Annual Report 2020

Contents — Annual Report 2020 / Aebi Schmidt Holding AG

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The Aebi Schmidt Group at a Glance Our Vision

Annual Report
EUR ’000 2020 2019 In 2025, the Aebi Schmidt
Group is the global leader
2020
SALES BY SEGMENTS of smart solutions for
Aebi products 59 529 12.8% 60 263 11.7%
the treatment of mission-
Schmidt products 214 154 46.1% 243 246 47.1%
Meyer / Swenson products 28 602 6.1% 40 111 7.8%
critical infrastructural
MB products 66 333 14.2% 74 023 14.3%
and agricultural areas.
ELP/Arctic Machine products 8 979 1.9% 0 0.0%
Service and spare parts business 88 279 18.9% 98 530 19.1%
Total net sales 465 876 100.0% 516 173 100.0%

BALANCE SHEET TOTAL

Current assets 257 895 80.7% 264 985 82.8%
Our Facts and Figures 2
Fixed assets
Total assets
61 496
319 391
19.3%
100.0%
55 028
320 013
17.2%
100.0%
Mission Preface by the CEO – The Financial Year 2020 4

Milestones in 2020 6
Loan capital 237 221 74.3% 242 279 75.7%
Equity capital (incl. shareholders’ loans) 82 170 25.7% 77 734 24.3% The Aebi Schmidt Group Values 8
Total liabilities 319 391 100.0% 320 013 100.0% Based on our competitive Product and solution portfolio 9
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES (FTE)
product range, we strive
Germany 442 23.9% 466 24.9% for total solutions, Product Range 10

Switzerland 283 15.3% 280 14.9% ­enabling an economic, Reporting on Aebi Schmidt Group 12
Poland 289 15.7% 305 16.3% safe and traceable clear- Sustainability 12
Netherlands 212 11.5% 214 11.4% ing. Our ultimate mission Our Locations 14
USA 384 20.8% 424 22.6%
is to improve the perfor- Customers, Sales Organisation, Markets 16
Other 236 12.8% 186 9.9%
Total employees 1 846 100.0% 1 875 100.0%
mance of our customers. Products and Services 17
Airport 18
Summer 20
Winter 22
Agriculture 24
Whether runways and taxiways at airports, pedestrian walkways, freeways Services and Solutions 26

or green spaces in challenging terrain – the areas of application of the 100 years Schmidt: Interview with Alfred Schmidt Junior 28

Aebi Schmidt Group’s products are as diverse as our portfolio: it comprises our
Corporate Governance 32
own vehicles, attachable and demountable devices for individual vehicle Board of Directors 32
­equipment as well as intelligent product systems and customized services. Executive Board 34
­Decades of broad experience make the Aebi Schmidt Group unique – and Group Structure 36
a reliable and competent partner for our customers from all over the Corporate Governance Report 37
world. A support and service program perfectly tailored to customers’ needs
offers the appropriate solution to nearly any challenge. Sustainability 40
Employees 40
Community 43
Environment 45
Information on the Sustainability Report 48
GRI Content Index 49

Addresses 53
2 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG / Annual Report 2020 — Facts and Figures Facts and Figures — Annual Report 2020 / Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
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Facts & Figures

1846

516
466
413
800 000

381
363
EMPLOYEES IN FULLTIME
EQUIVALENTS
We benefit from the comprehensive
expertise and the passionate
commitment of our employees.

PRODUCTION HOURS WORLDWIDE

SALES BY COUNTRIES
in 2020

USA 25%
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Germany 14%
Switzerland 12%
Netherlands 7% EUR

466
Italy 6%
France 5%
Spain 4%

16 90 70
UK 4%
Austria 4%
China 3%

+ Norway

Russia
2%
2% MILLION
Sweden 1% In 2020, the
Aebi Schmidt Group
Poland 1%
generated net sales of
Other 10% EUR 466 Million.
IN 16 COUNTRIES ... IN FURTHER TRAINEESHIP
we are present 90 COUNTRIES ... POSITIONS
with our own sales and
we are represented through Attractive traineeship
service organisations.
established partners who positions and opportunities
in turn serve other countries. for a career start
at various locations.
EMPLOYEES BY COUNTRIES SALES BY AREAS OF APPLICATION
in full-time equivalents in 2020

13% 13%

12
Agriculture
Other
24%
Germany
11% 31%
Airport
Nether-
lands
27%
Winter
Maintenance
PLANTS 15% Technology
Switzerland
with a total production 21%
area of over 90 000 m². USA
16% 29%
Poland Summer
Maintenance
Technology
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The our position throughout all Scandinavia.

We have also moved closer to our Baltic
in the long term. As a company, we regard
it as our responsibility to invest in progress
work processes and routes can be opti-
mised, with a reduction in driving time,
I would therefore like to thank all our
employees around the world for their un-

Financial Year and Russian customers. Arctic Machine is

a leading manufacturer of vehicles and
and in the future.
Our economic, social and environmen-
fuel and resources.
The increasing pace of digitalisation
ceasing commitment and the great job
they did on behalf of our customers and

2020
equipment for the year-round maintenance tal targets are being implemented along the is affecting internal processes as well; for for the Aebi Schmidt Group – and our cus-
of streets and airports, with a clear focus entire value chain. We care about protect- example, our goal is to use 30% less pa- tomers for their loyalty and trust.
on intelligent mobility and digital transport ing the environment and use resources per and to forgo traditional print product
solutions – an ideal addition to our product economically; we are a fair employer and brochures. We have invested in a multi-
portfolio. invest in sustainable technologies. As the language digital platform with search and
With the takeover of Canadian com- following pages show, this has resulted in filter functions that allow customers to
In view of the pany Équipements Lourds Papineau Inc. valuable progress in recent years in terms download current product information.
difficult conditions, the (ELP), we have strengthened our pres- of environmental awareness at our plants, We are also committed to conducting
2020 annual result ence in Canada, particularly in the munici- in our processes and in our products. And business in a sustainable manner. Barend Fruithof
Group CEO
pal sector. ELP will also serve as the hub the Aebi Schmidt Group also contributes Aside from sustainability and digitali-
is good to very good. for the Canadian market and will enable us every day towards implementation of the sation, two other trends shape our indus-
Globally, we maintained to provide better after-sales service in ad- individual sustainability goals set by the UN* try: market consolidation and the shift
our market shares dition to expanding the product portfolio. – and it does so out of conviction. from purchase to rental or leasing. We
and in some countries, This will bring us one step closer to our take account of the latter trend by working
strategic goal of technology leadership in Upgrade of the first generation of electric with partners in the financial sector to de-
we even expanded. North America. sweepers velop tailored solutions for our customers.
We literally laid the foundation for our A year and a half after the launch of Last but not least, the coronavirus
growth in the US in Chilton WI in August by the first fully electric sweeper, eSwingo, has shown that some meetings can be
We will always remember 2020. The investing in expansion of the plant there. not only do our engineers have more conducted virtually without any problems.
pandemic had a strong impact on our so- Construction will be completed by mid- ­e xperience, but suppliers have also im- With this in mind, we will limit our travel
ciety, our economy and the financial mar- 2021 and represents the largest individual proved their designs and technology;
kets. And on Aebi Schmidt Group as well. investment in a plant for many years. what was until recently impossible is now
The halt to business travel had a negative ready for series production. Therefore,
We reached a milestone in
impact on our airport business and due to Crisis-resistant supply chain over the coming year we plan to update
autonomous driving at airports:
delayed or cancelled public tenders dur- Another positive note is our robust the first-generation machines in line with
the first step in our solution,
ing the lockdown, sales were also below supply chain, which enabled us to avoid the latest technological developments,
the driver assistance system,
the previous year in the municipal sector production stoppages during the lockdown. and thus ensure that all customers share
completed the acceptance
and the service and spare parts business. This was due to close supplier management in the progress. The advantages of the
process.
In addition to the pandemic, the low snow- and an increase in safety stocks of critical eSwingo remain unchanged: it is quiet
fall in winter 2019/2020 induced concern components on our part, as well as the and emission-free – and saves up to 158 kg
in all relevant markets. All in all the finan- enormous dedication and unceasing com- CO 2 per day compared with diesel-oper- activity in future to a minimum, in particu-
mitment of our suppliers. A huge thank you ated models. lar flights. It is in large part for this reason
goes to them. Proximity to customers is part of the that we made significant investments in
The past year has shown that
DNA of the Aebi Schmidt Group and many our IT infrastructure and IT security during
we are capable of weathering
Autonomous operations at airports of our products and innovations have the reporting year.
a storm, and it has brought us
We achieved a major milestone in au- emerged and been successful only be-
closer together as a Group.
tonomous driving concepts for airports. cause we have always maintained a close Outlook
The first of a total of three steps in our so- dialogue with customers. For example, Due to COVID-19 and the current
lution, the driver assistance system, suc- our customers’ experiences with the high- economic situation, 2021 is also set to be
cial year 2020 demanded a lot from us: cessfully completed the acceptance pro- voltage battery in daily use revealed the a challenging year and will again call for
energy, patience, perseverance and, time cess. Due to the pandemic, we developed potential for improvements in order to discipline and a clear focus. A decline in
and again, flexibility. a flexible solution for interested airport achieve the best possible operation times. investment is likely, particularly in the
And yet thanks to the flexibility, solidar- customers: rather than presenting the ­a irport sector in Europe. This market will
ity and commitment of our employees, we new driver assistance programme live on Priorities in the area of sustainability ­recover from the pandemic only slowly.
coped well with 2020 despite everything. the airfield, a team made up of Product The top priority with respect to sus- Nevertheless, we are working hard on the
Our COVID-19 team initiated protective Management, Sales and Marketing pre- tainability is the gradual development of next step towards autonomous driving at
measures very early on, often before the pared a live online demonstration, at which non-fossil sustainable drives, in particular airports, as we believe there will be unmet
­officially decreed measures. In particular, selected customers were able to attend. the electrification of additional vehicles. A needs and increasing demand in this area.
employees at our plants had to work under The first event offered in this way received special focus also lies on the digitalisation Finally, we are in a strong position.
difficult conditions. We managed to avoid very positive feedback. of our products in the municipal sector, The Aebi Schmidt Group has solid finan-
the closing of any of our plants due to ill- such as online reporting for machines. cial and organisational foundations and
nesses simply because employees acted Sustainability – an integral part of our This meets customer demand for greater is pursuing a functional, crisis-resistant
with care and wore masks consistently. strategy efficiency and lower costs. Our IntelliOPS strategy. The past year has shown that we
Sustainability continues to be an es- telematics platform provides comprehen- are capable of weathering a storm, and it
Investment in new markets sential part of our business activities – sive functions for route monitoring and se- has brought us closer as a Group – we are
The acquisition of Finnish company ­b ecause our customers expect it from us lection, as well as reporting and analysis. today a strong team. And it takes a strong,
Arctic Machine has made us the market and because we are convinced that sus- The platform displays a machine’s activity loyal team to withstand such a crisis as * For example, the following Sustainable Development
leader in Finland and we have expanded tainable companies are more successful data on a map in real time. As a result, well as we did. Goals: SDG 7, 8, 9, 11, 17
6 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG / Annual Report 2020 — Milestones in 2020 Milestones in 2020 — Annual Report 2020 / Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
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Milestones in 2020

3 November: New driver

August: Major order for the assistance system – Aebi
Spanish city of Murcia Schmidt presents the first
The service company step towards autonomous
responsible for cleaning the operations at airports
June: Good is now even city of Murcia places a large Aebi Schmidt takes a
better order for about 40 machines. three-step approach develop
Aebi launches the overhauled The company previously used a pioneering technology for
8 September: The Aebi
Terratrac model series and sweepers produced by autonomous operations at
March: IntelliOPS platform Schmidt Group takes over
identifies it with a “+” in the various companies, but it now airports. This allows clearing
goes live Équipements Lourds Papineau
January: Successful type designation. The new air relies almost completely on concepts to be tailored to
With the launch of the Inc. (ELP), the leading
expansion of business in conditioning system ensures our vehicles due to its good specific situations. We
IntelliOPS platform, the Aebi Canadian manufac­turer of
Canada more pleasant working experience with them and our present the first step, the
Schmidt Group has winter service equipment
The sales organisation in conditions in the cab, as do service expertise. driver assistance system, to
completed the consolidation The company, based in
Canada, established only a few reduced noise levels. As part Saint-André-Avellin, Quebec, interested customers around
of its offerings in the area
months before, quickly finalises of the overhaul, the mainte- Canada, has been established the world via live stream:
of digital data support. With
its fourth major order. nance and service intervals are for some 20 years and has seven cameras transmit the
a modern licensing model,
Edmonton airport has already optimised and driving made made a name for itself as a live demonstration from
all applications and functions
relied on the strong perfor- more resource and environ- provider of sophisticated, the Mercedes-Benz Test and
are accessible via the same
mance and the reliability of mentally friendly, thanks to a high quality technical solutions. Technology Center in
platform. The scope of
snow removal machines from reduction in required oil The equipment and vehicles Immendingen (Germany).
functions can be modified
MB and orders an additional changes. produced by ELP are an ideal
flexibly in line with the
four machines. addition to the product portfolio
customer’s specific needs
and processes. in North America. ELP’s
strong market presence gives
the planned expansion of
the business in North America
an additional boost.

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

20 21

June: New Stratos 3

Mid-Range to close gap in 17 December: Electrically
product line-up powered Aebi transporter
The Holten plant is preparing enters the second test phase
18 February: The Aebi Schmidt Group its production lines in order to 21 August: Groundbreaking After testing the prototype
acquires Arctic Machine Oy be able deliver the new for historic expansion of the first electrically powered
Arctic Machine Oy, based in Finland, is Stratos 3 Mid-Range with a With a subdued celebration Aebi transporter in real
a leading manufacturer of vehicles and larger tank and modular because of the pandemic, conditions in Stoos, a popular
equipment for the year-round design in time for the winter Aebi Schmidt North America Swiss tourist destination, the
maintenance of streets and airports. season. During its officially lays the foundation for 15 September: Licensed
overhauled vehicle now enters
The company looks back on 80 years April: The world continues ­development, special expansion of its production production by Meyer for
the second test phase. It will
of history and has transformed itself to spin, even during the emphasis was placed on use capacity at the Chilton Jeep and Ram
be put through rigorous
over the past decade from an lockdown of existing components location. The expansion by Effective immediately,
testing in the municipal sector
equipment manufacturer to a provider Large parts of the world and the special features of the 6500 m2 will increase capacity Jeep and Ram owners can
over the coming months.
of intelligent and comprehensive are in lockdown, trade fairs production line. and create space for equip their vehicles with a
solutions for traffic and road mainte- have been cancelled and yet the manufacture of new licensed Jeep or Ram
nance. Arctic Machine Oy has a strong vehicles must be delivered, products and for offices. The snowplough and spreader.
market presence in Scandinavia, the users trained and products expansion is the largest Meyer was awarded the
Baltics and Russia. The acquisition is manufactured. Our organi­ investment our Group has contract to produce the
an ideal addition to our product sation shows clearly that we made in recent years. equipment, since the
portfolio and supports our growth are capable of responding to equipment will be developed
targets in the north and east European the new challenges easily and manufactured in the
markets. and pragmatically, and that US – a key criteria for the
product demonstrations are two major US brands when
possible despite the ­assigning licences.
pandemic.
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The Aebi Schmidt Group Values Product and solution portfolio

Our values form the basis for all our actions and they guide The Aebi Schmidt Group’s range of products includes intelligent product
our ­behaviour – both within the company and in dealing with ­systems and services for the management, cleaning and clearing of operational
­customers and partners. traffic areas and demanding terrain. These include its own vehicles and
­innovative attachments and mountable equipment for individual ­customisation
of ­vehicles. Our range of support and service offerings, tailored to customer
demand and needs, offer the right solution for virtually any challenge.

