2019
ALPMA takes over the majority of SULBANA as of January 2019. For SULBANA, the merger is an important step for sustainable further development. In the field of pasta filata cheeses and classic hard & semi-hard cheeses, the most comprehensive and technologically leading product range in the industry will be offered under the ALPMA-SULBANA brand. The ALPMA Group is thus further expanding its leading position as a machine and plant manufacturer for cheese production and processing.
2018
In the sliced cheese sector, we have received a major order for a complete cheese dairy.
2016
Opening of our new subsidiary Sulbana Inc. in USA, Wisconsin.
2014
opening of new building and consolidation of the warehouse and the new office facilities at the previous Elsau location.
2013
Expansion: Sulbana acquires a 100% share in Antti Lindfors Oy, based in Kauhajoki, Finland.
2012
Milestone: every year, 500,000 tonnes of mozzarella are produced at Sulbana plants across Europe.
2011
Expertise: in Europe and the USA, Sulbana is perceived as a competent partner for hard and semi-hard cheese plants.
2010
Growth: the Sulbana team in Switzerland grows to 20 employees.
2005
construction of new warehouse at headquarters in Elsau.
2004
Expansion: foundation of subsidiary Sulbana S.r.l. in Cuneo, Italy.
2003
Success: major order worth five million Swiss francs.
2002
Milestone: every year, 300,000 tonnes of mozzarella are produced at Sulbana plants across Europe.
1989
Innovation: launch of global innovation in installation engineering: closed copper cheese vat.
1987
Launch of global innovation in the field of hygiene: low-pressure foam cleaning.
1983
First major order worth one million Swiss francs.
