Vision

Rooted in tradition and sparked by creativity, we shine for the next generation

Vision

Rooted in tradition and sparked by creativity, we shine for the next generation


Our identity

The RAHN-Group

The RAHN-Group is an international family business based in Switzerland that has been operating for over 80 years.


Innovative technology company

As an innovative technology company, we supply demanding industries with natural and synthetic raw materials. We combine high-quality products, in-depth expertise and comprehensive services to offer our customers tailor-made integrated solutions.


We think long-term

We think long-term, respond quickly, take a cooperative approach and are prepared to enter into and stand by commitments.
We assume social and cultural responsibility and trust in the ability and loyalty of our employees and business partners.

Our Values & Culture

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RAHN is a global supplier of innovative performance materials with sales activities in 55 countries  and with a turnover well above 100 million Swiss Francs.

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Ownership

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Ana Patricia Rahn Erden

At the beginning of 2006, Ms. Ana Patricia Rahn Erden has acquired a majoritiy share of the RAHN-Group from her father Hans Konrad Rahn.

Ms. Rahn holds a law degree and is member of the Board of Directors of the company. Besides other activities, she is chairing the Rahn Kulturfonds and is member of the Board of the Rahn Foundation.

 

Hans Konrad Rahn
1933 - 2009

As the second generation owner, Hans Konrad Rahn managed the family company RAHN AG for 25 years. It was always important to him to create an interesting work environment and to grant the employees considerable freedom to achieve the company's goals. On top of this, he was highly involved in social and cultural issues. This is reflected in the Rahn Foundation and the Rahn Kulturfonds.

In 1992, Hans Konrad Rahn retired from operative responsibilities of the company and from 2000 to 2009 he served as Honorary President of the Board of Directors.

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Our History

2025

85 year anniversary of the RAHN-Group
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2023

  • 3D printing laboratory opened at RadLab AG
  • 25 year anniversary of RAHN USA Corp.
  • Introduction of the RAHN-Cosmetic Actives brand

2022

25 year anniversary of RadLab AG in Killwangen
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2021

  • Expansion into Hair Care RAHN-Cosmetic Actives
  • First RAHN Sustainability Report published

2019

  • Laboratory opened at RAHN Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
  • Cosmetics expansion with own RAHN USA sales team

2016

RAHN NL B.V. founded in the Netherlands
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2015

75 year anniversary of the RAHN-Group

2014

  • Cosmetics application laboratory opened at RAHN UK Ltd.
  • RAHN France Sarl founded in France

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2011

RAHN Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. founded in China

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2006

  • Focus on EnergyCuring and Cosmetics
  • Hans Konrad Rahn hands over the majority shareholder position to Ana Patricia Rahn Erden

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2005

Spin-off of medical technology business

2004

Rahn Kulturfonds association founded
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2003

Rahn Foundation founded
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2000

RAHN Minimed AG founded

1999

Development of own-brand active ingredients for cosmetics

1998

RAHN USA Corp. founded in the United States

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1996

RadLab AG founded in Switzerland (joint venture with Walter Mäder AG)

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1988

RAHN UK Ltd. founded in the United Kingdom

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1984

RAHN GmbH founded in Germany

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1982

Three business areas: EnergyCuring, Cosmetics, Medtech

1975

Distribution of medical equipment

1974

Hans Konrad Rahn takes over as the majority shareholder from his father
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1965

Portfolio expanded to include raw materials for the cosmetics industry

 

1940

Founded as a one-man business by Hans Rahn (trading in chemicals)
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Your personal contact

Monika Kamm

Monika Kamm

Assistant to the Executive Management

RAHN AG