Our identity


The RAHN-Group

The RAHN-Group is an international family business based in Switzerland that has been operating for over 80 years.
 

Innovative technology company

As an innovative technology company, we supply demanding industries with natural and synthetic raw materials. We combine high-quality products, in-depth expertise and comprehensive services to offer our customers tailor-made integrated solutions.
 

We think long-term

We think long-term, respond quickly, take a cooperative approach and are prepared to enter into and stand by commitments.
We assume social and cultural responsibility and trust in the ability and loyalty of our employees and business partners.
 

Our Values & Culture

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RAHN-Figures 

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Ownership

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Ana Patricia Rahn Erden
Born 1977

At the beginning of 2006, Ms. Ana Patricia Rahn Erden has acquired a majoritiy share of the RAHN-Group from her father Hans Konrad Rahn.
Ms. Rahn holds a law degree and is member of the Board of Directors of the company. Besides other activities, she is chairing the Rahn Kulturfonds and is member of the Board of the Rahn Foundation.

 

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Hans Konrad Rahn
1933 - 2009

As the second generation owner, Hans Konrad Rahn managed the family company
RAHN AG for 25 years. It was always important to him to create an interesting work environment and to grant the employees considerable freedom to achieve the company's goals. On top of this, he was highly involved in social and cultural issues. This is reflected in the Rahn Foundation and the Rahn Kulturfonds.
In 1992, Hans Konrad Rahn retired from operative responsibilities of the company and from 2000 to 2009 he served as Honorary President of the Board of Directors.

History

 

2019

Laboratory opened at RAHN Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

2016

RAHN NL B.V. founded in the Netherlands

2015

75 year anniversary of the RAHN-Group

2014

RAHN France Sarl founded in France

2011

RAHN Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. founded in China

2006

Hans Konrad Rahn hands over the majority shareholder position to Ana Patricia Rahn Erden Focus on EnergyCuring and Cosmetics

2005

Spin-off of medical technology business

2000

RAHN Minimed AG founded

1999

Development of own-brand active ingredients for cosmetics

1998

RAHN USA Corp. founded in the United States

1996

RadLab AG founded (joint venture with Walter Mäder AG)

1988

RAHN UK Ltd. founded in the United Kingdom

1984

RAHN GmbH founded in Germany

1982

Three business areas: EnergyCuring, Cosmetics, Medtech

1975

Distribution of medical equipment

1974

Hans Konrad Rahn takes over as the majority shareholder from his father

1965

Portfolio expanded to include raw materials for the cosmetics industry

1940

Founded as a one-man business by Hans Rahn (trading in chemicals)

Contact

Monika Kamm

Monika Kamm

Assistant to the Executive Management

RAHN AG