NEWS RELEASE
Rafz, Switzerland, January 2026
Shortly before the end of last year, Andri Simmler and Christian Bänninger assumed responsibility as the company’s new owners, marking a major milestone in ALFA’s history.
Thomas Simmler and Maya Bänninger are handing the family business over to their sons Andri Simmler and Christian Bänninger. In doing so, ALFA Klebstoffe continues a story that began in 1972 with Emil Simmler and has been defined ever since by a clear promise of quality and the courage to innovate.
Thomas Simmler explained what underpinned this step: “Maya and I took over ALFA from our father in 2001 and grew the business together over the course of many years. Now we’re deliberately passing responsibility on to Andri and Christian with confidence. We know they’ll have the courage to take new steps, a keen feel for our customers, and strong teamwork.” During the transition period, Thomas Simmler will continue to serve as Managing Director and CEO.
Andri Simmler (Co-CSO) and Christian Bänninger (COO) have been part of the company for many years. They’re thoroughly familiar with the products and customers, and above all, they live ALFA’s culture. Andri Simmler summed up their ambition for the next chapter: “At ALFA, innovation and responsibility go hand in hand when it comes to customers, employees, and the environment. We don’t just talk about it, we do it. Just as Emil showed us, it’s 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. That spirit is what made ALFA strong,
and that’s exactly what we’re sticking with: high-performance modern adhesives and a team that rolls up its sleeves.”
Christian Bänninger added his perspective as well: “In the end, it’s always about the customer. ALFA will continue to stand for stable processes, outstanding quality, and reliable delivery. That’s what we work on every day, consistently, and in close proximity to our customers and their needs.”
With SIMALFA®, ALFA Klebstoffe stands for environmentally friendly adhesive technology created in Switzerland and used worldwide. The fact that sustainability isn’t a trend, but rather a conviction, has been part of the company’s story since 1972. At the same time, ALFA remains firmly future oriented: SIMALFA® and ALFA Klebstoffe AG stand for solutions that prove themselves in everyday use and consistently take sustainable development ever further.
