History

Rudolf Winkler
In 1905 Rudolf Winkler lays the ground stone for today’s company. After almost 20 years experience as an independent cheese maker in Russia and Strelitz/Danzig in today’s Poland, he returns to Switzerland for health reasons. He recognises the requirements of his professional colleagues in Switzerland and commences the negotiation and sale of additives for the production of Emmental cheese.

Fritz Otto Winkler
In 1920 Fritz Otto Winkler joins the company. He has good technical qualifications as a metalworker and the ability to develop practical appliances for the production of cheese. He begins to visit the cheese makers. At first by bicycle and from 1922 by car. The clientele is thus broadened and the name Winkler is soon ever-present in cheese-making circles as technical progress is of great assistance to cheese makers.

Fritz Rudolf Winkler
In 1950 and with solid commercial training gained at home and abroad, Fritz Rudolf Winkler joins the, in the meantime well-managed, company. He expands the organisation of sales and through his sound knowledge of languages successfully expands the companies relations within Switzerland and abroad. Many renowned companies chose Winkler as their agent in Switzerland.

Niklaus Friedrich Winkler
1988, after finishing his degree in business studies and numerous language and practical courses, Niklaus Friedrich Winkler joins the company. He has managed the traditional company since 1995.