RESULT ORIENTED COLLABORATION CUSTOMER FOCUSED

We contribute and add value to We strive together We improve the performance
Aebi Schmidt Group performance for one common goal of our customer AIRPORT WINTER SUMMER AGRICULTURE
... recognize and realize business ... work in a global network ... think in solutions
opportunities ... utilize each other’s skills ... achieve excellent results For airports, we offer the From snowploughs to snow- Our mounted, attachable and Our single-axle machines,
... aim for the best result ... take risks, learn from mistakes ... build strong partnerships products required for snow blowers and -cutters to compact sweepers, street implement carriers and trans­
... focus on the outcome of our actions ... benefit from other cultures ... focus on customer needs clearing and cleaning, as well spreaders and sprayers, we washers, transporters and porters can be used flexibly
... maximize profitability as corresponding concepts offer a full range of products for numerous attachments and and are powerful and safe – the
and tools based on many years snow clearance and de-icing. mountable devices are suitable ideal products for management
of experience. for nearly all maintenance work. of challenging terrain.

SERVICE & DIGITAL INTEGRATED SPECIAL

INTEGRITY PASSION INNOVATION SPARE PARTS SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS
Thanks to our efficient spare From supervision to active Our range of products is unique. Whether it’s rail technology or
We strive for long-term We are part of a winning team We break new grounds
parts warehouse and its optimal influence of activities to docu- It makes us the ideal partner road marking, sand clearing or
relationships ... inspire others ... think out of the box
transport connections, and a mentation and reports: our when you need fully equipped salt dissolving technology – we
... are trustworthy and keep promises ... are proud of what we do ... try the untried
service organisation tailored to digital tools help to work more winter service vehicles or love challenges and offer our
... are open and honest ... choose a positive attitude ... strive for sustainable solutions
geographical characteristics, our efficient, more sustainable and equipment for an entire fleet. ­customers in-depth experience
... are reliable and take responsibility ... challenge the limits ... encourage continuous
customers remain operationally more cost-effective. and expertise in these areas.
... act ethical and tolerant, we respect improvement
ready at all times.
others’ opinion

OUR UNDERSTANDING OF SOLUTIONS

Operation
Our aspiration is to offer customers tailored solutions. Review
Customers determine where the process starts. We provide
them with advice and support – from procurement to Operational Maintaining
operational safety, service maintenance, service optimisa- Reliability Performance
tion and training, to future designs. We want our customers
to be able to use their equipment more effectively, more
efficiently and more economically. We take a long-term view
Training
and ensure that customer fleets can be used flexible at all
times and for their entire lifecycle. Customers get what they
need from the Aebi Schmidt Group, not a standard product
from a catalogue. We take an consultative approach to sales Optimising
and maintain a dialogue to get the best out of the machines Performance
for the customer. Whatever we do, we do to protect our
customers’ investments. Next
Generation
10 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG / Annual Report 2020 — Product Range Product Range — Annual Report 2020 / Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
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Product Range
Schneefräsen
Snow Cutters

Aufbau-
Mounted Sweepers
Kehrmaschinen

Hang- Tractors
Slope
Geräteträger

Mehrzweck-
Multipurpose
Transporter Transporters
Landwirtschaft
for Agricultural Use

Schneeräumgeräte
Snow Clearance
für Eisenbahnen
for Railways

Gezogene
Kehrmaschinen
Towed Sweepers

Kippaufbauten
Dump Bodies

Kehrblasgeräte
Jet Sweepers

Flughafen-
Airport Sprayers
Sprühmaschinen

Besen- Brooms
Runway
Kehrwalzen

Motor Mowers
Motormäher / /
Single-Axle
Einachser Machines

Snow Ploughs,
Schneepflüge, Streu-
und Sprühgeräte
Spreaders and Sprayers

Digitale Betriebs-
Digital Solutions
unterstützung

Kompaktkehr-
Compact Sweepers
maschinen

Strassen- Marking
Pavement
markierung

SchneepflügePurpose
Residential
für Privatareale
Snow Ploughs

Ersatzteile
Spare Parts/ /
Service
Maintenance

Mehrzweck
Multipurpose
Transporter Transporters
for Municipal Services
Kommunaldienst

und viele mehr

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Circular economy in practice customer side, for example, there is little

desire to own one or more machines.
with the customer will also help with cus-
tomer retention.
because the road network, the climate or
mobility have changed.
They simply need to provide a service. If Of course, we can promise to take Ultimately, it’s about using resources
we, as a business partner, want to provide back a vehicle after no more than 10 years efficiently and not wasting anything un-
Sustainability is a Group-wide responsibility. That’s why we launched the this service instead of simply selling the and then ensure that it continues to be necessarily – and not about scrap or recy-
Generation E programme platform. After all, the development and application product, we must answer questions such used somewhere else. Until then, how­ cling. On the contrary, the circular econo-
of new technology requires us all to think in a completely new way. as: will the machine be used efficiently? ever, we ensure that the vehicle is used my enables exciting new business mod-
The fact that this involves much more than electric drives can be seen in the Can we reduce usage and get the same optimally – a win for both parties. Different els. Arjan Ester is not getting tired of
results, thus reducing costs and conserv- scenarios are possible: we have to dispose advocating such models. He says: “Ten
following example from the Netherlands. ing resources? When is the right time to the vehicle after 10 years, we give it a sec- years ago, we had one trainer who helped
use the machine or overhaul it? What data ond life, we equip it with the latest tech- customers to use their machines more
will help with the optimisation of process- nology after five years, or we take it back ­efficiently. Today, we have a department
In Overijssel, a province in the Neth- entire procurement system to be regulat- Ester is concerned with the sustainable es? Answering these questions together and replace it with two smaller vehicles with nine specialists.”
erlands, they use an older spreader that ed in accordance with the principle of the use of resources, he is a businessman
emits about 80% less CO2 than a new circular economy by the year 2050, then who works for a global group of compa-
spreader. Yet it is a conventional diesel the offer makes complete sense. And in nies. He admits that even in the Nether-
model. How is this possible? Aebi Schmidt particular as the number of years until lands it is a challenge to convince employ-
completely overhauled the customer’s ve- 2050 encompasses only two average life ees and customers of the opportunities
TEN EXAMPLES OF HOW WE CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF RESOURCES
hicle in its plant and updated it in line with cycles of a spreader. presented by the circular economy. This

23.7 t Paper
the latest technology. Looking at it a little more closely, the may be because terms such as scrap or

Chilton
Arjan Ester, CEO of Aebi Schmidt facts speak for themselves: an overhauled recycling have negative associations for
Netherlands, is used to his colleagues and updated machine will save the signifi- many stakeholders. But the circular econ-
thinking he is crazy when he makes such cant amount of steel and plastic that is omy has nothing to do with scrap or recy-
offers instead of selling the customer a needed to manufacture a new vehicle, cling. Instead, it’s about new thinking and
The production lines
new vehicle. However, when one consid- and no CO2 will be emitted during the entrepreneurial review of current practice
at the new plant
ers that the Dutch government wants its manufacturing process. Although Arjan from both sides of a partnership. On the A fully electrically operated in Chilton are designed
eSwingo used for 1500 hours a year to maximise energy Our goal is to reduce paper consumption
reduces CO2 emissions by 23.7 t. ­efficiency and minimise by a total of 30%. We only offer product
waste. brochures in digital form.

8
CIRCULAR ECONOMY

100% Data
HARDW
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RE
FTWARE
SO

EFFICIENCY OF EXECUTION
ES The intelligent use of data helps
VI
C
SER us to structure processes
Recycling All Aebi Schmidt locations in Germany, Austria, more e
­ fficiently and thus more
Aft ­environmentally friendly.
er Sweden and Norway are powered by up to
life
tim 100% sustainably produced electricity. In the Nether­ Number of
Parts e

Salt
Separate
manufacturer
lands, we produce more than 54% of our electricity current
Reduction of waste streams
packaging material requirements using our own solar installation. We are development projects
Remanufacture
committed to provide all units with sustainably for e-vehicles,
Energy produced electricity gradually over the next few years. devices and modules
Software
ISO 14001

ISO 26000

Chain developer

Dual/multi-use
responsibility Refurbishment
(suppliers)

Equipment
Smart manufacturer Re-use
Technologically sophisticated
Manufacturing Re-distribute We contribute to the more efficient use of resources with every vehicle that is ­ ystems allow us to ensure that salt
s
(Lean) is not wasted during winter service.
retrofitted or converted in a few steps for use in other activities that previously
required a second vehicle.
Service
provider

Efficiency
Upgrade
Powder coating

Configure
to order

Modular
Maintenance Lightweight
construction
We reduce drive energy directly by manufacturing
Adding We ensure that conventional drives work as lightweight ploughs and other components with
value
Production Usage (lifetime) efficiently as possible and that they meet future standards now. modern materials.
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Our
Locations Plants and local Sales and
Service Organisations

1 Germany, St. Blasien

Aebi Schmidt Deutschland

2 Netherlands, Holten
Aebi Schmidt Nederland
We have a global sales 3 Poland, Kielce 18
and service organisation Aebi Schmidt Polska
19
5
that we expand on a 4 Switzerland, Burgdorf
Aebi & Co. AG
­continuous basis. We Maschinenfabrik

serve our customers 5 Finnland, Jyväskylä

Arctic Machine Oy
2
3
operationally via our own 6 USA, Cleveland, Ohio
14
local sales and service Meyer Products 20
21
organisations and sales 7 USA, Lindenwood, Illinois 12 23
1
Swenson Spreader
and service partners. Our 8 USA, New Holstein, Wisconsin
13 24

plants form the backbone M-B Companies 9 10 4

of our organisation. 9 USA, Chilton, Wisconsin 22
M-B Companies, Airport Equipment
8
15 16
10 USA, Chilton, Wisconsin
M-B Companies, Brushes
7
11 USA, Muncy, Pennsylvania 17
M-B Companies

12 Canada, Saint‐André-Avellin, Québec

Équipements Lourds Papineau, Inc. (ELP) 6

Local Sales and Service Organisations

as well as representations 11
13 International
Aebi Schmidt International

14 Great Britain
Aebi Schmidt UK

15 Austria
Aebi Schmidt Austria

16 Spain
Aebi Schmidt Iberica

17 Italy
Aebi Schmidt Italia

18 Norway
Aebi Schmidt Norge

19 Sweden
Aebi Schmidt Sweden

20 Belgium
Aebi Schmidt Belgium

21 Russia
OOO ASH Rus

22 China
ASH Trading & Services Co. 1 3 5 7 9 11

23 Canada, Montreal, Québec

Aebi Schmidt Canada

Global Logistics Centre

24 Germany
Aebi Schmidt Logistic Centre 2 4 6 8 10 12

Holding
13 Switzerland
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
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Customers, ard assessment as part of product devel-

opment, spanning the entire lifecycle of
needs also involve a variety of product
­requirements, the Aebi Schmidt Group
more pleasant for residents. Despite the
difficult circumstances caused by the cor- Products and oped and expanded its portfolio of e-vehi-
cles and equipment. For example, we

Sales the products.

To ensure safety and health when op-
maintains a close relationship with all
stakeholders via various channels. An on-
onavirus pandemic, the Aebi Schmidt
Group successfully carried out the market Services continued to electrify the product portfolio
at our plants in Switzerland, Germany and

Organisation, erating the machines, specific training of

the users is required. In addition to the
going dialogue with customers, users and
interested parties allows us to improve
launch of the eSwingo and positioned the
machine in a number of European coun-
the Netherlands in 2020. Swenson in Lin-
denwood and Meyer in Cleveland (USA)

Markets
training, we support the safe use of our products and services continuously. All tries. also offer their customers purely electric
products through the distribution of de- interaction with customers – from the ini- Another important customer request The Aebi Schmidt Group products as part of their wide range of
tailed information material. All products tial telephone contact through to the sup- is the optimisation of machine capacity in spreaders, such as the VBEL, Electric PV
feature various protection systems, such ply of spare parts or maintenance services general and the optimisation of machines
offers innovative tech- Select, Electric LPV Select, Electric MDV
as warning lights and warning signs – for – are recorded by Quality Management. already in operation. The “Solution Sell- nology that conserves not and Electric PV Standard. Multi-function
At the Aebi Schmidt example, all vehicles with lithium-ion bat- This ensures that feedback from custom- ing” area is dedicated to these issues and only energy, but general machines from the Aebi Schmidt Group

Group, we focus on our

teries are marked accordingly. Customers ers is evaluated and translated into appro- was further expanded during the reporting
resources as well. This also help to save valuable resources. In
confirm compliance with a set handover priate measures. The Aebi Schmidt Group year. This includes subjecting existing the Netherlands, the Combi Soliq Flex,
customers’ needs and protocol by providing their signature. The also engages in regular dialogue with its products to a refurbishment process; this benefits our customers which enables customers to work with
wishes – not only during operating manuals, safety manuals and dealer network and discusses specific im- makes the equipment as good as new and and the environment one machine instead of two, has seen an
the development of ma- safety datasheets provide information on provement measures and ideas for en- updates the technology in line with the alike. increase in sales. Our plant in the Polish
hancements. l atest standards. There is also strong
­ city of Kielce launched a new highway
chines, but also when it A planning tool for service technicians ­d emand for multi-function machines: a snowplough on the market as a prototype
comes to product safety The Aebi Schmidt Group was introduced with the goal of continu- carrier vehicle with attachments that can at the end of 2020 that combines the front
­requires its suppliers to
and service. ­provide a certificate of origin
ously improving customer satisfaction. It be used year-round instead of separate The major tasks and challenges of the and side ploughs into a single piece of
contains geographic and task-specific in- machines for winter and summer service. future will involve protection of the envi- equipment. Thanks to the lightweight con-
for all essential materials. formation that can be used to better coor- (GRI 102-43, GRI 102-44) ronment and conservation of resources – struction, the Polish plant was also able to
dinate deployments. As a result, custom- the Aebi Schmidt Group is preparing itself reduce the weight of airport and highway
Whether it’s fully electric street sweep- ers receive reliable information about ap- for this now more than ever. We promote ploughs significantly.
ers, software solutions for the efficient use all relevant safety instructions. For exam- pointments while trips are optimised and innovative technology in order to offer our Energy and resource consumption
of vehicles, better coordination of field ple, rescue cards can be found in every CO2 emissions are reduced. A similar win- customers products that are not only high were also reduced sustainably through
service technicians or the optimisation of eSwingo electric sweeper to provide the win situation arises if customer machines quality, but environmentally friendly as the use of other solutions. Full-service
existing machines, the development of emergency services with information are equipped with a modem in future: with well. In addition, international and national concepts, telematics and route planning
new products and services takes into ac- about the risks and instructions for the the use of telematics systems the custom- laws and regulations increasingly stipulate help to extend the vehicle and product
count the various needs of our customers. safe handling of high-voltage technology. er can access important performance and the use of low-emission engines and con- lifecycle and reduce storage and transport
Our ambition: we want to be a full-service Operating manuals include information trol of the spreading agent dosage. All routes. With the new IntelliOPS platform,
provider for our customers and adapt and about the disposal and recycling of indi- processes can be continuously optimised
The installation of modems
optimise our product range accordingly. vidual vehicle components. A number of with the help of vehicle and machine con-
results in a win-win situation: The Aebi Schmidt Group
countries additionally require certificates sumption and usage parameters – a ser-
customers will be able to continuously expands its
that prove the EU origin of individual prod- vice that benefits both the environment
access performance and con- portfolio of electric vehicles
Customers can rely on uct components. That is why the Aebi
sumption data more easily, and and equipment and in
and customers. The same applies to the
Schmidt Group requires its suppliers to Swiss production centre: thanks to opti-
safe products our employees will be able to doing so contributes to the
provide a certificate of origin for all essen- mised maintenance intervals for the Ter-
offer support more efficiently. sustainable use of the
tial materials. ratrac and Transporter series, the amount
In spring 2020, we were the first pro-
environment and resources. of maintenance work required has been
vider to receive the AGR certificate from cut nearly in half, and consumables, fuel
The safety of our products and our the independent Healthy Back Campaign consumption data, and our employees and wear parts have been reduced sub-
customers is our top priority. That’s why for our entire fleet of compact sweepers can provide more targeted support. Cus- Aebi Schmidt Group’s products comply stantially.
quality assurance is extremely important (Cleango, Swingo and Multigo). The cer- tomers are, of course, entirely free to use with the limits of the EUROMOT 5 emis-
to us. In Europe, the Aebi Schmidt Group tificate attests that the machine ergonom- the system or not. An app for final product sions standard. Furthermore, in 2020 the
follows the EU’s General Product Safety ics have a positive impact on the health acceptance was tested during the report- Aebi Schmidt Group proactively included
Directive and the respective national legal and performance of the operators. ing year. The goal of the app is to simplify the tighter standards and is now working
implementations that define the funda- the final acceptance process and exclude to implement the EURO 6e standard in the
mental requirements for safe operation. manual process errors as much as possi- series.
Compliance with applicable laws and
Focusing on the ble. The satisfaction of individual customer In addition to electric drives, the Aebi
standards concerning product safety is groups or regions is also reviewed at regu- Schmidt Group focuses on the durability
documented by CE markings and GS cer- customer’s needs lar intervals. The next survey is planned for of its products and machines, and the de-
tificates (Tested Safety). The GS certifi- 2021 and focuses on users of the spare velopment and implementation of compo-
cates in accordance with German law are parts webshop. nents and devices with modern, lighter
recognised in many countries. For prod- In the development process, proto- materials. It does so to reduce consump-
ucts sold outside Europe, we comply with Our customers’ needs and require- types are tested by customers and then tion and to use resources more effectively.
the specific local laws. The Aebi Schmidt ments are as different as our customers enhanced on the basis of their feedback. In the area of e-mobility, the first year of
Group examines the lifecycle of all prod- themselves. We supply municipalities, pub- Electromobility was a focus last year, par- series production of the fully electric
ucts regularly to check their impact on the lic administrations, airports, service enter- ticularly for public administrations for sus- e­Swingo 200+ sweeper was a significant
health and safety of users. The locations prises, the military, agricultural businesses tainability reasons and since electrically milestone for the company. The Aebi
in the US perform a technical risk and haz- and industrial companies. As different driven machines are quieter and therefore Schmidt Group has consistently devel-
18 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG / Annual Report 2020 — Airport Airport — Annual Report 2020 / Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
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Airport
At Aebi Schmidt, we are driven to develop pioneering
future technology.

