Established in 1843, Swiss Mill has built a reputation for superior quality, state of the art technology, and environmental excellence.

With a 20 percent market share for soft wheat and a 40 percent share for durum wheat, the company leads the Swiss milled grains industry with some 20,000 tons of grain produced each year. In the past five years, the company has grown steadily and expects this to continue in the years ahead.

Swiss Mill CEO Josef Achermann has provided his 90-person team with an environment characterized by continuous training and the pursuit of excellence. Extensive use of information systems keeps each member connected to the pulse of the company, creating an atmosphere of genuine involvement and commitment to outstanding quality.

The company’s quality standards are among the highest in Switzerland, already a country well known for high quality. In fact in March 2003, Swiss Mill was awarded the highly coveted ESPRIX award for outstanding commitment to quality.

It was also the first to earn the ISO 14001 rating and the first Swiss company to meet the worldwide Norm SA 8000 standard. In addition, it has also earned the ISO 9001:2000 certification. The company is regarded as one of the world’s most efficient mills, as well as one of the most profitable in Europe.

Regarding expansion plans, Achermann believes in the market opportunities present in Europe. “As borders open up there will be increased competition that is ultimately good for everyone. Companies with the best people, technologies, business processes, products, and environmental solutions will lead the way in this global economy.”

The company also sets an example for others as an environmentally and socially conscious business. It uses two solar powered silos producing 32 Kwh of electricity annually, rail transport, and efficient use of water. “Today it is important for business to get serious about implementing environmental initiatives and not just talk about it,” Achermann concludes. “We are all in a position to do something good for the world.”