Läderach
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Läderach is a Swiss chocolate and confectionary manufacturer based in Ennenda (Glarus). It was founded in 1962 in Glarus by Rudolf Läderach (1929–2013). His patent for the process of manufacturing hollow, ready-made chocolate truffles revolutionized the fine chocolate industry. In 2004 Läderach decided to enter the consumer market by acquiring Merkur Confiserie AG, a well-established chocolate retailer. In 2012 the company was further vertically integrated towards end-consumers when it opened its first factory in Bilten in the Alps region. As of 2020 Läderach operates 100 stores in 35 countries.
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Company type | Aktiengesellschaft |
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Industry | Confectionery |
Founded | 1962 |
Founder | Rudolf Läderach |
Headquarters | Ennenda, Switzerland |
Number of locations | 100 |
Key people | Johannes Läderach (CEO and President) Elias Läderach David Läderach |
Products | Chocolate |
Revenue | CHF120 Million (2016) |
Number of employees | 1,300[1] (2022) |
Subsidiaries | Confiseur Laederach Deutschland GmbH & Co KG Merkur Confiserien AG |
Website | Official website |
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