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2011
French indistrial group, AZIMUTH, acquired CELETTE SA and become CELETTE France SAS
2010
Release of a new product : The X-one
A new market companie in India
2009
The firm Celette is taken over by Equinox Group.
Celette strenghtens teams and reinforces its settlements, more especialy in China and in the USA
Celette up-dates its image
Launching of new products :
E-guan AppU and Griffon XL.
2007
Launching of the new system MZ+, of the electronic tram gauge MZ Cross and of the computerized axle alignment system for trucks.
2006
The year of the “Trafo” welding clamp, a further evolution in the welding technology, to follow the new cars strucutal modification and ergonomy.
2005
During the Birmingham Show, presentation of the “Naja Evolution”. This measuring device is equipped with the latest Bluetooth radio transmission technology, and restylized.
In May, the new welding range “Elmatech” , with a very specific design, is being exhibited during the Autopromotec in Bologna.
October : Equip’Auto – here is the “Griffon VB Evolution” (a new version of Griffon 2800 evolution) as well as the “Rhone 2800 Evolution”.
2004
GRIFFON 2800 EVOLUTIONTo face the worldwide development of SUV type vehicles, GRIFFON 2800 has been fully designed again to facilitate the installation of this range of vehicles. It has been introduced during the Automechanika Show in Frankfurt.
The use of new HLE/THLE .... plates in the design of the vehicles led us, upon request of the car manufacturers, to develop a new spot welding post SCORPION 3000RF. With the introduction of these two products, CELETTE remains in the forefront of the car technology.
2003
During the Equip Auto Show, introduction of a new LYNX II lifting table with pulling system for a quick installation of the vehicle.The SCORPION range is being increased with the new SCORPION 2400F with water cooling system.
2002
In October, launching of the long bench « SEVENNE XL », more particularly suitable for repairs on commercial or extended vehicles.
2001
Launching of GRIFFON 2800 and RHONE 2800 with an increased load capacity : 2800 kg instead of 2000kg.Presentation of our new welding range SCORPION
1999
The succes of "GRIFFON" is being confirmed.
The launching of "RHONE", straightening lifting.
1997
Launching of "GRIFFON", high lifting bench, with runway decking plates and integrated mobile lifting unit, to position vehicules on the System.
1996
Presentation of the "NAJA" computerized measuring system during the Frankfurt Show. Inauguration of the YANCHENG-CELETTE factory, for Chinese market production.
1995
Launching of the "Rapid Bodyshop Work Station" and of "VEGA", small straightening unit to be integrated into this system.
1994
Installation of the new enlarged hydraulic workshop avenue Berthelot.
Structuring of exportation in Western Europe.
Preparation of a new electronic measuring device.
1993
Evolution and updating of the computerized commercial and production control systems.
The bench manufacturing area is modernized in the recently acquired adjacent premises reached from avenue Berthelot.
1992
Launching of the Sevenne System, latest model of rebuilding bench, with complementary lifting unit for an optimal work height.
MENYR 3, a composition including bench and pulling towers, specially designed for the straightening of truck cabs.
As a member of "World N° 1 Club", CELETTE is attending the Universal Exhibition in Sevilla, through a virtual image within the "Intelligent Machinery" group.
Distribution agreement with the firm "Banzai" in Tokyo.
The "Research and Development" Department has been reinforced to design new products, a priority been given to the electronic and data processing division.
1991
Development of the P.A.O. System.
Launching of a new "miniaturized" laser system for the BPL. which has also followed a new evolution, under reference BPL. 540.
The electric central unit of Lakuda has been equipped with a remote control system.
As usual, CELETTE has attended 35 international shows, together with local exhibitions in each country.
The presence is increasing everyday in Central Europe.
340 people are being employed by CELETTE in Vienne.
A total of 500 people is obtained when all subsidiaries are added.
A new subsidiary "CELETTE JAPON" is established in TOKYO.
1990
Installation of automatic welding lines.
Buildings,located in the proximity, are acquired in view of a new automatic production line, which will be installed in 1992.
The torch cutting is numerically controlled.
The Swiss subsidiary is created by acquiring of WENGER.
1989
The P.A.O. system is in operation.
