Employees
The whole potential of growth
lies within the buds. Filled with
energy and hope they are always
ready to push their way out into
sunlight. Our team is the core
and the future of our family tree.
Our self-image
metaphor and model
FLOWER BUDS
FRUCTIFEROUS BRANCHES
Production Team Leader
With our trade like in a tree a lot
of energy goes into the production
of fruits, that is to say of something
so beautiful and desirable that it
might be of interest for you.
TWIGS AND SHOOTS
Division Manager
The closer to the vital sunlight
and the closer to the clients,
tasks get more specific. Day
to day business has to be
accurately organized.
STEM AND BRANCHES
Department Manager
Branches divide into smaller
branches and shoots. At this
level communication is one
of the main tasks as is the
circulation of energy in a tree.
Management
Wood gives structural strength
to the trunk supporting the
plant as it grows larger.
The trunk rises the precious
and productive leaves, the buds
and fruits high above the ground
for protection. Its sapwood
provides circulation and nutrition
of all parts of the tree.
TRUNK
Administrative Board
The roots serve to anchor the tree
in the ground. That's where it all
starts when a new tree comes to
existence: the embryonic root is
the first part of a seedling to
emerge from the seed in order
to get water and nutrients.
Roots
Nourished by guiding principles
Below the ground, not visible
at fist sight, the roots spread
out widely to anchor the whole
system. Moisture and nutrients
are extracted from the rich
soil of values and attitudes.
soil
Mischa Jakob
Jana Kitagawa
Joël Hartmann
Sascha Liechti
Marina Weber
Sandro Stadler
Ueli Arm
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Stefan Bigler
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Christof Rentsch
Urs Stucki
Rolf Antenter
Heinz Beutler
Marcel Beutler
Beat Bigler
Nelson Duarte Amorim
Timon Geissbühler
Christoph Graf
Thomas Haldemann
Deborah Jörg
Reto Krummenacher
Mathias Lüthi
Marc Maibach
Christoph Mohler
Dario Oswald
Markus Pfister
Thomas Röthlisberger
Alexander Schluep
Hans Schlüchter
Silvan Studer
Hans Weibel
Paul Keller
Dominik Stettler
Corina Hauser
Walter Hänni
Lorenz Hugentobler
Rahel Keller
Noel Kipfer
Klaus Langenegger
Andreas Lehmann
Roland Lehmann
Fritz Locher
Hanspeter Reinhard
Luc Richener
Fritz Schär
Christian Schneider
Walter Schneider
Angela Schöpfer
Michael Stauffer
Ruben Warner
Rolf Wüthrich
Urs Habegger
Leonie Baumann
Ruedi Geissbühler
Christian Galli
Michael Aeschlimann
Tobias Angermeier
Ivo Baumgartner
Andreas Flir
Michael Flir
Johannes Fuchs
Lukas Gerber
Fabian Gfeller
Daniel Griesser
Franz Gurschler
Thomas Hirsbrunner
Beat Kammermann
Nikolay Kolev
Ján Kucera
Christian Kuen
Dan Lüthi
Thomas Lüthi
Pascal Meier
Niklaus Ramseier
Werner Ramseier
Rolf Röthlisberger
Veton Sahitaj
Amel Schaffenrath
Lorenz Siegenthaler
Fritz Stettler
Rolf Vetter
Guido Werner
Jephtha-Nikodemus Wiedmer
Therese Hirsbrunner
Peter Lehmann
Dominik Stettler
Fritz Locher
Hanspeter Reinhard
Walter Schneider
Christof Rentsch
Urs Stucki
Urs Habegger
Paul Keller
Christof Rentsch
Dominik Stettler
ORGANIC
GROWTH
Every tree is precious to us, being the alter ego of human life and the symbol for our company.
Not only because it provides us with wood and timber – essential to our trade – we came to treasure the tree as a metaphor and model for the organisation of our company. We do our best to keep the tree green and healthy, make it bloom and grow and provide our clients with an abundance of fruit.
JOBS & CAREERS
Looking for a new challenge?
We provide some opportunities!
Young talents
welcome!
If you are about to leave school and are passionate about wood, design and construction, training with us as an apprentice is a rewarding way to start your career. We are constantly looking for talented and enthusiastic people who are ready to take responsibility for their life and develop a passion for craftsmanship. You'll learn from the best!
