The undisputed world leader in the Formula 1 sector, Del West designs high-precision mechanical products for the racing, high-performance serial vehicle, watchmaking and aerospace markets.
Del West, your partner for high-performance mechanical systems
Are you a company looking for a partner to take on a new challenge? Del West will be your advisor, taking you through design, test and production of parts and systems.
Do you need the valves, followers/rockers or pneumatic systems in order to win the most competitive races? We are the world leader in valvetrains.
Do you want to design your high-end production cars and motorcycles with titanium valves? We can advise you on how to do it and then manufacture them in the production volumes you will need.
Are you looking for a partner to produce watch cases and components? With our extensive knowledge of the watchmaking industry, we can produce both small quantity prototype pieces and also handle larger series volumes.
Do you need materials that stand out from the crowd? Materials science is at the core of our technical expertise.
Reliable, innovative and made as your designs require
Whether it's an important component for your engine's valvetrain, a critical component for your watch, or a building block for tomorrow's aerospace fleet, Del West can help.
Auto racing
Our products cover the entire range of engine timing components: valves, actuators, pneumatic cylinders...
We support you from design through the manufacturing of world class products for your leading markets
Your projects benefit from the technical and scientific expertise of a world leader in the field of innovation represented by Formula 1. From the creation of new materials to advanced design, cutting-edge machining, coating and assembly, we master every stage of the process, thanks to our unique know-how.
R&D
From research to design, simulation and testing, Del West is with you every step of the way.
Founded in 1973, family-owned Del West celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023. The company has three sites in the USA and one in Switzerland. A leader in the motor racing sector, it also designs and manufactures high-precision mechanical products for production cars and motorcycles, watchmaking and aerospace.
Founded in 1973, Del West has more than 50 years of expertise.
Our successes
They trust us
Del West's history has been marked by a number of major innovations, with key players in various fields of activity.
Panerai & Del West collaboration: Ti-Ceramitech
With Officine Panerai, we have imagined, developed, tested and launched a new material in watchmaking: Ti-Ceramitech. Inspired by our Formula 1 developments, Ti-Ceramitech is featured on two Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa models.
"F1 inflated with Swiss genius
In its March 2024 issue, Bilan magazine cited Del West as one of the "essential SMEs" in the Formula 1 field: "Without our valves, there would be no F1," declared Olivier Conne, CEO of Del West Europe SA.
Sébastien Buemi came to celebrate our 50th anniversary!
The famous racing driver Sébastien Buemi, multiple world champion and great connoisseur of Del West products, came to congratulate the company on its 50th anniversary on October 7, 2024.
