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Driving expansion
The excellent infrastructure, international outlook and outstanding quality of life have also encouraged other Würth companies to establish operations in Graubünden.
Thomann Tanner Managing Director, Würth International AG
Expanding together
Personal point of contact
Expansion projects present different challenges depending on a company's growth objectives. Graubünden supports the development of existing activities in the canton by providing information on relevant framework conditions, contacts with specialist bodies and access to suitable partner organisations.
Additional expertise can be brought in as required, for example through the Graubünden Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Association (HKGR) or Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) for international matters. Support is confidential and free of charge, and is available both to established companies with expansion or investment projects in Graubünden and to international companies planning to expand in the canton.
Services and benefits
| Location and premises | Support with site searches, viewings and property-related matters. |
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| Financing and funding | Guidance on financing options and funding instruments, and introductions to the right contacts. |
| Permits | Support with work, residence and operating permits, as well as other administrative procedures. |
| Tax and legal | Introductions to specialists for tax, legal and corporate law matters. |
| Skilled professionals & education | Connections with education providers and support in recruiting qualified employees. |
| Innovation and research | Contacts with universities, research institutions and innovation partners for development and innovation projects. |
| Networks | Connections with municipalities, industry organisations, companies and institutions relevant to business and economic development. |
| International expansion | Support for international growth projects and introductions to Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) for exports, market entry and international business development. |
From idea to growth
The expansion process
Expansion starts with a specific growth project - such as additional capacity, new investment, innovation projects or entry into further markets. Depending on the starting point, this can raise a range of strategic, organisational and location-related questions. Graubünden brings companies together with the appropriate specialist bodies and partner organisations and helps them prepare and implement the next steps in a focused way.
Successfully expanded in Graubünden
Success stories
Many companies have successfully developed their sites in Graubünden and strengthened their market position in Switzerland and abroad. They benefit from skilled professionals, modern industrial and commercial premises, and close cooperation between business, research and public authorities. The following examples show the variety of successful expansion projects.
Hamilton AG
Hamilton develops and manufactures high-precision solutions for medical technology, laboratory automation and sensor technology in Bonaduz. Over the decades, the company has continuously expanded its headquarters and today employs several thousand people worldwide. Graubünden is the centre of its research, development and production activities.
EMS-CHEMIE
The EMS Group develops and manufactures high-performance polymers and speciality chemicals for international markets. Its main site in Domat/Ems is one of Graubünden's most important industrial and production locations and continues to expand. Modern production facilities, fast decision-making processes and close links with research and industry provide excellent conditions for further growth.
AO Foundation
Based in Davos, the AO Foundation is one of the world's leading organisations for musculoskeletal research, education and training. Working with companies, universities and international research partners, it develops innovations that are applied worldwide and sustainably strengthen Graubünden as a centre for research and business.
