The Orell Füssli Holding AG (OFH) is a diversified company with a wide range of products and services. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland and employs over 1,500 employees.
OFH is divided into three business segments: publishing, book trade, and printing services. In the publishing sector, the company operates mainly in the Swiss book and art market. Books, art books, catalogs, and magazines are published under the publishing brands Orell Füssli Verlag, Scheidegger & Spiess, and DIAPHANES.
The book trade segment is also a significant part of OFH's business model. Under the brand Orell Füssli, the company operates 11 bookstores in German-speaking Switzerland, making it one of the largest book retailers in the country. Customers can purchase not only books but also e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and games. The bookstores also offer events such as readings and theme nights.
The third business segment of OFH includes printing services. The printing company Orell Füssli Security Printing produces banknotes, securities, ID cards, visas, and other security documents for various countries. The company operates worldwide and has customers in over 80 countries. The printing press is ISO certified and complies with the highest security standards.
In addition to these three main areas, OFH operates a number of subsidiaries. This includes, for example, Orell Füssli Thalia AG, which operates one of the largest book retailers in Germany under the Thalia brand. An investment management company and a real estate company are also part of the OFH Group.
In its various business segments, OFH offers a wide range of products and services. In addition to books, art publications, and security documents, they also offer e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and games. The bookstores also offer a wide range of non-book items such as stationery, gift items, and toys. The printing company produces high-quality security documents for governments, central banks, and other institutions.
OFH's business model is based on diversification in several business segments. As a result, the company operates in publishing, book trade, and the printing industry, allowing it to have a broad presence in various customer segments and markets. The company focuses on high quality and offers a wide range of products and services through its different divisions.