Since 1948.
We move what is important.
GK Grünenfelder AG stands for Swiss quality, innovative strength and partnership. As Switzerland's leading vehicle manufacturer, we develop customized transport solutions that create trust - among customers, partners and employees.
Innovative transport solutions for a sustainable future
Our values
We build vehicles from the perspective of our customers. We listen, develop and build the optimum transportation solution. Our customers are not just clients - they are part of the development process. It motivates us to go the extra mile and exceed what is expected. Because there are no traffic jams on the extra mile.
- 01The customer is our focus.
There's no such thing as impossible. We do everything we can to fulfill our customers' wishes. The customer is always at the center of everything we do and we focus our working methods on their success. Customer satisfaction is our guiding principle.
- 02Innovative and service-oriented. Always and constantly.
We stand for expertise, quality and service. We experiment and think outside the box. We create new solutions that inspire and are sustainable at the same time. In addition to product quality, we stand out on the market with our personal customer service.
- 03Healthy, successful growth.
We do not grow at any price. We invest sustainably so that our company can develop profitably in the long term. Each and every one of our employees makes an important contribution to the overall result of our company with their work.
- 04You can rely on us.
We keep our word, create commitment and trust - even with a handshake. We work with customers, partners and employees as equals. We are accessible and provide solutions quickly and straightforwardly. You can rely on GK.
- 05Certified quality.
Our certifications are testimony to our quality. Our company is managed and audited in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard. We also have military certification and a NATO approval number.
- 06The future is our responsibility.
It is our economic, social and ecological obligation to be able to pass on a healthy company in an intact environment to future generations. We are therefore constantly striving to anchor sustainability in our company and to align our daily actions accordingly.
Certifications and quality standards
ISO certifications
We are certified to ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management.
Swiss quality
Our vehicles are developed and manufactured at our plants in Kriessern and Pratteln with a high level of added value and stand for precision and durability.
Specialized approvals
Our superstructures are certified for use in food and pharmaceutical logistics as well as for military applications.
International partnership
CGS Group, Saudi Arabia
We have enjoyed a close partnership with the CGS Group in Saudi Arabia since 1976. Together with a Saudi partner, Albert Grünenfelder Sr. founded the joint venture CGS - Consolidated Grünenfelder Saady in 1976. Today, the CGS Group employs 750 people in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Bahrain and is one of the largest producers of refrigerated vehicles and cold stores in the Middle East. The company also acts as the general agent for the refrigeration equipment manufacturer Carrier Transicold in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
