- With its new headquarters in Aarau, Swisslog is returning to the place where it was founded in 1900.
- A new building with approximately 6,000 square meters of floor space and a sustainability certification for approximately 300 employees
- Smart-working concept featuring flexible workspaces, social areas, and a cafeteria
Swisslog, a leading global provider of data-driven solutions for warehouse automation, moved into its new headquarters in Aarau on October 1. About 300 employees will now work in the new building on Weihermattstrasse in the Telli district. With the move from Buchs to Aarau, the company is returning to the place where its history began in 1900 with the founding of Sprecher + Schuh AG.
“Swisslog has its roots in Aarau. With our new global headquarters, we are returning to this place,” says Jan Zuurbier, CEO of Swisslog. “Our colleagues at our locations around the world are part of this story and help shape it every day. The fact that our headquarters is now in Aarau is a special moment for all of us. After more than 125 years of company history, the company is continuing its journey right where it began.”
All work areas in one location
At the previous location in Buchs, the workforce was spread across two office buildings and two warehouses. In Aarau, infrastructure, meeting rooms, and services will be consolidated. The building covers approximately 6,000 square meters. The ground floor houses the freight forwarding department, warehouse space, and the reception area, followed by three floors of office space. The upper floors feature the “LogOut” cafeteria and several terraces. The parking spaces for cars and bicycles—some of which are equipped with electric charging stations—now meet actual demand.
The building has been awarded the Gold Certificate by the German Sustainable Building Council and meets high standards for sustainability and energy efficiency. It was constructed using a modular design with prefabricated components. The building’s modern systems reduce energy costs.
A work environment that fosters personal interaction
The “Smart Working” and “New Work” concepts allow employees to freely choose where they work depending on the task at hand: in the office, from home, or in project zones. Collaboration areas, quiet spaces, and digital infrastructure support diverse work styles and foster self-organized teams with short decision-making paths. With its new headquarters in a central location near the city, Swisslog is strengthening its position as an employer in Aarau. The modern work environment helps Swisslog attract qualified professionals to the region and retain them long-term. The interior design and “New Work” concept were developed by days with us in Zurich.
“A headquarters thrives on the people who work there,” says Stefan Mahler, Managing Director of Swisslog Switzerland. “In Aarau, the distances are shorter in everyday life, and it’s easier to connect with one another. I’m looking forward to colleagues from different departments meeting here more often and striking up conversations. The fact that Swisslog is staying in the region where the company has always been at home means a lot to me personally.”
Caption/Photo credits: About 300 employees will work in the new building on Weihermattstrasse in the Telli neighborhood. © Swisslog