Switzerland
On
Known for: Lightweight performance shoes with CloudTec® cushioning and innovation at the core.
Employees: ~3000
Manufacturing: Designed in Switzerland; produced in Asia and parts of Europe (e.g., Latvia).
Sustainability: Offers recyclable shoes via the Cyclon program and CleanCloud™ (carbon-based foam). Focused on circular economy and transparency.
Lindt & Sprüngli
Known For: Premium Swiss chocolate with a silky texture and rich flavor, including the iconic Lindor truffles.
Employees: Approximately 14,000 globally
Farming & Ethics: Lindt sources its cocoa through its own sustainability program, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program, which focuses on full traceability and better farmer incomes. It has invested in child labor monitoring and aims to eliminate exploitation in its supply chain.
Outdoorchef
Known for: Gas kettle grills with unique funnel system (no flare-ups), plus charcoal and electric BBQs
Manufactured in: Swiss-engineered, produced in China
Users say: Known for easy, versatile grilling – a gas kettle pioneer. Many owners report excellent results and convenience.
TAG Heuer
Known for: Luxury smartwatches that merge high-end Swiss craftsmanship with modern technology, running on Wear OS by Google.
Employees: Approximately 1,688
Manufactured in: Switzerland
tagheuer.com
Scott
Known for: Innovative e-bikes across various disciplines, including mountain, road, and urban categories.
Assembly Location: Assembled in Givisiez, Switzerland.
Motors & Batteries: Utilizes Bosch and Shimano systems, depending on the model.
Availability: Sold through authorized dealers; no direct online sales.
https://www.scott-sports.com
MyKronoz
Known for: Swiss-designed hybrid smartwatches that blend analog aesthetics with smart functionalities.
Employees: Approximately 11–50
Manufactured in: Switzerland
mykronoz.com
kSuite
Features: Web-based office suite with email, calendar, contacts, drive, document editing, and video meetings. The KSuite+ formula includes 1TB of Drive storage as well as unlimited email storage for 1.99 Euro. The free formula includes 15GB for emails and drives
Pricing: Free (basic plan), from CHF 5/month for Pro
Known for: kSuite by Infomaniak is the Swiss army knife of productivity tools. Built with data protection in mind and hosted in Switzerland, it’s beautifully designed, fast, and ideal for freelancers and privacy-conscious teams.
Nestlé
Known For: Brands like KitKat, Smarties, and Quality Street. Recognized for a vast product range; faced backlash over continued Russian operations.
Employees: Approximately 273,000 globally.
Controversies: Continues operations in Russia, focusing on essential products; some brands remain available in Russian markets.
Oriflame
Known for: Direct-sell beauty, wellness, Optimals, Giordani
Employees: ~6,000
Manufactured in: Poland, China, India (sold Russian plant in 2023)
Sustainability: Biodegradable formulas, plastic reduction
Controversies: Still active in Russia, selling online and via third parties