Private company

Viscosuisse

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Swiss man-made fiber manufacturer (1906–2006)

Viscosuisse was a Swiss manufacturer of man-made fibers based in Emmen. Founded in 1906 at Emmenbrücke, it was the first Swiss company to produce nylon.2 It ceased to exist in 2007.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1906Founded1
  • HeadquartersEmmen1
  • Legal formAktiengesellschaft1

Viscosuisse was a Swiss manufacturer of man-made fibers based in Emmen. Founded in 1906 at Emmenbrücke, it was the first Swiss company to produce nylon.2

Timeline

  1. 2007Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1906Founded Founded1

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