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Medium-sized in the best sense: Small, flexible, yet fully efficient – ​​that's how we see ourselves. Through conversations with us and the use of our products, you'll appreciate the difference compared to an anonymous large corporation. Reliability, flexibility, diligence, and expertise are always at the forefront of everything we do. We stand for Swiss quality from development to delivery.

2025

40 years of FM-Racine! We look back with pride on an exciting company history.

2024

Investment in production and metalworking facilities with a crane in both buildings.

2024
In anticipation of the company's 40th anniversary, we gave our logo a refined look and completely redesigned the website.
2020

After 35 years as CEO and founder of FM-Racine Hydraulik AG, Fredy Müller hands over the company to his son Philipp Müller.

2016

Open Days at the Winkelbüel industrial park. 31 years of company history.

2016
The FM-Shredder RS140 wins the IHZ recognition award.
2014
The company name FM-Racine is internationally protected as a trademark.
2013
Patent granted for the FM shredder with easily replaceable cutting module.
2010
Development, design and construction of the first FM shredder RS140.
2008
Expansion of the workshop for production.
2008
The first briquetting press with touch panel operation is being delivered.
1997
Development and construction of the first FAS and FAK push floors. The FAK series features the world's first oil supply integrated into the cylinder piston rod.
1992
FM-Racine Hydraulik AG is increasingly focusing on the construction of briquetting presses.
1990

The first briquetting plant is exported to Sweden.

1989

Change of company name from Racine Edal AG to FM-Racine Hydraulik AG.

1989

Further purchase of condominium units in Winkelbüel, including office and warehouse space.

1988

Acquisition of office and commercial space in Winkelbüel in Adligenswil, relocation and merger of the two companies to Adligenswil.

1988

Acquisition of the Swiss representation of Racine Hydraulics and purchase of Racine Edal AG from Gisikon.

1987
Design and construction of the first briquetting plant.
1985
Fredy Müller founded the sole proprietorship FM Hydraulik + Maschinenbau in Udligenswil.

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