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Company development
We've been around since 1978!
From the beginning to today - discover the most important moments of our success story.
Organisation
GIFAS Switzerland has grown continuously since its foundation in 1978 and currently employs 119 people.
Thanks to investment in quality assurance, process optimization and product development, GIFAS is able to bring innovative and modern new and further developments to the market
GIFAS is divided into the business areas of sales (domestic and international), administration (HR and finance), production, materials management and purchasing, technology (work preparation and development) as well as QUS and process management
The company serves customers from the construction, public sector, electrical installation and retail segments.
New look, new possibilities - GIFAS website 2025!
With our new website, we are focusing on even greater customer focus, efficiency and user-friendliness. As „The Solution Partner“, we offer you customised solutions– even more easily accessible.
- Intuitive navigation & optimised content
- Industry-specific solutions at a glance
- Product comparison and lots of technical data
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119 employees
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New manufacturing concept according to Kaizen
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fast and uncomplicated availability of assembly materials
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increase in work safety
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shortened throughput times
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health promotion measures: height-adjustable work table, rubber mat
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Successful ISO re-certification
Thanks for 40 years of GIFAS
We are committed to our environment
Market launch of in-house developed LED lights
Product innovations are pushed forward
Yves Rödiger takes over the business management
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TorchLED becomes the new Swiss Army torch light
GIFAS grows - 100 employees
Goal: Export
LED guidance systems mark the course of lane
FlashLED
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Energy from the ground and a column
Quality assurance according to ISO 9001
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The NIV-terminal box is developed
The development of the construction junction box (NIV distributor) has been launched and is developing into a long runner.
GIFAS is developing into a supplier for individually tailored customer solutions. The construction site cabinet product group is being expanded and optimised.
Move to Rheineck
The new company building with a floor space of 1,400 sqm is completed. Sixteen employees are moving into the new company building at Dietrichstrasse in Rheineck.
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Foundation of GIFAS-ELECTRIC Switzerland
GIFAS-ELECTRIC Switzerland is founded and is starting business activities with ten employees at the registered office in Rorschach.
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Foundation of GIFAS-ELECTRIC Italy and Austria
The companies in Italy and Austria are founded.
The foundation
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