A thread of history …

« From renowned craftsmanship … to worldwide recognized industrial group»

In 1860, die craftsman Tony Milan and his colleague Claudius Balloffet manage to replace the ruby in drawing dies, used since the fifteenth century, with diamond.

1

1870

Claudius Balloffet creates its first industrial site in Lagnieu where the company BALLOFFET is still based
2

1904

Creation of the American subsidiary Balloffet Die Corporation
3

1925

Creation of the English subsidiary British Diamond Wire Die Co. Ltd.
4

1963

The grandson of Claudius Balloffet, Jean Barthod, and his son Robert achieve to work diamond with ultrasonics for the first time.
5

1968

Robert Barthod and the engineers of Western Electric develop the first laser capable of drilling diamond dies.
6

1974

Balloffet introduces polycrystalline synthetic diamond (PCD) in drawing dies manufacturing process.
7

1977

Robert Barthod sets up a Research and Development unit for innovation in micro machining techniques of ultra hard materials.
8

1996

Creation of the German subsidiary Balloffet GmbH.
9

1997

Iso 9002 certification achieved
10

2008

Construction of a 3000 m² extension. Merging of the 2 french sites. Strengthening of the sales team. Iso 9001-V2008 certification.
11

2010

Launch of new investment programs, « Process Automation, Product Innovation, Diversification and new applications ».
12

2014

Continued investment in R&D and production : introduction of new technologies in the production process for improved performance and quality 100% “Made in France”.
13

2015

Iso 9001-V2015 certification.
14

2017

Creation and opening of the Morrocan subsidiary BSC Tech, in order to secure the local after-sales service and the dies refurbishing in Tangiers.
15

2020

150th birthday of Société des Filières BALLOFFET.

With over 150 years of experience, Balloffet is a world leader in the manufacture of diamond dies and is becoming a key player in high precision diamond tooling production (waterjet nozzles, ultrafine dies and shape dies…)

Balloffet remains firmly focused on the future and continuously innovates as to adapt and respond to the most specialized customer requirements in the most specific environments.