Swisslog celebrates groundbreaking for new headquarters in Aarau

Last Thursday, the first groundbreaking ceremony for the new Swisslog headquarters in Aarau, Switzerland, took place. Starting in autumn 2026, the company will relocate around 320 employees to the new site on Weihermattstrasse. Together with Kowe Immobilien AG, which is realizing the new construction project, Swisslog will create a modern working environment that is optimally tailored to the needs of its employees. The new building also coincides with Swisslog’s 125th anniversary.

(Aarau) The ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Swisslog headquarters on Weihermattstrasse in Aarau has taken place. From October 2026, around 320 employees will move into the modern office building. The new construction project is being implemented by Kowe Immobilien AG, owned by the Aarau-based Ammann family. Swisslog will occupy the building as a tenant, marking an important step in the company’s further development.

“This new building is a significant milestone for both companies. It not only ensures a modern working environment for Swisslog but also makes an important contribution to the development of the Telli district,” said Hanspeter Hilfiker, Mayor of Aarau. “We are pleased that Swisslog, as a significant player, is moving into Telli and thus contributing to the positive development of the entire area.”

“Our employees can look forward to an attractive location in Aarau. The move will not only create a new, modern working environment but also help us become even more firmly rooted in the region as an employer,” said Jens Schmale, CEO of Swisslog. “Aarau offers us the best conditions as a location to further expand our position as a leading company in the logistics industry.”

The groundbreaking is particularly significant as it coincides with Swisslog’s 125th anniversary. “It is a special moment to underscore our growth and future orientation with a new headquarters—especially in our anniversary year,” Schmale added.

Completion scheduled for autumn 2026

“We are proud to realize this customized new construction project in close collaboration with Swisslog and the city of Aarau, and we thank all parties involved for the excellent cooperation,” explains Oliver Ammann from Kowe Immobilien AG. The new building is expected to be completed by autumn 2026 and represents another milestone in the successful history of Swisslog.

Photo: © Swisslog / Image caption (l. to r.): Fabian Grande, Jens Schmale, Gudrun Malik, Uwe Gessner, Gabriel Meier, Thomas Hunziker (all Swisslog)