Painter Höhn: A family business celebrates its 100th anniversary
They still exist: traditional family businesses that outlast several generations. One such company is the painter Höhn AG in Birmensdorf, Zurich. The company is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
That a family business like Maler Höhn can celebrate 100 years is not a matter of course. In this case, it is a special merit and a tribute to the boss Silvio Höhn, who tragically died in an accident in 2019. He had led and shaped the business for over 35 years with great dedication and expertise. His serious professional attitude was appreciated by customers, employees and suppliers alike. The anniversary can also be seen as a reward for the new crew, which successfully navigated through difficult times under the leadership of Monika Höhn. Whether and when the celebrations can take place in 2021 depends on the pandemic situation. However, the anniversary is a proof of achievement that deserves great recognition.
And this is how the now 100-year history of Maler Höhn began: Johannes Muschel founded his painting business in Rüti/ZH in 1921 in the midst of industrialization. He soon moved to the rural town of Schlieren, which, however, was stirred up by the Spanish-Brötlibahn and the "Lisbethli". From there, Muschel, his stepson Silvio Höhn Sr. and later Silvio Höhn Jr. worked as a family business for a total of 92 years. In 2018, master painter Silvio Höhn Jr. moved his thriving business to Birmensdorf. Höhn AG circumnavigated many pitfalls over the hundred years, survived several economic crises and, thanks to the professionalism and agility of its "doers", created a name for itself as a serious and reliable regional partner. Höhn has always stood for high-quality painting work with heart.
The range of services offered by Höhn AG includes both exterior painting work (facade renovation, concrete and wood protection, lettering) and interior painting. This ranges from wallpaper and wall coverings to plastering and plastering work. Decorative techniques and spatulas are also used. Color and expert advice and work on listed buildings as well as the application of special paints (magnetic, whiteboard or luminous paints or protective coatings against electrosmog) are part of the versatile portfolio of the family business.
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