HAKI opens new Swiss subsidiary to support regional growth

The HAKI Group has opened a new subsidiary in Switzerland as it looks to strengthen its presence in a market with strict construction safety requirements.

ADVERTISEMENT

The HAKI Group has launched HAKI Safety SA, based in Thônex in the canton of Geneva, marking a further step in its expansion across Switzerland.

The move follows several years of activity in French-speaking Switzerland, where HAKI says demand for its safety solutions has grown steadily. The company points to Switzerland’s stringent regulatory environment as a key driver for continued investment, particularly in construction site safety.

HAKI said the new subsidiary would allow it to take a more structured approach to growth in the country, while improving customer support and strengthening relationships with local clients. Plans include the gradual development of a dedicated field team, local offices, and a logistics warehouse to serve the wider Swiss market.

Thomas Garcia, Managing Director of HAKI France, said the company’s Swiss presence had developed consistently over the past eight years.

“For the past eight years, HAKI has been able to develop its presence in Switzerland, thanks to its clients who have given us a privileged place on their construction sites,” he said. “Turnover has been steadily increasing year after year.”

He added that establishing a local subsidiary would help the business remain closer to customers. “Opening this subsidiary in Switzerland is an opportunity to pursue our growth across the country in a more structured way. Being close to our customers to support them remains a priority for us.”

As part of the expansion, Julien Cru, who has been responsible for the Swiss market to date, will take on commercial management of HAKI Safety SA.

The company said the new operation would support its long-term ambitions in Switzerland, as demand for compliant and reliable safety systems continues to increase across the construction sector.

SM Newsdesk
SM Newsdeskhttps://www.scaffmag.com
The staff at ScaffMag.com the leading scaffolding site for a digital generation.

Most popular ↑

CISRS says CSCS notice was served to negotiate “from a stronger position”

NASC president Sarah Klieve says CISRS served CSCS notice to negotiate from a stronger position, as Build UK says the card rules don’t block other sectors.

86m Layher scaffold completed at Giotto’s Bell Tower

An 86-metre scaffold erected in just over four months will support a five-year restoration of the Florence landmark while keeping it open to visitors.

Adrian Chiles puts scaffolding skills shortage in national spotlight

A Guardian column has brought wider attention to recruitment pressures already affecting scaffolding contractors.

Scaffold Innovations: GapClamp™

  Since the Work at Height Regulations 2005 came into...

Queensland coroner calls for mandatory tower scaffold controls after fatal collapse

A Queensland coroner has called for mandatory additional controls on freestanding tower scaffolds in public places after finding that the industry’s accepted height-to-base rule of thumb was not enough to protect against strong winds.

Latest news

Decorator given suspended sentence after fatal ladder electrocution

Daniel Watton was given a suspended sentence after his stepson Connor Lambert was electrocuted moving a ladder near an overhead power line. HSE found the access plans unsafe.
- Advertisement -
More from

UK construction downturn eases as new work falls faster

The UK construction PMI rose to 46.1 in September, but new work fell faster and subcontractor usage returned to decline.

86m Layher scaffold completed at Giotto’s Bell Tower

An 86-metre scaffold erected in just over four months will support a five-year restoration of the Florence landmark while keeping it open to visitors.

HAKI Safety appoints Tomas Hilmarsson as CEO

HAKI Safety has appointed CFO Tomas Hilmarsson as CEO and president from 1 November, succeeding Sverker Lindberg.

STAR Housing seeks scaffolding suppliers for £600K framework lot

STAR Housing is seeking scaffolding suppliers for a Shropshire housing framework, with the dedicated access lot estimated at £606,625 including VAT.
Latest articles