Aebi Schmidt is taking the first step ners is particularly beneficial when it test them in real-time conditions on run-
towards autonomous operations at comes to complex processes, which ways, aprons and taxiways. In short,
airports are common at airports. For example, in anyone who chooses the future technol-
It takes a three-step approach to the area of autonomous operations at ogy of Aebi Schmidt will benefit from the
development of technology for autono- airports we work with CPAC Systems collective transport expertise of well-
mous operations at airports. This ap- which is a part of the Volvo Group. known pioneers.
proach is not based on a standard sys- CPAC is a passionate partner when it
tem, but instead enables clearing con- comes to technology-driven innova-
cepts tailored to specific situations. tion. Its success story began in 2003,
Aebi Schmidt presented the new driver Experts from different specialist areas when the company brought the first
evaluate solutions.
assistance system to interested cus- base platform for autonomous driving
tomers around the world via a live to market. We have also maintained
stream with a total of seven cameras at and experience the risk of costly adven- close partnerships for many years with
the Mercedes-Benz Test and Technol- tures can be minimised substantially. Lab1886, the innovation incubator of
ogy Center in Immendingen (Germany). Mercedes-Benz AG, and Daimler Truck
A traditional demonstration was not Collaboration with industry pioneers AG in the area of automated snow
possible due to the pandemic. At the Our understanding of the process- clearing. We are also a partner on the
beginning of the event, Rudi Rosen- es and conditions in the airport industry ‘Smart Fleet’ project, a joint project with
kamp, Head of Sales for Northern Eu- View from the passenger seat on the display of the new driver assistance system. are also based on the experience we Stuttgart airport, the Aebi Schmidt
rope & Rest of the World and a member have gained from various projects with Group and Volk Fahrzeugbau. The aim
of the Aebi Schmidt Group’s Executive industry leaders over the course of dec- of the project is to develop fully auto- For more news and stories, visit:
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Board, noted the importance of collab- from different manufacturers, thus re- we improved several others and used ades. The close collaboration with part- mated vehicle prototypes by 2022, and blog-en.aebi-schmidt.com
oration with truck manufacturers: ducing the investment risk for airports the experience to learn. The test phase
‘Close cooperation with truck partners significantly. also showed that with the help of the
is crucial. The systems need to be fully system, safety could be improved much
integrated in order to work correctly Tested in real conditions more substantially than we had origi-
and meet safety requirements.’ The fo- Aebi Schmidt used a comprehen- nally anticipated. A survey of airports
cus here is not on a single partner. One sive approach to test the new driver as- that took part in the online demonstra-
of the most important features of the sistance system over the course of two tion revealed differing opinions and ex-
driver assistance systems is that it can years. Although some of the functions pectations when it comes to safety.
be used on trucks and jet sweepers worked during actual use immediately, However, the participants agreed on
one point: a driver assistance system
leads directly to an improvement in per-
formance and thus to cost savings.

The key advantages of the driver assistance system Best practices panel
from Aebi Schmidt Aebi Schmidt has established an
– Efficiency and performance improvement: thanks to the driver Expert Partner Review Panel. The goal
assistance system, clearing jobs are completed correctly the first time, of this panel is to establish an ex-
making time-consuming follow-up work unnecessary. change of experience among experts
– Low investment risk: the Aebi Schmidt driver assistance system in the area of autonomous jet sweep-
can be mounted on all trucks and jet sweepers, irrespective of the ers. The exclusive panel comprises in-
manufacturer. dustry experts, including vehicle driv-
– Drivers can be deployed on different vehicles and in different roles ers and senior airport managers who
without special measures; personnel planning becomes easier and evaluate and test the individual topics
more flexible. and technology together. The transfor-
– Driver assistance means less training and therefore less organisational mation of valuable experience gained
effort and lower costs. from about a dozen leading airports
into functioning and profitable systems
– The control centre provides an overview of the position and activity
of the individual vehicles at all times. As a result, very little time is spent is what we understand by a develop-
looking for and coordinating vehicles. ment partnership. The technology is
new terrain for everyone involved, but At the interface between the present and the future: with the new driver assistance system from the Aebi Schmidt Group, customers can take the first
thanks to the panel’s combined efforts step towards autonomous operations at airports.
20 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG / Annual Report 2020 — Summer Summer — Annual Report 2020 / Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
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Summer
Sustainability is much more than an electric drive.

Disinfect or clean?
In the fight against COVID-19,
some cities have decided to disinfect
hotspots such as bus stops. At the be-
ginning of the pandemic, our colleagues
had to answer a lot of questions on the
compatibility of the materials with a
wide range of disinfectants. With no of-
ficial recommendations, each govern-
ment authority decides itself if it wants
to disinfect large areas and with which
disinfectants. Irrespective of the con-
centration, many common disinfectants
can be applied with our equipment. The
important thing is to check the compat-
ibility of the material in advance and to
clean the tanks completely after each
use or no later than after each shift.

Multigo 150: One machine, numerous possibilities – for versatile and efficient utilisation.
Straliq City Jet: although it normally uses water, it has also been used with special substances in
some cities during the pandemic.

Multigo 150: an all-rounder with cence, which offers municipalities and cycle despite the higher acquisition
almost unlimited options service providers much greater flexibili- cost. But its biggest advantage is that
FAM Hausmeisterdienste, a large ty in terms of staff planning. the fully electric model provides the Aebi eVT 450: the first electric
and leading regional service provider The Multigo is powered by a diesel same performance as the diesel model. transporter is entering the second
with 600 employees and 250 vehicles, engine, yet it still contributes to sustain- This value proposition, which continues test phase
decided to purchase eight multifunc- able and safe working. The energy-effi- to be unique, has impressed a number The first prototype was tested at a
tional machines. And it had good rea- cient all-wheel drive with high efficiency of customers. popular Swiss tourism destination for
son for doing so, as Fabian Alexander traction control results in low fuel con- nearly a year. The municipality’s experi-
May, owner and managing director, sumption, even during maximum per- ences were entirely positive and guests
tells the leading German trade publica- formance. And with respect to the con- appreciated being able to enjoy their
tion Bauhof Online: ‘We don’t look at sumption of resources and fuel costs, coffee on the terrace or go for a walk
what others are doing. Instead, we ac- year-round use is more economical without being disturbed by loud engine
quire the technology that the market than the purchase of multiple vehicles. noise. Much of the experience gained
calls for. That’s why working efficiently In addition to the all-wheel drive, the from the testing has now been incorpo-
with the best partners is very important spacious cab with optimal visibility, er- rated in the second, overhauled proto-
to us. And we can do this only with the gonomic controls, adjustable steering type, which is subject to a second
latest technology.’ For some, the Multi- column and spring-loaded driver’s seat round of testing in daily operations, this
go 150 is a machine, for others it is an contribute to a healthier and safer work- time by a Swiss city administration. The
implement carrier. While the low overall place and driver. With the AGR seal of vehicle still has a Vario transmission, so
height or low tare weight are important approval, the Multigo 150 offers tested it continues to have a high level of trac-
to some customers, others appreciate and certified ergonomics. tion and drive. The experience from the
the nearly unlimited attachment and second test phase will be incorporated
mounting options. There is no arguing The eSwingo conquers city after city directly into product development be-
on the fact that the low overall height is The eSwingo has impressed many fore the transporter is offered in series
a benefit in underground car parks and municipalities and service providers be- production.
underpasses. The low tare weight, in cause it is emission-free and quiet, re-
turn, makes it possible to manage pave- duces CO2 by up to 158 kg per day, can
ments and green spaces. With a maxi- be operated for up to 10 hours with just
mum weight of 3.5 t, the Multigo 150 four hours of charging and results in sig- For more news and reports, visit:
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can be driven with a class B driving li- nificantly lower costs over its entire life- The eSwingo 200+ in use in Moscow. The Aebi eVT450 prototype will now have to prove itself in real and everday operations. blog-en.aebi-schmidt.com
22 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG / Annual Report 2020 — Winter Winter — Annual Report 2020 / Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
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Winter
The Aebi Schmidt Group has strengthened its market position in
Scandinavia, Russia, the Baltic region and Canada.

The latest generation of Stratos Licensed production by Meyer for sideration for the two major US brands
technology is now included in the Jeep and Ram when assigning licences. Speaking of
mid-range series as well Since fall 2020, North American the award, Marcus Scherer, CEO of
During the development of the owners of Jeep and Ram are able to Meyer, says: ‘We are proud that Meyer
Stratos 3 Mid-Range spreaders, special equip their vehicles with a licensed is the first company in the industry to
emphasis was placed on the use of ex- Ram or Jeep snowplow and spreader receive a licence from two of the world’s
isting components and the special fea- at participating Ram and Jeep dealers. leading vehicle manufacturers.’ In addi-
tures of the production line in the plant. The award for production of the equip- tion to the partnership with Jeep and
This results in both economic and envi- ment is a success for Meyer, not least Ram, Aebi Schmidt North America fur-
ronmental benefits. The economic ben- because the equipment is developed ther expanded its OEM business during For more news and reports, visit:
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efits stem from the fact that we are able and manufactured in the US, a key con- the reporting year. blog-en.aebi-schmidt.com
to produce existing components more
efficiently and economically. The envi-
ronmental benefits are achieved be-
cause it is not necessary during produc-
tion or operation to replace or dispose
existing components. The mid-range
series now has a larger tank and can be Stratos 3 Mid-Range: top technology is now available in the mid-range segment as well.
modified modularly in line with the cus-
tomer’s needs. It fits a number of multi-
functional carrier vehicles and is par- does not extend beyond the width of the With its acquisitions of Arctic
ticularly suitable for challenging spread- vehicle, provides the driver with a better Machine and ELP, the Aebi Schmidt
ing duties in difficult, narrow or steep view to the rear and makes manoeuvre Group has strengthened its market
terrain. The compact design, which of the vehicle easier. position and underlines its growth
ambitions
The brands of the two companies
will continue under the umbrella of the
Group and they will continue to be led
by the current management team. Arctic
Machine Oy has made a name for itself
in Scandinavia, Russia and the Baltics
mainly as a provider of sophisticated
and high quality technical solutions. ELP
(Équipements Lourds Papineau Inc.) is
known in Canada as a leading manufac-
turer of heavy-duty vehicle equipment
and attachments for snow clearance
and road maintenance. Both acquisi-
tions represent an ideal addition to our
current product portfolio. We also want
to market directly to markets and cus-
tomers that we were able to reach only
indirectly before. The expansion of the
portfolio and the exploitation of new
markets are of key importance to the
implementation of our growth strategy.

Best-of-class equipment from Arctic Machine (above) and ELP (below). Jeep with a licensed Jeep plow, manufactured by Meyer.
24 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG / Annual Report 2020 — Agriculture Agriculture — Annual Report 2020 / Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
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Agriculture
Better driving characteristics, greater operating comfort and
more equipment features.

Screen shots from the Farming Simulator.

Aebi products are now also available was recently set up – and as a point of a wider swathe of feed and load more
in successful online game honour, Aebi Schmidt sent its own team than before. The knives can be locked
The ‘Farming Simulator’ is the to race. with a single handle, which makes for
most successful Swiss computer game. faster and safer installation and re­
The clearest workspace in its class now offers an even better and more comfortable driving experience. The current version was downloaded New generation of loading wagons moval. The chargers are available in two
more than a million times in one week. The new Aebi Schmidt loading sizes and fit older carrier vehicles as
And now an Aebi TT 281+ and CC 66 are wagons, which we offer in cooperation well. The volume and knives are not the
Aebi TT 241+ and 281+: also available in the game. The game is with Agrar Landtechnik AG, make har- only new features; the drive, pick-up
Good is now even better A plus for the working environment popular not only in Switzerland, but also vesting feed easier, safer and more performance, ground clearance, rotors
A + has been added to the names With the TT 281+ and TT 241+, the driver can regulate the cab temperature more in Germany, France and the UK. In addi- ­efficient. With an increased loading vol- and feeder flaps have all been over-
of the two “large” TT models from Aebi. easily and therefore improve the driving comfort. The completely new air-conditioning tion, an eSports league with 13 teams ume of up to 11% and an expanded hauled.
The plus stands for an even better and system allows the driver’s cab to be cooled down to the desired temperature even from eight countries and two continents working width, the machine can collect
more comfortable driving experience more quickly. Innovative insulation mats ensure less heat during high temperatures
and vastly improved equipment fea- and thus enable long and focused work.
tures compared with previous models.
Aebi has overhauled and improved A plus for quietness in the cab
not only the large Terratrac models, but Better materials on the side panels reduce noise levels in the driver’s cab. Less
the entire range. In the small TT 206 and background noise means less distraction and ensures safer driving and higher
concentration when working.
TT 211 models, the air conditioning,
handbrake lever, power take-off clutch
A plus for precision
and steering have been optimised.
The repositioned handle on the rear window enables it to be opened and closed
It is often the little things that make
quickly and safely. The optimised control of the power take-off clutch enables
daily life easier for users and this is true extremely precise engaging and disengaging – for reliable and efficient working.
for the CC models, which are often used
as motor mowers. In addition to the en- A plus for productivity
gine and the range, the switches and The vehicle has an improved traction drive system thanks to a software update.
handles have been optimised, making When starting or reversing, the speed can be adjusted to suit the particular applicati-
the machine even more comfortable to on, which increases productivity.
operate.
A plus for cost efficiency
With the TT 281+ and TT 241+, maintenance and service intervals are extended
significantly. With normal use, a service is now required only every 500 hours. The
reduced downtime saves time and money.

