Orell Füssli AG is a diversified Swiss industrial and retail group with a corporate history dating back to 1519. The company operates through four main segments: Security Printing, Book Retailing, Industrial Systems, and Publishing. The Security Printing division is a core profit driver, manufacturing banknotes, passports, and secure identity documents for domestic and international central banks and governments. The Book Retailing segment, operated via a 50% stake in Orell Füssli Thalia AG, is the company's largest revenue contributor and manages a prominent network of physical bookstores and e-commerce platforms across Switzerland. The Industrial Systems division, operating under the Zeiser brand, provides equipment and software for the serialization and track-and-trace of security documents. Additionally, the company publishes educational materials and legal media for the Swiss market.
