When people think of Rohner and socks, the first things that probably come to mind are quality, comfort, and functionality. But behind the scenes at our Balgach facility lies technology that is anything but ordinary.

At the heart of our logistics operations is a modern high-bay warehouse equipped with a state-of-the-art high-bay forklift. What makes this special is that this technology is in use at only three locations throughout Switzerland.

A look behind the scenes reveals how Rohner has evolved over the decades and how tradition, modern logistics, and digitalization work together today.

Modern Logistics in Balgach

Our modern warehouse technology helps us store our products efficiently and reliably make them available to our customers and retail partners.

It becomes clear that there’s far more to a Rohner sock than meets the eye. In addition to product development, modern processes and technologies play a key role.

To this day, Balgach remains a key location for Jacob Rohner AG.

Connected to Balgach Since 1930

Rohner’s history in Balgach dates back to 1930. What began as sock production in the Swiss Rhine Valley has continued to evolve over the decades.

Today, Balgach is home to our offices, meeting rooms, showroom, shop, and a key part of our logistics operations, among other facilities. Thirty-five employees work at this location.

Our socks are now produced in Portugal near Porto, where approximately 70 additional employees work for Rohner.

In this way, we combine our Swiss roots with European production and continue to develop the company.

Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence

Even beyond our logistics operations, the world of work at Rohner is changing.

Digital solutions and artificial intelligence open up new possibilities for making processes more efficient and developing innovative approaches. The goal is not to replace tried-and-true methods, but to meaningfully combine our many years of experience with new technologies.

New ideas and diverse perspectives within our team help drive Rohner’s step-by-step development.

Balgach Municipal Council Visits Rohner

On October 19, 2026, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Balgach Municipal Council to our facility and giving them a behind-the-scenes look at Jacob Rohner AG.

The tour focused, among other things, on the development of our company, our logistics, and the increasing digitalization of our operations.

Rheintal24 also reported on the visit and how Rohner is evolving from a traditional sock manufacturer into a modern company.

Read the article on Rheintal24: “From Socks to AI: How Rohner Is Evolving”

Tradition and Progress Go Hand in Hand

In over 95 years, a lot has changed at Rohner. New production structures, modern logistics, and digital technologies are now part of our company.

Our mission, however, has remained the same: to combine quality, functionality, and innovation.

And even after more than 95 years, we continue to evolve.