The winners of the Family Business Awards 2016
FRAISA SA from Bellach in the canton of Solothurn won this year's Family Business Award. The family business convinced the jury of experts with its sustainable corporate management. Yesterday, the FRAISA management received a VW Passat Variant GTE as a prize at AMAG Solothurn.

Since 2012, the Family Business Award has annually honored a particularly sustainably managed Swiss family business. The award was established by AMAG in honor of its founder Walter Haefner. This year, Blumer-Lehmann AG from Gossau, FRAISA SA from Bellach and Groupe Volet SA from St-Légier were in the final. FRAISA SA convinced the expert jury with its corporate culture, long-term commitment and sustainable development.
As the winner, it joins previous winners Wyon AG (2015), Entreprises et Domaines Rouvinez (2014), SIGA Holding AG (2013) and Trisa AG (2012).
The award ceremony took place at AMAG Solothurn on December 6, 2016. All award finalists receive a vehicle from AMAG - this year it is a VW Passat Variant GTE. The plug-in hybrid from Volkswagen will accompany the finalists efficiently and sustainably for a year.
FRAISA shows passion for the product
FRAISA produces state-of-the-art cutting tools for metalworking. The company was founded in 1934 and with its 540 employees at seven locations today is one of the leading manufacturers in the industry. Despite its size and diverse locations, FRAISA is a truly family-owned company with a strong bond between the management team and the workforce. The employees are characterized by a high level of enthusiasm and identification with the product. Thus, the product is always the focus and all activities and services are aligned accordingly.
Family Business Award 2017
For the participation in the Family Business Award 2017, the application window will be available on the homepage from next February. www.family-business-award.ch available again.