History

2018
Synton-MDP buys a new highvacuum brazing oven for temperatures up to 2000°C. This equipment allows to optimize the high-temperature tips.

2013
Synton-MDP takes over the activities of Wabawaska GmbH. Wabawaska is a specialist in high-vacuum brazing. This is the beginning of a successful exchange of the key technology “active brazing”.

2010
Synton-MDP produces first tips with alternative crystals like WC, B4C, SiC, CBN etc. This is the start for all hightemperature tips.

2007
Synton-MDP Ltd moved to the new headquarters in Nidau.

2002
Synton-MDP Ltd is sold to Meyco Holdings.

2002
Synton-MDP Ltd is founded. The production of micro diamond tips for industrial applications is transferred to this new company.

1989
Synton AG produces the first diamond stylus and Indenter. This is the beginning of activities for Synton-MDP.

1962
Synton Ltd is founded for the production of jewels for instruments and gramophone needles in diamond and sapphire.

1951
Paul Jost built a new modern building for the company and renamed the business Paul Jost Ltd.

1939
Alfred Jost passed the company to his son Paul, who continuously expanded the company.

1902
Alfred Jost founded the company Jost for blanks for watch jewels.