Visit to Wenger/Victorinox
Technical visit
24 October 2024 14:30 - 16:30
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Description
Based in Delémont, Victorinox opens its doors to the public to display all the stages of production for the famous and iconic Swiss knife. Founded in 1884 in Ibach in the Canton of Schwyz, Victorinox is renowned for its famous Swiss knife, which is known worldwide.
In 2005, the Victorinox group acquired Wenger in Delémont, a Swiss company that also specialises in knives. Victorinox’s purchase of Wenger consolidated the brand’s position as a leader in Swiss army knife manufacturing. The Delémont factory is a production site for some of the brand’s most famous knives, designed from carefully selected raw materials.
The guided tour begins with a presentation about Victorinox and the history of Wenger. Visitors are then guided through the workshops, which commence with raw material stock and end with packaging. The visit includes exploration of the manufacturing process for pocket knives, butchers’ knives and peelers. Finally, those wishing to purchase souvenirs can visit the factory store, which offers a full range of Victorinox products as well as items licensed by Wenger.
Please note that this event involves a fee of 15CHF per person. Payment details will be provided after registration
Guests of Members and non-members are also welcome
Speaker(s)
The Delémont location is where well-chosen raw materials are turned into well-loved Wenger and Victorinox products. We will visit and learn the secrets behind the manufacturing processes via a guided tour.
Address
Victorinox AG
c/o Victorinox Swiss Army SA
Route de Bâle 63
Delémont
2800
Switzerland