WALSER History
Country extension online shop
The country expansion of our Walser online shop is making great progress: Ireland and Italy are getting a Walser online shop in their respective national language.
Relaunch of Walser online shop plus productfinder
The Walser onlinestore not only receives a visual facelift, but also becomes more customer-friendly by adding the productfinder. In addition, the Austrian and French Walser shops go live.
Start of the internationalisation process of the online shop
First of all the Walser online shop is expanded by a Swiss online shop.
NEW LOGISTICS CENTRE, HAMBURG
Takeover with subsequent optimization and reopening of the central logistics site in Gallin near Hamburg.
WALSER ONLINESHOP
Green light for the WALSER online shop and other e-commerce activities.
WALSER CHINA
Office in Hangzhou opened to strengthen our presence in Asia. Up till now, many employees have been employed here.
WALSER ASIA PACIFIC
WALSER ASIA PACIFIC LTD is opened as the first international site.
WALSER SWITZERLAND
In the same year, the WALSER INDUSTRIAL GROUP AG opens up in Switzerland and continues to serve as an important international location.
NEW HEADQUARTER, HOHENEMS
The new headquarter of WALSER GmbH is constructed in Hohenems, Austria.
THE FIRST CAR SEAT COVERS
The first sewing shop for seat covers and textile car interiors starts up in Hohenems.
FOUNDING OF WALSER GMBH
Hans-Karl Walser joins the company and forms the WALSER GmbH company. He broadens the product range with decorative hides, which are used to manufacture the first car seat covers for the distribution outlets of brands such as VW, Audi and BMW.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY
With previous business structures a casualty of World War II, Karl Walser had to rebuild the company. He was known throughout the country as a specialist in leather clothing and upholstery.
