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Kistler is the global leader in dynamic measurement technology for measuring pressure, force, torque and acceleration. Cutting-edge technologies provide the basis for Kistler's modular solutions.
Customers in industry and science benefit from Kistler's experience as a development partner, enabling them to optimize their products and processes so as to secure a sustainable competitive edge. The owner-managed Swiss company's unique sensor technology plays a key role in the evolution of automobile development and industrial automation, as well as in numerous emerging sectors. With a broad knowledge of applications and an absolute commitment to quality, Kistler is making an important contribution to the further development of current megatrends. This includes topics such as electrified drive technology, automated and connected driving, emission reduction and Industry 4.0.
Some 2,200 employees at more than 60 locations worldwide are dedicated to developing new solutions and offer customized service for individual applications. Since its founding in 1959, the Kistler Group has grown along with its customers, generating sales of CHF 466 million in 2019. Approximately 7% of this went back into research and technology — and thus into achieving better results for all our customers.
Economic performance indicators:
Sales revenue. 2019: 466 MCHF; 419 MEUR; 469 MUSD
Sales revenue, 2018: 475 MCHF; 412 MEUR; 486 MUSD
Sales revenue, 2017: 422 MCHF; 379 MEUR; 428 MUSD
Average growth in sales revenue for the last 3 years 9%
Employment indicators:
Number of employees (FTEs) worldwide (January 2020): 2,200
Number of trainees/apprentices in Switzerland and Germany: approximately 60
Key figures on research and development:
2019 investments in R&D (as percentage of sales revenue): 7%
Number of external R&D partners (universities and colleges): approximately 30
Number of patents applied for and granted: 740