A plus for environmental performance

The TT 281+ and TT 241+ need fewer oil changes, which improves the carbon footprint
– for resource-efficient and environmentally friendly driving. For more news and reports visit:
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blog-en.aebi-schmidt.com
Simpler, safer and more efficient: the new loading wagons from Aebi.
26 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG / Annual Report 2020 — Services and Solutions Services and Solutions — Annual Report 2020 / Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
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Services and Solutions

Digital solutions are the key to efficient, sustainable and
economical operations.

IntelliOPS: the platform for digital Where there’s a will, there’s a way:
business operation support vehicle demos and training in times of
In spring 2020, Aebi Schmidt coronavirus
launched a platform to provide access Giving customers the opportunity
to data and applications tailored to the to experience and trial machinery and
needs of users. The days where one equipment through live demos has
had to opt for different applications and been part and parcel of our day-to-day
products depending on the require- work for decades. But what happens
ments are gone; now all data and fea- now, given that distancing and hygiene
tures are accessible via one single plat- rules have made regular demonstra-
form. The license determines the data a tions impossible? Our colleagues in the
customer can see and which applica- Netherlands and the UK found a crea-
tions they can use. If needs change, no tive solution to this problem without any
time-consuming updates or training are immediate major digital upgrades: Aebi
required; a simple adjustment of the Schmidt Netherlands has been running
The IntelliOPS platform offers a 24/7 overview of machinery and equipment.
­license agreement will provide access demonstrations using regular video
to the data or features on the same plat- conferencing that involve an employee
form. IntelliOPS is Cloud-based, so driving the vehicle while a colleague
does not require any local installation provides live commentary using a sec-
and can be used on any workstation ing and consumption data by the on- on the Cloud is a prerequisite too. Digi- ond camera. Other specialists tune into Training and demonstration: essential work remained possible in line with pandemic-related restrictions.
and, of course, on mobile devices. board data controller with GPS sup- tal and networked data make it possi- the live demonstration from home and
port, and transferred to a secure Cloud ble to optimise central workflows on an are thus on hand to answer any cus-
Efficient, sustainable and economical – environment. Various features on the ongoing basis and tap into savings po- tomer questions. The sales team in the
digital solutions optimise processes IntelliOPS platform allow users to ac- tential. UK uses a hands-free two-way radio Modems come as standard in our they want to use and with whom they
As well as boosting performance, cess data either directly or indirectly. system for vehicle demonstrations. The vehicles want to share this data. And owners of
the intelligent use of data and digital Aebi Schmidt’s digital solutions do not driver and the product expert are In future all airport equipment as machines equipped with a modem can
tools saves fuel, materials and time. only work with the company’s own equipped with a hands-free system well as sweepers in selected markets access the basic features of the Intelli-
Position and activity data, such as ma- brand equipment but with any brand with headset, so they do not have to be delivered ex works with a modem as OPS platform for a year.
chinery operating mode and driving from a customer’s fleet. The secure a ctively operate the device and the
­ standard. Even before the customer
speed, are recorded along with operat- transmission and storage of the data channel stays open, enabling discussion starts to benefit from the process-ori- Expansion of service offerings
throughout. This has allowed machine ented advantages of digital solutions, Although 2020 saw public life
demonstrations and training to contin- operating and activity data can help heavily restricted in many countries
ue in line with protective restrictions. them to maintain their machinery, equip- and the population sent into lockdown,
ment or entire fleet more efficiently. our service teams remained busy. After
Here customers can decide which data all, when public life came to a standstill,
so did a vast proportion of machinery
otherwise in daily use. Many customers
saw this as an opportunity to complete
maintenance work that otherwise
would have proven difficult to fit into
the working schedule. So our special-
ists extended their range of services
to include specific service packages
­designed for vehicles or entire fleets.
Much of this maintenance work was
completed during lockdown, with our
delivery terms adapted to comply with
the restrictions.

For more news and stories, visit:

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IntelliOPS: Easy access to data and applications via one platform. All airport equipment and sweepers in selected markets now come fitted ex works with a modem as standard. blog-en.aebi-schmidt.com
28 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG / Annual Report 2020 — 100 years Schmidt: Interview with Alfred Schmidt Junior 100 years Schmidt: Interview with Alfred Schmidt Junior — Annual Report 2020 / Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
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Ladakh to Srinagar. It was in response to a Lots of the company’s inventions and plough in the position where you need it.
call for tenders from the Indian Army. We patents can be traced back to your time However, our mechanical lifting and low-
actually scored really well, but we had no at the helm. Which ones are you espe- ering system was more successful – even
chance of winning it. The competition had cially proud of? though it was actually much more primi-
representatives who got there faster than An example of a smaller invention that tive than the compressed air system used
we did. Of course, it was tough to realise I was also proud of was when we devel- by Mercedes-Benz. Their Unimog dug it-
that the die had already been cast before oped the ability to control the ejection self in, the wheels started to spin and after
we even joined the game. But a couple of chute on the snow blower. Looking back, a few metres it was game over. Our
years later, that’s when we got to make our invention of layer-cutting technology plough, on the other hand, was kept sta-
our move after all. The competitor had pro- that enabled snow to be cut at heights ble by the mechanical lifting and lowering
vided machines which were not tried and more than twice the diameter of the cutter system, and cleared the slope with no
tested, and they apparently performed re- head was one of our greatest achieve- problem at all.
ally badly, so our representatives had no ments. But unfortunately we could not
trouble in winning the order the next time patent it. We often found ourselves cutting And that’s how the collaboration with
the tender went out. We are talking about snow layers on passes which had never Mercedes-Benz began?
22 or 24 machines. It was a huge order. been cleared before. I drove all the ma- Yes, to start with it mostly took the
chines myself – for me, that too was a kind form of joint exhibitions at trade fairs,
100 years Schmidt Is the condition of the snow in the of sport. which we and Mercedes-Benz staffed to-

“What we dared Himalayas comparable to that in the

Black Forest?
It’s the same as that in the Alps. But
The first volume of the book “Ge-
gether. This meant that we came into con-
tact with their customers too. Another
rather important collaboration were the

to do there
schichten rund um den Unimog”
the safety measures in the Himalayas [“Unimog Stories”] contains a wonderful demonstrations that we would organise
were absolutely terrible. Every evening we line: “Layer cutting meant that, for the every couple of years at different high-alti- Schmidt snow blowers, as they were also used in the

was actually
Himalayas.
were just happy to get home in one piece. first time, I could cut snow that was even tude passes, before we settled on the
They had some pretty strange ideas about higher than the snow clearing head. The Timmelsjoch Pass as the venue for our
safety – or none at all. onlookers gasped: we had made the major events. We spent three weeks with our customers: advertising alone will

pretty bold” People say that you know a lot more

about snow than any polar explorer.
impossible possible once again.” People
thought it simply couldn’t be done, and
you did it anyway?
clearing the pass there, taking the oppor-
tunity to showcase our latest snow clear-
ing machines up on the pass itself, along
never give you that edge. We felt at home
on the Alpine passes. When it came to
clearing snow, nothing could phase us.
It is 100 years since Alfred Schmidt Senior opened a bicycle shop in the [Laughing] Oh, that’s overstating it, of Yes. That was in 1963, I believe. with the rest of our product range, includ- For instance, take a look at this photo here
German town of St. Blasien back in 1920. This little workshop was the course. But the different types of snow do Clearing the Great St Bernard Pass. We ing our summer machines and especially in this book [he points to a photograph]: a
birthplace of a global company: shaped by the ingenuity of Alfred reveal themselves to you when you’re turned up at the uncleared pass, on pur- our sweepers, down in the valley. We of- slope with a 30° incline. You couldn’t clear
Schmidt Junior, the business has not only remained a pioneer in the fields clearing it. Because it’s often the case that pose with our small machines – the Uni- ten welcomed over 2000 visitors from a snow like that with a machine. On the
of snow clearing and de-icing, it has grown into a global leader of smart snow is not pure. Layers containing sand mog with 30 horsepower, but with creep- good three dozen countries. It was our in- Grossglockner mountain they had six to
product systems and services for the treatment of mission-critical or dust tell you a lot about the snow’s ori- er gear and four-wheel drive – and offered dustry’s most international event. Not only eight workers whose job was to shovel a
infrastructural and agricultural areas. Alfred Schmidt Junior sadly left gin or condition. to clear it. Hardly anyone believed we were we able to show our latest machines, ledge into the slope. And I thought there
us in April 2020, not long after his 97th birthday. Shortly before that, could manage it, but just a few days later we were also able to build relationships just had to be a way of doing it mechani-
Thomas Berger, Head Plant Germany and CEO Germany, and You are a German and European senior the job was done.
Thomas Schiess, Head Group Marketing, were able to sit down for an long jump champion, the proud owner of
in-depth chat with Alfred Schmidt, accompanied by his children numerous gold German Sports Badges, For a long time, Schmidt and Unimog
Uschi and Wolfgang Schmidt. used to shoot pistols, were a cyclist, took were closely linked in terms of how their
part in ski marathons … the list goes on. technologies developed. How did this
How did this passion for sport come collaboration come about?
about? A businessman in the St. Blasien area
Mr Schmidt, we are delighted to be It started with the German Sports had bought a Unimog. He approached me
joining you here in your home, which is Badge. I scored well the first time, and about attaching a snow plough to it, be-
just a few kilometres north-west of what that prompted me to take part in the con- cause his district had awarded him the
is still the Aebi Schmidt Group’s biggest test every year: 25 times in all. You can contract to clear its snow. So we devel-
production facility, in St. Blasien. When imagine that in the summer you need to oped an attachment system for it, which
you celebrated your 95th birthday, the do something other than snow clearing. I later became the industry standard. But
“Badische Zeitung” newspaper wrote was surprised that I was still able to per- even before that, the people at Mercedes-
that you used to spend every winter form well, despite my advancing years. Benz had been aware of our project at the
travelling through the highest regions of Great St Bernard Pass and had been
Europe, presenting and selling snow Let’s turn the clock back 100 years. How there for that clearance. After that, there
clearing machines. Do any of these trips did your father start the business? was a little competition between us. The
stick out in your memory? It was after the First Word War. At 18 developers at Mercedes-Benz had at-
It’s hard to say, there were dozens of years old, he was a driver in Crimea. After tached one of our snow ploughs and used
trips. But probably the Himalayas. It was he returned, he set up a little bicycle shop compressed air to operate it, but they
on one of my trips to Japan in the early together with my grandfather, who was could not raise the plough very smoothly,
1970s. We took a detour to a Himalayan the foreman at the spinning mill in nor could they hold it down at the bottom
pass, the Zoji La, which runs at an eleva- St. Blasien. That’s where I got my love of well enough. Snow doesn’t yield just like
tion of over 3500 metres and connects bicycles from too. that, and you have to be able to keep the Group photograph in front of the local workshop, which was later to become a globally active company.
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There was another question in the same vehicle. Before then, no one had thought Although 1978/79 was a “once in
vein. This one comes from three appren- to use these powerful machines for this a century” winter, with the whole of
tices at the St. Blasien factory: “In your purpose. But I was ambitious and able to Germany under snow.
opinion, what was the crucial factor persuade Stuttgart Airport to try it out. It’s Yes, we sent two snow cutters to the
behind a ‘small’ snow plough manufac- a great feeling to invent such a beast of a north of Germany to help clear the roads
turer like Schmidt breaking through to machine, which has an 800-horsepower there. We didn’t abandon our customers
become a global brand?” drive unit for the cutter and around 300 and we even managed to sell a couple of
It was our collaboration with the Uni- horsepower for the vehicle. machines that way too. It was a good ad-
mog, which was initially only intended for Thomas Berger adds: The Kaelble is vert for us. We were on hand when the
agricultural use. We opened the door to still operational at Stuttgart Airport to this situation got serious. Some villages and
local government contracts for them, and day. It has been overhauled twice in the towns were completely cut off to traffic.
suddenly we had access to the Mercedes- intervening years, the last time almost a The impact it had was quite incredible.
One of the first Schmidt sweepers on the airfield. Benz sales organisation, which had over decade ago at our factory in St. Blasien. Even trains were stranded. Some of the
30 general agencies in Germany alone. The VF7 cutter on the base vehicle is still snow clearing done at low altitudes wasn’t
Just like that, we had 30 retail outlets and running and is treated like a treasured very professional – or it just wasn’t done at
cally instead. So I developed the “cutting Unimog was happy to have a new, attrac- possession. It is no longer used every all. We even sold a snow cutter to the city
auger”, which you could rotate in both tive sales market to develop in the shape year, but it is always ready to go as a of Lübeck. [Laughing] Not long later, they
­d irections, depending on the terrain. It of municipal authorities. We established ­reserve, and may only be driven by the sold it back to us.
enabled you to pierce directly to a depth ourselves on foreign markets very early, workshop supervisor. Thanks to its latest
of 1.80 metres. often working there closely with Mercedes- overhaul, it looks spick and span. Do you believe a fully electric Supra or
Benz. one powered by fuel cells will soon make Schmidt slush scrapers on a truck.
You studied mechanical engineering. Stuttgart is still an important partner to its way up as far as the Krunkelbachhütte
What would be your advice to appren- Today, the Aebi Schmidt Group has Aebi Schmidt today. We are working one of the highest-altitude mountain
tices starting their mechanical engineer- grown into the market leader, especially together with another industrial company restaurants in the region? in Pretoria and enquired whether they Let’s end our conversation with a
ing training at the company today? when it comes to the airport business. to develop autonomous operations for Yes, I do believe that. were no longer interested in our offer. The question posed by one of our appren-
[Laughing] Well, you’ve always been Can you remember the first time you the airfield at Stuttgart. Back when you response came that they were indeed very tices from the Burgdorf factory in
able to go far with mechanical engineering approached an airport? were in the thick of things, did you ever To what extent has the Black Forest interested, but when planning their budg- Switzerland. Feel free to close your eyes,
and that’s still, actually it’s especially true I don’t know now when it was exactly. think that these vehicles might one day influenced how Schmidt has developed et, they had forgotten to include transport as her question is this: “When you hear
today. I know from my peers and col- But Frankfurt Airport was definitely one of drive themselves? over the last 100 years? Would the costs. And that’s not an inconsiderable the name Schmidt, what do you see?”
leagues that no one ever had a problem our first major customers. There were lots Oh no, not at all. company have grown in the same way sum all the way from Germany to South Well, first of all I see snow clearing, of
finding a job. So they don’t need any par- of other airports, not all of them in Germa- had it been located in the north of Africa. So I suggested moving the trans- course, because that’s the activity that
ticular advice from me. ny, that were interested in clearing their Let’s leave snow behind for a second: Germany? port costs to next year and the next budg- has given us so much adventure. I see us
snow too – not only using ploughs, but how did the company first get involved I doubt that it would. The snow here et. I called our workshop manager from in India, for example, on the Zoji La Pass,
I would like to stay on the topic of also with rotating machines. Back then, in the sweeper business? was clearly the decisive factor. After all, Pretoria and asked whether we could still and in dozens of other countries on all five
trainees and apprentices a minute. When we had proper snow! Airports were con- It was the idea that there had to be the first snow ploughs that my father built do it in time. He said that, with overtime continents. How else would I have man-
we were preparing for this talk, we asked stantly battling against the walls of snow summer equipment too. We needed were absolutely vital. Before that, people and Saturday shifts, we could manage it, aged to get to all those places in my life?
our apprentices what they would ask left at the sides of the runway after clear- something that was in demand the whole only had ploughs that were pulled over the so we submitted our offer. They ordered And when you’re being financially suc-
you. One of the trainees from our factory ing. They already had ploughs, but they year round. In business, you can’t put all snow by oxen. The first snow plough the machine there and then. I think we cessful and getting recognition for your
in the Netherlands had this to ask: “How also needed to get rid of those walls of your eggs in one basket. Plus the winters mounted on the front of a truck was a sen- supplied six or seven machines with technical achievements as well, it really is
did Schmidt stand out from the com­ snow, otherwise their runways would be- were not very reliable; in fact, some were sation. crawler drives to the Antarctic, which were the best.
petition back then?” You have already come too narrow. We chose a high-per- disappointing. then used by the German, Australian and
mentioned about keeping the plough formance Kaelble machine as our base Production was always in the centre of other research stations. I was invited to
held down and surpassing the cutting town, in various buildings and at different travel to the Antarctic on board the “S. A.
height. What else did people say back levels. What motivated you to keep the Agulhas” research vessel as a thank you.
then? Schmidt is different because …? business in St. Blasien? That was a truly unique experience. As
We were different because we tack- To be honest, I never thought of mov- was the terrible storm with force 10 winds
led things head on without preconcep- ing it anywhere else. The area was very and a 45-degree list on the return journey!
tions and we were open to everything. important to us in terms of our employees.
That really was our method. Just like that We always had really good, reliable peo- Training has always been important to
time I mentioned on the Great St Bernard ple from the surrounding villages. That you as a way of attracting people to work
Pass. When we arrived there with two was a crucial point. for the company. We now have some
small Unimogs, everybody just shook their employees who are the third generation
heads and said: “With all due respect, How did one of your machines find its of their family to have also done their
come back in four weeks, half the snow way to Antarctica? training with us. Why was training so
will have thawed and gone by then.” And In South Africa, there was a call for important to you?
we replied: “No, we think we can do it.” It tenders for snow clearing machines that It was just so obvious to me. There
was a proper adventure. The Great St would be used in Antarctica. They were were lots of families where the father al-
Bernhard Pass isn’t the highest pass, but primarily interested in machines with a ready worked for us and the children were
it has lots of turns and back then there crawler drive. But in the end it fizzled out. interested too. I think that was what drove
were huge snow drifts. What we dared to After that, I was on a trip to South Africa us to set up a department for trainees,
do there was actually pretty bold. Schmidt snow blower VF3 mounted on an Unimog U406 at work on Timmelsjoch including
with a trade association, so I took the op- which was separate from Production.
breathtaking view. portunity to go to the Ministry of Transport
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Board of Directors