The ECO 2000 is born ! A mobile lifting trolley for use by bodyshop techicians, especially designed to load the vehicle onto the bench.
1987
CELETTE exhibits or attends 31 shows throughout the world.
Launching of the "LAKUDA".
Creation of an Italian subsidiary in Torino.
1986
A new sales team is being organized in France.
CELETTE, "leader" in his special field enters the French Club of "N° 1" World-wide companies.
1985
The CAD-CAM installation is operational very quickly thanks to a young an dynamic team. CELETTE introduces the MC. 8, a new high technology, integrated bench and pulling unit, designed for the next generation of vehicles coming in 1986, as well as the Towers and Heads of the MZ.
1984
The 4 tonnes hydraulic range and its cupro-alu accessories manufactured at the Bechevienne Factory, are added to the catalogue.
A new truck repair system, the BPL. 500 is designed to complete the product range in this sector.
All administrative service being computerized, a powerful CAD-CAM installation is acquired for the engineering department.
1983
An important year. 30 000 benches have been manufactured an three events take place to celebrate this fact.
- Bench number 30 000 is bought by the Mercedes-Benz , training center in Sindelfingen, Germany and is presented to them during the Frankfurt trade show.
- Numbers 30 001 and 30 002 are given to lucky winners ; one during the London trade show, the other at the Equip'Auto show in Paris.
Octobre 1982
To keep up with the latest technological developments, CELETTE installs robotic equipment and a numerically controlled machining center.
A whole range of top quality hydraulic equipment is developped and manufactured at the "Bechevienne" factory.
CELETTE publishes its first specialized hydraulics and accessories catalogue.
The Metro 2000 measuring system continues to gain market share because of its high performance and technical superiority.
Computerization of general management functions is expanded to include production management and sales departments.
Octobre 1981
The CELETTE product line is successfully expanded by the addition of the Metro 2000 measuring system, the System 5000 and new sill clamps. The MUF 7 bench is introduced, featuring a streamline shape and an improved design.
Mars 1980
Every new piece of equipment developped by CELETTE reflects current body repair requirements. Time-saving features are designed not to compromise repair standards.
Convenience features make the work more comfortable while the equipment still conforms to increasingly stringent safety standards.
Decisions made by the insurance companies indeed affect the body repair industry. At one time they began refusing to pay for the use of the bench and bracket sets, which had already become the standard piece of equipment in the industry. However, when questions arise regarding the quality of the repair and the matter is taken to court, the only way to obtain a judgement is to place the vehicle on the bench and bracket set. This method is often used in lawsuits and its reliability has never been questioned by the courts.
The CELETTE "Spring 80" catalogue featured 220 bracket sets, which did not fail to impress the body repair industry.
Those body shops that work on all kinds of different vehicles should know that an increasingly important bracket set rental organisation exists within the national and international network of CELETTE distributors.
To ensure top quality customer service, CELETTE S.A. maintains a stock of finished products worth 20 million French Francs occupying a warehouse of 8 000 M2 (86.000 Sq.Ft.).
Unibody construction and CELETTE benches continue to develop hand in hand. Both are French concepts which, despite some problems along the way, have conquered markets throughout the world. Even in the United States, car manufacturers have increasingly turned to unibody construction. For this reason, Germain CELETTE and his team have developped, in cooperation vith major U.S. car manufacturers, numerous bracket sets for the new American unibody models.
The bench, its bracket sets and the complete CELETTE repair system have been exhibited in TOKYO, where this equipment is well known because of the close cooperation between CELETTE and the Japanese car manufacturers.
13 août 1979
Once more CELETTE S.A. needs to expand and purchases an adjacent factory. Total space grows to 25 000 m² ( 270 000 Sq.Ft.) and employment stands at approx.250 people. 26 000 benches are in use in more than 80 countries and this number increases daily. France and Germany are the most important markets.
Export sales represent more than 63 % of total turnover.
The CELETTE repair system can be used on any vehicle which has a body composed of metal panels welded together, whether damage has been caused by front, rear or side impact. Even heavily damaged vehicles with unibody construction can be driven safely if repaired and checked correctly.
For 25 years, insurance companies have had complete confidence in the CELETTE repair system.
