Our Legacy, Our Future

Explore BIAX’s 100+ years of history, rooted in practical engineering, strong values, and a commitment to delivering reliable solutions.

OUR HISTORY

A Tradition of Engineering

BIAX’s history reflects consistent growth and practical milestones that have shaped our work in flexible shafts and industrial solutions. Key moments include:

1919

Black and white portrait of two men in suits, one with patterned background, the other with wooden door.

Founding of the machinery factory by Dipl. Ing. Richard Schmid and Walter Wezel in Stuttgart.

1921

Black and white photo of men working at industrial workbenches with tools, electrical components, and machinery in a workshop setting.

Introduction of the BIAX brand – synonymous with flexible shafts.

1923

A multi-story brick building with rows of windows and several vintage cars parked in front of it in a black and white photograph.

Relocation to Maulbronn into a new manufacturing building.

1934

Man operating a large, circular metal saw with a handle, connected to a cylindrical motor and a flexible hose.

EFA butchery machines become a new product line.

1945

With the takeover of operations management by Mr. Hans-Georg Wezel, the production of flexible shafts is expanded to include pneumatic and butchery machines.

1989

A portrait of a man with dark hair, wearing a suit and a patterned tie.

Mr. Dipl.-Kfm. Ulrich Merkle becomes Managing Partner. With this, the third generation of the family takes over the company’s management.

1997

Certification of the company according to DIN-ISO 9001.

2003

Construction and occupancy of a new production and administration building.

2004

Certification of the company according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000.

2010

Recertification according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and certification according to DIN EN ISO 13485:2003.

2016

Restructuring of Schmid & Wezel GmbH.

2018

Recertification of the company according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.

2019

The new Managing Director is Mr. Torsten Wiesenmaier, who has been the authorized signatory of the company since 2013.

2020

Certification in the area of export/customs as AEO-C (Authorized Economic Operator).

2022

A two-story building with a flat roof, gray and white facade, rectangular windows, and a carport sheltering a white van and a gray car.

Relocation of BIAX-Maschinen GmbH from Neuhausen am Rheinfall to Thayngen (Switzerland).

OUR MISSION

At BIAX, we develop flexible shafts for companies and individuals who rely on reliability and see quality as a fundamental requirement for true growth. We believe in looking ahead, embracing bold ideas, and that the best innovations arise from security, solid experience, and true team spirit. With a clear focus on our goals and an open mind for great ideas, we succeed today and achieve greatness tomorrow.

OUR COMMITMENT

A Legacy of Reliability

Since 1919, BIAX has focused on delivering flexible shafts and industrial solutions with a commitment to quality and customer needs.

100+ Years of Expertise

Specializing in flexible shafts since 1919.

4 Specialized Sites

Dedicated to engineering, manufacturing, assembly and sales

ISO 9001 Certified

Meeting global standards for quality and reliability.

30+ Industries Served

Providing practical solutions for diverse applications.

Pioneers of Flexible Shafts

Introducing the BIAX brand in 1921 to meet industrial demands.

BY THE NUMBERS

About BIAX

100+

years of innovation

3

production sites

30+

industries served

ISO 9001

certified

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