Orell Füssli is a pioneer in the field of security and education. As an expert in security solutions for the state and citizens and as a leading Swiss company in the book retailing sector, Orell Füssli supports its customers with unique and customised services.
As a leading systems supplier of security technologies and identification systems and a long-standing partner of states, Orell Füssli sets technological standards. In the fields of security printing and serialisation Orell Füssli offers innovative printing processes, systems and services for the production and successful protection of banknotes, security and identity documents.
With its attractive wholesale and specialist bookstores Orell Füssli offers a broad-based shopping experience in all aspects of books. In book retailing Orell Füssli holds a 50% interest in Orell Füssli Thalia AG, which offers a comprehensive range of products in 50 branches in German-speaking Switzerland and various e-commerce services. Orell Füssli provides logistics and other services for libraries and businesses.
Orell Füssli was founded over 500 years ago and generates sales of some CHF 250 million with roughly 600 employees at locations in five countries. Orell Füssli is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Strategy
Together with the management team and other involved partners, the company’s board of directors determines the strategy of the Orell Füssli Group and of the various operational units, and approves the annual budgets and required objectives. It reviews the portfolio of activities on an ongoing basis and takes corrective action when required.
The group CEO is responsible for implementation of the strategy and achievement of the objectives. He or she manages the overall direction of development of the various operational units.
Carrying out their business independently in line with the specified requirements, these business units report to the CEO. Across all of their activities, the units endeavor to maintain a strong position in their respective markets.
Values and sustainability
Economic, ecological and social sustainability
Corporate responsibility
The Orell Füssli Group considers care for the environment, high security standards, a responsible HR policy and a respectful approach to its employees to be key factors in the management of its business activities.
Economic and environmental sustainability
The Orell Füssli group minimises its emissions – particularly in its production and property management activities. Industry-specific requirements in the field of security printing are fulfilled through the maintenance of appropriately high safety levels in respect of construction-related, technical and organisational measures.
In terms of the procurement, construction and operation of its infrastructure elements and its use of resources, the group adopts solutions that minimise the use of energy, water and resources. It trains its workforce on matters of security and environmental protection. In these ways, the group pursues the objective of optimising its already high quality standards on an ongoing, sustainable basis.
Social responsibility
Orell Füssli endeavours to maintain long-term and sustainable relationships with its employees. Responsible managers, committed employees and well-motivated apprentices form the basis of a supportive company culture and are among the key factors underlying our success. A central role is played by attractive employment models, apprenticeship and ongoing training opportunities, and management development programmes.
Orell Füssli History
Insight into our 500-year company history
500 Years of Orell Füssli
Our company history – 500 years told in 5 minutes. Starring the employees from the Orell Füssli company. Production: Orell Füssli Ltd
Length: 5 minutes