Mar 09: The Kistler Group reported sales of 424 million Swiss francs in 2025, remaining largely stable despite challenging global conditions. While currency effects, a stagnating German automotive market, and geopolitical uncertainties, including US tariffs, impacted performance, the company achieved steady revenue and maintained focus on long-term growth.
In 2026, Kistler is advancing plans for a highly automated smart factory at its Winterthur headquarters and is expanding its presence in Asia through targeted investments and a new regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. These steps aim to capitalize on dynamic growth markets and strengthen Kistler’s global footprint.
Marc Schaad, CEO of the Kistler Group, said:
“My first year as CEO was challenging, but we have set an important strategic course. By adapting our regional structures, we can respond flexibly to market conditions. Despite global uncertainties, we are cautiously optimistic for 2026, focusing on growth through targeted investments, especially in Asia.”
Kistler continues to concentrate on its core competencies in piezoelectric measurement technology, serving four key industrial areas:
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Monitoring and controlling manufacturing processes
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Applications in plastics processing, particularly medical technology
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Condition monitoring of critical infrastructures, such as bridges
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Monitoring marine and large stationary engines
In 2025, Kistler expanded its portfolio with a cloud-based bridge monitoring platform, enabling integrated solutions from sensors to data analysis. This development provides operators with accurate, continuous data to enhance infrastructure safety and efficiency.
Regional growth outlook for 2026 is promising in Asia, particularly China, while in the US and Germany, Kistler is strengthening management and developing new applications to navigate market uncertainties and declining automotive sector sales.
Innovation remains a key focus, with Kistler planning to invest approximately 9 percent of annual revenue in research and development. The smart factory in Winterthur is part of a long-term strategy to ensure sustainable, future-ready production capabilities.
