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Rieter Headquarters in Winterthur, Switzerland

September 30, 2026 - Ad-hoc

Change of Leadership at Rieter

Thomas Oetterli has decided to step down from his functions as CEO, effective October 31, 2026, and hand over the Chairmanship of the Board of Directors.

August 25, 2026 - Media Releases

Rieter: Change in the Group Executive Committee

Roger Albrecht, Head of the “Components & Technology” Division, has decided to pursue a new opportunity outside the Rieter Group.

A neat stack of clean knitwear in neutral colors. Concept for sale, recycling and storage of clothing. Branch of cotton inflorescences.

July 17, 2026 - Media Releases

Recycling Powerhouse: Circularity at Industrial Scale

Recycling Powerhouse Ltd. was established in July 2026 to industrialize, standardize and scale textile recycling. Based in Switzerland, the venture will operate a franchise-driven business model that enables the production of high-quality, certified recycled yarns.