History

2019

Integration of Polymeca AG into Leica Geosystems AG

Continuation of the business of the former Polymeca AG by the business unit Polymeca within Leica Geosystems AG

2005

Integration of Polymeca AG into the Hexagon Group

1998

Leica Geosystems acquired by Hexagon AB, Sweden

1997

Spin-off of the mechanical production of Leica Geosystems and establishment of the independent company Polymeca AG

1990

The Leica Group is divided into Leica Microsystems (Danaher) and Leica Geosystems

1988

Acquisition of Kern, Aarau, Switzerland (founded in 1819)

1986

Formation of the Wild Leitz Group (acquisition of Leitz Wetzlar, incl. Leica Camera)

1970

Founding of Wild Singapore Pty. as the first international production facility

1921

Foundation of Wild Heerbrugg (CH) in Heerbrugg, Switzerland