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History
Discover a journey through time …
1905 bis 1940
wheelwright workshop in Ackerweid
1937
Walter Röthlisberger, founder of today's company “Röthlisberger AG” is Born
1960 bis 1971
the joinery stared as a small family business at the location Ackerweid
1960
before we started working with CAD ...
1965
Birth of Christoph Röthlisberger, 3rd generation
1965
Christoph Röthlisberger, today's co-owner and at the steering wheel of all technological questions
1966
order sheet for furniture and interior fitting
1967
Birth of Adrian Röthlisberger, 3rd generation
1967
Adrian Röthlisberger, today's busy bee with finances and Marketing
1972
Land purchase and start of construction of the joiner manufactory in Schüpbach
1976
SCL (Langnau's ice-hockey team) wins Swiss championship
1982
First application of personal Computers
1987
2nd extension of manufacturing plant
2000
Acquisition of 4 vans for assembly work
2001
The first CNC centre is issued
2003
A panel store room is built
2005
A 2nd edgebander is acquired
2009
after Walter Röthlisberger handed over business to his sons Adrian and Christoph in 2004, the succession regulation is ratified
2011
Extension of production facilities for kitchens and enlargement of panel storage
2011
FSC certification is achieved and Switzerland's first FSC-certified kitchen is delivered by Röthlisberger AG
2012
Commissioning of the 3D CAD/CAM TopSolid‘ Wood
2012
Röthlisberger manufactory stages a tournament for Swiss National Joiner's Championship
2013
New technologies again: 5axional CNC starts operation
2013
Röthlisberger's assembly team appears in the popular Swiss TV show “Happy Day”
2014
Implementation of the new corporate design
2014
The extended managing board is entered by Andreas Meister and Stefan Röthlisberger
2014
Opening of the showroom in the centre of Langnau
2016
Extension of the planning office
202X
3rd extension of manufacturing plant
TIMELINE
The success story by date
1960
1960
Joiner and cabinetmaker workshop at Ackerweid
In 1960, Walter Röthlisberger aged 23 with a degree as master joiner takes over the company and the workshop of his early deceased father
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1965
Birth of Christoph Röthlisberger, 3rd generation and thus part of today's proprietor and management
1966
1967
1967
Birth of his younger brother Adrian Röthlisberger, 3rd generation, who today co-owns the company and is part of its management
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1972
Land purchase and construction of the manufactory in Schüpbach
1973
1974
1975
1975
The company's own hockey team comes to life; henceforward many victories
1976
1976
SCL Tigers (Langnau's own and much acclaimed ice hockey team) wins Swiss National Championship
1977
1978
1978
1st extension of production plant
1979
1980
1981
1982
1982
First PCs in use
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1987
2nd extension of production plant
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1992
Acquisition of CNC machining centre BIMA 1000
The horizontal panel cutter Schelling FL 430/580 is installed
1993
1994
1995
1996
1996
Acquisition of an industrial edgebander machine IMA Nowimat T/U/F 12-275
1997
1997
Installation of the JOOS veneer press
1998
1999
1999
On Dec 26th between 10 and 12 a.m. a horrible thunderstorm (“Lothar”) caused vast damage in Swiss forests, especially in the Emmental. Peak wind speeds of 249 km/h has been registered at Jungfraujoch.
