AFG Arbonia-Forster-Holding AG: a leading construction industry supplier and technology group
AFG Arbonia-Forster-Holding AG
AFG is a leading technology-driven, internationally active construction materials and machinery group which is renowned for its innovative solutions and services. The company has its head office in Arbon, in the canton of Thurgau (Switzerland), and is quoted on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX). It has about 50 production and distribution companies and is active worldwide, with offices and partners in over 70 countries. In the 2010 business year, AFG had a workforce of 5,800 and achieved a turnover of CHF 1413.5 million and earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of CHF 47.5 million.
Activities
The five divisions making up AFG reflect the Group’s activities: Heating Technology and Sanitary Equipment, Kitchens and Refrigeration, Windows and Doors, Steel Technology and Surface Technology. Production facilities are located in Switzerland, Germany, the Czech Republic, England, France, the USA and Slovakia. In its domestic markets, Switzerland and Germany, AFG holds a leading market position; the Group is aiming at opening up new markets and expanding its international activities.
Website: www.afg.ch
