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2021
- Meyer Burger opens its production facilities in Bitterfeld-Wolfen (solar cells) and Freiberg (solar modules) and receives government support for the implementation of particularly environmentally friendly production concepts.
- Meyer Burger engages the renowned creative agency Jung von Matt to position the company as a leading European solar brand. The agency supports the company in the implementation of a new premium brand strategy in line with the development of the production of particularly high-performance solar cells and modules.
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2020
- Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) confirms Meyer Burger technology lead of its proprietary Heterojunction/SmartWire technology.
- Meyer Burger announces comprehensive strategy change. The Annual General Meeting approves a capital increase and initiates the transformation from equipment supplier to manufacturer of highly efficient solar cells and modules.
- Sale of the inkjet printer business (PiXDRO) and the microwave and plasma technology company Muegge Gmbh is completed.
- Meyer Burger takes over the former factories of Sovello and Solarworld to set up its own cell and module production facilities.
- Meyer Burger and CSEM extend their cooperation for the joint development of novel solar cells and modules.
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2018
- The Solar Systems division resulting from the merger with 3S is sold back to the original owner.
- Meyer Burger presents an HJT/SWCT record module with 410 watts under standard test conditions (bifacial 480 watts).
- Meyer Burger announces the first major commercial order for a heterojunction and SmartWire production facility. The order from REC is worth CHF 74 million.
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2017
- Meyer Burger sells its non-photovoltaic-related diamond wire production business, Diamond Materials Tech Inc. (DMT) based in Colorado Springs, USA, to the Thermocompact Group.
- Successful completion of the first customer project for the new FABiA 4.1, which combines all three necessary coating procedures for a PERC solar cell in a single machine.
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2016
- Market launch of the DW288 Series 3 diamond wire saw.
- Meyer Burger launches a further inspection technology in the form of the WIS-06 wafer inspection system.
- Successful major recapitalization program to strengthen the capital structure.
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2013
- Meyer Burger announces strategic cooperation agreement between Roth & Rau B.V. and Rolic Technologies
- Meyer Burger subsidiary, AIS Automation GmbH, specialist for process control and automation solutions in the field of automation and information technology, strengthened its strategic cooperation with AIXTRON SE
- Meyer Burger presents revolutionary SmartWire cell connection technology (SWCT)
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2012
- Move and integration of 3S Swiss Solar Systems Ltd to the new solar competence center in Gwatt, Thun
- Presentation of heterojunction technology HJT and record with 303 watt solar module in production conditions
- Move of Meyer Burger Ltd and Meyer Burger Technology Ltd to the new solar competence center in Gwatt, Thun
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2011
- Installation of futuristic roof-top solar panel system on the arena Thun
- Public tender offer of Roth&Rau Ltd – Antitrust clearance by the Chinese authority of antitrust authorities received
- Meyer Burger published the final result at the end of the additional acceptance period. Total participation in the share capital of Roth & Rau AG of 81.89%
- Meyer Burger announces preliminary results at the end of the additional acceptance period. The total participation in Roth & Rau AG exceeds 75%
- Meyer Burger acquired 32.38% of the share capital of Roth & Rau AG since publication of the tender offer
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2011
- 3S Swiss Solar Systems Ltd and Meyer Burger win the Swiss Solar Award 2011
- Meyer Burger publishes offer document in conjunction with the voluntary public tender offer of Roth & Rau AG at a price of EUR 22 per share
- 3S Photovoltaics supplies solar modules for Umwelt Arena roof
- Meyer Burger acquires a further 6.34% of shares in Roth & Rau from OTB Group B.V
- Meyer Burger acquires 11.3% of shares in Roth & Rau
- Meyer Burger is celebrating groundbreaking ceremony of new building in Thun
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2006
- Holding name changed to Meyer Burger Technology Ltd, incorporated in Baar, Switzerland
- Initial Public Offering on 23 November 2006 at SWX Swiss Exchange
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2002
Market launch of the first DS 262 wire saw designed exclusively for the solar industry
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1998
Development of band saw for wafer mass production.
![1983 Pasan SA 1983 Pasan SA](/fileadmin/_processed_/4/5/csm_1983_Pasan_53acb805ed.jpg)
1983
Foundation of Pasan, entry in PV indutry.
![1970 Schneiden von Siliziumwafern 1970 Schneiden von Siliziumwafern](/fileadmin/_processed_/f/3/csm_1970_Semi-Wafering_a550854e95.jpg)
1970
Development of ID saw and start of cutting of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry.
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1953
Foundation of Meyer & Burger GmbH by Hans Meyer and Erich Burger with focus on watchmaking machines.