We are celebrating 50 years of Robatech 🥳

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50 YEARS OF ROBATECH:
CONNECTING THE FUTURE

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50 YEARS OF ROBATECH:
CONNECTING THE FUTURE

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50 YEARS OF ROBATECH:
CONNECTING THE FUTURE

Simple industrial building in Muri AG (Switzerland)

1975

Robatech is founded by Hans Meyer. With five employees and the first adhesive melter, the Roba 1, Robatech starts out in a simple industrial building in Muri AG (Switzerland).

Industrial building on Weyermühlestrasse in Muri AG

1979
New company headquarters on Weyermühlestrasse in Muri AG. Introduction of the Roba 30-50 series. These systems set new standards in hot melt application: first precise temperature control, electrically controlled pump, plug-in accessories. In combination with the AX element, which is still in use today, these are the best systems for adhesive application without stringing on the market at that time.

1980
The positive development and growing demand lead to the opening of the first foreign subsidiary. The founding of Robatech GmbH in Germany marks the first step toward becoming the globally successful company it is today.

1985

The Roba 30-50 series of devices is equipped with a microprocessor and becomes Roba 30-50-MCS. Hot melt adhesive application systems with integrated computers are unique worldwide at this time. Thanks to electromagnetic pump control, they enable more precise adhesive application. In addition, the hoses and application heads can be easily plugged in, eliminating the need for wiring.

1988

The Meyer family, including father Hans and sons Marcel and Thomas, acquires the share capital. Robatech AG is now wholly owned by the family. The global sales network is subsequently established and the product range is expanded significantly. The company continues to grow strongly in the following years.

IK 40 high-speed application control system

1992

IK 40, the first high-speed application control system with an intuitive user interface for precise application at speeds of up to 1,200 m/min, is launched on the market. After Thomas Meyer joined the company in 1982, Marcel Meyer also joins and takes over the management of finances.

1995

It is the year of the birth of the Concept adhesive melter with multifunctional ICS electronics: intuitive user interface, integrated application control, and error diagnostics.

1996

Marcel Meyer takes over as CEO of the Robatech Group in the second generation.

Robatech company building in the industrial area of Muri AG

2000

Move to new company headquarters in the industrial area in Muri AG with 4,200 m² of operating space. In 2006, this is expanded to 9,000 m².

SX Diamond electro-pneumatic hot melt application head with touch protection

2008

With the SX-Diamond electro-pneumatic hot melt application head, Robatech develops the world's first fully insulated application head with touch protection.

2012

Introduction of the SpeedStar Diamond electro-mechanical application head with 800 adhesive dots per second and 250 million switching cycles. Its successor, the SpeedStar Compact, is still Robatech's fastest and most precise electric head.

Handover of operational management of the Robatech Group from Marcel Meyer to Martin Meier

2018

Marcel Meyer hands over the operational management to Martin Meier and focuses on his duties as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Vision adhesive melter with Performa heated hose and SpeedStar Compact application head

2021

The introduction of the Vision adhesive melter and its modern RCS electronics marks the beginning of a new generation of adhesive melters. In the same year, the fully insulated Performa heated hose sets new standards in its category.

Corrugated cardboard without cracking of the board

2023

World first: With the PerfectFold liquid creaser, Robatech offers an innovative solution for precise folding of corrugated cardboard without cracking of the board.

Handover of operational management of the Robatech Group from Martin Meier to Yves Ottiger

2025

Yves Ottiger takes over the operational management of the Robatech Group from Martin Meier at the beginning of the year. Shortly afterwards, the new production plant in the Czech Republic is inaugurated. Alpha, the new all-rounder among adhesive melters, is launched on the market.

If it adheres, it's good. Then we've done our job right. Do we glue? No, but we make gluing possible. Our vision is to make our customers' everyday production easier with our products and services. You can find out more about our vision, mission, and values here.

Who are we? Robatech, that are about 670 employees worldwide, who ensure that our customers can produce with peace of mind. And that they don't have to worry about their adhesive application because it is just working. We’ll show you what is important to us in a short video.

Adhesive connects

Adhesive bonds materials together to create products: packaging, paper bags, tabletops, cabinets, car batteries, tear strips, book spines, mattresses, labels – everyday life is full of them. Robatech makes it possible.

A smiling girl proudly shows off a folded origami flower, next to her are books and a shipping box with a silicone release liner.

Partnership connects

Partnership connects people. This is how appreciation, trust, and ultimately success can develop. Robatech sees itself as a long-term and reliable partner for its customers and employees. Locally rooted – globally connected.

Robatech employees and customers with the Vision adhesive melter in front of a packaging machine.

Innovation connects

Innovation was at the beginning of Robatech's history and has accompanied it ever since. With innovative solutions, we make our customers' everyday production easier. Yesterday, today, and in the future. Because innovation never stands still.

Adhesive application (stitching) with Volta application head in the foreground – satisfied faces of machine operator and entrepreneur in the background

"We are not shaping the future alone, but side by side with our customers. Robatech is your reliable partner because we work together to develop solutions that make your everyday production easier, safer, and more efficient."

Marcel Meyer

Marcel Meyer, Owner and Chairman of the Board of Directors