GF Machining Solutions
Pascal Friche has over 30 years of work experience in various roles within the automation and sales industries. Pascal started their career in 1988 as a Mechanics-Electronics Engineer at SANFI SA, where they designed and implemented electrical and electronics installations for pumping and water flow applications. Pascal then worked as an On-Site Engineer at FAEL SA, where they trained and provided support for welding can machines.
In 1990, Friche joined SANFI SA again, this time as a Responsible for execution and manufacturing of electrical and electronics commands. In this role, they designed and programmed flow regulation installations for water treatment and developed a system for water and air flow control.
In 1993, they moved to REMAG AG as a Sales Engineer for process flow and regulation. Pascal focused on sales growth in the Swiss French area and supported sales in the Swiss German area.
Friche joined GE Fanuc Automation Europe S.A. in 1995 as a Sales Engineer for PLC. Pascal worked on developing direct sales activities in the Swiss area and coordinated distribution channel management.
In 1998, they joined GE Intelligent Platforms as a Regional Sales Manager-Leader for AT/CH. Pascal developed strategic and operational business plans for the Swiss area and managed the distribution sales channel.
From 2013 to 2017, Friche worked at Bachofen AG as the Head of Division Turck/Banner Automation. Their responsibilities included developing strategic and operational business plans, establishing sales and productivity plans, and managing purchasing plans for suppliers.
Most recently, in 2017, Friche joined GF Machining Solutions as the Head of Software Business. Further details about this role are not provided.
Pascal Friche completed an apprenticeship in mechanics and electronics at the technical school "CPLN" of Neuchâtel from 1981 to 1985. Subsequently, they pursued a three-year study of electronics engineering at the superior school of engineering "ETS" of Biel from 1985 to 1988. No degree names or fields of study were provided.
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GF Machining Solutions is—along with GF Piping Systems and GF Casting Solutions—one of the three divisions within the Georg Fischer Group (Switzerland) and the world's leading provider of machines, technical solutions and services to the tool and mold making industry and to manufacturers of precision components. The portfolio ranges from Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM), high-speed and high-performance Milling machines—including clamping and palletization systems, 3D Laser surface texturing machines and Spindles—to solutions for Tooling and Automation, services, spare parts, expendable parts, consumables and Digitalization solutions. Our key customer segments are the aerospace, ICT, medical, and automotive industries. Based in Switzerland, GF Machining Solutions is present in more than 50 countries with its own sales companies. In addition, the division operates production facilities and research and development centers in Switzerland, in the US, in Sweden, and China. Its 3,192 employees generated sales of CHF 725 million in 2020.