1927
Founding of Rez AG Manufacture and sale of hairdryers and hydraulically adjustable hairdressing chairs.

1965
Entry into the hair and hand dryer business for the public sector. Development, manufacture and sale of hair dryers for the public sector.

1980
Discontinuation of the hairdressing appliances division.

1983
Development of electronic and optoelectronic controls.

1985
Relocation from Zurich to Dällikon.

1992
A new collaboration is launched in the Far East. Mr. Eugster, former Managing Director of Rez AG, meets his Japanese business partners from Etani at a trade fair in Tokyo.

1995
The last trade fair that Mr. Eugster planned and executed as Managing Director was FSB Cologne 1995.

1996
Takeover by a group of investors from Upper Valais with subsequent relocation from Dällikon to Naters.

1996
The three musketeers Mr. Müller (Sales, top), Mr. Albrecht (CEO, bottom left) and Mr. Ryser (Managing Director, bottom right) get started. It is the first trade fair after the takeover of Rez AG. (Swissbau, Basel) At this point, they have no idea what successes they will celebrate in the future.

1997
New development of an adapter console with integrated coin-operated machine.

1997
Participation in one of the most important pool trade fairs in Europe: the leisure, sports and pool trade fair in Cologne.
Two formative figures in the history of Rez can be seen. Mr. Müller, who worked at Rez AG for over 20 years (retired in 2002). Mr. Ryser took over the management from Mr. Eugster in 1998 and achieved the greatest success in the company’s history to date. Photo top left: Left Mr. Ryser / Right Mr. Müller Cologne 1997

1998
Participation in the Interbad in Stuttgart. A trade fair that is known for attracting international visitors. Our CEO, Mr. Albrecht, talks to potential new representatives for Germany, France and Austria. Photo bottom right: Mr. Albrecht

1999
Most successful year in the history of Rez AG

2000
Acquisition of various products from Stäfa Ventilatoren (Stäfa hair dryers, KSL axial fans, Head Hunter controlled domestic ventilation systems).

2000

Successful adoption of WagnerEWAR products as general agent for Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.

2001
Introduction of the new height adjustment (gas pressure spring system).

2001
Purchase of the company Cesovent (fans and electrical products).

2002
75th anniversary of Rez AG

2004
Competition won against various competitors in the city of Zurich with the WagnerEWAR program. The public buildings of the city of Zurich are exclusively equipped with the WagnerEWAR program. A standardized equipment line is used. This equipment line is finished with a high-quality Porsche paint.

2005
Moving from Naters to Visp. Into own property purchased. (Litternaweg 8) Introduction of a new product from Austria, the Genius Dry Systems drying systems for shoes and gloves.

2006

Development of the new hair dryer line in cooperation with Helbling Technik AG. WagnerEWAR develops into a very popular product in the sanitary equipment line

2007
Market launch of the completely redesigned VENDAVAL warm-air showers. A world first with contactless high-frequency radar technology with automatic timer.

2007
80th anniversary of Rez AG

2008
Most successful year since the company was founded in 1927.

2009
Sale of the company Cesovent to Zehnder Comfosystems AG.

2009
Development and introduction of our own hand dryer (WP 1100) in chrome-nickel steel.

2009
Thanks to Rez AG and the expertise of WagnerEWAR, an innovative new development has been created: the WP 163-S 4-fold toilet roll holder.

2011
Thanks to Rez AG and the expertise of WagnerEWAR, another innovative new development has been created: the WP 2015 baby changing table.

2012
The hair dryers “Vendaval” are sold successfully in over 26 countries. Customers include France, Germany, Iceland and Japan. The Vendaval is the most robust and best quality hairdryer for the public sector.

2018
Record sales: Rez AG has achieved its most successful year since its foundation!

2019
Over 5’000 projects throughout Switzerland have been successfully equipped with WagnerEWAR.

2022
Establishing of new representative offices: La Piscine Collective – France

2023
The new “Beluga” hairdryer line was developed in collaboration with Deck 4 GmbH. Development of the world innovation Beluga UPV/S! The first flush-mounted hairdryer of its kind.

2023
Beginning of a successful partnership with Talsee. One of Switzerland’s leading bathroom furniture suppliers. Talsee equips high-quality offices and public facilities. Our elegant paper and soap dispensers perfectly complement the elegant furnishings.

2023
Establishment of new representative offices: Unidors – Finland

2023
In its almost 100-year history, Rez AG delivers to Israel (8 units), Morocco (24 units) and Tunisia (4 units) for the first time.

2024
Establishment of new representative offices: Lozen Produkter AS – Norway, Klubben AS – Norway, SpinDry – Denmark.

2024
Most successful export year in the company’s almost 100-year history

2024
Planing of the Swissbau – Basel

2024
In 1965, the first Rez AG warm-air showers went to the Volksbad St. Gallen. Record!!! In 2024, the 59-year-old hairdryers are replaced by the Vendaval V/S.

2025
The successful “Vendaval” hairdryer range is replaced by the new “Beluga” range. Market launch of a world first: Beluga UPV/S – the height adjustment can now also be flush-mounted!