Weisbrod-Zürrer celebrating 200 years

(CONNECT) Weisbrod-Zürrer AG, based in Hausen am Albis in the canton of Zurich, is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the textile company is organizing an anniversary open day at the Weisbrod site in Hausen am Albis on Saturday, 30 August. According to a press release, visitors can look forward to a varied program from 11 a.m. onwards, which includes a craft market, workshops and a fashion show.

Selected exhibitors from all over Switzerland will be represented at the craft market. A historical exhibition including a film screening will offer insights into the history of Weisbrod and the Zurich silk industry. In the evening, a dance group will present different eras in a fashion show. Other businesses based at the site will also open their doors and offer various workshops. In addition, there will be food, music, a children’s program and a competition.

Weisbrod-Zürrer is a family business rooted in Zurich’s textile tradition. It has evolved from a silk trading business when it was established in 1825 into an international company today. The textile core business includes a fabric shop and silk accessories. The space that became available due to the discontinuation of the weaving mill could be repurposed and is now a versatile area for use by industry and commerce as well as for creative work, leisure, culture, health and living. ce/nta