But his pioneering spirit extended far beyond the factory: after the completion of the Simplon Tunnel, Geistlich employed skilled workers who had become available to blast a water channel into the rock. The water obtained from this powered the company's own hydroelectric power plant, which supplied electricity not only to the factory but also to three villages. The electrification of the region began as early as 1908 – a milestone for progress and sustainability.
With the founding of the family-owned public limited company Ed. Geistlich Söhne AG in 1909, the company embarks on the path to a modern corporate structure – and remains true to its tradition and innovative strength to this day.
