BEING PIONEERS, SINCE 1896.

EN CONTENTS 02 03

PIONEERS FOR 125 YEARS 04 05

A STRONG CONNECTION 06 07

HISTORY 08 11

MILESTONES 12 13

THE BRUGG GROUP TODAY 14 15

BRUGG LIFTING 16 19

GEOBRUGG 20 23

FATZER BRUGG 24 27

BRUGG ECONNECT 28 31

RITTMEYER BRUGG 32 35

BRUGG PIPES 36 39

BRUGG REAL ESTATE 40 43

BRUGG WORLDWIDE 44 45

EPILOGUE 46 47 FROM THE HERISAU BRANCH TO THE BRUGG CABLE FACTORY AND THE BRUGG GROUP

PIONEERS FOR 125 YEARS.

We have come a long way since our beginnings in Brugg in 1896. It has been a journey full of new discoveries that took nerve and courage. We still have this spirit. It drives us, makes us what we are today and will continue to be in future: pioneers in infrastructure. A STRONG CONNECTION 06 07

125 YEARS FULL OF CHALLENGES. A particularly challenging phase in the company‘s history A COMPANY HISTORY THAT SPANS followed in the early 20th century. A literal balancing act that THE HISTORY FIVE GENERATIONS. AND IT ALL featured Fritz Merker, Kurt Lindt, Rudolf Wartmann and Wal- BEGAN WITH ONE PIONEER‘S ter Dübi as investors, on the Board of Directors as well as in OF 5 GENERATIONS TREMENDOUS FEAT. key operational roles. Together with these players, the Suhner family ensured that the company would continue to be a One tiny decision tipped the scales for success: In 1896, family-run business and laid the foundation for the next AND STRONG Gottlieb Suhner decided against expanding his cable factory century of development – from a cable manufacturer to a in rural Heisau in the Appenzell region of , opting highly specialized, international industrial company. After 125 to relocate to Brugg in the Canton of instead. Here, eventful years, the Suhner family – to this day the majority PARTNERS. in the immediate vicinity of the station, a prime location from shareholder of the BRUGG GROUP – look forward to a logistical point of view, he established the cable tackling the demands and opportunities the future has to manufacturer‘s first branch. To this day, the BRUGG GROUP offer, aided by the pioneering spirit of 1,600 employees around benefits from this ideal logistics location in the the world. between Zurich and .

GOTTLIEB SUHNER OTTO SUHNER WILLY SUHNER OTTO H. SUHNER JÜRG SUHNER

In 1892, Gottlieb Suhner begins In 1896, Gottlieb‘s son Otto is From 1957 on, Willy Suhner In 1980, Otto H. Suhner begins to orient In 2021, Jürg Suhner assumes Chairmans- manufacturing cables with appointed head of production develops the group to its current the BRUGG GROUP towards sophisti- hip of the Board of Directors. In a complex 16 employees in Herisau. In 1896, at the new factory. In 1908, he size and helps it become a valued cated niches and to promote internati- market environment characterized by he relocates to Brugg – to a transforms the company into a employer of huge importance in onalization. In 2020, the manufacture of digitization, he launches promising growth geographically ideal location corporation. In 1913, he becomes the Brugg region and beyond. high-voltage cables is outsourced and the and drives the globalization of in the immediate vicinity of the a shareholder on the Board of From 1941 - 1980 he was on the group focuses on its specialization in pipe the business. station, in the Zurich--Bern Directors and starts building up Board of Directors and from 1957 systems, rope technology, and process triangle. production of flexible shafts at its chairman. control engineering. After 44 years on the his own company. Board of Directors (41 years as chairman), Otto H. Suhner resigns in 2021.

„Starting with our great-grandad Rudolf, four generations of our family have been involved with the BRUGG GROUP since 1908. We wish to congratulate the pioneers from Brugg on their 125th anniversary!“

FRITZ MERKER KURT LINDT RUDOLF WARTMANN WALTER DÜBI Franziska Wartmann Marton Chairwoman of the Board The first business partner The first Chairman of the Board One of the first directors on Director from 1911 on, later Chair- of Directors of Wartmann of Directors the board man of the Board of Directors Holding AG in Brugg HISTORY 08 09 PIONEERS TAKE NEW PATHS. AND PAVE THEM FOR THOSE WHO FOLLOW.

