Création Baumann

In 1886 Friedrich Baumann and Albert Brand founded the company «Brand & Baumann» for the manufacture and distribution of linen goods. The two entrepreneurs went their separate ways at the start of the 20th century. Friedrich Baumann set up his own business called «Baumann-Grütter», which was taken on by his sons Willy and Fritz in 1930. Willy was responsible for the finances, whilst Fritz looked after manufacture and distribution. Step by step they built up exports. After the Second World War, the enterprise was split into two: an upholstery fabric manufacturing plant and a linen weaving mill. Fritz Baumann took charge of the linen weaving mill, which later developed into the trademark «Création Baumann». In 1951, the enterprise, which meanwhile was also producing curtain fabrics, relocated to new buildings at the Bern-Zürich-Strasse in Langenthal, at which Création Baumann's headquarters are still today. The company achieved continuous growth and exports flourished. In 1976 the third generation took charge of the company, with Joerg Baumann. Création Baumann already numbered 200 employees. The trademark was promoted worldwide and in 1985 turnover reached the 40 million Swiss franc mark for the first time.

Since 2000, the management has been under the stewardship of Philippe Baumann, the fourth generation Baumann, entrusted with the management of the company. In the last few years export accounted for between 73 and 75 percent of sales.