IWC Schaffhausen has celebrated the completion of the major structural work at its new production and technology centre with a topping out ceremony, where, according to tradition, the work of those involved in the construction was acknowledged. From next October, the production departments for cases and parts for movements will be gradually relocating to Merishausertal, along with the department where the movements for IWC-manufactured calibres are assembled.
 

 
Why is IWC building a new production facility"

IWC has grown considerably over the past 15 years, becoming one of the world?s leading luxury watch brands in the process. But with all this growth, the company has been finding itself increasingly pushed against its limits in terms of the space available in its headquarters on Baumgartenstrasse. At the same time, IWC resolved to strategically expand its in-house movement expertise. The combination of these two factors called for a new building, so it was decided that the production of all IWC-manufactured movements (such as the new 69000-calibre family) would be carried out in the new production facility in Merishausen in the future. The building will allow production areas that were previously separate to be brought together under one roof, while also enabling process workflows to be further optimized. In addition, IWC is creating space for new growth with these facilities. The building project is costing CHF 42 million, making it the biggest inve...