The courageto change

Move to new building in 2014

New ideas open new doors. We at Berlinger have lived by this maxim

ever since 1865 when Johann Georg Berlinger laid the foundation stone

of our company in the middle of the idyllic Toggenburg countryside – in

the form of a weaving mill. Today, the name Berlinger is synonymous

with innovative technology in the temperature monitoring and medi-

cal sectors and internationally standardised doping control systems.

We, the sixth generation of the Berlinger family, are proud to carry on

the values and traditions of our family business, the most important of

these are openness, quality and fairness.

Each and every day we invest in our values, people and sustainable pro-

cesses: more specifically, we are investing in our future.

This is what our forefathers did and so this is what we continue to do.

"Tradition meets innovation" sums up the strengths that have stayed

with us for generations. We foresee change, are receptive to it and re-

spond creatively to the process of change itself.

Berlinger – feel safe

Andrea Berlinger Schwyter and her hus-

band Daniel Schwyter -Berlinger, the sixth

generation of the Berlinger family, have

headed this international company since

2008. They have played an active role in

the restructure of the company from a

textile manufacturing company to a mod-

ern technology company. Today our fam-

ily-centered business culture is an impor-

tant factor for Berlinger's success.

Andrea Berlinger Schwyter, CEO and President

Daniel Schwyter -Berlinger, CEO

"Time almost seems to stand still in the tranquil region of Toggenburg, with its chiming bells and air filled with bird-song. For Berlinger, however, time keeps moving forward: the company's innovative power is highly prized all over the globe."

150 years of innovation and tradition

1865–1900: It all began with a weaving mill

Berlinger & Co. AG was set up in 1865 by Johann Jakob Ber-

linger (1813–1891) as a mechanical cotton weaving mill. His

son Johann Georg Berlinger (1841–1900) also had an active

working life as a high-ranking officer in the Swiss Army and

as a member of the Swiss Parliament.

1900–1959: The great fire and the war years

After the entire weaving mill burnt to the ground in 1902, it

fell to Colonel Paul Berlinger (1875–1941), the grandson of

the company's founder, to find a new path. He did this un-

der extremely difficult circumstances as both the Depres-

sion and the First World War took place during his time in

business.

Max Berlinger (1911–1986), the fourth generation of the

Berlinger family, followed his father and took the compa-

ny through the challenging years of the Second World War.

This creative man, who was also the inventor of bias tape,

gave the company a new lease on life and remained presi-

dent until 1972. He was well known as a businessman, poli-

tician and acted as mayor of his local area for many years,

while making a name for himself as a writer too.

1959–2008: The dawn of the modern age

Jürg Berlinger, who was twenty years old at the time, was

responsible for the company's rapid growth from 1959. To-

gether with his wife Liselotte Berlinger-Zäch, he diversified

the business and led it safely through the textile industry

crisis of the seventies and eighties. Further diversification

took place in 1972 under the technical leadership of Karl

Egli. One of the milestones in this process of diversification

was the company's entry into the world of temperature

monitoring by making simple chemical indicators for WHO

and UNICEF vaccination campaigns. A further milestone

came in 1994 with the invention of safety closures for urine

and blood samples of competitive athletes. Trusted by over

120 countries, the success of the BEREG-KIT continues to

this very day. Product development in these areas contin-

ued into 1999 when the company incorporated the most

up-to-date technology and laid the foundations for a new

technology company.

Cotton weaving mill, 1865

Bias tape cutting machine

Our successful team of three (from left to

right): Karl Egli, Liselotte & Jürg Berlinger

A large fire destroys the weaving mill, razing it to its very foundations

The Berlinger building on Mitteldorfstrasse is restored

The region's first cotton weaving mill is estab-lished

Max Berlinger , the inventor of bias tape, is born

A successful team of three guides the company through the textile crisis with clever diversification

From 2008: Keeping pace with the

times

Today the sixth generation of the Ber-

linger company is headed by Andrea

Berlinger Schwyter and her husband

Daniel Schwyter -Berlinger. Both have

worked in the company since the

nineties and are committed to the val-

ues exemplified by their prede-

cessors: openness to change and con-

tinued investment in the future.

