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24h on-call: fault finding and repair for the Swiss food industry

On-call for mechanics, electrical and automation. One call, one team, on site within 4 hours in German-speaking Switzerland.

Operational

Only for critical emergency or production stop.

When to call this number

  • Production stop or critical failure of essential equipment
  • Immediate safety or hygiene risk (food production)
  • When the office line +41 32 552 28 88 cannot be reached

On-call across three disciplines. One call. Around the clock.

An unplanned stop in food production costs, depending on the line, several thousand francs per hour. Perishable goods, broken cold chains, missed deliveries: every minute counts.

VLD Service covers mechanics, electrical and automation for food plants around the clock, from one team. We arrive with tools for all three disciplines, measuring instruments and commonly needed spare parts, and with one goal: your production runs again.

What we do in an emergency

Mechanical failures

Failed geared motors, torn conveyor belts, blocked drives, damaged stainless steel structures, leaking pipework: we find the cause and repair on site. If needed we weld stainless steel (TIG) directly on your plant.

Electrical failures

Short circuits, faulty control panels, tripped safety circuits, broken cables: our electricians search systematically and clear the fault, including on older plants without current documentation.

Control and automation problems

PLC faults, program crashes, defective sensors, pneumatic failures, communication problems between machine components: our automation technicians analyse the system and get it running again.

CHAll of Switzerland

Ready to deploy in all cantons.

20+Years of experience

Industrial commissioning and maintenance across Europe.

4Sectors

Meat, dairy, confectionery, logistics.

Our emergency procedure

1

Call

You call our emergency number: +41 79 751 59 83. Directly a technician, no call centre.

2

Remote diagnosis

On the phone we clarify the situation: which equipment, what symptoms, how urgent. In many cases we can already give a first assessment over the phone.

3

On-site deployment

Our team drives out to you, equipped with standard tools, measuring instruments and commonly needed spare parts.

4

Repair

We fix the problem. If an immediate repair is not possible, we implement a temporary solution so your production can continue, and schedule the permanent repair.

5

Documentation

After every deployment you receive a technical report: what was the cause, what was done, what follow-up measures we recommend.

What sets our emergency service apart

Three disciplines, one team: mechanics, electrical and automation in a single 24/7 on-call service for the food industry. Instead of coordinating three companies, one call is enough.

Manufacturer-independent: we repair equipment of any brand. No waiting for the OEM technician who is only available in two weeks.

Food industry experience: stainless steel, HACCP compliance, hygienic repairs. The founder has worked for over 20 years on plants in meat processing, dairy, convenience food and beverage production.

Across Switzerland: base in Wangen bei Olten, central for fast response in German-speaking Switzerland. Work in every canton and, when needed, abroad.

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Frequently asked questions about the emergency service

How quickly can you be on site?
In German-speaking Switzerland we are usually with you within 4 hours. The exact time depends on your location and the current workload. Call us: we give you a realistic estimate straight away.
Do you also work at night and on weekends?
Yes. Our on-call number is reachable around the clock, at night, at weekends and on public holidays. Production stoppages do not keep office hours.
What does an emergency call-out cost?
Billing is based on time and materials (hourly rate + travel). No hidden costs. After the deployment you receive a detailed breakdown of all work performed.
Can you also repair machines that you did not install?
Yes. We are manufacturer-independent and work on plants of any brand. Our experience with the most varied machine types in the food industry allows fast fault diagnosis, even without manufacturer documentation.
What if you cannot solve the problem on site immediately?
In rare cases a special spare part is needed that is not immediately available. In that case we implement a temporary solution so your production continues, and organise the permanent repair as quickly as possible.

Typical response times

German-speaking Switzerland: within 4 hours · Western Switzerland: same day · Ticino: by arrangement

What is on your plate?

One day of on-site analysis, free. After that you know what it takes.

Every hour of downtime costs more than the intervention that ends it.

On-call staffed, reachable now +41 79 751 59 83
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