The story
of our company

Industrial paper production in Balsthal began in 1883 when Robert and Arthur Bareiss founded the limited partnership Papier- und Couvertfabrik Balsthal and installed the first paper machine a year later. However, the company's roots go back even further: to a medieval grain mill and a wood grinding shop.

From 1900, paper processing is further expanded so that office paper can also be produced. In 1911, the entire plant is electrified. Two further paper machines are installed. This means that printing and writing paper, cardboard, tissue paper and thin parchment can also be produced.

Paper machine 5 with smoothing cylinder for tissue paper is introduced.

The Coba envelope factory is sold.

Construction of a second factory in Niederbipp. In 1966, raw paper from Balsthal can be processed at the new site for the first time. In addition, Switzerland's first industrial waste water purification plant is put into operation. Three years later, Tissue Machine 1 starts up, producing the finest crepe tissue paper with advanced technology, high speed and precision. For the first time in the world, the paper machine water cycle is completely closed. This means that fresh water consumption can be reduced to an unprecedentedly low level.

The owner company of Tela Papierfabrik, Attisholz-Holding, acquires 75 percent of the shares in Hakle AG in Mainz. A new workshop building is constructed in Niederbipp.

Pressed recycled pulp (wet-lab) is used for the first time on paper machine three in Balsthal.

The entire hygiene division of Attisholz Holding is sold to Kimberly-Clark, an American manufacturer of hygiene paper. Tela AG is renamed Tela-Kimberly (Switzerland) GmbH.

The Soin family from India takes over the company and the company is renamed Saber Swiss Quality Paper AG. The production strategy revolves around the manufacture of specialty papers for masking tape, cigarette filter paper and hygiene products.

Conversion of the stock preparation. The implementation of a major project makes separate grinding possible, while a new process control system is installed and put into operation and a transformer system is installed.

In 2020, the focus is on the health of our own employees. Awareness of the company's own vulnerability has led to a sensitization of sustainability issues among management. This will change strategies and investments in the future. The challenges of the year have led to planning difficulties and a shortage of resources. Swiss Quality Paper AG has always delivered on time thanks to its structured working methods and well-networked employees, which has made us a favored supplier to major customers.

Various product developments are planned and investments are being examined in order to meet the increased demand.