Precicast Ltd. was founded in 1970 and today is a leading European investment casting company, serving a worldwide market, mainly for Industrial Gas Turbine and Jet Engine Components. Over 65 % of the company production is exported to European Union countries and North America. The company is located in southern Switzerland an employs around 450 people. Precicast serves most of the major Original Engine Manufacturers. Turbochargers for ship propulsion and Biomedical products such as hip implants and artificial knee joints represent other important market segments.