about Us
Giroud Olma AG is a traditional family business based in Olten, Switzerland, that specializes in the sustainable development, realization, rental and management of real estate. Our roots go back to 1866, when company founder Louis Giroud began building machines and equipment in the pre-electric era. Over the decades, the company has continued to develop and focus on the real estate industry.
Our current focus
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Today, Giroud Olma AG stands for high-quality real estate development and the continuous development of the Sälipark area.
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Current projects such as Sälipark 2020 create new meeting spaces and modern living space in a central location.
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Existing buildings – such as the Giroud Olma gymnasiums – are also continually being modernised to meet today’s requirements.
From Industry to Real Estate Development
1910-1917
Olma AG was founded in 1910 as “Maschinenfabrik Landquart”. In 1917, the company headquarters of Olma AG was moved to Olten.
1874-1884
In 1874, Switzerland's first machine factory was opened for the production of valves and machines for gasworks. In 1884, production was expanded to include signaling systems for railways and machines for the brickworks industry.
1866-1868
Louis Giroud sets up his engineering firm in Olten, specializing in technical assessments and mechanical engineering. The workshop is expanded and the production of water pipes, water turbines, steam boilers and steam engines begins.
1919-1935
Renamed “AG Olma Landquarter Maschinenfabrik Olten”. After the death of Louis Giroud, his son Oskar Giroud takes over the management. In 1935, Giroud AG takes over the Studer AG weighing factory.
1939-1961
Giroud AG is fully taken over by the Von Roll Ironworks. In 1961, Giroud AG merges with Olma AG to form “Giroud-Olma AG”.
1977-1980
The Jung family takes over Giroud-Olma AG and ushers in a new era. The transformation from a mechanical engineering company to a modern real estate firm begins in the 1980s.
2003 - today
Giroud-Olma AG is setting new standards with the development of Sälipark and the repurposing of former industrial buildings. Since 2003, the focus has been on real estate projects that have left a lasting mark on the cityscape of Olten.
From Industry to Real Estate Development
1866-1868
Louis Giroud sets up his engineering firm in Olten, specializing in technical assessments and mechanical engineering. The workshop is expanded and the production of water pipes, water turbines, steam boilers and steam engines begins.
1874-1884
Louis Giroud gründet in Olten sein Ingenieurbüro, das sich auf technische Gutachten und Maschinenbau spezialisiert. Die Werkstatt wird erweitert und die Produktion von Wasserleitungen, Wasserturbinen, Dampfkesseln und Dampfmaschinen beginnt.
1910-1917
Olma AG was founded in 1910 as “Maschinenfabrik Landquart”. In 1917, the company headquarters of Olma AG was moved to Olten.
1919-1935
Renamed “AG Olma Landquarter Maschinenfabrik Olten”. After the death of Louis Giroud, his son Oskar Giroud takes over the management. In 1935, Giroud AG takes over the Studer AG weighing factory.
1939-1961
Giroud AG is fully taken over by the Von Roll Ironworks. In 1961, Giroud AG merges with Olma AG to form “Giroud-Olma AG”.
1977-1980
The Jung family takes over Giroud-Olma AG and ushers in a new era. The transformation from a mechanical engineering company to a modern real estate firm begins in the 1980s.
2003 - today
New standards were set with the development of Sälipark and the repurposing of former industrial buildings. Since 2003, the focus has been exclusively on real estate projects that will leave a lasting mark on the cityscape of Olten.
Creating the spaces of tomorrow
With our many years of experience and our sustainable approach, we are shaping the living and working spaces of tomorrow and are actively contributing to the urban development of Olten.