Peter Spuhler Dr. Gero Büttiker Hansruedi Geel Peter Muri Dr. Peter Ramsauer Andreas Rickenbacher Markus Bernsteiner
Chairman of the Vice President of the Member of the Member of the Member of the Member of the Member of the
Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors
Swiss citizen Swiss citizen Swiss citizen Swiss citizen German citizen Swiss citizen Swiss citizen
1959 1946 1956 1958 1954 1968 1966

Major in Business Administra- Dipl. Bau-Ing. ETH Zurich, lic. oec. HSG, Qualified lic. iur. Solicitor Dipl. Kaufmann, doctorate in Master of Science (MSc) Executive MBA – University
tion (BWL) – University of Dr. oec. publ. Public Accountant Since 1994: Owner of a lawyer’s political science Business economist of St. Gallen
St. Gallen Since 1993: Self-employed entre- 2017 – 2019: PCS Holding AG, Fi- office in Weinfelden specialized in Since 1990: Member of the German Since 2016: Owner of Andreas Since 1999: Stadler Rail AG, Ex-
Executive Chair of the Board preneur, 1985  –1993: NUEVA Hold- nance and Investment Manage- economic and revenue law, Mem- Bundestag, since 2018: Chairman Rickenbacher Management AG, ecutive Vice President, 1995 –1999:
of Directors and interim CEO ing AG (formerly Schweizerische ment, 2001 – 2017: CFO Stadler ber of the Board of Directors in of the Committee on Economic Bern, 2006 – 2016: member of the Operations Manager and Member
of Stadler Rail AG ETERNIT Holding AG), Delegate Rail Group, 1994 –1997: CFO various SMEs for example Ger- Cooperation and Development in Bern cantonal government, Mem- of the Board of Directors of Elek-
Other roles and vested interests: of the Board of Directors Lüchinger + Schmid Group, 1990 – linger Industries AG, Kissling Swiss the German Bundestag, 2009 – ber of the Board of Directors of trolux-Compactus AG, 1993 –1995:
Chair of the Boardof Directors of 1994: CFO Elektronikgruppe FELA, Switches AG, KMU Personal AG, 2013: Federal Minister of Trans- Bernexpo AG, BKW AG, HRS Real Divisional Management and Mem-
various companies of the Stadler 1981–1990: PwC, Public Account- Polygal AG, Rausch AG Kreuzlin- port, Building and Urban Devel- Estate AG, Vice President of the ber of the Executive Board of Alu-
Group, Estonia Train Finance AG, ant gen (SSI AG), TLA Transport Lo- opment, 2005 – 2009: Chairman Switzerland Innovation foundation wag AG, Member of the Board of
Nordic Train Finance AG and PCS gistik Swiss AG, SwissChem AG, of the CSU parliamentary group and the ­ I nternationale Lauber- Directors of LRS Engineering AG
Holding AG; Member of the Board Kifa AG, SUN Bürglen AG, Ar- in the German Bundestag, gen- hornrennen Wengen association and Trunz AG, Member of the
of Directors of several other com- benz + Partner AG Risk Service as eral partner of the company Ram- Board of Trustees of the ALLVISA
panies, including European Loc well as Board member of cham- sauer Talmühle KG in Traunwal- pension fund
Pool AG, Allreal Holding AG, Au- ber of Industry and Commerce chen, Bavaria, Chairman of the
toneum Holding AG, Rieter Hold- Thurhau Supervisory Board of Streicher
ing AG and Evonik Industries AG; GmbH & Co. KGaA, Deggendorf,
Member of the Advisory Board of Germany, member of the Super-
Robert Bosch GmbH; 1999 – 2012: visory Board of Deutsche Gesell-
member of the Swiss Parliament schaft für Internationale Zusam-
menarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Bonn,
Germany
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Executive Board

Barend Fruithof Thomas Schenkirsch Rudi Rosenkamp Gerhard Neudorfer Steffen Schewerda Burkhard Ditsche Henning Schröder Jochen Schneider
Group CEO Group CFO and Head Sales Northern Europe & Head Sales Western & CEO North America Head Group Head Group Technology Head Plants Europe
Deputy Group CEO Rest of World Central Europe After Sales & Services
Swiss citizen Swiss and German citizen Dutch citizen Austrian citizen German citizen German citizen German citizen German citizen
1967 1975 1963 1966 1971 1967 1977 1962

Executive MBA, Dipl. Betriebswirt Dipl. Ingenieur Mag. rer. soc. oec. Dipl. Ingenieur, Dipl. Kaufmann Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing.
University St. Gallen Since June 2016: Group CFO, Since 2021: Head of Sales for Since 2021: Head of Sales Wes­ University of Aachen, Since 2021: Head of Group After- Since 2021: Head of Group Tech- Darmstadt University
Since 2017: Group CEO, Aebi Aebi Schmidt Group, 2008 – Northern Europe & Rest of World, tern & Central Europe, Aebi Schmidt MBA – Universities of sales & Services, Aebi Schmidt nology, Aebi Schmidt Group, Since 2021: Head of Plants Eu-
Schmidt Group, 2015 – 2016: Bank 2016: Director of Group Control- Aebi Schmidt Group, 2017– 2020: Group, 2018 – 2020: CCO Sales Augsburg / Pittsburgh Group, 2018 – 2020: Chief After- 2019 – 2020: Chief Product Officer, rope, Aebi Schmidt Group, 2018 –
Julius Baer & Co. AG, Head of ling at the ASH Group, 2003 – CCO Global Sales Dealer/Airport, Europe, Aebi Schmidt Group, Since 2021: CEO North America, sales Officer, Aebi Schmidt Group, Aebi Schmidt Group, 2017–2019: 2020: CEO North America, Aebi
Switzerland & Global Custody, 2008: Corporate Controller and Aebi Schmidt Group, 2013 – 2017: 2014 – 2018: Managing Partner, Aebi Schmidt Group, 2020: Des- 2016 – 2018: EU Aftermarket De- Executive Board & Regional Re- Schmidt Group, 2016 – 2018: COO
Member of the Executive Board, Head of Corporate Controlling Von Head of Sales & Service Division, Optimus Consulting GmbH, 2011 – ignated CEO North America, Aebi velopment Manager, KUBOTA sponsibility for Aftermarket Ameri­ Operations Global, ASH Group,
2008 – 2015: Credit Suisse Group, Roll Management AG, Switzer- ASH Group, 2010 – 2012: Head of 2014: CEO, Linde Fördertechnik Schmidt Group, 2016 – 2019: Pre­ GmbH (D), 2004 – 2015: Aftermar- cas at Hella Automotive Sales, 2012 – 2016: Head of Division
Zurich, Head of Corporate & Insti- land, until 2003: Financial Analyst Direct Sales Division, 2008 – GmbH, 1987 – 2011: various ma­ sident for the Americas, SAF-­ ket Sales Manager, John Deere, Inc. (USA), 2013 – 2017: Execu- Schmidt, 2004 – 2012: CEO FAUN
tutional Clients, Member of the at PerkinElmer Switzerland and 2010: Head of the Service Divi- nagerial roles at Wacker Neuson HOLLAND, 2011 – 2016: President within Sales Germany until 2011 tive Board, Hella Pagid GmbH, Umwelttechnik GmbH & Co. KG,
Executive Board of Credit Suisse Senior Treasury Analyst Perkin­ sion, 2004 – 2008: Head of Sales Baumaschinen GmbH Trailer Business Unit, SAF-HOL- and John Deere International (CH) 2010 – 2013: Head of Global Sales 2000 – 2004: CEO Dätwyler Inc.
Switzerland, Member of Private Elmer, Boston, USA Holland LAND, 2007 – 2010, President for EU28 2011 – 2015, CIS and Special OE, Hella KGaA Hueck & Rubber + Plastics Automotive,
Banking Divisional Management, Global Operations SAF-HOL- EAME, 1996 – 2004: Marketing & Co., 2008 – 2010: Head of Product 1996 – 2000: Vice President &
2004 – 2007: Raiffeisen Group LAND, 1996 – 2006: SAF GmbH Media Services Manager, Kramp Management Asia Pacific, Hella Partner ABB Business Services
Switzerland, St. Gallen, Chief Fi- Groep B.V. (NL) Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd., 2001 – Ltd, 1991 – 1996: Colgate Palmo-
nancial Officer and Head of the 2008: various roles and manage- live
Finance & Corporate Center De- ment functions, Hella KGaA Hueck
partment, Member of the Execu- & Co
tive Board, 2001 – 2003: CEO of
Viseca Card Services SA, Glatt-
brugg, 1997 – 2000: ZKB, 1997:
EUROPAY (Switzerland) SA,
1992 – 1996: ZKB
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Group Structure Sustainable Shareholders otherwise provided in statutory law or in

the statutes, the Board of Directors fully

Value Creation
delegates the operational management to
the Group CEO, Aebi Schmidt Group, who

through clear
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG is owned is supported in this task by the remaining
by the following shareholders: members of the Executive Board accord-
ing to the authorities assigned to them.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management SHAREHOLDERS
PCS Holding AG, Switzerland
The CEO is accountable to the Board of
Directors. All members of the Board of
and Control (owner: Peter Spuhler)
Gebuka AG, Switzerland
54% ­Directors are non-executive.
The board meeting is convened upon
Peter Spuhler

Chairman of the
Dr. Gero Büttiker

Vice President of the

Principles (owner: Dr Gero Büttiker)
Group CEO, Aebi Schmidt Group,
35% invitation by the Chairman as often as
business matters require and as soon as
Barend Fruithof 8%
Board of Directors Board of Directors requested by a member, although usually
Other members of the Board of four times a year. A meeting usually takes
Directors and Executive Board 3%
Dr. Peter Ramsauer Hansruedi Geel Peter Muri Andreas Rickenbacher Markus Bernsteiner
half a day to one day. The notice of invita-
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG, tion contains all items that are dealt with.
Member of the
Board of Directors
Member of the
Board of Directors
Member of the
Board of Directors
Member of the
Board of Directors
Member of the
Board of Directors with registered office The attendants to the meeting receive an

