STS Group
«Experience across the board»
STS develops, produces and sells pressure measurement solutions, we’ve been a significant force in the world of pressure sensor development since 1987. As a Swiss company, we focus on quality, durability and exceeding our customers’ expectations.
Meet the faces behind STS here.
Technology
Piezoresistive Pressure Measurement Technology made in Switzerland
From start to finish, our value chain is created at our headquarters in Sirnach, where we do everything from producing the individual parts to calibrating the sensor and carrying out the final checks on the finished product. This means that all STS products are ‘Made in Switzerland’ and customers can be sure that they are getting renowned Swiss quality.
Vision
With innovation and high-quality sensor technology, STS makes the impossible possible for customers.
Mission
Customer Dedication
Engaging in close customer interaction enables us to develop deep application knowledge. Based on this expertise, we design innovative products and solve applications which excite our customers.
Intelligent Concepts
Intelligent product and production concepts provide flexibility, allowing us to grow profitably and react swiftly to a multitude of customer needs.
Portfolio Expansion
We leverage our expertise in the field of piezoresistive pressure sensors as a basis for expanding our portfolio with complementary and new technologies.
Team Empowerment
To achieve our vision, an ambitious and solution-oriented team works together in an inspiring and trusting environment.
STS Corporate Culture
Trust
We are dedicated to fostering an environment of trust. This value is important to us in developing a team of reliable experts who design and produce quality products for our customers.
Courage
defines our strength to be ambitious and solution-oriented, while having the capability to expand our portfolio with complementary and new technologies.
Passion
We possess passion to develop innovative products and solutions. We are enthusiastic about tackling and resolving challenges in an inspiring environment together.
Milestones at STS
The Beginning
With just a phone, four desks, and countless ideas, STS was founded at Büfelderstreet 1,in Sirnach, Switzerland. The bold visionaries behind this venture were Alfred Schneider, Hans-Peter Müller, Jens Bomholt, and Michael von Ritter. In the early days, the team was dedicated exclusively to research, often biking to work.
First Product Launch
STS participated in the Sensor ’88 trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, to promote its first product launch which was met with positivity reviews.
A Strocke of Luck
Sometimes, fortune favors the brave. The financial restructuring of a competitor enabled STS to acquire used machinery at a great value and secure a major contract with a leading German excavator manufacturer.
Expanding Horizons
With vital economic support, STS expanded our reach, established contacts, secured loans, and found strategic locations. Production in Sirnach, Switzerland flourished, with trucks filled with products. In 1991, J. Bomholt left the company, and L. Séchy became the new Chairman of the Board.
Italian Expansion
STS opened the Italian Sales Office, led by Eraldo Saghetti.
Our rapid growth has been driven by continuous learning and an unyielding thirst for knowledge. Co-Founder Michael von Ritter highlighted the importance of trust and appreciation, stating, ‘I want my employees to feel at home at STS.’
Entering the German Market
Our expansion continued with the opening of a new location in Germany, led by Grigorios Kenanidis.
Groundbreaking in Sirnach, Switzerland
We broke ground for our new building in Sirnach, Switzerland, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
Modernizing Operations
STS’ new building was complete. Spanning two floors, the building was the place to develop and produce key sensor technology components. At this time, the company expanded to 30 employees in the Switzerland office and 20 employees in Italy.
2002 STS France
2008 STS Great Britain
2016 STS China
2022 PMC-STS USA
Past and Present: Innovating the Future
Many of our employees from the early days are still with us today, playing a crucial role in our continued success. With innovation and high-quality sensor technology, we make the impossible possible for our customers worldwide. Our journey is a testament to the power of vision, determination, and teamwork.
Alfred Schneider
Co-Founder
about the Beginnings