The Daetwyler Group is a globally oriented, diversified corporation specializing in industrial supply and the distribution of technical and electronic components. In the context of these activities, the group focuses on attractive markets and niches. Its five divisions - Cables+Systems, Rubber+Plastics, Precision Tubes, Pharmaceutical Packaging and Technical Components - serve core markets in the automotive, telecom, pharmaceutical, machine manufacturing and construction industries. In 2002 Daetwyler reported sales of 1 037 million Swiss francs with a workforce of some 4 300 employees. Daetwyler has been listed on the main board of the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX) since 1986.