FORTEC Switzerland
FORTEC Switzerland is at the forefront of introducing cutting-edge technical advancements in the realms of displays, monitors, embedded computing, power supplies, and wound components across Switzerland.
We specialise in complex challenges, offering customers value added solutions in all 5 areas of our expertise.
Groups vision: We are first choice for any development of innovative systems & solutions
Groups mission statement: With our sustainable and innovative solutions we strengthen the competitiveness of our customers in the technology market
The
Fortec Group, headquartered in Germering near Munich, operates globally
through seven subsidiaries in five countries. This strategic presence
allows us to provide high-quality consultation and efficient on-site
services to our valued customers.
The
group turnover is over circa 95 million Euros. This allows us to have
the strength of a broadline, but the flexibility and expertise of a
specialist.
We
have a full Research & Development department developing new
products in Germany and Egypt, and an engineering team with four
different production facilities.
At
these locations we are able to add value to TFT’s whether it’s by
simply adding a touch screen, to building a complete finished monitor.
Most importantly it gives us the ability to pool our stock and gives us
access to a huge amount of global stock.
It
also allows us to increase our quantities from a supplier by building
relationships and enjoying lower pricing through purchase power.
THE FORTEC GROUP
An International Company
FORTEC Group is a leading supplier of individual components and systems in the areas of power supply, embedded systems and display technologies. FORTEC AG is the only company on the market that can combine this know-how into integrated solutions. FORTEC Group offers the complete range of services - from pure distribution, development and production to complete solutions. With various locations within continental Europe, the USA and the UK, FORTEC Group's competence and speed create sustainable benefits for B2B customers from all sectors of the economy.
Corporate Structure
Code of Conduct
The success and reputation of FORTEC Elektronik AG and all affiliated Companies depend, to a large extent, on each of us behaving lawfully and honestly and committing ourselves to our corporate values - integrity, respect and openness.
With this Code, the executive and supervisory boards, the entire management team and all employees of the FORTEC Group undertake to comply with all legal provisions incumbent on us and also with the Group‘s internal guidelines.
The Code of Conduct applies to all subsidiaries and business units of FORTEC Elektronik AG and its affiliated companies worldwide.
Fortec Switzerland Code of Conduct can be downloaded by clicking here
FROM COMPONENTS TO COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
From interactive digital displays designed for the latest high-street outlets, to rugged systems capable of withstanding extremes of operating temperatures in harsh conditions, the FORTEC Switzerland team has optimum knowledge of every product supplied.
While specialists in designing and implementing full systems, the company is also ideally placed to provide the best component level support for customers wishing to integrate their own solutions, by offering a wide range of TFT LCD displays, industrial displays, touch technologies, our own range of TFT controllers & LCD Drivers and embedded computing products. In this way, FORTEC Switzerland has the ability to offer customers significant performance advantages in the marketplace, together with significant cost and lead-time reduction.
FORTEC Switzerland AG (formerly ALTRAC AG) is one of the first specialized electronics importers, active since 1979 as a distributor of standard solutions for power supplies (AC/DC and DC/DC converters ranging from 0.25W to 1 megawatt), displays (LCD & TFT), and embedded systems.
In addition, FORTEC Switzerland AG also offers custom products and in-house developed systems. With a deep understanding of standards and technical requirements in fields such as medical, industrial, test & measurement, MIL, space, transport, railway, coffee machines, and POS systems, we provide engineers with comprehensive design-in expertise.
This significantly reduces time-to-market for our customers and, by selecting the right products, ensures long-term cost savings.
Since 2000, FORTEC Switzerland (formerly ALTRAC) has been a subsidiary of the FORTEC Group, which operates with sales offices in Germany and Austria, as well as other subsidiaries in England and the USA, positioning itself as an international solutions provider for technical systems. Feel free to contact us for tailored, global projects.
We are happy to solve your challenges.
OUR HISTORY
1979 | ALTRAC AG was founded by Mr. A.T. Wildhaber and Mr. E.D. Schneeberger.
1991 | ALTRAC AG was acquired by Schaffner EMV AG and rebranded as Schaffner Altrac AG.
1996 | ISO 9001 certification was obtained.
2000 | Schaffner Altrac AG was sold to the German group FORTEC Elektronik in Landsberg and resumed operations under the name ALTRAC AG.
2003 | ALTRAC AG secured distribution rights for the German company Rotec Technology's "High-grade industrial PCs for embedded applications."
2004 | ALTRAC AG secured distribution rights from NEC, one of the largest Japanese manufacturers of LCD displays, and from Kontron AG in Hamburg for embedded products.
2015 | ALTRAC AG relocated from Dietikon (ZH) to Würenlos (AG).
2016 | ALTRAC AG successfully underwent an audit and received the ISO 9001:2015 certification upgrade.
2024 | ALTRAC AG was renamed to FORTEC Switzerland AG to strengthen the global brand presence of the FORTEC Group.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
It is the policy of FORTEC Switzerland to provide goods and services to the exact requirements of our customers. To achieve this, a documented Quality Management System based on BS EN ISO 9001:2015, has been established to define and control the activities necessary to fulfil and comply with our customers’ expectations.