Business story
Founded in 1947, the family business was originally a turning workshop specialized in machine maintenance and in the production of components for the regional textile industry.
- 1970 : Mockel enters for the first time into long-term contact with partners of the defence industry;
- 1980 : the business starts to integrate the aeronautics sector;
- 1990 : the hydraulics sector starts to develop;
- 2000 : commissioning of the first hall on 1,500m²;
- 2002 : carrying out of a quality approach ISO 9001 version 2000;
- 2004 : commissioning of the second hall on 1,500m²;
- 2006 : new certification conforming to the requirements of the norm EN 9100 version 2003;
- 2013 : new certification conforming to the requirements of the norm ISO 13485 version 2003;
- 2013 : medical devices starts to develop;
- 2015 : new assembly department established
- 2016 : Installation of new 5-axis robot cell, introduction of tool centralisation system and a quality management system.
Ms Annabelle MOCKEL is now responsible for the general management of the company, her father Mr Robert MOCKEL now holds the position of Chairman of the Board and is responsible for international development.