International expansion consistently advanced
The consistent internationalization strategy of recent years is paying off. Schulthess has significantly expanded its market presence in Europe and Asia and has substantially increased penetration in strategic core markets. Two targeted acquisitions further accelerated the desired growth.
With the acquisition of a Spanish service company, Schulthess Iberia was established. This significantly strengthened the sales and service network on the Iberian Peninsula and created a platform for additional growth in Southern Europe.
With the acquisition of a provider of professional laundry solutions, Schulthess France was established—a significant step to strengthen the position in the strategically important Western European market. At the same time, the service portfolio was expanded with scalable rental and operator models for laundromats.
System provider with technological differentiation
Schulthess positions itself as an integrated system provider for laundry technology, offering premium products and services that clearly differentiate in the market. Customers receive a comprehensive one-stop-shop offering: from machines to detergent dosing technology and laundry chemicals to digital services.
The Smart-Schulthess platform creates genuine digital value by connecting machines, operational data, and services into an intelligent and efficient overall system. It enables transparency of consumption and performance data, increases equipment availability, and reduces operating costs, resulting in measurable productivity and efficiency gains—a clear competitive advantage internationally.
Strong foundation for further growth and sustainable value creation
With over 660 employees, Schulthess is well-positioned to further expand its position as a leading complete provider in laundry technology and grow profitably. The stable earnings situation, increased international presence, and further development of the digital ecosystem form a solid foundation for this.
In a year marked by consolidation and market uncertainties, Schulthess demonstrates that resilience, innovative strength, and international scalability are not just buzzwords but measurable reality.
Further Information:
Nicole Thier, Head of Marketing
nicole.thier@schulthess.ch