From early rotary switches to modern home control systems, Feller by Schneider Electric has a rich history of industry-shaping innovation and award-winning design. It has also established a strong position in building control and energy management.
Milestone Dates
1909
Swiss entrepreneur Adolf Feller takes over a company in Horgen and starts selling, and eventually producing, electrical installation products.
1920
The Feller offer includes, rotary switches, sockets, plugs, and sockets for flush mounting and other accessories.
1931
Elisabeth Feller, only 21 at the time, takes the helm. She successfully leads Feller for 40 years.
1932
The company launches its first toggle switch and establishes itself as a leading Swiss manufacturer.
1940s
Thanks to Elisabeth Feller, employees receive sick and retirement insurance, a rare benefit at the time.
1973
Elisabeth Feller dies while the company is at an all-time high, having quadrupled its turnover since 1946.
1991
Expanding its popular product offer, Feller launches the EDIZIO range of switches, available in 14 colors.
1992
Schneider Electric acquired Feller, to enhance its portfolio in the Swiss market.