneumatic and manual dry meat presses. They perform 4-5 operations in a single process, this saving an enormous amount of time during the drying and pressing process. With his car fully loaded with his Bündnerfleischpressschienen, he then travels daily in the following year to eastern Switzerland, the Grisons and the Valais and presents his ingenious invention to every butcher. And it works. By 1962, practically every butcher owns his Bündnerfleischpressschienen. He then involves his children in the production of his other inventions. On their free afternoons, his sons produce sausage coil and bacon hooks, earning their first pocket money.

1961
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