Nearly 100 years of history: Originally developed for personal use, Mr. Albert Gnehm Sr. built his first Rockwell hardness tester in the late 1920s, laying the foundation for what would become GNEHM Härteprüfer AG. Through relentless innovation and modernization, his son, Albert Gnehm Jr., secured the company’s position as a global recognized manufacturer of hardness testers—proudly delivering Swiss-quality excellence.
Following the untimely passing of Albert Gnehm Jr. in 1992, Mrs. Sylvia Scherer-Ospel assumed leadership of the company. Under her guidance, the digital universal hardness tester, “SwissMax 300,” was launched in 1996. Continued innovation in functionality and user-friendliness eventually led to the creation of the “SwissMax 600.” For years, this versatile hardness tester has been recognized as a benchmark in the industry—an all-rounder that combines exceptional comfort with reliable precision.
Mr. Roger Deuber has taken over as the new owner and CEO of GNEHM Härteprüfer AG, succeeding Mrs. Scherer-Ospel, who is retiring after an impressive 40 years of dedicated service. Under Mr. Deuber’s leadership, the company will focus on further optimizing hardness testers and their software over the coming decade, paving the way for a new range of innovative products.
As we look to the future, GNEHM continues to develop its way in hardness testing technology.
Our commitment drives the development of our business.
With a strong focus on precision, user-friendly interfaces, and continuous software enhancements, we are pleased to introduce a growing variety of new products.
We are proud to launch a transformative new product line, marking the beginning of a new advanced platform for hardness testing.
The expansion enables us to better serve both our loyal customer base and new clients, ensuring we meet the growing demands for high-quality, reliable solutions.
In our ongoing efforts to strengthen our global presence, we are excited to announce the opening of a new location in Dubai, UAE. This strategic move establishes a centralized hub for global distribution, service, and support, further enhancing our ability to deliver unparalleled service to our sales network and customers.
Roger Deuber, CEO at GNEHM Härteprüfer AG Thalwil; ‘Quality from Switzerland’ is and always will be the cornerstone of everything we do.
As a hard-working Swiss society we look to the future, we remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering exceptional products and services to our global clientele for generations to come.”