Digitized workflows at WKK
- Best of St. Gallen, 2024Many work processes have already been digitalised at WKK. How does this affect the day-to-day work of a polymechanic?
Innovation and precision - from the punching shop to the operating table
- Best of St. Gallen, 2023WKK Kaltbrunn AG produces high-precision metal parts that are also used on the operating table. The company is an important employer for technical specialists in the region.
WKK in the Swissmechanic safety committee
- Swissmechanic Journal, July 2022 Interview with Thomas Zweifel, WKK. Thomas Zweifel is responsible for occupational safety at WKK and is also the employee representative on the Swissmechanic safety committee. La WKK nel Comitato per la sicurezza di Swissmechani
WKK is successful in the COVID-19 environment
- LinthSicht, May 2020The Kaltbrunn municipal council congratulates WKK Kaltbrunn AG on its business success despite the corona crisis. The Swiss Federal Department of Economics classifies WKK as a utility relevant operation.
Efficient processes thanks to CAD integration
- Swiss Engineering, February 2018Design plays a central role in order-related production. Anyone who completely integrates design data into an ERP system gains a completely new potential for using CAD data. The trade journal "Swiss Engineering" presents the WKK solution.
Occupational safety is part of the management system
- EKAS, May 2015In its magazine, EKAS portrayed occupational safety at the WKK. EKAS is the "Federal Coordination Commission for Occupational Safety". The extremely positive echo is a pleasure for us and confirms that we are on the right track.
Efficiency against cost pressure
- proALPHA News, January 2013In the fast lane thanks to CA- Link - With the introduction of proAlpha, including the coupling of the CAD system, the processes from design to production were accelerated by up to 50 Prodent.
Location advantage Switzerland with focus on construction
- Swiss machinery market, 8 August 2012The design of the punching tools plays a key role at WKK. This is where the decision is made as to how economical the stamping and bending process for the sheet metal part will be. Time-to-market process reduced by 50%!
Big performance for Seewiser Band
- Prättigauer newspaper, 2 August 2011As part of the open-air cinema Rapperswil-Jona the band "The Dendrits" presents their new song "More than a Slogan-WKK". The band composed the piece for the company WKK Kaltbrunn AG.
Big cinema on a screen to inflate
- Zürichsee-Zeitung, 29 July 2011WKK Kaltbrunn AG was the main sponsor of the open-air cinema Rapperswil-Jona. Thanks to their support, the 22nd open-air cinema came into being after all.
Kaltbrunn company rescues open-air cinema
- South-East Switzerland, 16 June 2011At the last minute, WKK Kaltbrunn AG is saving the open-air cinema in Rapperswil-Jona from extinction. The Kaltbrunner Stanz-Firma supports the cinema with 11'000 francs.
We want to be seen all over the country.
- South-East Switzerland, 12 September 2009WKK Kaltbrunn AG knows how best to draw attention to itself. Recently, a truck with a huge WKK advertising pool has been driving through the country.
Work in Kaltbrunn and Benken
- South-East Switzerland, 3 April 2009 Page 2Attractive jobs in the Linth region: A visit to WKK Kaltbrunn AG. This is where entrepreneurial success begins with the employee. The working atmosphere is very important to the management.
Company outing of the WKK
- Zürichsee-Zeitung, October 9, 2007WKK Kaltbrunn AG celebrates its 40th anniversary. As a thank-you for their great commitment, the company invites its employees on a varied excursion.
Works outing of the company WKK Kaltbrunn AG
- linth24.ch, September 21, 2006The employees of WKK Kaltbrunn AG met for a somewhat different working day. They enjoyed a tour through the show bakery Kuhn in Brunnadern and a guided tour through the airport Kloten.
Braids braided and airport visited
- Linth Newspaper, 16 September 2006The employees of WKK Kaltbrunn AG experienced an extremely interesting day with various visits.
Larger hall for toolmaking in Kaltbrunn
- South-East Switzerland, 2 June 2006The WKK Kaltbrunn AG wants to expand its tool shop with an extension. The new hall will provide space for an additional eroding machine and more jobs.
The knowledge flows into the machine park
- Zürichsee-Zeitungen, April 28, 2006WKK Kaltbrunn AG gains a head start through its expertise in toolmaking. With modern machines and in-house expertise, it maintains its quality lead in Asia.
The WKK Kaltbrunn AG supports students
- South-East Switzerland, 1 March 2006The company offered 18 trinational students the opportunity to carry out project work. The work served the company as a basis and assistance in the evaluation process for the acquisition of an EDP-supported PPS system.
Company outing with zoo tour
- Linth Newspaper, 13 September 2005This year's company outing was very informative and successful. The employees of WKK Kaltbrunn AG visited Belimo AG in Hinwil. They then took part in a guided tour of Zurich Zoo.
Works outing of the company WKK Kaltbrunn AG
- South-East Switzerland, 9 September 2005The staff of WKK Kaltbrunn AG would like to thank you for the successful outing. The employees were able to take part in an interesting guided tour through Belimo AG and Zurich Zoo.
Works outing of the company WKK Kaltbrunn AG
- South-East Switzerland, 11 September 2004The WKK staff would like to thank you for the wonderful and successful trip.
Idyllic journey and chocolate tasting
- Linth Newspaper, 9 September 2004This year's company outing took WKK to Flawil to the Maestrani chocolate factory and Lipperswil to Connyland.
27 years as head of the WKK
- Linth Newspaper, 13 May 2004Edy Fäh announced his resignation at the 36th General Assembly of the WKK. Michael Wenk will take over the management of the company.
Change of staff at WKK Kaltbrunn
- South-East Switzerland, 13 May 2004Edy Fäh resigns after more than 27 years. Michael Wenk will take his place as Managing Director.
WKK Kaltbrunn celebrates 35th anniversary
- South-East Switzerland, 15 June 2002WKK celebrates its 35th anniversary and the new ISO 9001:2000 certification.
Now further production area
- Linth Newspaper, 28 April 2001WKK was able to acquire a warehouse right next to its company premises and thus expand its production and storage facilities.
WKK Kaltbrunn made blue
- South-East Switzerland, 16 September 2000Once again it was time. The well-deserved company outing took place and took the 29 participants up the Pilatus.
From Kaltbrunn into the world
- Linth Newspaper, 23 August 2000The WKK company has also recently been represented on the Internet.
The WKK Kaltbrunn AG goes online
- South-East Switzerland, 21 August 2000The company has grown continuously since it was founded in 1967. Since the beginning of August, WKK Kaltbrunn AG has been a household name worldwide: the 40-man company presents itself from its best side on the Internet.