This article was written as part of the research process for our list of the largest mechanical engineering companies in Switzerland. The list contains a wealth of information, such as turnover figures, sector classifications, areas of activity, address data, contact details suitable for serial letters and names of the management.
Switzerland is internationally recognised for its innovative and efficient mechanical engineering companies in the field of conveyor and intralogistics technology. These companies help to automate storage and transport processes and increase industrial efficiency. Three of the leading companies in this field are Swisslog AG, Kardex Holding AG and Ferag AG.
1. Swisslog AG
Swisslog, based in Buchs/Aarau, is one of the world’s leading companies in the field of automated, data- and robot-controlled logistics solutions. With more than 3.000 employees at over 30 locations worldwide, the company offers innovative solutions for hospitals, warehouses and distribution centres. The company has its origins in the traditional Swiss company Sprecher + Schuh AG, founded in 1900, which was initially active in energy distribution. Later – following the takeover of several traditional industrial companies such as Translift, Digitron and OWL – the company focused on automation technology and developed automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyor systems and picking and palletising solutions.
Update 2024: In June 2024, Swisslog establishes a new regional headquarters for the Americas in Atlanta.
2. Kardex Holding AG
Kardex, headquartered in Zurich, is a leading global logistics partner with around 2.500 employees in over thirty countries, offering efficient solutions in a constantly growing market. The Group offers first-class automated products and standardised systems that are characterised by guaranteed reliability. The portfolio includes dynamic storage and retrieval systems, flexible warehouse solutions and order fulfilment systems. Although incoming orders declined in the 2023 financial year and were well below market expectations, the company was still able to generate significantly higher sales than in the previous year; profits even exploded. In this context, turnover rose by a quarter of a per cent to around 700 million euros.
3. Ferag AG
Ferag AG from Hinwil (Zurich) is a Swiss family business and has been active on the global market for transport and processing systems in the graphic arts industry for over 65 years. The group is active in more than 50 countries, employs around 650 people and specialises in the development of intralogistics solutions for production and printing, e-commerce as well as postal and 3PL automation. The companys portfolio includes high-speed systems for the industrial finishing of newspapers, magazines and commercial products as well as systems for the finishing of printed products
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