in 8500 Frauenfeld, Capital extensive written documentation of the

proposals in advance. Besides the Board
Schulstrasse 4, and of Directors, these meetings are attended
­another business address by the Executive Board, which has no vot-
in 8050 Zurich, The fully paid-up equity capital of ing rights. The resolutions are passed by
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG amounts to all members of the Board of Directors. The
Leutschenbachstrasse 52, CHF 27 932 000 and is subdivided into Board of Directors constitutes a quorum if
is a public limited 2 793 200 registered shares, each with a the majority of its members are present.
EXECUTIVE BOARD company under Swiss nominal amount of CHF 10. Each regis- The resolutions are passed by a majority
law. tered share constitutes one vote at the
general meeting. All shares entitle to share
of the votes cast. In the event of a tie, the
Chairman has the deciding vote.
Barend Fruithof in profits. There is neither approved nor The Board of Directors appoints an
Group CEO conditional capital. The transfer of shares, Audit Committee consisting of three
The Board of Directors and the Execu- whether for ownership or usufruct, is sub- members, currently comprising Hansruedi
tive Board attach great importance to prop- ject to the approval of the Board of Direc- Geel, Dr. Gero Büttiker and Peter Muri.
er business management in the interest of tors. The approval can be withheld for The Audit Committee is the point of con-
customers, business partners, employees a good cause. The equity capital has tact for the external auditors, holds a
and shareholders. The basis for this is pro- ­remained unchanged since 4 July 2007. meeting at least once a year and is entitled
Thomas Schenkirsch
Group CFO and vided by the company’s statutes and or- to prepare the company’s annual financial
Deputy Group CEO ganisational regulations. Their implementa- statement for inspection by the external
tion and consistent application ensure the
Board of Directors auditors as well as to discuss the results
required transparency for stakeholders to of the audit with the external auditors at
assess the company’s quality. the end of the audit. The meetings are
usually attended by the CEO and the CFO
The Board of Directors is usually and, if necessary, a representative of the
Rudi Rosenkamp
Head Sales
Gerhard Neudorfer
Head Sales
Steffen Schewerda
CEO
Burkhard Ditsche
Head Group After
Henning Schröder
Head Group
Jochen Schneider
Head Plants Group structure elected within the scope of the annual external auditors. The Audit Committee
general meeting for the period of one year; makes no final decisions. It prepares the
Northern Europe & Western & Central North America Sales & Services Technology Europe
Rest of World Europe the term of office ends on the date of the business transactions assigned to them
next annual general meeting. Members and files proposals to the full Board of
The organisational structure was newly appointed during a term of office ­Directors.
adapted on 1 June 2017 and is shown on complete the term of office of their prede- In 2019 the Board of Directors has
the left side. The managerial responsibility cessors. Re-election is permissible. The additional a Nomination and Compensa-
for the Aebi Schmidt Group lies with the Chairman of the Board of Directors is tion Committee initiated. This is currently
CEO, unless it is delegated to the Division elected in the general meeting. Apart from comprising by Andreas Rickenbacher,
Managers. The managerial responsibility this, the Board of Directors constitutes it- Peter Muri and Markus Bernsteiner. The
for the divisions is incumbent upon the self. meetings are usually attended by the
­Division Managers. The parent company The Board of Directors is in charge of CEO. The Nomination and Compensation
of all group companies is Aebi Schmidt the executive management, supervision Committee supports the Board of Direc-
Holding AG. For an overview of all group and control of the Executive Board of the tors by subjects governed by law or by-
companies that belong to the consolidat- Aebi Schmidt Group. The Board of Direc- laws articles in the area of compensation
ed entity, please see pages 53 of this re- tors is responsible for all matters delegat- and human resources policies.
port. ed to its members under statutory law and
the statutes, unless the Board of Directors
delegates them to third parties. Except as
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Information and control is determined by the Risk Controlling Man- sides the date, time and place of the Compliance and whether or not the regulations for
ual, which was approved and introduced meeting, the items listed on the agenda as goods that can also be used for military
instruments by the Board of Directors within the scope well as the proposals of the Board of Di- purposes are complied with. Last year,
of its meeting of 9 September 2008. Based rectors and the shareholders shall be indi- the list of affected persons and institu-
on periodic and systematic risk identifica- cated in the notice of convocation. No The Aebi Schmidt Group distributes a tions was constantly extended due to
The Board of Directors is in charge of tion, the relevant risks for the Aebi Schmidt resolutions can be passed on items that large portion of its products in the environ- political upheavals. Using the newly
supervising the Aebi Schmidt Group’s Group are assessed regarding their prob- are not announced in this manner with a ment of public institutions (federal states, i ntroduced processes and IT-based
­
­internal control systems, which limit, but ability of occurrence and their effects. proviso to the regulations regarding gen- cities, municipalities, motorway and air- check programmes, the inquiries can
cannot rule out, the risk of inadequate These risks are avoided, limited or passed eral meetings attended by all sharehold- port operators) and therefore pays special be carried out efficiently and promptly.
business performance. These systems on by taking corresponding measures. ers (universal meetings). attention to always complying with all ap-
provide adequate, although not absolute, The last risk assessment was conducted Provided that no objection is raised, plicable national and international regula- – Suppliers are subject to a compliance
protection against substantial misstate- by the Board of Directors in October 2020. the representatives of all shares can hold tions. check and sign a code of conduct for
ments and pecuniary loss. It is incumbent upon the Executive Board a general meeting without having to com- The term compliance stands for com- suppliers.
The Board of Directors is extensively to identify and communicate the substan- ply with the formal requirements of convo- pliance with standards, laws and industri-
informed of the business development on tial risks to the Board of Directors. cation (universal meeting). As long as the al standards as well as any requirements The Aebi Schmidt Group is convinced
a monthly basis. The members of the owners or representatives of all shares are within the scope of self-regulatory meas- that the principle of conducting business
Board of Directors are provided with a present, this meeting is entitled to discuss ures or in-house directions. In the past transactions in a responsible manner and
monthly report containing up-to-date in-
Executive and pass valid resolutions on all items business year, the Aebi Schmidt Group in compliance with the statutory and offi-
formation on the business development within the limits of the general meeting’s examined the existing compliance regu­ cial regulations of the countries in which
and the transactions of the Aebi Schmidt Board Member authority. lations and processes and adapted them we are operating is feasible. The Aebi
Group. At the board meetings, the Execu- There is no statutory limitation of vot- to amended and new statutory require- Schmidt Group is making every effort to
tive Board presents and comments on the ing rights. Registered shareholders whose ments, where necessary. Today, the Aebi constantly improve its compliance system
business development and tables impor- The CEO is in charge of the manage- names are entered in the company’s Schmidt Group exhibits a well-balanced in order to be able to respond to the
tant issues. ment of the Aebi Schmidt Group. Under share register are eligible to vote. Each overall system to fulfil the ever more com- changing requirements in our global busi-
Additionally, the Board of Directors his direction, the Executive Board deals shareholder can have himself represented plex issue of compliance. ness.
adopts the budget for the following year. with all relevant issues, makes decisions by another shareholder provided with a
Once a year, it receives the results of the within the limits of its authority and files written power of attorney. The major elements of compliance
medium-term plan for the next four years proposals to the Board of Directors. The Pursuant to Art. 703 OR [Swiss Law are as follows:
and discusses and resolves adaptations Division Managers are responsible for the of Obligations], resolutions of the general
to the corporate strategy. The Board of development and achievement of their en- meeting shall be passed by absolute ma- – Code of Conduct – Defines the funda-
Directors and the Audit Committee addi- trepreneurial goals and the independent jority of the represented voting shares. mental values of our employees’ activi-
tionally determine factual issues that are management of their divisions. The Board Resolutions listed in Art. 704 OR as well ties.
taken up within the scope of the internal of Directors appoints the Executive Board; as resolutions regarding the conversion of
controlling processes and elaborated by the CEO is entitled to file proposals. The registered shares into unregistered shares, – Competence regulations – Defines the
analyses and assessments. The Audit board meeting is convened if requested which requires at least two-thirds of the competencies within the company.
Committee also determines major issues by a member or if a meeting is necessary, votes represented and absolute majority
concerning the definition of the scope and usually once a month. of the nominal share value represented, – Risk management – The Executive
the contents of the external audits. Once a shall be exempted from this regulation. Board examines the risks of the Aebi
year, the Board of Directors deals with the Schmidt Group on behalf of the Board
strategic issues of the Aebi Schmidt Group
Shareholders’ of Directors and defines measures to
within the scope of a strategy meeting.
partici­pation rights External auditors avoid, limit or pass on the risks.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors
and the CEO regularly inform each other – ICS (Internal Control Systems) – The
of and discuss all business transactions risks identified by the persons in charge
that are of fundamental significance or The general meeting is convened by In 2014, PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, of the processes are examined within
might have far-reaching consequences. the Board of Directors, if necessary, by Zurich, assumed the mandate as the ex- the scope of appropriate inspections.
The Board of Directors subjects the the Audit Committee. The annual general ternal auditor of Aebi Schmidt Holding AG. The inspections are reviewed by the
internal information and control systems meeting takes place once a year within 6 Successor of the auditor is Philipp Gnä- Executive Board on an annual basis
to a periodic inspection regarding their months after closing the business year. dinger. and, where necessary, adaptations are
­effectiveness to identify, assess and cope The Annual Report and the Audit Report The inspection and supervision of the requested from the Board of Directors.
with risks associated with the business are sent to the company’s registered of- audit is incumbent upon the Audit Com-
activities. fice no later than twenty days prior to the mittee. The external auditors draw up an – Dealers and agents must undergo reg-
annual general meeting. Extraordinary extensive report on the results of their au- ular compliance audits, which are
general meetings are convened as neces- dit on an annual basis. The Audit Report is monitored by the Compliance Board.
Risk management sary. The Board of Directors shall convene accompanied by a management letter and
– There is also a regular customer review
an extraordinary general meeting if re- a comprehensive report to the Board of
quested in writing by shareholders repre- Directors. and dual-use inspection in the spare
senting at least 10% of the share capital, parts business. The export regulations
The Board of Directors and the Exec- indicating the purpose and the proposals. demand compliance and verification
utive Board attach great importance to The general meeting is convened by letter that no goods or services are provided
the careful handling of strategic, financial to the shareholders no later than twenty to a person or institution prohibited by
and operational risks. The risk assessment days prior to the date of the meeting. Be- an official authority from being supplied
40 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG / Annual Report 2020 — Sustainability / Employees Employees / Sustainability — Annual Report 2020 / Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
41

Equal opportunities for

Employees These favourable framework condi-
tions enable the Aebi Schmidt Group to all employees
­ mployees at Meyer Products and about
e
60% of employees at M-B Companies are WORKFORCE BY CATEGORY*
in full-time equivalents / 2020
position itself as an attractive employer on covered by collective agreements. In
the employment market. The good em- Switzerland, three quarters of all employ-
ployment situation in many countries ees are subject to the Swissmem collec- Board of Directors 7 0

Competent and satisfied means that the cost and effort required for
recruitment of skilled workers is still high.
At the Aebi Schmidt Group, diversity
is a value in itself. A diverse workforce
tive bargaining agreement. In Poland, staff
have signed an agreement with an em-
Management Board 8 0
employees are key to the Strong seasonal variations in incoming or- boosts the company’s understanding of ployee representative body to extend Production 804 55
company’s long-term ders and the ongoing lack of specialist global markets and customers, helps it to ­a ccounting periods for up to 12 months.
Service 303 18
success. workers in specific areas are some of the access skilled staff and to stand out from (GRI 102-41).
main issues faced by Human Resources. the competition, and last but not least en- Fair and non-discriminatory interac- Sales 142 36
In 2020, recruitment was dominated by hances its reputation. We are dedicated tion within the company and with business
Administration 103 97
The Aebi Schmidt Group offers an at- the circumstances of the pandemic: last to ensure that all employees are given partners constitutes a basic prerequisite
tractive working environment and coun- year very few employees were prepared to equal opportunities. In Switzerland, the for long-term partnerships and is firmly R&D 122 8
try-specific benefits and attaches great take the risk of a change in job. Vacant Swissmem collective bargaining agree- anchored in our corporate culture. The
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
importance to equal treatment. As a glob- positions were filled using video inter- ment formalises the requirement for equal binding Code of Conduct defines core val-
al corporate organisation with production views, and sometimes employees were treatment. Equal opportunities and remu- ues and standards that all employees un-
sites in a number of different countries, it willing to switch locations within the com- neration are monitored in Switzerland dertake to observe in writing. Managers * excl. interns, apprentices and temporary agency workers; excl. Arctic Machine Oy and Équipements Lourds Papineau Inc.
is important that norms and standards are pany. We set up a new website with a job each year using the Loqib self-assess- also have a key responsibility to lead by
defined and implemented to create a con- portal to support recruitment and to help ment tool and compliance with the mini- example, promoting and monitoring com-
sistent framework for all employees. Our candidates familiarise themselves with the mum wage is reviewed by an external au- pliance with these standards in daily busi-
key corporate values include flexibility and Aebi Schmidt Group. We also implement- ditor. In 2020, the factory in Burgdorf took ness routine. In the event of any questions
openness towards the different cultural ed a simplified application process for part in the Landolt & Mächler salary survey or complaints, the employees can contact WORKFORCE BY COUNTRY AND GENDER*
in full-time equivalents / 2020
and job-specific backgrounds of our em- production employees and replaced writ- for a second time, another measure of the Compliance Officer. Last year we ran
ployees. ten applications with tours and trial days. equal pay. In the Netherlands, a salary an anti-harassment and discrimination
survey was carried out for the entire pro- course at our sites in the USA. In 2020, Germany 369 52
duction division. In Germany, the Trans- there was one registered case of discrimi-
USA 332 48
Attractive working parency of Pay Act is applied consistently. nation within the Aebi Schmidt Group;
In fact, employees at several locations proceedings are currently underway. Poland 258 33
environment are covered by collective agreements, for Switzerland 198 38
instance in Germany, the Netherlands,
Netherlands 200 16
Norway, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Austria and
Health and safety
Finland. In the US, roughly half of the England 38 8
Open and honest interaction encour-
ages all employees to become actively in- Austria 25 4

volved in the company. That is why we The health and safety of employees Spain 21 5
adopt a transparent approach to commu- has the highest priority within the Group –
nication with our employees, and keep FLUCTUATION BY GENDER AND EMPLOYEES BY COUNTRY a fact made abundantly clear by our han- Italy 14 7

them informed on a regular basis via AGE GROUP 2020

dling of the pandemic. The greatest chal- Sweden 15 4
newsletters, the intranet, CEO messages, 2020 lenge faced in 2020 was the pandemic: it
Norway 17 1
roadshows and management calls. The was important to protect the health of em-
start of the pandemic in spring 2020 made 100% ployees while maintaining business oper-
238 192 46 35 120 83 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
it a priority to establish preventive meas- 90% 13% ations. The Aebi Schmidt Group set up a
ures and guarantee communication in 24% COVID-19 task force and took a proactive
80%
terms of suspected cases and infected approach to overcoming the challenges. * excl. interns, apprentices and temporary agency workers; excl. Arctic Machine Oy and Équipements Lourds Papineau Inc.;
11% allocated to countries of employment
individuals. Despite the pandemic-related 70% For instance, employees were given the
absence of our regular survey on employ- option of working from home, protection
60% 68
ee satisfaction in Europe in 2020, feed- plans were drawn up for production sites
50%
back was requested from employees. The and special precautions put in place for
Aebi Schmidt Group is dedicated to en- 40%
15% employee interaction with customers, in COMPOSITION OF THE WORKFORCE*
171 147 21% in full-time equivalents (as of 31.12.2020)
suring a high level of staff satisfaction, 30%
78 most cases before this was prescribed by
which helps to keep good employees in 24 the authorities.
20% 16% Male Female Total
the company. The various benefits offered 25 Not only does the Aebi Schmidt
to employees in different countries con- 10% Group comply with all statutory regula-
tribute to achievement of this goal. In tions, it also implements further preventive Workforce by employment contract 1 488 215 1 703
0%
Switzerland, the Aebi Schmidt Group of- Germany healthcare measures within the scope of Permanent 1 407 208 1 615
To

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USA
fers attractive pension plans to ensure a occupational safety management. As well
30

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Temporary 81 7 88
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secure future for its employees. In the US, as internal regulations and the Code of
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 Workforce by employment type 1 488 215 1 703
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the benefit programmes of the various 

Entries 
Netherlands Conduct, this includes safety initiatives Full-time 1 433 171 1 604
Departures Other
companies were consolidated in 2020 and regular information events. Employ-
Part-time 55 44 99
and improved in some areas, in particular ees also receive training on how to deal
health and life insurance. Numbers equal persons, permanent staff only. with risks and hazards in their day-to-day * excl. interns, apprentices and temporary agency workers; excl. Arctic Machine Oy and Équipements Lourds Papineau Inc.
42 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG / Annual Report 2020 — Sustainability / Employees Community / Sustainability — Annual Report 2020 / Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
43

A strong stakeholder
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Numbers per 100 full-time equivalents / 2020
Community tries, the suppliers come predominantly
from Europe. Inbound freight products are focus
received, consolidated and shipped to the
Other production facilities by two logistics part-
Male Female Switzerland Locations All
ners. For key suppliers, the Aebi Schmidt
Group uses centralised procurement, The Aebi Schmidt Group informs its
Injuries 3,3 3,0 1,8 3,5 3,3
The Aebi Schmidt Group’s which is supplemented by decentralised, stakeholders about its activities, objec-
Days lost as a result of injury 65,6 14,2 41,5 62,1 59,2 commitment to and pres- logistically optimised procurement from tives and progress in the Annual Report.
Days lost as a result of injury and illness 1 054 765 777 1 058 1 018 ence in underdeveloped the respective business locations’ local The company communicates regularly

