Facts and history: This is RUCH NOVAPLAST
For decades, RUCH NOVAPLAST has stood for the highest level of expertise in the development and production of innovative molded parts and complex housing systems made of particle foam. What drives us? Our ability to absorb market impulses, understand their essence and transform them into forward-looking solutions.
Our long history is characterized by change, progress and a tireless flair for innovation with potential. We have constantly evolved and are proud to offer you high-quality, customized solutions that are always one step ahead.
Get to know our most important milestones and discover what has made us special from the very beginning: a strong combination of experience, creativity and technological precision.
The most important facts about our company
- EUR 50 million turnover
- 400 employees throughout Europe
- 300 new products p. a.
- 120,000 molded parts per day
- 5 CNC milling centers
- 8 CAD workstations in the design department
- 43 Foaming machines
- 9 training occupations with 30 trainees
Our history: 140 years of progress and innovation
We have been writing success stories for over 140 years – characterized by a pioneering spirit, technological breakthroughs and the continuous pursuit of excellence. We have always looked ahead for you. Each stage of our history tells of milestones that have not only shaped our development, but also that of our industry.
2025
To this day, our pioneering spirit drives us forward and we develop great solutions based on particle foam as well as profitable additions to our service portfolio.
2020
RUCH NOVAPLAST changes its legal form to a GmbH.
2017
From now on, we are also certified according to DIN EN ISO 50001 (energy).
2014
The development of our innovations continues: We specify our patented fastening system NOVAfeed&fix®.
2012
We also receive DIN ISO 14001 certification (environment).
2001
Shortly after the turn of the millennium, we found MORAplast s.r.o. in the Czech Republic.
1997
Three years later, we receive DIN ISO 9001 (quality) certification.
1994
This year marks the birth of NOVAplex®.
1988
In this year, we start manufacturing molded parts made of expanded polypropylene (EPP) – as one of the pioneers.
1960
A few years later, Heinrich Ruch lays the foundation stone for today’s RUCH NOVAPLAST plastics plant. This marks the start of the industrial production of molded parts made of expanded polystyrene (EPS).
1879
Our company is founded in Switzerland as a mechanical workshop for wire pins and for the manufacture of the necessary machines. Two years later, we moved to Oberkirch and expanded our manufacturing program to include water turbines and saw frames.
