Eduard Geistlich, then 16 years old, joined the company in 1872 and took it over as sole owner in 1884. With visionary entrepreneurial spirit, he expanded Geistlich into an internationally successful business. Despite high protective tariffs and strong competition, the products impressed with their quality and made the Geistlich brand known throughout Europe.
But Eduard Geistlich was more than just an entrepreneur: he brought electricity to Schlieren for the first time, participated in the construction of the Limmattalbahn railway, and installed the first telephone in the area. His commitment to the community set new standards—from the kindergarten and welfare center to the promotion of housing for employees.
This pioneering spirit lives on today: Geistlich stands for innovation, responsibility, and social commitment—then as now.
