Towards the end of the 19th and at the beginning of the 20th century, inventions, production and exports are running at full force. Many companies are expanding. So too is Schoeller. The First World War brings this expansion to an abrupt end. Afterwards, things begin to improve again and a first growth stage concludes with the purchase of the textile mill in Sevelen.
1882
The most modern dyeing plant in Europe is set up in Zürich-Hardturm (among other things, using electrical power).
1896
In Hard (Austria), the first foreign branch is established.
1907
Schoeller & Söhne merge with the Derendingen worsted yarn spinning mill (founded 1872).
1926
The Stabelwitz worsted yarn spinning mill near Breslau is taken over.
1931
The company acquires the majority shareholding in the Rüti wool weaving mill.
1954
Purchase of textile mill in Sevelen (today's headquarters).
