1959: PIONEERS AND INNOVATORS
H. C. Sonderegger and W. P. Kistler had the vision to CHANGE THE WORLD. With their passion for technology and their curiosity of how to implement their brilliant idea "from crystal to sensor" they built the basis for Kistler Innovation. In 1961 they introduced the world's first quartz force sensor. The sensor business was extended with electronics.
2002: ROLF SONDEREGGER
took over the leadership of Kistler Group and made sure to continue the status of being the number ONE in measurement technology. We have been growing rapidly by INNOVATION and integration of new products. The product portfolio could be as well extended by 14 acquisitions within the last 20 years (+562 employees).
INNOVATORS THINK AHEAD
We align our product portfolio to the needs of our customers. We have expanded our product portfolio over the years: from sensors, to electronics, to systems, to solutions, to data. With the steady growth of employees and changing market needs, we have adapted our organization and business model three times. A reorganization requires a clear strategy. Our strategy is aligned with the mega trends of the ever-changing world, which have a significant impact on our future.
2003 (+600 employees): “Silent Revolution” by Rolf Sonderegger
2011 (+1000 employees): “Kistler Next” by the Executive Committee
2020 (+2000 employees): “KI1000” by all Kistler leaders
With globally more than 2'200 employees and different market needs, a common understanding of our strategy is key. As leaders we need to make sure that every single member of staff works towards the same goals and points their efforts in the same direction. Strategy help us define our business.
2023: LET'S MAKE THE QUANTUM LEAP AS ONE KISTLER
To reach "KI1000" we need to gain momentum again.
Big steps are required. QUANTUM LEAP.
In the chart you see all of us. 300 participants with our responsibility and the country/region we are from. Can you find yourself?
People of all functions are invited. Almost half of the participants are Sales. More than half of the participants are from region DACH. Switzerland arrives with > 80 and Germany with > 70 people.
PROGRAM
DAY I: one plenary session. We will get an overview of the big picture of KI1000. What is the direction to our future? What initiatives have we already started? Which projects are going well? What needs to be adjusted and improved? What are the future steps to take?
DAY I: is split into sessions of OE sand PFs. Four sessions of the OE in the morning. The focus is to understand the strategy and the cost frames of the OE. In the afternoon, the OEs will break-out into 11 sessions of the BUs. The core topic will be our product roadmaps. P&L and FICO will have the entire day their own session.
DAY III: The workshop leaders will announce and promote their topics in October. You can then select your workshop of interest on this landing page under "My selection". China, USA, REG-W and REG-E will have their own session instead of WS I. So they can select two workshops.
OUR ADVENTURE STARTS BEFORE GSSM
We will fly with the charter of Edelweiss, Airbus A320. The aircraft can carry 174 Kistler passengers.
There is no official document which serves as a flight ticket. You should have receive from us a separate e-mail with your boarding pass and personal passport /ID data to confirm your charter flight(s). You need to show your passport/ID (visa) when boarding. These data must be identical as stated in the e-mail confirmation.
Please check-in on 5 November 2023 from 10:00 AM at Zurich airport, Terminal 1. Your luggage must be checked-in by 12:00 noon the latest. We will have our own Kistler check-in counter at Zurich airport, Terminal 1. Please consider: Luggage max. 23 kg, hand luggage max. 8 kg.
Have a look at the seating map and then select your seat under My selection. If you have no option to select, then you are not planned in the charter.
YOUR AIRPORT TRANSFERS
are organized according to your flight details. The cars, vans, busses are ready for you. We will update the final time table in October 2023.
SPAIN
The climate in November in Benidorm is quite dry and pleasant.
Lowest/maximum temperature: 15 °C/19 °C
Sunrise/sunset: 07:43/17:48
THE ENTIRE FACILITY
with its 300 rooms is exclusively booked for us. There are 4 buildings, 16 meeting rooms and two large terraces for our social networking in the evenings. The hotel offers us all amenities you need. Your room varies between 30-50 m2.
IN NOVEMBER
Late autumn atmosphere with fog.
The month often presents itself with cool temperatures and fog. Be sure to pack: rainproof clothing, a warmer jacket, hat, scarf.
Lowest/maximum temperature: 1,2 °C/ 6.9 °C
Sunrise/sunset: 07:14/17:04
People with intercontinental (long) flights
will have a stopover in Zurich on 4 November to recover from the long journey before heading to GSSM. The ibis budget airport hotel is perfectly situated, 3 min from the airport.
Maybe you wish to share your time in Zurich City with your colleagues or maybe with colleagues from Switzerland?
Get connected in our Beekeeper Group.
The airport is 2 km from the hotel (20 minutes walking distance). The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to ibis budget Zurich Airport, Glattbrugg is by using the streetcar (tram line 10 or 12) which takes 3-4 mins and costs around 3.00 CHF. You get off the 2nd stop called Unterriet. The bus stop is directly in front of the hotel.
If you wish to visit Zurich city, use tram number 10. The last stop is Zurich Hauptbahnhof (30 minutes ride). The ticket costs around 4.00 CHF. You can buy tickets at the ticketing machine with Swiss coins or credit card or you can buy tickets online (zvv.ch)
SELECT YOUR SEAT BY 01.09.23
Have a look at the seat map.
Go to My selection and choose your preferred charter seat. After 01.09.23 all seats will be randomly assigned.