"The safety closures for urine and blood samples in sport are trusted by over 120 countries."

Milestones for the Berlinger Group

1902 19861865 1911 1972

The guiding principles of the

Berlinger Group

We are a reliable, fair partner for our

customers and aim to impress them

with our service. We focus on collabo-

ration with efficient regional suppli-

ers. We act ethically and in a socially

responsible manner, taking environ-

mental issues into account. We em-

ploy staff who think and act in an en-

terprising way and focus on results.

We promote the performance and

satisfaction of our employees

The baton is passed on to the 6th generation of Berlingers

Berlinger USA LLC is founded

Berlinger Special AG / Q-tag AG is founded

Construction of the new office and production building is completed and Berlinger takes over the Dutch software company Antaris Solutions B.V.

Berlinger celebrates its 150th year anniversary

Berlinger Group organisation chart

2008 20101998/99 2014/15 2015

through professional personnel man-

agement and a cooperative manage-

ment style. For us quality is para-

mount. We constantly and systemati-

cally update our product range,

taking inspiration from technical in-

novation and our customers’ wishes.

We pursue ambitious goals of growth

and ensure our company’s future de-

velopment through appropriate prof-

it-making targets.

Berlinger & Co. AG

Berlinger Special AG Q-tag AG Berlinger USA LLC Antaris Solutions B.V.

Q-tag® CLm doc L

Temperature monitoringSwiss quality from Berlinger

Exceptionally precise monitoring systems

Core capabilities

Reliable, end-to-end temperature mon-

itoring systems are essential when

transporting temperature-sensitive

goods, particularly when a number of

different companies are involved. Our

temperature monitoring systems pro-

vide the highest level of security for

the management of quality. These sys-

tems will give you concrete answers to

questions such as: What temperature

was the consignment exposed to dur-

ing transportation? Were the tempera-

ture limits breached while the goods

were being loaded? How long were the

goods stored at temperatures falling

below or above the optimal tempera-

ture for the goods?

Berlinger's elegant software solutions

allow our customers to integrate rel-

evant results into their ERP. They can

also use our data management system

with its innovative SMS alarm system

via an integrated GSM module, as well

as clearly laid out reporting and statis-

tical monitoring functions. Let the data

drive actions in the organisation and

improve workflow and process struc-

tures in order to achieve greater 21 CFR

Part 11 or EU Annex 11 compliance.

Range

Q-tag® CLm doc product family

Data logger for monitoring transport-

ation and storage temperature. Single

or multiple use - also available for dry

ice shipments.

Fridge-tag® product family

Automated storage temperature

monitor with alarm function.

Q-tag® Quad

Multi-alarm shipping and storage

temperature monitor.

Freeze-tag®

Freezing point monitor.

berlinger smartview®

Web based reporting, analysing

and statistics software.

"Reliable, end-to-end temperature monitoring is abso-lutely essential to ensure total quality."

Market sectors

Pharma

• Production

• Laboratories

• Research and development

• Storage and logistics

• Clinical trials

Food production

• Production

• Laboratories

• Research and development

• Logistics

Health care

• Laboratories

• Research and development

• Pharmacies and chemists

• Hospitals, clinics

Biological sciences (life sciences)

• Research

Industry

• Dye manufacturers

• Glue manufacturers

Transport

• Airports

• Storage (refrigeration rooms etc.)

Universal security

"The more user-friendly the product, the more secure the process."

BEREG-KIT for urine and blood tests

Drug testingSwiss quality from Berlinger

Securityin doping and drug control

Core capabilities

Berlinger Special AG is a specialist

company providing professional dop-

ing and drug control equipment on

a global scale. At the center of Ber-

linger Special AG's range of products

and services is the BEREG-KIT, which

ensures secure transfer of urine and

blood samples, both human and ani-

mal, from extraction to the laboratory.

The BEREG-KIT also provides A and B

samples with reliable protection from

tampering after sealing. The bottles

are either destroyed or retain visible

traces of tampering if any unauthor-

ised attempt is made to open them.

We are proud to say that our products

are used at Olympic Games and World

Championship events, as well as by

national and international organisa-

tions and associations.

