January 14, 2021

Strengthened presence in the Bern area

We are expanding in the market. With retroactive effect from January 1, 2021, we are taking over Basler & Hofmann West AG, based in Zollikofen, from Basler & Hofmann Holding AG. This will significantly expand our market position in the Berne area.

We are expanding in the market. With retroactive effect from January 1, 2021, we are taking over Basler & Hofmann West AG, based in Zollikofen, from Basler & Hofmann Holding AG. This will significantly expand our market position in the Berne area.

Assuming a successful closing at the end of January, Basler & Hofmann West AG will operate under Gruner as of February and will be integrated into our organization. "We are looking forward to the new colleagues and, after many personal discussions, are convinced of their competencies and their performance," says our CEO Olivier Aebi.

For more information on the acquisition, please refer to our official media release (German).

Gruner übernimmt Basler & Hofmann West AG

Gruner übernimmt Basler & Hofmann West AG

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