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vR Systems AG's history in Delémont


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  • In october 1883 : the "Société des aciéries Louis de Roll" company bought the Rondez high-stove.
  • A machine manufacture was developed in parallel.
  • In 1960 : among these activities, a shipping and paper handling line was created.
  • Our company name throughout the years :

  • Until 1995: Von Roll SA then Von Roll SA Machines et Manutention, subsidiary from Berne

  • In 1996: Von Roll Handling Systems Ltd, an independant company inside the Von Roll group

  • In 1999: Valmet Roll Handling, the Valmet group has bought our company

  • In 2001: Metso Paper AG: Valmet changed the corporate name to Metso Paper (Metso group)

  • In March 2007: vR Systems AG, with a new structure of owners: Mr. Kari Nettamo - Metso - Pesmel



Based on more than 40 years experience of Roll Handling systems, vR Systems AG can now provide a full range of reliable Roll Handling solutions with new innovative and economic designs.