Range

BEREG-KIT® for urine and blood tests

The BEREG-KIT is completely secure

and easy to use. For use at sporting

events and for doping controls during

training.

BEREG-KIT® for animal urine and

blood tests

The BEREG-KIT for animals is com-

pletely secure and has been designed

according to the specific requirements

of animal racing and other competi-

tions involving animals.

berlinger®lausanneKIT

A secure method for sealing urine and

blood samples that is surprisingly

simple.

Laboratory and transportation

accessories

• Temperature monitoring epuipment

• Cooling boxes

"An internationally recognised full-range supplier of profes-sional drug testing and drug control equipment."

Market sectors

Drug testing for humans

• Sports competitions

Drug testing for animals

• Horses

• Dogs

• Camels

• and others

Workplace tests

• Police

• Border control

• Forensic medicine

• Schools

• Laboratories

• and others

Laboratories

• Research

Transport

• Valuables

There's a good reason why Swiss

clocks are associated with punc-

tuality and precision, and here at

Berlinger, the technology we use to

manufacture our temperature mon-

itoring equipment also has its origins

in the clock making industry. When

Berlinger was operating as a weav-

ing mill, our forefathers also needed

a high degree of precision and re-

liability to manufacture delicate,

high-quality fabrics such as Jacquard

voile.

Quality is in the genes

Berlinger has at its disposal a compet-

ent, efficient quality control depart-

ment and has been implementing a

philosophy of "lean thinking" since

2013. In the first stage of this process,

production processes were analysed

and redeployed across new, modern

production sites. All processes were

reviewed according to the concept of

"muda" (waste), and today our pro-

cesses are designed to operate with

the highest level of efficiency and

clarity, guaranteeing the quality that

Berlinger has become known for.

Our highly innovative product devel-

opments, which are the cornerstone

of our competitive power, conform

to the guidelines set out in GAMP 5,

a well-known quality management

process. Berlinger also holds ISO 9001

and 14001 certification, whilst a ro-

bust training program ensures that

our staff is always kept up-to-date

with the very latest developments

in the sector. The entire company is

structured around the concept of

quality, which is one of our core com-

petencies.

Technologyguarantees high quality

"Berlinger has at its disposal a competent, efficient quality as-surance department."

People are central to the Berlinger Group

The framework for Berlinger's contin-

ued development is based on quality

and places people at the center. A sta-

ble framework offers our customers,

suppliers and staff the security they

need. Space to evolve and develop as

well as the freedom to perform at

their very best while being creative.

This is exactly the kind of security

that should be offered in partner-

ships with customers, suppliers and

staff.

After all, this is the kind of security

that will create the sustainable ap-

proach that we believe enables us to

develop and grow towards the future.

In the long run, the secret lies in the

trust that we develop in one another

– and this is something that only peo-

ple can do. This is how intricate net-

works are formed. We are 100% com-

mitted to our customers: their high

standards drive us forward and this,

in turn, motivates our staff and sup-

pliers.

We are happy to be able to call on the

support of so many within this com-

plex network and are also proud of

the fact that so many place their trust

in Berlinger and our products. We find

new ways to engage with each other

on a daily basis, searching for con-

structive solutions to challenges of all

shapes and sizes: everyone has a role

to play and does so according to the

motto "You can count on me!"

"Security givesyou the space to evolve and develop, as well as the free-dom to perform at your very best."

People are central to the Berlinger Group

We stand by this commitment and

have maintained it for generations.

Berlinger is a reliable provider of

products that are used in sensitive sit-

uations: this has been made possible

because the people we work with live

the concepts of security, confidence

and reliability each and every day.

Sustainability for our future

Our company has always been con-

cerned about the environment and

using resources responsibly. Our next

step was to use an environmental

management system (EMS) to main-

tain this approach and develop it in a

more structured fashion.

In April 2013 our EMS obtained ISO

14001 certification and could there-

fore be integrated into our existing

QM system. The environment already

plays an important role in our product

development phase, allowing us to

take our goal for sustainable produc-

tion into consideration at an early

stage. We are also proud to have con-

structed the first factory building in

Switzerland to use an ice heating sys-

tem, a development that has brought

our goal of achieving the highest-

possible level of sustainability just

that much closer.

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