BUCHER INDUSTRIES LLC
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA

Bucher Industries manufactures machinery and vehicles on five continents. With Bucher Industries AG Bucher Industries is a globally operating technology group with leading market positions in mechanical and vehicle engineering, and production sites on five continents. Bucher’s operations are geared towards fundamental human needs and have substantial worldwide growth and earnings potential. The Group’s divisions are focused on specialised agricultural machinery, municipal vehicles, hydraulic components, manufacturing equipment for the glass container industry, machinery and equipment for the production of wine, fruit juice and instant products, a Swiss distributorship for tractors and specialised agricultural machinery, as well as control systems for automation technology. Mission and vision Our mission We develop and manufacture economical, state-of-the-art and environmentally sustainable machinery and systems. We systematically align our activities with customer needs. Our machines combine durability with great efficiency and are wide-ranging in their application: harvesting, producing and packaging foods, keeping roads and public spaces clean and safe, or providing hydraulic-electrical drive systems for high-performance equipment. Our customers benefit from effective, innovative products, with high quality standards underpinned by outstanding service. Our committed, highly skilled employees enjoy attractive jobs and training opportunities adapted to individual needs. We seek to achieve superior profitability and a sound balance sheet through technology leadership, a strong market position and systematic cost management. We will continue to build the Group through organic growth and innovation, as well as by acquiring and integrating selected, complementary businesses. The five divisions of Bucher Industries delivered an overall pleasing performance in 2017. Order intake surged 20% and sales were up 11% year on year. The operating profit margin was 8.6%. is a leading international manufacturer of state-of-the-art hydraulic systems which customers all over the world integrate into their products. The systems are designed to meet the highest standards of engineering, safety and quality. The wide range of products includes pumps, motors, valves, power units, elevator drives and control systems with integrated electronics. With manufacturing facilities and distribution companies in Europe, Asia, the USA and Brazil, Bucher Hydraulics is close to its markets and customers around the world. Bucher Hydraulics, which has Bucher started selling Fiat tractors and stopped making Bucher tractors. Agricultural and municipal transporter went into production. For over 200 years, Bucher Industries has been writing industrial history. Selected pictures and milestones give an insight into landmark developments down the years. For over 200 years, Bucher Industries has been writing industrial history. Selected pictures and milestones give an insight into landmark developments down the years. Entry into municipal vehicle sector through acquisition of Rolba sweeper and snow-blower business. Schörling truck-mounted sweeper business acquired and Bucher Schörling established. For over 200 years, Bucher Industries has been writing industrial history. Selected pictures and milestones give an insight into landmark developments down the years. Expansion and restructuring in four divisions and three independent businesses: agricultural machinery (Kuhn Group), municipal vehicles (Bucher Municipal), hydraulic components (Bucher Hydraulics), manufacturing equipment for the glass container industry (Emhart Glass), and equipment for wine and fruit juice production (Bucher Specials). UK-based Johnston Sweepers business acquired. Group structure of Bucher Industries A clear divisional structure with decentralised management and profit responsibility makes Bucher Industries a flexible and adaptable group. 1998 Alstom/ABB, commissioning of gas turbines 1974, Swiss citizen, degree in business economics (lic. oec. publ.) from the University of Zurich, Swiss certified public accountant; since 2018 CFO 2014 Bucher Industries, Zurich, head of group controlling 2011 Bucher Industries, Zurich, group controller 1967, US and French citizen, master’s degree in international business marketing, ESIDEC in Metz, bachelor’s degree in agronomy, Dijon College of Agriculture; since 2014 division president of Kuhn Group 1962, Spanish citizen, machine designer with Swiss business diploma (VSH Handelsdiplom, Technikum Elektrotechnik); since 2016 division president of Bucher Municipal 1990 Weber AG, Emmenbrücke, business engineer 1974, Swiss citizen, degree in business economics (lic. oec. publ.) from the University of Zurich, Swiss certified public accountant; since 2018 CFO 2014 Bucher Industries, Zurich, head of group controlling 2011 Bucher Industries, Zurich, group controller 1973, Swiss citizen, law degree (lic. iur.) from the University of Bern, lawyer, Executive Master of European and International Business Law (Executive M.B.L.-HSG) from the University of St. Gallen A clear structure with decentralised management and profit responsibility ensures that our divisional management teams have the necessary flexibility to adapt their product and service offering systematically to customers’ requirements. Thomas Dubach, Business development For 210 years Bucher Industries’ success has been built on a corporate strategy with long-term orientation. The Group develops and manufactures acclaimed economical, state-of-the-art and environmentally sustainable machinery and equipment. Our sustainability strategy aims to ensure that this long-term perspective remains an active element of the core business of Bucher Industries. Bucher Emhart Glass, a division of Bucher Industries, is taking over the remaining shares of its joint venture with Shandong Sanjin Glass Machinery Co., Ltd. The joint venture was formed in 2011 and is the market leader for glass forming machinery in China. The complete takeover emphasizes the importance of the Chinese market for Bucher Industries and Bucher Emhart Glass and will lead to a faster and more systematic development of the subsidiary.