Our History
1954 – 1987 Foundation and Early Developments
SCODER was established in 1954 to develop innovative tooling and metal forming processes.
1988 New Shareholders
The R. Bourgeois family (Mrs and Mr Bourgeois and their children), owners of R. Bourgeois, one of the world’s leaders in rotor and stator lamination production, acquired SCODER in 1988.
1988 – 1997 New Industrial Vision
Under new ownership, SCODER adopted a long-term industrial vision, focusing on enhancing production and quality standards to target global markets.
1998 – 2004 Expansion and Investment in Manufacturing Capacity
In 1998, SCODER moved to a new plant and invested in high-precision manufacturing capabilities, expanding its range of products to serve international customers. In the 2000s, SCODER entered the safety and regulatory parts market.
From 2005 Welding Expertise and Czech Republic Facility
SCODER expanded its stamping expertise into mechanical assemblies, establishing R. Bourgeois SCODER CZ s.r.o. in Pilsen, Czech Republic, to focus on robotic welding. Additionally, the Pirey facility was extended to meet increasing demand.
2015 – Today Ultra-Precision Parts and New Challenges
With significant technological investments, SCODER has continuously developed its expertise in high-precision tooling, offering long-lasting solutions to meet worldwide demand. The addition of three ultra-precise servo presses (400/800/1200 tons) enabled SCODER to anticipate future market needs. We are committed to a zero-defect strategy, strengthened by Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) programs.
Rewarded by the trust, expertise and long-term partnerships of our customers, we are proud to pursue this ambitious strategy to be able to meet the highest requirements in terms of user’s safety, durability and design competitiveness.
