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AFG Arbonia-Forster-Holding AG: a leading construction industry supplier and technology group

AFG Arbonia-Forster-Holding AG is based in Arbon, Canton Thurgau, Switzerland. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the company has leading positions as an integrated construction industry supplier and in selected areas of technology. AFG comprises five divisions: Heating Technology and Sanitary Equipment, Kitchens and Refrigeration, Windows and Doors, Steel Technology and Surface Technology. The Group has production facilities in Switzerland, Germany, the Czech Republic, the UK, China, France, the United States and Slovakia.

AFG has an active presence in more than 70 countries worldwide via around 50 of its own production and distribution companies as well as representatives and partners. The Kermi, Arbonia, Prolux, ASCO Swiss, Aqualux, Forster Kitchens, Forster Refrigeration, Miele Kitchens, Warendorf, Piatti, EgoKiefer, RWD Schlatter, Slovaktual, Forster Precision Steel Tubes, Forster Profile Systems, STI | Hartchrom and Asta brands are the backbone of AFG. Through these brands, AFG has built strong positions in its home markets, Switzerland and Germany. It is also engaged in intensive on going efforts to enter and build new markets in eastern Europe, Russia, and the Middle and Far East. In 2008, the Group created its own Asia Pacific regional branch. AFG’s focus is on segments that reward outstanding innovation and responsiveness with robust margins and exceptional long-term growth potential.

In 2009, AFG employed around 5800 people, and posted revenues of CHF 1384.2 million and earnings before interest and tax of CHF 7.7 million.

 
Website: www.afg.ch