History
The history of Ferdinand Steck Maschinenfabrik AG has been a continuous journey of innovation and commitment to quality and customer satisfaction since 1938.
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2025
Adrian and Matthias Steck will take over Ferdinand Steck Maschinenfabrik AG in its fourth generation on December 1, 2025.
2023
Extensive renovation work will create new office space and a conference room on the upper floor.
2022
Introduction of a new, digital data management system and expansion of IT security.
2019
At the end of 2019, the new production hall roofs were repaired after the fire.
2019
On the night of February 9/10, 2019, a fire destroyed a large part of our production. We thank everyone involved for their efforts.
2014
Construction work on the additional production hall will begin in March 2014. This will house the metalworking shop with at least 6 metalworking positions. It can be put into operation as early as January 1, 2015.
2013
In 2013, the company celebrated its 75th anniversary together with employees, customers and suppliers in the former coppersmith's shop in Langnau.
2005
Certifications: ISO 9001 Quality Management System DIN EN 15085-2 CL1 Welding of rail vehicles and vehicle parts
2003
Hansruedi Steck hands over the company management to his children Hans-Rudolf, Peter and Yvonne (3rd generation).
1975
During the recession, Hansruedi Steck built the first two diesel locomotives for the Brienz Rothorn Railway. Another followed in 1986.
1974
Son Hansruedi Steck takes over the management. The sole proprietorship is converted into a stock corporation.
approx. 1974
Ferdinand Steck designs and builds a flanging machine for pressing/deforming boiler bottoms.
1971
Ferdinand Steck Jr. founded his own company “Skorpion Maschinen” and left the business.
1970
Delivery of the 100th roller to the construction company Walo Bertschinger AG.
1965-1960
Birth of the children Hans-Rudolf (1960), Peter (1962) and Yvonne (1965) of the 3rd generation.
1962
Purchase of a coppersmith's shop in Langnau (production of cheese kettles and distillation plants). In 1988 the coppersmith's shop was sold again. The current owner, the municipality of Langnau, uses it for cultural events.
1962-1960
In 1959, Ferdinand Steck bought land in Bowil and built the production halls, which are still in use today, with offices, a canteen and a private apartment.
1960
Marriage of son Hansruedi to Greti Steck-Meier.
1957
The sons Hansruedi and Ferdinand Jr. complete their apprenticeship as mechanics in their father's company. (in the picture: son Hansruedi with father)
1944
Purchase of land on Brennerstrasse in 3550 Langnau i.E. and construction of a workshop and residential building.
1944
During the war years, Ferdinand Steck builds and sells machines for cutting peat and thus earns his living in Siehen ob Eggiwil i.E. (approx. 15 employees)
1940
Relocation of the workshop to Güterstrasse in Langnau i.E.
1938
Establishment of a workshop in a residential building on Brennerstrasse in 3550 Langnau i.E.
1936
On 11.04.1936, marriage to Emilie Steck-Ribi. Birth of two sons Ferdinand (1936) and Hansruedi (1937)
1936
At the age of 23 he built his first road roller.
1928-1931
From 1928 to 1931, Ferdinand Steck completed an apprenticeship as a mechanic at the Emmentalbahn in Burgdorf.
1913
Ferdinand Steck was born in Bigenthal, Canton of Bern, in 1913 and grew up with 11 siblings. His father died very early.
