Griesser AG lays foundation stone for major construction project

Griesser AG has been headquartered in Aadorf since 1882 and has long since established itself as one of Europe's market leaders for sun and weather protection for windows and terraces. In June 2020, construction work began for the expansion and new construction of the production.

Foundation laid for productivity increase

The demolition and reconstruction of a factory hall, the expansion of an existing production hall, the replacement of the existing powder coating plant, which is over 20 years old, and the installation of an automated warehouse are intended to increase productivity and improve energy efficiency. If everything goes according to plan, Griesser will be able to complete the construction project by summer 2021 and then install and commission the new equipment.

The fact that Griesser is sticking to the original timetable for its construction project shows that the company is looking boldly to the future, even in times of Corona. And it is a commitment to investing in Switzerland as a place to work and thus to the philosophy of the traditional company.

Also rooted in the community of Aadorf TG in the future

In his speech before the symbolic laying of the foundation stone, CEO Urs Neuhauser emphasized: "Griesser is represented in 20 countries. However, Switzerland is and remains our most important production site." Matthias Küng, president of the municipality of Aadorf highlighted the 138 years that the municipality has been associated with Griesser. "The traditional company is an important employer and enjoys a high level of acceptance among the population," Küng said. He is particularly pleased that Aadorf - in 1999 the second Thurgau municipality to be awarded the "Energy City" label - and Griesser are also on the same wavelength in terms of sustainability.

Construction work with challenges

Due to the location of the company's premises, through which the Lützelmurg streambed passes and runs underground at the factory building, the construction project also poses very special challenges. "In addition to the actual conversion and expansion work, permits were also required for the watercourse area and for watercourse and flood protection," explained Thurgau government councilor Carmen Haag from the Department of Construction and Environment. She praised the consistently good cooperation with Griesser during the planning and approval phase.

After the speeches, in a symbolic act, a time capsule containing all the construction plans and concepts as well as a current issue of the daily newspaper was concreted into the ground at the site of the new building by Chairman of the Board Walter Strässle.

Information: Griesser AG