The first steps into uncharted territory are always oil-filled cables, PVC insulated low-voltage cables, uncertain. But only those who dare to take them external gas pressure cables, 400 kV oil-filled cables, can truly lead the way. That‘s why at BRUGG, we dry cross-linking systems and fiber-optic cables for expanded and specialized our range of machinery use in telecommunications. However, increasing with ingenious proprietary constructions just a short standardization and the price pressure caused by time after the foundation of the company. To this day, mass production in countries such as China and the BRUGG GROUP has maintained the pioneering India recently led to the sale of our telecommuni- spirit of its early days, the development of machines cations and high-voltage cable business. Our niche to manufacture our own products is still essential for products of the industrial cable sector have been the group‘s success. integrated into our newly founded BRUGG eConnect company. In the electrical cables and wire ropes business, demand increased steadily, apart from the weak The BRUGG patent solution in rope technology: business between the two world wars. In the post- As early as 1900, BRUGG patented rope technology war period, the constant need for infrastructure and methods and products that are still used today. In the need to adapt existing infrastructure brought 1911, BRUGG began producing ropes for cable cars growth. By the end of the 1950s, the company and ropeways. Our avalanche/rockfall protection wire already had 300 employees. In the early 1970s, we rope nets, developed in 1951, had to wait until 1993 established our own computer center to introduce for their breakthrough – when the Geobrugg automation; by the end of the decade, we were able Protective Systems business field was established. to expand our business volume by acquiring suitable Using the extrusion know how gained in the field of companies in Switzerland and . The 1980s cables, we developed high performance, plastic- saw the gradual and consistent internationalization coated ropes and straps for passenger elevators that of all business segments and, in 1991, the company are now used as a standard by major global elevator was structured by its market-related business areas, manufacturers around the world. a structure that remains to this day. In 1975, we also used our energy-cable expertise to In the cable field, everything initially ran smoothly as manufacture flexible pipe systems, which enabled us well: Around the year 1900, paper/lead cables were to enter the district heating sector, in which a number introduced for the first time. These were followed by of unique, proprietary developments allowed our cables to electrify trains in 1918 and cables for the business to flourish. With the acquisition of Rittmeyer Swiss national telephone network in 1921. In 1920, AG in 1979, we expanded our product portfolio to we began manufacturing a number of sophistica- include process control engineering, which was – ted products in our own high-voltage laboratory: and still is – a sensible move, particularly in light of three-phase power cables, submarine power cables, the increasing importance of digitization. Laying of underground cables in in 1907 HISTORY 10 11

AT BRUGG, CONNECTING TOMORROW AND TODAY IS A TRADITION.

Laying submarine cables in 1947

Cable transport from Herisau to Gossau at the end of the 19th century Laying telephone cables between Rapperswil and Etzelwerk 1937 MILESTONES 12 13

OUR TERRAIN: WHERE NO ONE ELSE

Foundation of HAS GONE BEFORE.BRUGG eConncet

Production Geobrugg, Lanseria South Africa Complex Geobrugg laying of production Production Geobrugg Geobrugg submarine Integration of Integration of facility opens BRUGG eConnect production facility production facility Integration power cables Rittmeyer AG, Drahtseilwerk in Kashiwa, in Miedzyrzecz, opens in Perth, opens in Rancagua, of Skafte, Foundation in Lugano Zug Fatzer AG Japan Poland WA, Australia Chile Scandinavia

1896 1928 1979 1992 1999 2006 2011 2019 2021 1908 1955 1981 1995 2004 2007 2017 2020

Foundation of New wire rope Integration of Geobrugg BRUGG Pipes Integration of Ger- Geobrugg Integration Kabelwerke factory in FERWAG AG, production production man Pipe GmbH, production GEOP, Brugg AG Birrfeld Zug facility opens facility opens Nordhausen, Ger- facility opens in Portes-lès-Valence in Chengdu, in Plochocin, many Russia Frankreich First business China Poland activities in the Production of USA lifting and cables starts in Suzhou, China BRUGG GROUP 14 15

PIONEERS SINCE 1896 UNITED B Y O U R PIONEERING

PIONEERS IN SPIRIT. INFRASTRUCTURE With 4 divisions, 19 production facilities, 32 distribution branches, approximately 1,600 employees, the BRUGG GROUP offers innovative solutions for infrastructure projects around the world. If there is one thing we love even more than our tremendous diversity, it‘s taking new paths together. BRUGG LIFTING 16 17

PIONEERS SINCE 1896 SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS TOGETHER.

PIONEERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE

As a global manufacturer of elevator ropes, architectural ropes, wire ropes, lashing and lifting gear. BRUGG Lifting makes elevators simpler, more inventive and more successful. From our strategic product development to installation training and digitalized customer service. When it comes to success, there‘s only one direction we know: up! BRUGG LIFTING 18 19

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Futuristic buildings in particular are the perfect environment for long-lasting and reliable elevator ropes from BRUGG Lifting.

With our 2 production locations in China and Switzerland and our distribution companies in the USA as well as our network of distribution partners in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia, BRUGG Lifting is a global partner in the development of elevators.

New employees at BRUGG Lifting PARTNERSHIP appreciate our corporate AT EVERY culture and above all the opportunity to pioneer new LEVEL. technologies. We use

At BRUGG Lifting, we have been overcoming our passion and Wire ropes are aesthetic, intricate elements – architecture and design gravity for more than a century. Together with our curiosity to find inno- are unthinkable without them. customers, we expand the possibilities that “lift you off your feet”. Our long-standing, perso- vative solutions for nal relationships have helped us become a trusted our customers that do partner for customer-focused innovation across the globe. justice to the chan- ging times – and that Offering all-in-one solutions as opposed to merely continue to drive that selling products gives us a better understanding of our customers‘ needs and helps us provide change. tailor-made solutions and support services that make everyday life easier. Together, we set new standards in elevator construction to help our customers become leaders in lifting technology – just like us.

A range of modern machinery with sophisticated components and tools is indispensable for exceptional, high-performance products. GEOBRUGG 20 21

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PIONEERS PROTECT LIVING SPACES.

PIONEERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE

Monitoring, warning, preventing, protecting – these four cornerstones of all GEOBRUGG activities are both our motivation and aspiration. They are also the foundation of our success. As part of our pioneering work, we develop, produce, sell and operate groundbreaking technological systems that protect people and infrastructure. Today and in the future. GEOBRUGG 22 23

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The GEOBRUGG stabilizing technology is also extremely safe and efficient in underground mines and shafts.

GEOBRUGG secures unstable embankments against sliding without altering the surface artificially. This makes engineering structures unnecessary and thus reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80%.

The idea behind GEOBRUGG arose more than The driving force 60 years ago, when a very simple avalanche net behind all these WE BELIEVE made from wire rope caught a rock and prevented potential damage. Soon after, we installed the successful first fences with wire-rope nets as protection developments? NOTHING IS against rockfall. Today, GEOBRUGG barriers are the strongest in the world – and can reliably keep The individual 25-ton concrete blocks at bay. pioneering spirit of our IMPOSSIBLE. employees combined with a corporate culture that allows Flexible steel-wire-rope nets not only safeguard against natural hazards; thanks to GEOBRUGG, they now space for ideas and also protect spectators at motor races against flying automotive parts in the event of a crash. the tenacity it takes to face exceptional challenges.

GEOBRUGG avalanche nets have been doing their job reliably every year since 1961. Since then, their performance has improved many times over. FATZER BRUGG 24 25

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PIONEERS FORM STRONG CONNECTIONS.

PIONEERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE

FATZER ropes for cable cars and mountain railways take millions of people to the top of mountains, across deep valleys and through cities around the world, every year. Our architectural ropes support bridges, stadium roofs, secure facades and radio masts. It is therefore hardly surprising that our customers enjoy equally strong connections to us – and have done since 1836.

© Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG-Max Prechtel FATZER BRUGG 26 27

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We are there for our customers, 365 days a year and organize the appropriate means of transportation in any emergency.

FATZER supports the world‘s longest cable cars, without exception. Around the world, more than 2,700 customers trust in the reliability of our products.

