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From cosmetics to candles

1939

Foundation of Theo Balthasar's traditional Swiss company based in Hochdorf/Lucerne.

Initially, Balthasar + Co AG was a limited partnership. It exclusively produced alcoholic products such as Eau de Cologne or hair tonic. Theo Balthasar personally has drawn off birch juice for the well-known birch hair tonic.

Theo Balthasar

Founder of Balthasar + Co. AG

Birch tonic

Birch juice extraction in the canton of Fribourg

Transportation

Transport of birch juice by rail

Since body awareness and fashion were of great importance to the ladies' world, the product range was adapted to the new needs. Lipsticks, nail polishes, powders and creams, bath additives and shampoos were particularly demanded.

1948
Start of own candle production.

Office building

In 1956 the office building in Hochdorf is attached.

1973

Dr. Louis Balthasar takes over the position as CEO of Balthasar + Co. He invests all his profits in the company and the growth of candle production.

Dr. Louis Balthasar

Candle-making machine

One of the oldest treasures of the Balthazar company. In operation from 1974 to 2015.

New building Palazzo

In 1988 the company building is newly constructed.

1997

Takeover of the trading company Mislin AG. This creates Mislin + Balthasar AG. A company for the distribution of household and cosmetic products. Further investments follow in the expansion of the company and the modernisation of the own production.

Mislin + Balthasar AG

Candle press

High-bay storage

In 1997 the proud new construction of Balthasar Group.

2013

Alain Balthasar takes over the family business and now manages it in the third Generation.
Balthasar Group is a strong manufacturing and trading company and offers its customers a wide range of products.

Alain Balthasar

2014

The in-house laboratory is rebuilt and equipped with the latest technology. Start of development and production of premium wax for the food and candle industries.Balthasar Group celebrates its 75th anniversary.