Winners of the Prix SVC Nordschweiz, Revendo AG, want to advance into the entire DACH region

Some people probably did not expect Revendo AG to win the Prix SVC Nordschweiz 2021. The five other co-finalists, some of whom have been successful in the market for decades, could just as easily have made the running. However, the company, which was only founded in 2013, convinced the jury from A to Z. Bernhard B. Fischer, Head of the SVC Region Northern Switzerland, highlighted the most important aspects as follows: "Sustainability is a top priority at Revendo. The company sets an example against the throwaway society and its products meet the spirit of the times. The fact that this concept of upcycling is successful is impressively demonstrated by Revendo's rapid growth and the new jobs created. And last but not least, the shopping experience at Revendo is also convincing, which is perfectly aligned with customer needs both online and in the store." However, on the occasion of the awarding of the SVC Northern Switzerland Anniversary Prize on November 25, 2021, the SVC was able to demonstrate that Revendo AG is one of the most innovative SMEs in Switzerland precisely for this reason. Young and sustainable: A new trend for winning companies? Bernhard B. Fischer denies: "The Prix SVC is not comparable to a startup prize." Companies that want to go through the jury process must be more than five years old.

The proud winners of the Prix SVC Nordschweiz 2021

The two members of the management board of Revendo AG, Aurel Greiner and Laurenz Ginat, were once again delighted that their company was chosen as the winner of the Prix SVC Nordschweiz 2021, which has now been awarded for the tenth time. "We would never have thought that we could prevail in this strong field of participants" explained Laurenz Ginat. "The fact that we have now actually received the most prestigious SME prize in Northern Switzerland is not only a great honor for us, but also confirmation at the same time that Revendo is on the right track."

Revendo wants to expand foreign business

The Revendo success story is now set to continue throughout the German-speaking world. In summer 2021, Revendo opened its first branch outside Switzerland, in the Austrian capital Vienna. This strategy is now to be continued, as Aurel Greiner explained: "The Prix SVC gives us the courage to take our concept to other cities. Our goal is to make the 'Revendo' brand known throughout the DACH region in the next few years and to take on a pioneering role in the remanufacturing of used electronics."

Price comes at the right time

The award has also generated a lot of positive energy within the company. "We have received a lot of nice feedback," said Greiner and Ginat in unison. In addition, it was also very motivating for the team spirit in the company to win this award together and thus to be confirmed in the relevance of the daily work. The prize comes at the right time, according to the two company founders. It creates a good prerequisite for the planned expansion. "Thanks to the prize, new partnerships have already come about," says Aurel Greiner.

Step on the gas" online

Bernhard B. Fischer is confident that Revendo will continue to be heard of internationally with positive news. And the SVC regional manager is convinced that the company's founders and their entire team will continue to pursue the innovative and sometimes challenging path they have embarked upon with determination and vigor. Abroad, they want to "step on the gas" online in an initial phase, because it is currently uncertain how the stationary trade will develop. Shop-in-shop concepts are also conceivable, Greiner and Ginat explained. The young winners of the Prix SVC Nordschweiz 2021 should help the entrepreneurial prize gain additional resonance among the upcoming generation of entrepreneurs.

More information: Revendo AG / Swiss Venture Club