FATZER stands for reliability and longevity. United by our We began with the manufacture of hemp ropes for pioneering spirit: CONNECTED use in agriculture, fishing and shipping, adding the After our integration manufacture of steel wire ropes in 1900. Today, we specialize in the development, manufacture and into the BRUGG GROUP AROUND THE distribution of technically sophisticated ropes for in 1992, Fatzer AG cable cars, winches, rope constructions and many other applications. succeeded in becoming WORLD. a global market leader – and the number one in

the cable car industry. FATZER ropes are supporting elements for ecologically and economically sustainable bulk material conveyor systems in the mining of raw materials.

Reaching new heights at every world championship: FATZER ropes are the backbone of numerous stadium roofs. Our PERFORMA-DT stranded rope was developed especially for use in urban systems and was the first product in the cable car sector to win a Red Dot Design Award. BRUGG ECONNECT 28 29

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PIONEERS DRIVING THE PIONEERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE

Today for tomorrow: BRUGG eConnect develops and produces cable ENERGY solutions for the future segments of e-mobility, wind power and industry. As the segment leader, we work on important, pioneering REVOLUTION. projects for the energy transition – and for our customers. BRUGG ECONNECT 30 31

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Our wires (low- and medium-voltage) are all developed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the wind turbine manufacturer‘s customer-specific requirements.

Our Alligator HPC quick-charging system fully charges electric vehicles in 8 to 10 minutes.

The youngest member of the BRUGG GROUP At BRUGG eConnect, was founded in 2019 and produces cable solutions RELIABLE, for e-mobility, wind power and industry. our employees take One innovation we are particularly proud of is our center stage. Together, patented quick-charging system that fully charges we take on challenges, INNOVATIVE, electric vehicles in around eight minutes, allowing us to leave global competitors far behind. cultivate a pleasant SUSTAINABLE. work atmosphere and implement ideas. With our innovative Whether they are used by the army, the machine industry, security companies, or for rail and road transport: products, we drive the BRUGG eConnect cable systems are reliable and robust. energy transition and sustainability that little bit further, every day.

BRUGG eConnect special cables are developed, manufactured and assembled for use in many areas of machines or industries. The first electric municipal vehicle in Britain is equipped with the BRUGG eConnect quick-charging system. RITTMEYER BRUGG 32 33

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PIONEERS DEVELOP THE ENERGY NETWORKS OF

THE FUTURE. PIONEERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE

RITTMEYER develops and delivers ready-to-use measurement and control technology solutions for energy and water suppliers, hydropower stations and wastewater treatment plants. As pioneers, we work tirelessly to develop solutions and services to safeguard the supply of water, electricity, gas and heat in the future. RITTMEYER BRUGG 34 35

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Our experts design and manufacture project-specific switch cabinets, which we then install and put into operation on site.

From the design to commissioning and support, we accompany our customers throughout the life cycle of their plant and provide advice on the topic of IT security and cloud solutions.

Founded in 1904, Rittmeyer built the first measuring Good work is the instruments for Swiss water suppliers and has been part of A SECURE result of employees the BRUGG GROUP since 1979. We secure the global energy and water supply via our highly functional control who contribute their POWER and measuring technology systems. In doing so, we support ideas, embed their our customers in further optimizing supply and disposal processes and sustainably reducing the consumption both passion in everything AND WATER of energy and the necessary resources. they do and allow their pioneering spirit to SUPPLY. develop. We offer our employees an environ- Our software solutions help our customers monitor the status of their plants, while our experts ment in which they can continuously enhance our designs and increase their user-friendliness. do precisely that. For a secure supply – today and tomorrow.

In cooperation with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, we have launched the RICHI Swiss energy supplier EKZ invested in the renovation of its Dietikon power plant. Today, Rittmeyer – Virtual Employees for Sewer System Employees project. This project aims to effectively automate control technology steers and monitors the entire hydropower station fully automatically. recurring tasks with the aid of Big Data methods and technologies, such as data lakes and AI. BRUGG PIPES 36 37

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PIONEERS TRANSPORT QUALITY OF LIFE.

PIONEERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE

BRUGG Pipes guarantees the secure and efficient transportation of liquids, gases, and heat around the world. We are both pioneers and partners. For pipe systems in the fields of local and district heating, filling stations and tank systems, cooling, cold water and for industry. BRUGG PIPES 38 39

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The best flexible and rigid pipe systems for local and district heating, sanitation, cooling as well as industrial plants and tank systems come from BRUGG Pipes.

Pipe systems by BRUGG Pipes are used by leading mineral oil companies to deliver oil, gas, and fuels – they prove their reliability, every day.

Founded in 1991 as a spin-off of BRUGG Kabel AG, Pipe systems are BRUGG Pipes has been dedicated to pioneering EFFICIENT, work in the field of insulated and double-walled our expertise. And our pipe systems since day one. This allows the pipe passion. But above all, manufacturer to guarantee the secure and efficient our success story is SECURE, transportation of liquids, gases and hot and cold water. From the manufacturer to the consumer – written by our AND RELIABLE. and always in first-class quality. employees. Their motivation, enthusiasm

and know-how Flexible, double-walled, vacuum-isolated pipe systems by BRUGG Pipes transport make the decisive all cryogenically liquefied gases safely. difference. Every day.

Local and district heating networks improve energy efficiency and create a way to develop renewable energy sources. Laying our pipe systems reduces emissions in local and district heating networks without limiting their economic performance. Both above and underground. BRUGG REAL ESTATE 40 41

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PIONEERS D E V E L O P LIVING SPACES.

PIONEERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE

BRUGG Real Estate makes room for pioneers: By leasing real estate, we offer BRUGG operating group companies – and third parties – perfect locations and premium premises with ideal transport connections. Where there is a lack of space, we create it. Such as the newly constructed CENTURION TOWER on the CAMPUS in Brugg-, a 15-floor skyscraper with a hotel, rental apartments, and condominiums. BRUGG REAL ESTATE 42 43

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Baar location, Switzerland: This five-story factory building serves as the headquarters of Rittmeyer AG. The premises are accessible via a ramp and a stairwell, as well as a passenger and a goods elevator.

WE MAKE R O O M FOR IDEAS.

BRUGG Real Estate has modern and fully equipped or redeveloped. In the course of this, BRUGG Real building complexes at various locations in Switzerland. Estate also takes care of security with regard to ope- These premises are leased to operating group compa- rations, alarm and access systems, optimized energy nies or third parties and are continuously developed. consumption and much more. In other words: We take Our portfolio is diversified in terms of location, use, care of everything pioneers like us expect from their and age structure. Depending on the tenant‘s requi- real estate. rements, the properties are refurbished, converted,

Brugg/Windisch location, Switzerland: The 80.000 m2 area provides room for offices production facilities and storage space. BRUGG WORLDWIDE 44 45 AT HOME ACROSS THE GLOBE.

BRUGG locations

Sales offices

Partner companies EPILOGUE 46 47

PIONEERING TOMORROW.

The BRUGG GROUP is a global niche player. Since 1896, we our clear, focused, and strategic alignment allows us to mas- have developed and produced intelligent infrastructure solu- ter global and local challenges: We are PIONEERS, invest in tions in the fields of rope technology, cable systems, pipe sys- innovations, and ensure they are implemented successfully tems, process control technology and real estate. We coope- on the market. We are EXPERTS and develop the best infra- rate closely with our customers and offer solutions that make structure solutions in our areas of activity worldwide. We are them more successful. In our business areas, we create the PARTNERS for our customers. Their requirements are the optimal infrastructure solutions – all around the world, with basis of our products and services. Today and in the future. the best teams. In a constantly and rapidly changing world,

GROUP MANAGEMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

From left: Stephan Peters CEO BRUGG Pipes, Andreas Borer CEO Rittmeyer, Dr. Stephan Wartmann CEO BRUGG GROUP, From left: Marc Wartmann, Jürg Suhner (president), Otto H. Suhner (until april 2021), David Dean, Dr. Markus Fiechter Andreas Heinemann CFO BRUGG GROUP, Andrea Roth CEO BRUGG Ropes, Urs Bollhalder CEO BRUGG Real Estate NACHWORT 48 49

MANY OF OUR PIONEERS NACHWORT 50 51 W E SAY THANK YOU brugg.com