Martin Haefner
Martin Haefner is a Swiss businessman and the main shareholder of Swiss Steel, holding nearly 66% of the company's capital. At 71 years old, he has faced significant challenges as the steel manufacturer grapples with financial difficulties, including a substantial loss of nearly 200 million euros in 2024 and a decline in revenue. To support the struggling company, Haefner recently provided an additional loan of 150 million euros, following previous financing efforts totaling 200 million euros. His wealth is largely attributed to his ownership of the auto importer Amag.
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Martin Haefner is the main shareholder of Swiss Steel and has financed the company through significant loans.
Schweiz wehrt sich gegen Stahlzölle der EU
Switzerland· 2026-01-29
Martin Haefner, an heir of Amag, decided to allocate his billion fortune for charitable purposes after his death.
Bucherer und WEF stehen für eine neue Ära der AufsichtSwitzerland· 2026-01-26
Martin Haefner is a major shareholder who participated in the capital increase for Rieter.
Stellenabbau und Unsicherheit in WinterthurSwitzerland· 2025-11-29
Martin Haefner is a significant shareholder of Rieter and has supported the company through financial contributions.
Spuhler und Haefner hätten längst einschreiten müssenSwitzerland· 2025-11-24Martin Haefner is the main shareholder of Swiss Steel, facing financial difficulties with the company.
EU will Zoll von 50 ProzentSwitzerland· 2025-10-07
Martin Haefner is the owner of Amag and has worked closely with Björn Johansson.
Headhunter Björn Johansson im Interview: Nestlé-Skandal und unsichere CEOSwitzerland· 2025-09-22
Martin Haefner is mentioned as a major shareholder supporting Swiss Steel with state subsidies.
Frauenquote 2026: Welche Schweizer Firmen hinterherhinkenSwitzerland· 2025-07-29
Martin Haefner, along with his family, contributed to a fund for the Kunsthaus.
Kunsthaus in der Krise: Missmanagement und fehlender InnovationsgeistSwitzerland· 2025-07-13
Martin Haefner is mentioned as one of the prominent investors in Climeworks.
Entlassungen und Zweifel an TechnologieSwitzerland· 2025-05-16
Martin Haefner is associated with the new foundation aimed at supporting significant exhibitions at the Kunsthaus Zurich.
Millionen-Stiftung soll dem Kunsthaus Zürich mehr Internationalität bringenSwitzerland· 2025-05-14
Martin Haefner is another major shareholder contributing to the confidence in Rieter's capital increase.
Rieter auf dem Weg zum unangefochtenen MarktführerSwitzerland· 2025-05-07
Martin Haefner is the owner of Amag and is involved in the sale of Barmag to Rieter.
Peter Spuhler treibt Verkauf von Oerlikons Textilsparte an Rieter voranSwitzerland· 2025-05-06
Martin Haefner, the majority shareholder of Swiss Steel Group, invested significantly in the company.
Stahl Gerlafingen, Swiss Steel, Novelis und Constellium zögern bei SubventionenSwitzerland· 2025-04-12
Martin Haefner is the main shareholder of Swiss Steel and sought Peter Spuhler's support for the company's recovery.
Peter Spuhler feiert mit Putin-Freunden und beherbergt ukrainische FlüchtlingeSwitzerland· 2025-03-22
Martin Haefner is the main shareholder of Swiss Steel and has financed the company's capital increase almost single-handedly.
Martin Haefner stellt weiteren Kredit zur VerfügungSwitzerland· 2025-03-21