Rates were calculated for 200 000 working hours (≈ 100 full-time positions). There were no fatalities.
regions enables it to cre- areas. In 2020, the purchasing volume for with its most important stakeholders; i.e.
products and services for European facto- those that influence or are influenced by
The data represents a weighted average of all incidents (actual number of incidents weighted by the number of target hours). ate jobs and to contribute ries amounted to EUR 163 million. In Asia, our business activities, including custom-
to the economic develop- the Aebi Schmidt Group procures smaller ers, suppliers, business partners, trade
ment of the areas around volumes directly from specialist suppliers. associations, municipalities, regional au-
its business locations. The Group works with 1864 suppliers to thorities and research institutions (GRI 102-
work. At the locations with production The importance The Aebi Schmidt Group offers cover the North America region, the ma- 40, GRI 102-42). We take on board customer
­f acilities, it is the occupational safety de-
of ­training and further Group-wide product training and runs jority of which are based in the US and requirements and implement these in our
partment that assumes responsibility for courses on specific technical expertise for Canada. vehicle equipment as part of our standard
occupational safety management. In Ger- education individual groups. The company supports Commitment, integrity, a love of inno- The Aebi Schmidt Group analyses its process. With the new IntelliOPS platform,
many, health and safety at work is subject continuing education via internal and ex- vation and cooperation are our most im- suppliers based on the ABC principle. this approach is now being transferred to
to inspection by the trade inspectorate ternal courses as required, either by mak- portant corporate values. These are ever- This structured supplier management digital tools: the platform enables custom-
and the relevant professional association ing a financial contribution or offering the present in our partnerships with suppliers makes it possible to evaluate and classify ers, based on their license, to select and
on a recurring and event-driven basis. The Aebi Schmidt Group relies on option of taking out an interest-free loan and our approach to other stakeholders. all suppliers with regard to processes, use individual modules and services as
Furthermore, all workplaces are assessed well-trained and skilled staff to ensure quality, energy consumption, environ- needed without use of each application as
professionally in terms of their potential long-term business success. In light of the mental policies as well as ISO 9001 and a stand-alone.
Regular employee appraisals
hazards with the support of an external ongoing shortage of skilled workers, train-
also serve as a basis for plan- Setting high standards 14001 certifications. Global quality man- Autonomous driving and electric
safety specialist. We then implement ing and further education for our existing agement plays a key role in the evaluation drives, two of our biggest focuses in 2020,
measures on the basis of this analysis to workforce is particularly important. As ning professional advancement. for our supply chain of suppliers. Quality assurance agree- have shown how important ongoing dia-
minimise risk/exposure. In Germany, in- was the case in previous years, electri- Internal talent is fostered and ments are an important contractual com- logue with customers and other stake-
house doctors are on hand to provide ex- cians and painters were thin on the the chances of advancement ponent for all major suppliers, as they in- holders is for the company. Customer
aminations. In Switzerland we evaluate ground, as were mobile service techni- within the company increased. clude fines or free replacement of sub- feedback has proven indispensable for
audits by Suva, the Swiss national acci- cians. The management at each location In 2020, the Aebi Schmidt Group pur- standard parts. the new electric drive technology; it pro-
dent insurance fund, and implement is responsible for ensuring that training chased products and services from about Compliance with sustainability stand- vides the sole means of optimisation, not
measures accordingly. In the Netherlands, and further education targets the best in- for training. For instance, in 2020 refresh- 3300 suppliers, almost 200 fewer than the ards on the part of suppliers is also sub- least given the many operational con-
external audits are carried out annually terests of the company and the employ- er courses were held for high-voltage year before. Thus, the pool of suppliers ject to regular review. If the supplier does cepts. Similarly, the trialling of prototypes
ees. The Aebi Schmidt Group carries out work for employees of the Aebi Schmidt was downsized and the complexity of the not meet the required criteria, the Aebi has proven crucial to success in the field
regular employee appraisals with around Group. In 2020, all sales staff received supply chain reduced. The Aebi Schmidt Schmidt Group ends the collaboration. of autonomous driving. Products can be
A proactive approach during 80% of the workforce in total. These are training in sales methodology and key Group employs a Group-wide supply The qualification process for new suppli-
the pandemic has helped also used to plan specialist training re- ­account management as part of the Sales chain management system. This ap- ers includes the evaluation of environmen-
to protect the health of em- quirements. Academy programme. In Poland, the proach means that increasingly locally tal criteria, such as the recycling of raw Autonomous driving and electric
ployees while maintaining The aim is to fill two thirds of vacancies company extended its range of courses to based initiatives are replaced and stand- materials or the reduction of CO2 emis- drives, two of our biggest
business operations. with internal candidates by 2023. The Aebi include forklift truck and crane training for ardised within the Group. Another focus sions; they must also comply with a Code focuses in 2020, have shown
Schmidt Group is working on a systematic production employees and individuals area of supply chain management is the of Conduct. Anchoring sustainability in the how important ongoing dialogue
succession plan for the top three hierarchy from relevant departments. Painters were improvement of transport channels, ship- onboarding and management process for with customers and other stake-
and internal audits monthly with a view to levels to promote talent, to increase oppor- trained in the new painting system. ping and packaging with a view to reduc- suppliers helps to future-proof production. holders is for the company.
guaranteeing occupational safety; external tunities for advancement and to secure up- ing CO2 emissions and cutting costs. In The Aebi Schmidt Group subjects all sup-
specialists are consulted for occupational and-coming management talent in the one case, for instance, a supplier of spe- pliers to a compliance check in order to
health services. Voluntary programmes company. We also plan to continue with our cial technical products was changed in ensure that they have not gained an eco- checked in good time to ensure that they
are aimed at promoting health; for in- existing advancement programme for inter- order to cut down on the transport dis- nomic advantage through either corrup- meet market requirements and offer the
stance, in Poland regular medical check- nal talent and our individual employee tance involved. tion or illegal practices. intended customer benefits. An example
ups are offered and workshops held on ­development plans. The advancement pro- Our supplier pool features companies In a market where customers are of this is the cooperative partnership with
the subject of ‘Back health at work’, and gramme, which runs for 18 months, gives of varying sizes from a wide range of in- placing increasing value on sustainability, Stuttgart airport and other industry partici-
the current desks are gradually being re- internal talent the opportunity to work on dustry sectors. The most important prod- the Aebi Schmidt Group can make itself pants in the Smart Fleet research project:
placed with ergonomic height-adjustable projects, take part in training and present in uct categories include steel, stainless stand out from the competition by imple- in 2020, the project continued to explore
desks. Other sites offer vaccinations and front of the Group Executive Board. Some steel, welded assemblies, engines and menting environmental guidelines and the framework conditions required for au-
bike discounts schemes. employees from the first advancement pro- hydraulic and electronic components. The having corresponding certifications. This tomated and autonomous driving in the
gramme have already now been promoted Aebi Schmidt Group also has a network of increases the value of incoming and out- airport environment. In another example,
to new roles. In addition, a survey was con- local specialist suppliers to handle specif- going goods and also streamlines the sup- Kempten University of Applied Sciences
ducted on the first programme, which con- ic finishing work. For the products of the ply chain. In order to offset the high acqui- and the City of Füssen have launched a
cluded in mid-2020, and the results were Aebi brand manufactured in Switzerland sition prices for these sustainable prod- joint research project into autonomous
taken into account in the design of the new and the vehicles of the Schmidt brand ucts, we increasingly offer our customers sweepers: the Aebi Schmidt Group is pro-
promotion programme. manufactured in various European coun- full-service leasing agreements. viding a nationwide unique prototype for
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Socially engaged
Environment
this research project and hopes in return Standards Committee on Municipal Tech- tion against cyber attacks has become a lection and evaluation procedures and im-
to receive important information that nology (NKT), the Municipal Vehicles and subject of great importance. As such, in proved supplier management. In 2020 a
could secure it a competitive advantage in Equipment Industry Association (VAK) 2020 there was an obligatory online binding code of conduct for suppliers was
future. and the Mechanical Engineering Industry course on IT security for all employees launched, covering corporate responsibil-
Contact and dialogue with our deal- Association (VDMA). In addition, the Aebi The Aebi Schmidt Group’s social working with computers. The IT course ity, transparent business relationships, fair
ers is key to our success too. For instance, Schmidt Group is a member of the commitment includes predominantly comprises several modules and is set to market conduct and the protection of data
the model update campaign was planned SWISS-RAIL Industry Association, which sponsorship of local sporting and social continue in 2021 with new content. and trade secrets. Monitoring compliance Developing environmen-
and implemented in close cooperation unites more than 100 companies from the projects and partnerships with students at A focus on results, collaboration, cus- with these standards is necessary, but it tally friendly machinery
with Aebi dealers in Switzerland. Aebi Swiss automotive and transport industry, various stages of education for research tomer focus, integrity, commitment and leads to increasing administrative work and making production
Schmidt meets its dealers regularly to dis- the European International Contractors and term projects. There was very little innovation – our employees apply these
cuss outstanding issues, new occurrenc- (EIC) federation, which advocates the opportunity to engage in new commit- values in all aspects of their work both
and additional cost.
The Aebi Schmidt Group applies ex-
processes more
es, etc. Wherever possible, we decide to- ­interests of the construction industry on ments in 2020, since few events could within the company and in dealing with port controls to ensure that civil goods ­eco-friendly: the Aebi
gether how to address various issues – an international scale, and Swissmem, take place as a result of the coronavirus customers and partners. These values are and spare parts in particular are not used Schmidt Group goes
from technology to marketing. the Swiss association of mechanical and pandemic. At Holten in the Netherlands, used as criteria for the annual employee for military purposes. A software solution above and beyond what is
The Aebi Schmidt Group is commit- electrical engineering industries. In the various local social projects are support- reviews. If all employees consistently ad- compares every new contracting partner
ted to its employees. In 2020, we started Netherlands, Aebi Schmidt is involved in ed. Numerous employees in St. Blasien here to these values in their activities, this – whether a supplier, customer or dealer
required of it by law in
work on the expansion of the Chilton fac- the Smart Welding Factory organisation, also help schoolchildren in the Hochrhein- will make collaboration easier and ensure – with public sanctions lists to prevent its efforts and goals. Cost
tory at M-B Companies in the US. This is a which aims to bring together companies Bodensee economic region to prepare for the long-term success of the company. supply to any person or institution that is considerations and
strategic project intended to ensure we and non-profit organisations. Aebi Schmidt job interviews. In Germany, Aebi Schmidt The Aebi Schmidt Group also under- banned from receiving supplies by a pub- ­customer expectations
can continue to supply our airport clients Poland is a member of the Polish-­Swiss is involved in career orientation evenings stands integrity to mean that the opera- lic authority.
with industry-leading equipment in future. Chamber of Commerce. And M-B Com- for pupils from regional schools. M-B tions are in line with the applicable anti-
play a role here too.
In addition to the expansion of the manu- panies in the USA is involved in the local Companies supports the Salvation Army trust and competition laws and that all
facturing division, sanitary facilities, break- Chamber of Commerce. Aebi Schmidt and families in need via donation boxes employees refrain from any actions that
rooms and offices for employees will also North America is a member of the National from the New Hope Center in Chilton. Climate change is a global challenge
undergo modernisation. (GRI 102-43, GRI Truck Equipment Association (NTEA), Meyer supports the annual initiatives of that has to be addressed by our industry.
102-44) which supports the sustainability efforts the local scouts. The employees at Meyer In order to minimise corrupti- The Aebi Schmidt Group is rising to the
of companies from the truck industry and also donate to the Ronald McDonald on risks on an ongoing basis, challenge. After all, the development of
represents their interests. Moreover, the House and a local refuge for mothers at a procurement handbook has high quality and environmentally friendly
been launched with a clear
Active in committees factories in Cleveland and Lindenwood risk in Cleveland. Swenson arranges food
definition of responsibility for
products can become a unique selling
are members of the Member Verification donation campaigns at Christmas. Aebi point in a highly competitive international
and associations Program (MVP), which honours compa- Schmidt Poland is one of the sponsors of specific purchases. market. Our company has a variety of
nies for excellent business practices and KS Vive Kielce (handball) and sponsors public sector customers that are more
the implementation of quality standards. the local fire service in its fire prevention committed than ever to the protection of
In 2020, the Aebi Schmidt Group stepped campaigns. would inhibit trade or restrict competition the environment and CO2 neutrality. With
The Aebi Schmidt Group is actively up its collaboration with industry associa- or could make such an impression. The this in mind, we strive to design our prod-
involved in various regional and interna- tions to address the sector-wide problem Code of Conduct stipulates the rules for ucts in such a way that even with conven-
tional committees and associations. of cancellation of trade fair events at short
Compliance with legal handling gifts and other benefits and pro- tional drives they meet the latest emis-
These include the European Engineering notice. hibits any form of bribery. Any trace of an- sions standards, operate with maximum
Industries Association (EUnited), the DIN regulations ti-competitive behaviour poses the risk efficiency and cost little to maintain. In fu-
that the Aebi Schmidt Group might be ex-
cluded from public tenders. All major bids
are reviewed by the CEO and the CFO of
By having a clear definition of respon- the Group in terms of prices, terms and GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
sibilities, risk management and efficient trading partners. So far, this has worked BY SOURCE
control systems, the Aebi Schmidt Group well for the company. No anti-competitive in tCO2 e

makes sure that all statutory provisions behaviour or corruption cases were regis- 16 000
and industry standards in a complex regu- tered in the year under review. 14 854
14 000
latory environment are observed. Thanks To minimise risks of corruption, in 3051
to functioning compliance control mecha- 2020 the Aebi Schmidt Group introduced 12 000
12 252
nisms, the Aebi Schmidt Group became a procurement handbook setting out rules 2311 5409
aware of an instance where a regulation for dealing with suppliers with a clear 10 000

relating to engine approval was not being definition of responsibility for specific 4895
8000
met. We reported this to the authorities purchases. This process standardisation
voluntarily and are now handling the case helps to save costs in purchasing and has 6000
6395
with the relevant bodies. led to the implementation of a dual control
A Group-wide Code of Conduct, principle for all externally procured servic- 4000 5046

which is specified in in-house directives, es. As the Aebi Schmidt Group also sup- 2000
defines our corporate values and code of plies customers in the public sector, cor-
ethics. Among other things, it addresses ruption risks in particular need to be mini- 0
2020 2019
IT security and privacy, environmental mised in the supply chain. These risks are
Heat
protection, fair competition and the pre- reduced via a systematic review as part of Electricity
Expansion of the Chilton plant: creating jobs in the region with high standards for employees. vention of corruption. These days protec- strategic supplier development, strict se- Fuels
46 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG / Annual Report 2020 — Sustainability / Environment Environment / Sustainability — Annual Report 2020 / Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
47

ture, we plan to offer more municipal ma- for any changes in the regulatory frame- Saving energy and goods for production can be delivered on of coating materials and is expected to re-
chines with electric drives. The fully elec- work in good time. The need to keep up reusable pallets. A waste management duce the amount of paint used in future. In
tric eSwingo sweeper impresses custom- with an ever-faster pace of technological ­reducing waste system was introduced at the plant in the Dutch plant, the Aebi Schmidt Group
ers with its endurance and performance. and societal change, and also develop our ­Poland in 2020 and a new VOC reduction has also invested in a new push-pull sys-
Several tests with competitor machines range of products and boost productivity, system was also put into service at the end tem in the welding shop that has led to an
have confirmed that it is currently the most requires an innovative and committed ap- of the year. Emissions from the paint-spray improvement in working conditions and a
powerful machine on the market. But proach. The Aebi Schmidt Group is planning cabin and the paint room are now routed reduced environmental footprint. In North
electric drives need to be continuously Our goals for environmental protec- to gradually increase the supply of sus- via a catalytic bed, reducing the percent- America, the Fit 4 Tomorrow project has
adapted to new standards and corre- tion go far beyond the minimum legal re- tainably generated electricity at its Euro- age of volatile organic compounds by more seen the introduction and partial imple-
sponding development work undertaken. quirements. These are supported by certi- pean plants in 2021. This will help the than 90%. In the Netherlands, a powder mentation of efficient production layouts to
fications, among other things, and all company to reach its sustainability goals robot with adjustable coating thickness reduce the manual work required when
­locations have been ISO 9001-certified and to reduce its CO2 footprint. In the year has been installed to cut down on the use handling production waste.
An innovative and since 2009. The production facilities and under review, the Aebi Schmidt Group im-
the local sales and service organisations plemented optimisation measures across
committed approach in Peterborough (UK), Fiume Veneto (Italy), a number of its locations. For instance,
to protecting Burgdorf (Switzerland), Skänninge (Swe- the two German sites St. Blasien (produc-

the environment den), Holten (the Netherlands), St. Blasien tion) and Laatzen (warehouse and offices) ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
(Germany) and the plant in Poland are also underwent an energy audit in line with the
certified under ISO 14001. Furthermore, requirements of the German law on ener- 2020 2019 1) Delta
the Group observes the guidelines for so- gy services and other energy efficiency
Developing environmentally friendly cial responsibility under ISO 26000. measures (EDL-G). The aim of the audit Energy consumption in MWh 42 894 53 243 – 19%
machinery is just one aspect of what we do. was to identify and determine new oppor- Electricity 10 841 12 020 – 10%
Creating ecological production processes tunities for energy saving. The proposed
Of which from renewable sources 26% 24% 2%
is equally important. For example, produc- To further reduce the consump- measures will allow the annual energy
Heat 23 352 29 734 – 21%
tion facilities must comply with increas- tion of resources, the company consumption at the two sites to be re-
is implementing operational Fuel oil 4 044 4 625 – 13%
ingly stringent limits for energy consump- duced by 63 000 kWh. This corresponds
tion and emission levels. To encourage an measures and training its to a CO 2 reduction of 23.53 t a year. A Natural gas 18 941 24 464 – 23%
ongoing reduction in the consumption of employees in the responsible considerable amount of savings have al- LPG / propane 90 72 25%
resources, the company measures its handling of resources. ready been achieved by replacing stand- District heating 276 573 – 52%
progress regularly by recording environ- ard lighting with efficient LED lighting. Fuels 8 702 11 490 – 24%
mental performance figures, and imple- As well as implementing optimisation Diesel 8 086 10 592 – 24%
ments operational measures and trains its measures and projects, all business loca- Petrol 320 517 – 38%
employees in the responsible handling of tions of the Aebi Schmidt Group consist-
LPG 296 381 – 22%
resources. The Aebi Schmidt Group con- ently opt for energy-efficient machines
Energy consumption in kWh per FTE 24 235 28 408 – 15%
stantly monitors the relevant national and when replacing old ones and, wherever
international developments and prepares possible, reduce the amount of technical
equipment to further lower the use of re- Total GHG Emissions in tCO2e 2) 12 252 14 854 – 18%
sources, energy consumption and CO2 Scope 1 7 296 9 318 – 22%
emissions. At the plant in Kielce, Poland, Combustibles 4 984 6 267 – 20%
ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY all old forklifts are gradually being re- Fuels 2 311 3 051 – 24%
in MWh
placed by new highly efficient electric Scope 2 4 956 5 536 – 10%
transportation equipment, as is also hap- Electricity 3) 4 895 5 409 – 10%
26 000 pening at the Dutch plant in Holten, where
District heating 61 127 – 52%
24 000 efficient new air compressors have been
Total GHG emissions in kg CO2e per FTE 6 922 7 925 – 13%
installed. Construction has been under-
22 000
way on a modern layout for the extended
20 000
production facility at the plant in Chilton, Waste in metric tons 1 552 1 772 – 12%
18 000 US, since August 2020. This will optimise General waste 1 118 1 245 – 10%

16 000 energy efficiency and waste management Incineration 120 118 1%

in accordance with the latest standards. Residue landfill 116 226 – 48%
14 000
Various types of waste are produced Recycling 881 900 – 2%
12 000 in the Aebi Schmidt Group production Special waste 434 527 – 18%
10 000 plants: general waste and special waste.
Incineration 86 79 8%
8000
Where waste cannot be prevented, it is
Recycling 30 76 – 61%
sorted according to the waste code appli-
6000 Other 4) 319 372 – 14%
cable in the country in question or reintro-
4000 duced to the production process as part of Total waste in kg per FTE 877 946 – 7%

2000 the ‘circular economy’. All recyclable waste 1)

Due to an improved data basis, some figures for 2019 slightly differ from the report published last year.

