Our history
Ever since the company was founded, we at invicon have pursued the idea of bringing established materials from the dental industry into new areas of application.
While the company is still owner-operated and firmly rooted in Vorarlberg, we now have a strong network of service and trading partners around the world and offer our products and services in more than 25 countries.
January 2004: Foundation of invicon
Gerhard Zanghellini and Peter Bubendorfer found invicon chemical solutions as a company with the aim of transferring basic technologies from the dental industry to industrial and craft applications and developing them further for specific purposes.
October 2004: Market launch of stonelux
We introduce the world’s first light-curing repair technology for natural and artificial stone, thereby revolutionising repair work.
October 2005: Expansion in Millennium Park
With the move to Millennium Park in Lustenau, we create around 300 m² of laboratory, office and storage space for strategic development.
February 2010: Market launch of hyceram
hyceram is our first hybrid ceramic material, consisting of 60% microceramic in combination with an organic matrix. It combines a high-quality feel with flexible processing.
July 2012: Expansion at the Kunert site
With the move to the Kunert site in Rankweil, we are able to increase our production and office space to over 1,000 m² and take an important step towards sustaining our growth.
January 2015: Market launch of luxon
Our second design material hardens under blue light, is ideal for transparent colours and facilitates creative, high-quality designs in jewellery and lifestyle products.
May 2017: Strategic cooperation with RC Tritec
Collaboration with RC Tritec and use of the luminescent pigments in the Swiss Super-LumiNova® range opens up new design possibilities.
August 2018: Expansion of the training centre
In order to provide our partners with even more targeted support, we build a training centre, equipped with fully operational work and processing stations.
February 2019: Market launch of luxart
With a ceramic content of 35%, our third design material combines the processing advantages of luxon with greater abrasion resistance and hardness.
September 2022: Further development of stonelux
We launch a new generation of our successful material for repairing stone and ceramic surfaces. Five efficient techniques allow even faster, virtually invisible repairs.
January 2026: Rebranding of invicon
Our new image creates clarity, strengthens the recognisability of our brands and highlights what we do and what we stand for. In this way, we are positioning ourselves for the future and creating the basis to strengthen our international position in the market, as we continue to develop innovative solutions for our partners and customers.
February 2026: Market launch of hyceram crystal
With our ceramic-based composite, we open up a series of new design options. hyceram crystal is now also available in transparent colours and can be used to create see-through design elements that set new standards in terms of appearance and durability.
Future
We continually invest in research, new technologies and partnerships to make further improvements to our composite materials. Together with our customers, we want to open up new fields of application and ensure that we act responsibly in doing so.
