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In the presence of personalities from politics, business, and science, a festive event was held in Embrach to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Zürcher Freilager AG and the 50th birthday of the logistics hub Embraport. Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin described Zürcher Freilager AG in his video message as a “showcase company of national importance.”
(Embrach) For the birthday celebration of 100 years of Zürcher Freilager AG and 50 years of Embraport, Ernst Schaufelberger, Chairman of the Board of Zürcher Freilager AG, and CEO Jean-Claude Maissen welcomed well over 100 guests. The political representation included Carmen Walker Späh, Head of the Economic Directorate of the Canton of Zurich, Dr. Regine Sauter, Director of the Zurich Chamber of Commerce and National Councillor, as well as Rebekka Bernhardsgrütter, Mayor of Embrach.
Greetings via Video from Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin
Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, emphasized in his video message the importance of efficient and reliable logistics for Switzerland’s global competitiveness. The Federal Councillor referred to Zürcher Freilager AG as a “showcase company of national importance.”
Moderator Sonja Hasler listens to the video message from Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin
From the business sector, Zürcher Freilager AG welcomed other important figures such as Stefan Paul, CEO of Kühne + Nagel International AG, Mathias Wolff, CEO of Kühne + Nagel Switzerland AG, and Martin Kyburz, Founder and CEO of Kyburz Switzerland AG. A new production building is expected to be constructed in the northeastern part of Embraport by the end of 2024. There, Zürcher Freilager AG also plans a development with around 100 apartments. By 2025, Embraport is set to be transformed into a beacon of sustainable logistics.
Founded on the Initiative of the Zurich Chamber of Commerce
The founding of Zürcher Freilager AG dates back to an initiative taken by the Zurich Chamber of Commerce in 1923. It aimed to promote trade and transit trade through Zurich and facilitated the establishment of a duty-free area on the 70,000 m² site in Zurich-Albisrieden. The area was later transformed into the residential quarter Freilager Zurich. Today, there are 850 rental apartments, 200 student rooms, and nearly 20,000 m² of commercial and office space. About 2,500 people live and work in Freilager Zurich.
Jean-Claude Maissen, CEO of Zürcher Freilager AG, also spoke to the guests
The History of Zürcher Freilager AG in Fast Forward
Photos: © Samuel Büttler Photographie/Zürcher Freilager AG / Caption for Title Photo: Ernst Schaufelberger, Chairman of the Board of Zürcher Freilager AG, welcomes the numerous guests
