About
Founded in 1957, GIS AG is a private headquartered in Schötz, Switzerland with approximately 100-500 employees specializing in Wind, Hydro.
GIS AG was founded in 1957 by brothers Alex and Beda Iseli and has manufactured electric chain hoists and complete crane systems at its Schötz site since 1963. The company develops and produces lifting and handling equipment including electric chain hoists, overhead travelling cranes, slewing jib cranes, and vacuum handling systems. Products are used in numerous industries with particular applications in renewable energy (wind turbines and hydroelectric power plants), automotive, food processing, woodworking, construction, and entertainment. The company has produced over 500,000 chain hoists, most still in use globally. GIS operates through a network of 75+ qualified partners worldwide and subsidiaries in Germany, UK, and USA.
Headquarters
Schötz, Switzerland
Founded
1957
Employees
100-500
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
SWISSMEM, ISO, VDMA, CEN, DIN, FEM
Products
Electric Chain Hoists
Crane Systems
Vacuum Handling Systems
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
ISO 9001
TÜV Certification
CSA/US Certification