By using a simplified version of car production line techniques, the accuracy of the repair job is incontestably guaranteed, which justifies the partial dismantling of mechanical components which is sometimes necessary
With the development of the high-strength CELETTE mobile bench, the question of where to position the bench in the workshop is no longer a problem. No special installation is required where the floor is in good condition.
The bench can easily be moved around the shop from one workstation to the next.
When fitted with sill clamps and with the aid of the COBRA 3 multi-angular push/pull unit, the bench becomes the perfect tool for the body repair professional as it can be used to measure, pull, push, clamp and weld.
Novembre 1978
CELETTE S.A. installs numerically controlled machines to improve the manufacture of hydraulic components. The year after, the first catalogue is published for this kind of equipment.
Septembre 1978
The specialized workshops of the large German ALLIANZ insurance company managed by Prof. Dr Danner, engineer, demonstrates the repair of a vehicle using movable panels which are perfectly positioned using electrical motors. This exceptional display is presented to the public at the AUTOMECHANIKA equipment show in Frankfurt.
Octobre 1977
A 800 m² (8600 Sw.Ft.) technical center is opened where all CELETTE products are on permanent display and are used in demonstrations. Between 1978 and 1979 over 1000 visitors were welcomed to this centre, 2000 in 1991; including importers, engineers and technicians,representatives, body shop customers and insurance assessors from France and all over the world. After a short audio-visual presentation, visitors are show actual repair work on car bodies truck cabs or frames.
Evolution of modular crossmembers and integral bracket sets.
1975
Mr CELETTE is awarded the title of "Chevalier de l'ordre National du Mérite".
1965
The Swedish insurance Center in VAXJÖ, managed by Kurt Johansson, acquire a CELETTE bench.
December 1973
With employment increasing steadily, it becomes necessary to expand. Germain CELETTE purchases "Bechevienne", the textile factory where he started his professional carreer.
Here benches and all body repair equipment are manufactured today.
Export is still the main thrust of CELETTE S.A. as equipment is designed for vehicles from all over the world.
Mai 1957
CELETTE acquires the Denfert-Rochereau factory, which some of you may have known. Export starts, first to Germany where in this post-war period French products are poorly regarded because of their inferior quality and delivery problems resulting from the economic instability in France at that time. It is a hard market to attack. As a result of persistent efforts, technical superiority and first-class quality, exports spread to surrounding countries and further to even the remotest parts of the world.
Avril 1954
A scaled down model of the Universal Bench is shown at the Lyon trade fair, on the MESTRE & BLATGE Co.stand. Since then, it has been universally successful, catering for the needs of the body repair trade.
18 janvier 1952
A scaled down model of the Universal Bench is shown at the Lyon trade fair, on the MESTRE & BLATGE Co.stand. Since then, it has been universally successful, catering for the needs of the body repair trade.
January 18th 1952
Germain CELETTE purchases a garage which, in December of the same year, is destroyed by a fire which spread from an adjacent carpentry shop.
At this time, a friend who runs a bodyshop asks him to create a system to repair damaged Renault 4 CV's with unibody construction. Germain CELETTE manufactures his first bench and bracket set from used metal beams. The Lyon Simca Company, "SALVEA", who had been looking for such equipment, hears about this, contacts CELETTE and supplies the first "Aronde" body to enable him to design a bracket set.
Even then Germain CELETTE was thinking of a universal bench and designs bracket sets for three other current models of that period :
the CITROËN TA, the PEUGEOT 203
and the RENAULT 4 CV
As a result, it becomes possible to use the same bench for each vehicle changing only the bracket set. This applies to both current and future models.
As it proves impossible to rebuild the burnt-out workshop because the ground, although in the Centre of the city, hasn been expropriated, the first benches are manufactured in and old railcar brought into the ruins of the burned workshop.
Deal of determination, Germain CELETTE sets up in a small workshop borrowed from a friend.
3 mai 1947
After World War II and a period of deportation to Germany, he opens a motorcycle and general service workshop in Vienne.
16 août 1937
At 16 years of age, Germain CELETTE leaves the Ecole Technique de Vienne (Vienne technical School) and is hired as a mechanic at the Bechevienne textile factory.
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