Diethelm Keller Brands

Passion for brands

In 2009, Diethelm Keller Brands allocated more resources to brand building, innovation and staff development, thereby enhancing its competitive position in its key markets. The acquisition of Outdoor Chef Group in the fourth quarter of 2009 openend the door to the European barbecue market. Overall sales were mainly affected by weak demand in export markets for aviation trolleys and cleaning machines, as well as unfavorable exchange rates. Despite lower sales, operating performance was maintained through cost reductions.

Diethelm Keller Brands: Key figures

(Financial figures in CHF million)  
  2009 2008
Revenues  291 316
Employees  972 1,053
Headquarters

Zurich

  

International

presence

10 companies and 16 subsidiaries in Austria, China, France, Germany, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and USA