Schiesser Explained

Schiesser AG
Type:Aktiengesellschaft
Foundation:1875
Founder:Jacques Schiesser
Location Country:Germany
Key People:Rudolf Bündgen, CEO
Industry:Clothing
Products:Lingerie
Undergarment
Revenue:€132 million (2010)[1]
Num Employees:1,770 (2010)[2]
Parent:Delta Galil Industries Ltd.
Homepage:schiesser.com

Schiesser AG is a German underwear and lingerie brand which is headquartered in Radolfzell, Germany. It was founded in 1875 by Jacques Schiesser.

History

It was founded in 1875 and by 1880 had grown to 280 employees. When the founder Jacques Schiesser died from heart failure in 1913, the company already employed 1200 people, and it has since worked itself into a global brand.[3] Since 2011, Schiesser has been owned by the Israeli corporation Delta Galil.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.schwaebische.de/wirtschaft/wirtschaft-aktuell_artikel,-Joop-soll-Schiesser-fit-fuer-Boerse-machen-_arid,4121623.html Joop soll Schiesser fit fuer Boerse machen
  2. Julia Schönmuth: Mit Joop an die Börse. In: Südkurier, June 30, 2010
  3. Web site: Chronicle overview of Schiesser AG. TAZ (German). 15 June 2014.