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19.01.2022

A legend takes his hat

After almost 40 years, Philippe Gauvineau of Gilgen France is taking a well-deserved retirement

14.01.2022

Gilgen takes over the activities of Fatoris Brandschutz GmbH

As part of a succession solution, Gilgen has taken over the business of Fatoris Brandschutz GmbH with effect from 1 January 2022.

16.12.2021

Swing door drive units on the water

06.12.2021

Gilgen in Germany continues to grow

With effect from 1 January 2022, Gilgen Door Systems Germany GmbH in Bühl will take over the business operations of Hagemann Automatische Türsysteme GmbH in Freigericht and Pabst Automa-tische Türsysteme GmbH in Siegen, including all employees.

30.11.2021

Flying high to the Lej de la Pêsch

At first glance, the initial situation sounds simple and clear: installation of a double-wing sliding door in an Engadine restaurant. The problem; the Lej de la Pêsch is at 2’750 m above sea level and it is the end of November.

10.11.2021

Good views all around

When the ten sliding doors with side panels from Gilgen open, the brand new Dixence Resort in the Val d'Hérens offers a phenomenal view of the Grande-Dixence dam and the Dent Blanche Alpine panorama.

27.10.2021

A mountain full of challenges

The Skyway gondola lift in the ski resort of Courmayeur (I) at the foot of Mont Blanc is considered the most spectacular mountain lift in Europe.

13.10.2021

The cube is meant to please

VOI Cube is a walk-in vending machine from the Migros Aare cooperative that will be installed at ten different locations in the Mittelland during a test phase. Open the sliding door for the smallest shopping paradise far and wide.

27.09.2021

Door installation during existing operation

Gilgen has been supplying door and gate solutions for Bernmobil, the Bernese public transport company, for many years. Recently, a total of five different systems were designed and installed - during ongoing operations.

04.08.2021

The door opener for the pioneering project

Grand-Lancy is the new gateway to the city of Geneva. For the Pont-Rouge business park, Gilgen forms the backbone with various gate, sliding door and swing door operators.

28.07.2021

Health in the centre

Espace Santé is a centre for out-of-hospital services for the neighbouring Hôpital Riviera-Chablais in the canton of Vaud. Gilgen delivered a variable portfolio and range of services for this project.