2000
2000
4 new vans for assembly work are commissioned
2001
2001
Electronic data processing systems are completely renewed
Installation of a new transformer station
Acquisition of a dual band cross grinding machine typed Ernst LKB-1350
Installation of a cabinet assembly line by Ligmatech
Start of the CNC machining centre WEEKE BHC 750-Optimat
2002
2002
Acquisition of the manual edgebander machine IMA
Installation of pre-setting equipment
New heating installation is combined with a local long-distance heat line providing for the heating of the nearby school, the fire station and a neighbouring family home
2003
2003
Construction of a stockroom for panels
Acquisition of veneer cutter by Fisher+Rückle AFD-52/3200
The CNC CNC machining centre WEEKE BHC 250 starts work
Installation of a paternoster storage system for kitchen parts
2004
2004
Business handover from Walter Röthlisberger to his sons Adrian and Christoph Röthlisberger
Computer system fully replaced
Acquisition of a CNC drilling and dowel impactor machine by KOCH
Construction work for office section
Extension of filter units and the devices for the transport of shavings
Mrs Elisabeth Zölch, senior civil servant of the canton Bern, visits the plant
2005
2005
Acquisition of an additional horizontal panel milling and cutting unit marked Schelling FM-H 430
Commissioning of the 2nd edgebander Homag KAL31
Acquisition of a glue applying unit branded Bürkle
2006
2006
The company's own ice hockey team is founded and 2 times wins the title of Emmental enterprise Championship
2007
2007
Conversion of the work scheduling office
2008
2008
Computer systems entirely renewed
Press for the production of drawers installed
2009
2009
The Company's mission statement is issued; integrated management scheme established
Acquisition of machine for fine and cross grinding marked Weber KSV-4-1350
Ratification of the succession agreement; Walter Röthlisberger sell his shares to his sons Adrian and Christoph Röthlisberger
2010
2011
2011
FSC certification achieved; fist kitchen labeled FSC is produced
Further extensions for kitchen production and panel storage
An additional planning office is opened up in Spiez, Seestrasse 25
Acquisition of two additional assembly vans
Implementation of CNC filleting marked Hofmann UFM 2010
At the 12-hours-MTB race in Weilheim / GER Falk Ebert and his girl friend Nadine Ader come in second
2012
2012
PEFC Certification
Membership with the SWISS MADE label is achieved
Certification ISO 9001 (Quality Management System)
Acquisition of a paternoster storage system for a range of tools
First CNC system drilling installed
Launch of the 3D CAD/CAM marked TopSolid‘ Wood
Extension of production hall
Reception, back office work scheduling office completely refurbished
Röthlisberger stages a tournament of Swiss National Joiner's Championship
Event-Workshop together with Patrouille Suisse
2013
2013
Another step ahead in technology: 5axional CNC machining centre starts operation
Further extension of filter units and shavings transport
Röthlisberger's assembly team appears in the popular Swiss TV show “Happy Day”
2014
2014
Implementation of a new CD
Severe flooding of the Emme on 24.07.2014 (highest water level within 300 years)
Certification ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System)
Certification OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series)
Andreas Meister and Stefan Röthlisberger join the management board
Opening of the show room in Langnau (500 m²)
Distribution of the brochure on cooking and living
2015
2015
Distribution of the brochure on major interior outfitting
2016
2016
New Construction of planning office for 13 work places
New dresses for the company's sports teams
Damian Gehrig wins the Swiss National Title in Schwingen (Swiss wrestling)
4 people of the planning staff run the Jungfrau Marathon
Another 4 vans are handed over to the assembling team
2017
2017
Distribution of a Newsletter
2018
2019
2020
Retirements
Actually, it's a rather sad event when employees of long standing go on retirement. From the management's point of view this always equals to a painful brain-drain. Nevertheless, we look at the bright side: we are grateful for all the years they have worked with us and we will always treasure their commitment and contribution. They'll never be forgotten!
- 2002 Röthlisberger Walter (49 Years of service)
- 2004 Gugger Hansruedi (25 Years of service)
- 2004 Jutzi Hans (27 Years of service)
- 2008 Hofer Ernst (12 Years of service)
- 2009 Zurflüh Max (46 Years of service)
- 2010 Gerber Ruedi (10 Years of service)
- 2011 Rettenmund Hansueli (12 Years of service)
- 2013 Haldimann Samuel (43 Years of service)
- 2013 Hirsbrunner Therese (37 Years of service)
- 2013 Wisler Hans (17 Years of service)
- 2014 Moser Fritz (37 Years of service)
- 2015 Röthlisberger Hans (42 Years of service)
- 2016 Pfister Alfred (43 Years of service)
- 2016 Rüfenacht Hans (38 Years of service)
A model for team spirit
Living in the Emmental, we admire our local ice hockey team, our “SCL Tigers”.
For our team of joiners it's not only a question of local patriotism. Attending a match of “our” highly acclaimed Tigers, we also learn for our working life. There are stunning similarities in their play and our doing. Each is a star and an expert in his own right, but what counts even more are the common values and is the team spirit that uncompromisingly welds us together.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
The governance of sustainability
Our company's foundation is built on the Christian values of social and environmental responsibility. We are committed to protecting the environment, health and safety of our employees and to the carful and sustainable use of resources. Our projects and initiatives aim at the improvement of human life and the protection of the ecosystem.
What we do in detail FSC fact sheets Using sustainable forest material
CERTIFICATS, INFORMATIONS
External Acknowledgements
for intrinsic values
There may never be a certification for the innermost attitude that inspires your trust
and your confidence in us as there is no virtual handshake yet.
We can only invite you to visit us, experience the way we work, we respectfully interact, who we are.
Or you might consult some of the certificates we achieved
