PCS Holding AG
Frauenfeld holding company of entrepreneur Peter Spuhler, holding long-term stakes in Stadler Rail, Rieter, Autoneum, Aebi Schmidt, European Loc Pool and other industrial companies.
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Family & background
- FAMILY
- Spuhler
- WEALTH ORIGIN
- Stadler Rail (rail vehicle manufacturer)
- HEADQUARTERS
- Frauenfeld, Switzerland
- FOUNDED
- 2006
Investment approach
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Direct investmentsPrivate equity
Overview
PCS Holding AG, based in Frauenfeld, is a long-term investment holding that actively supports the build-up and development of its portfolio companies. It is chaired by Peter Spuhler, who acquired Stadler Fahrzeuge in 1989 and built it into the listed rail maker Stadler Rail. Its listed portfolio covers Stadler Rail, Rieter, Autoneum, Aebi Schmidt, European Loc Pool (founded 2018 with Bank Reichmuth), Traktionssysteme Austria, Sönmez Transformer Company, the SAP consultancy Innflow and four rail-vehicle leasing companies. Spuhler also holds further stakes privately, including 11.6% of Stadler Rail and 10.4% of Aebi Schmidt.
Investment thesis
Long-term holding company that drives value creation in its portfolio companies through targeted investment and active influence.
Holdings & investments (9)
- European Loc PoolMobility & Logistics · since 2018
- Industrial & Manufacturing · since 2006
- Mobility & Logistics
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Mobility & Logistics
- Traktionssysteme AustriaIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Sönmez Transformer CompanyIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Software & SaaS
- Rail vehicle leasing companies (four)Mobility & Logistics
People
- Peter SpuhlerChairman of the Board · source
- Oliver StreuliCEO · source
Frequently asked questions
PCS Holding AG is a family holding based in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, founded in 2006.
PCS Holding AG invests on behalf of the Spuhler family (Stadler Rail (rail vehicle manufacturer)).
PCS Holding AG invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments and private equity.
PCS Holding AG invests in Mobility & Logistics, Industrial & Manufacturing and Software & SaaS.
Key people at PCS Holding AG include Peter Spuhler (Chairman of the Board) and Oliver Streuli (CEO).
PCS Holding AG's holdings and investments include Stadler Rail, Rieter, Autoneum, Aebi Schmidt Group, European Loc Pool, Traktionssysteme Austria, Sönmez Transformer Company and Innflow, among others.