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Scope 2: GHG emissions stemming from the production of electricity and district heating. Sources for emission factors: Defra & IEA
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Information not subject to an external review. The

­report was subject to and successfully GRI Content Index
on the passed the GRI Materiality Disclosures
Service (see GRI logo on page 49). The An-

Sustainability
nual Report includes all divisions and busi-
ness locations of Aebi Schmidt Holding AG Universal Standards

Report
listed in the consolidated entities on pages
14 –15 (GRI 102-45). The contact for any
Reference Title Page number/information
questions on the Annual Report 2020 is
Thomas Schiess, Head Group Marketing,
[email protected]. GRI 101: 2016 FOUNDATION
Two acquisitions were made in the
Sustainability at the Aebi ­financial year 2020: Arctic Machine Oy in GRI 102: 2016 GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Schmidt Group is a Finland and Equipments Lourds Papineau
Organisational profile
Group-wide responsibil- in Canada. These two acquisitions have
not yet been taken into account in the en- GRI 102-1 Name of the organisation 37
ity and is therefore not vironmental and HR data for the reporting GRI 102-2 Activities, brands, products and services 9  – 11
allocated to an indepen­ year 2020. Restatements of information
GRI 102-3 Location of headquarters
dent department.
37
given in the previous reports were not
made (GRI 102-48). GRI 102-4 Location of operations 53

The essential sustainability topics GRI 102-5 Ownership and legal form 37
After publication of separate sustain- were determined in 2015 as part of an in- GRI 102-6 Markets served 2–3
ability reports in 2015 and 2016, the Aebi ternal workshop which took various func-
GRI 102-7 Scale of the organisation 2–3
Schmidt Group has reported on its sus- tions of the Aebi Schmidt Group as well as
tainability efforts since business year 2017 the points of view of the Group and the GRI 102-8 Information on employees and other workers 42

as part of the Annual Report. individual divisions into account. No ex- GRI 102-9 Supply chain 43
The last Sustainability Report was ternal stakeholders were directly involved
GRI 102-10 Significant changes to the organisation and its supply chain 48
published in April 2020. This report has in this process. The Executive Board re-
GRI 102-11 Precautionary principle or approach 5
been prepared in accordance with the GRI viewed the result (GRI 102-46).
Standards: core option. The contents were GRI 102-12 External initiatives none

GRI 102-13 Membership of associations 44

Strategy
Essential sustainability topics (GRI 102-47) GRI 102-14 Statement from senior decision maker 4 –  5

Ethics and integrity

ECONOMIC Economic performance
GRI 102-16 Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior 8, 45
Indirect economic impacts
Anti-corruption Governance
Anti-competitive behaviour GRI 102-18 Governance structure 36
ENVIRONMENTAL Energy
Stakeholder engagement
Emissions
GRI 102-40 List of stakeholder groups 43
Effluents and waste
GRI 102-41 Collective bargaining agreements 41
Supplier environmental assessment
GRI 102-42 Identifying and selecting stakeholders 43
Environmental compliance
GRI 102-43 Approach to stakeholder engagement 17, 44
Energy-efficient products and services
GRI 102-44 Key topics and concerns raised 17, 44
SOCIAL Employment
Occupational health and safety Reporting practice

Training and further education GRI 102-45 Entities included in the consolidated financial statements 48

Diversity and equal opportunity GRI 102-46 Defining report content and topic boundaries 48

Non-discrimination GRI 102-47 List of material topics 48

Customer health and safety GRI 102-48 Restatements of information 48

Marketing and labelling GRI 102-49 Changes in reporting none

Socioeconomic compliance GRI 102-50 Reporting period 01.01. – 31.12.2020

GRI 102-51 Date of most recent report 48

For the Materiality Disclosures Service, the GRI Services team checked that the GRI content index is clearly presented and that the references for Disclosures 102-40 to 102-49
align with the appropriate sections of the report. The Materiality Disclosures Service used the German version of the report.
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Reference Title Page number/information Reference Title Omission Page number/information

GRI 102-52 Reporting cycle 48 ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

GRI 102-53 Contact point for questions regarding the report 48 GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 17
103-1/103-2/103-3
GRI 102-54 Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards 48
GRI 302-5 Reductions in energy requirements of products and services 17
GRI 102-55 GRI content index 49

GRI 102-56 External assurance 48 GRI 305: 2016 EMISSIONS

GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 45 – 46
103-1/103-2/103-3
GRI 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions 47
Topic-specific Standards GRI 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions 47

GRI 305-5 Reduction of GHG emissions 47

Reference Title Omission Page number/information
GRI 306: 2016 EFFLUENTS AND WASTE
GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 46 – 47
GRI 200: ECONOMIC STANDARDS 103-1/103-2/103-3
GRI 306-2 Waste by type and disposal method 46 – 47
GRI 201: 2016 ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
GRI 307: 2016 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 4 –  5
103-1/103-2/103-3 GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 46
103-1/103-2/103-3
GRI 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed Umschlag
GRI 307-1 Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations 45
GRI 203: 2016 INDIRECT ECONOMIC IMPACTS
GRI 308: 2016 SUPPLIER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 44
103-1/103-2/103-3 GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 43
103-1/103-2/103-3
GRI 203-1 Infrastructure investments and services supported 44
GRI 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria 43
GRI 203-2 Significant indirect economic impacts 43

GRI 205: 2016 ANTI-CORRUPTION

GRI 400: SOCIAL STANDARDS
GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 45
103-1/103-2/103-3
GRI 205-1 Operations assessed for risks related to corruption 45 GRI 401: 2016 EMPLOYMENT

GRI 205-2 Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and 45 GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 40
­procedures 103-1/103-2/103-3

GRI 205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken 45 GRI 401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover 40

GRI 206: 2016 ANTI-COMPETITIVE BEHAVIOUR GRI 403: 2016 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 45 GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 41 – 42
103-1/103-2/103-3 103-1/103-2/103-3

GRI 206-1 Legal actions for anti-competitive behaviour, anti-trust and 45 GRI 403-1 Management system for occupational health and safety 41 – 42
monopoly ­practices GRI 403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment and incident investigation 42

GRI 403-3 Occupational health services 42

GRI 300: ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS GRI 403-4 Worker participation, consultation and communication on occupational 42
health and safety
GRI 403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety 42
GRI 302: 2016 ENERGY
GRI 403-6 Promotion of worker health 42
GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 46
103-1/103-2/103-3 GRI 403-7 Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety effects 42
­directly linked by business relationships
GRI 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization 47

GRI 302-4 Reduction of energy consumption 46 – 47

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Holding Plants Sales & Service Spain

Aebi Schmidt Iberica S.A.
C/ de la Perdiz, Parcelas 18 y 19
Switzerland Germany Germany ES-45950 Casarrubios del Monte
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG Aebi Schmidt Deutschland GmbH Aebi Schmidt Deutschland GmbH Tel +34 9 02 02 02 42
Schulstrasse 4 Albtalstrasse 36 Albtalstrasse 36
CH-8500 Frauenfeld DE-79837 St. Blasien DE-79837 St. Blasien United Kingdom
Tel +41 71 626 91 10 Tel +49 76 72 412 – 0 Tel +49 76 72 412 – 0 Aebi Schmidt UK Limited
Fax +49 76 72 412 – 230 Fax +49 76 72 412 – 230 Southgate Way, Orton Southgate
Reference Title Omission Page number/information
Business address: Peterborough, PE2 6GP
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG Netherlands Italy Tel +44 1733 363 300
Leutschenbachstrasse 52 Aebi Schmidt Nederland bv Aebi Schmidt Italia s.r.l.
GRI 403-9 Work-related injuries 42
Handelsweg 6 – 8 Via dei Pinali, 11 Russia
CH-8050 Zürich
Tel +41 44 308 58 00 NL-7451 PJ Holten Frazione Cimpello OOO ASH Rus
GRI 403-10 Work-related ill health 42
125362 Moscow
Tel +31 548 370 000 IT-33080 Fiume Veneto
(Pordenone) Vishnevaya str. Building 9/1
GRI 404: 2016 TRAINING AND EDUCATION www.aebi-schmidt.com Poland Tel +39 0434 951 711 Tel +7 495 648 7354
Aebi Schmidt Polska Sp. z o. o. Fax +39 0434 959 066
GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 42 Our local subsidiaries Arctic Machines – R Ltd.
ul. Skrajna 80A
103-1/103-2/103-3 are all accessible via the
PL-25-650 Kielce Netherlands 107061 Moscow
Group website. 16 9th Rota St., bldg. 3
GRI 404-2 Programmes for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance 42 Tel +48 41 36 52 100 Aebi Schmidt Nederland bv
Fax +48 41 36 52 222 Handelsweg 8 Tel +7 495 414 12 13
­programmes
NL-7451 PJ Holten
Switzerland Tel +31 548 370 000 Arctic Machines – R Ltd.
GRI 404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career 42
Aebi & Co. AG Maschinenfabrik 196158 St. Petersburg
­development reviews Moskovskoe shosse 23, bldg. 2
Buchmattstrasse 56 Belgium
CH-3401 Burgdorf Aebi Schmidt Belgium Tel +7 812 640 90 29
GRI 405: 2016 DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Tel +41 34 421 61 21 Middelmolenlaan 175
Fax +41 34 421 61 51 2100 Antwerpen China
GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 40 – 41 ASH Trading & Services Co., Ltd.
Tel +32 345 091 40
103-1/103-2/103-3 Finland Chaowai Soho, Building A, Room 5007
Arctic Machine Oy Norway 6 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District,
GRI 405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees 41 Beijing 100020
Valmetintie 11 Aebi Schmidt Norge AS
FI-40420 Jyväskylä Paradisvegen 2 P. R. of China
GRI 406: 2016 NON-DISCRIMINATION Tel +358 20 7791 500 NO-2836 Biri Tel +86 10 5869 6449
Fax +358 20 7791 501 Tel +47 61 10 84 40 www.aebi-schmidt-cn.com
GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 40 – 41
Fax +47 61 10 84 41
103-1/103-2/103-3 USA USA
Meyer Products LLC Austria Meyer Products LLC
GRI 406-1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken 41 18513 Euclid Avenue
18513 Euclid Avenue Aebi Schmidt Austria GmbH
Cleveland, OH 44112-1084 Schiessstand 4 Cleveland, OH 44112-1084
GRI 416: 2016 CUSTOMER HEALTH AND SAFETY Tel +1 216 486-1313 AT-6401 Inzing / Tirol Tel +1 216 486 1313
Fax +1 216 486-1321 Tel +43 5238 53 590 20 Fax +1 216 486-1321
GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 16
www.meyerproducts.com Fax +43 5238 53 590 50 www.meyerproducts.com
103-1/103-2/103-3
Swenson Spreader LLC Poland Swenson Spreader LLC
GRI 416-1 Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service 16 127 Walnut Street
127 Walnut Street Aebi Schmidt Polska Sp. z o. o.
­categories Lindenwood, IL 61049 ul. Skrajna 80A Lindenwood, IL 61049
Tel +1 888 825 73 23 PL-25-650 Kielce Tel +1 888 825 73 23
GRI 416-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts 16
Fax +1 866 310 03 00
Fax +1 866 310 03 00 Tel +48 41 36 52 149
of products and services www.swensonproducts.com
www.swensonproducts.com Fax +48 41 36 52 121

GRI 417: 2016 MARKETING AND LABELLING M-B Companies, Inc. Switzerland M-B Companies, Inc.
P.O. Box 200 Aebi & Co. AG Maschinenfabrik P.O. Box 200
GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 16
1615 Wisconsin Avenue Buchmattstrasse 56 1615 Wisconsin Avenue
103-1/103-2/103-3 New Holstein, WI 53061 CH-3401 Burgdorf New Holstein, WI 53061
Tel +1 800 558 5800 Tel +41 34 421 61 21 Tel +1 800 558 5800
GRI 417-1 Requirements for product and service information and labelling 16 www.m-bco.com
www.m-bco.com Fax +41 34 421 61 51

GRI 419: 2016 SOCIOECONOMIC COMPLIANCE Canada Sweden Canada

Équipements Lourds Papineau Inc. Aebi Schmidt Sweden AB Aebi Schmidt Canada Inc.
GRI 103: 2016 Management approach 45 1186 route 321 Nord (C.P. 5040) Borgmästergatan 24 2800-630 boul. René-Lévesque O
103-1/103-2/103-3 St-André-Avellin (QC), J0V 1W0 SE-596 34 Skänninge Montréal (Québec) H3B1S6
Canada Tel +46 142 29 90 00 Canada
GRI 419-1 Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social a
­ nd economic 45 Tel +1 581 988 2779
Tel +1 819 983-5000
area Fax +1 819 983-5555 Finland
www.elp.ca Arctic Machine Oy Équipements Lourds Papineau Inc.
Valmetintie 11 1186 route 321 Nord (C.P. 5040)
FI-40420 Jyväskylä St-André-Avellin (QC), J0V 1W0
Tel +358 20 7791 500 Canada
Fax +358 20 7791 501 Tel +1 819 983-5000
Logistics Centre Fax +1 819 983-5555
www.elp.ca
(spare parts) Arctic Machine Oy
Karsikonmäentie 1
FI-77800 lisvesi International
Germany Tel +358 20 7791 500 Aebi Schmidt International AG
Aebi Schmidt Deutschland GmbH Fax +358 20 7791 501 Leutschenbachstrasse 52
Karlsruher Strasse 14 CH-8050 Zürich
DE-30880 Laatzen Infotripla Oy Tel +41 44 308 58 00
Tel +49 511 353 48 571 Aleksis Kiven katu 10 E Fax +41 44 308 58 99
Fax +49 511 353 48 381 FI-33210 Tampere
Tel +358 3 223 8311
www.infotripla.fi
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