History

1994 Xeno Print was founded as a sole proprietorship in Biel by René Mathys. With his expertise in printing techniques and precise color mixing, he revolutionized the printing of watch dials. Four-color printing (quadrichromie), relief printing, and printing on angled surfaces using SwissSuperLuminova are just a few examples. Depending on the requirements, screen or pad printing was employed.
1999 the company was incorporated as a stock corporation (AG).
2005 Xeno Print AG merged with Luna Météore AG, led by Hansruedi Arn. From that point onward, Xeno Print AG operated solely from its current location in Biel.
2007 René Mathys ceased the production of radioactive tritium and made significant efforts to decontaminate the facilities. From then on, Xeno Print AG exclusively processed the organic luminous material SwissSuperLuminova, a product developed in Japan in the 1990s.

In the late 1970s, Luna Meteore developed three-dimensional blocks made with tritium, which were further refined starting in 1981 and subsequently produced in series. Luna Meteore coated the back of these blocks with a special adhesive to vulcanize them directly onto the dial. From a customer request, Mr. Mathys had the brilliant idea of creating luminous appliqués, such as indices, numbers, etc., with legs, allowing them to be set very easily and conventionally by a dial manufacturer. The patent publication on March 15, 2016, was the logical consequence of this protectable invention.

Over the following years, the product, known as Globolight XP, became the core business of Xeno Print AG and is continuously developed further.

In October 2021, René Mathys’ son Linus joined the company.
In August 2023, the younger son, Ruben, also joined the team, completing the family business.
In May 2024, Linus Mathys will take over as CEO, while René Mathys will continue to support his sons with his ideas, extensive knowledge, and experience.

Historical Background of Luna Météore AG

1915 Founded as Météore SA, located at Zentralstrasse 51a, Biel
1925 Relocated to Rüschlistrasse 5, Biel
1972 Merger of Radiochimie Météore AG and Luna AG, resulting in Luna-Météore AG
Since then, the company was called Luna-Météore AG