About us

About Us

Founded in 1961, our company has evolved to become R’8, specializing in POS for pharmacies. Under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Maillard in 1995, we thrived with warehouses throughout Switzerland. In 2013, we moved to Studen, and in 2021, we were acquired by a family-owned pharmaceutical group. Our digital transition in 2022 strengthens our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Follow our digital journey with R’8!

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Our Story

Arlette and Rolf Rüfenacht founded the company in 1961 with the vision of providing high-quality service. They started the adventure by setting up the first POS (Point of Sale Promotions) in pharmacies and drugstores. The company did not have an official name at the time.

In 1989, our company took a significant step and changed its name, keeping the founders’ names, to Rüfenacht Dekorationen or even R’8 for those who prefer it short. This was an important milestone in the company’s history.

In 1995, Mr. and Mrs. Maillard took over the company, successfully expanded it, and added warehouses throughout Switzerland to better serve customers.

In 2013, our company reached another milestone and moved to new premises in Studen (Bern). R’8 offers its employees a more modern working environment and, with over 1000m² of storage space, an advantage for its customers.

In 2021, the company was acquired by a family-owned pharmaceutical group, marking another significant milestone in our history. We are excited about the opportunities this will create to strengthen our expertise, expand our physical and digital operations, and provide innovative products and services to our customers.

In 2022, we digitized the company so that our customers can interact with us more efficiently. At Rüfenacht Dekorationen (R’8), digitization is the foundation of our new range of services. Follow us on our digital adventure and soon discover the new services of R’8!

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+300’000km

Our merchandisers travel over 300,000 km per year

+2’000 POS

We work with more than 2,000 pharmacies/drugstores throughout Switzerland

+1’000 m2

Our warehouse has over 1,000 m² of storage space

Other services

Shelf Management

Measurement

Vintage Display