Over the years
Awards
epeaswitzerland gmbh and Albin Kaelin, CEO, have been recognized for their outstanding contribution to sustainability and environment management over the years, particularly as a guide for organizations through the Cradle to Cradle Design Process. Our awards highlight the dedication and innovation of our team in promoting and implementing circular thinking and sustainable solutions.
Join us in celebrating these achievements as we continue to strive for more sustainability in the world of business. Explore our award-winning projects and see how we are making a difference!
Since 1981
1981 to 2004: Albin Kälin was Managing Director of Rohner Textil AG in Switzerland. Under his leadership, the company won since the 90s 19 international design awards. In 1993 he stimulated the development of the product line Climatex® (www.climatex.com) and thus the first Cradle to Cradle ® products worldwide. Albin Kälin was awarded in 2001 with UBS Key Trophy as the “Rhine Valley Entrepreneur of the Year”.
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M&A Today Global Awards
2022: Best CEO of the Year
2023: Best CEO of the Year
2024: Best CEO of the Year
Lawyers International
2022: Best CEO of the Year
2023: Best CEO of the Year
2024: Best CEO of the Year
Global 100
2022: Best CEO of the Year
2023: Best CEO of the Year
2024: Best CEO of the Year
2025: Best CEO of the Year
CEO Today Europe
2021: Best CEO of the Year
2022: Manufacturing – Leader of the year
2023: Environmental – Leader of the Year
Business Worldwide Magazine CEO Awards
2022: Most Innovative CEO in the Worldwide Textile Industry
2022: Business Leadership and Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Manufacturing
Acquisition International
2022: Best Specialist Cradle to Cradle Products & Services Provider
2023: Best Specialist Cradle to Cradle Products & Services Provider
CIO Views Magazine
2022: Top 10 Most Inspiring CEO in Business in 2022
Fortunes Crown
2022: Top 10 Most Inspiring CEO in Business in 2022
2023: The Most Innovative Technology Leaders to Watch in 2023
The European – Global Sustainability & ESG Awards
2023: Best CEO in the Textile Manufacturing Industry
2023: Best Cradle to Cradle Products & Services Innovation Experts
2023: Most Sustainable Textiles and Materials Value Creation Leadership
2024: Most Innovative CEP in the Textile Manufacturing Industry
2024: Pioneers in Cradle to Cradle Innovation: Leading Experts in Textile
2024: Trailblazer Award for Circular & Sustainable Textile Innovation
IE 100
2023: Most Innovative CEO of the Year – epeaswitzerland gmbh – Europe
2024: Most Innovative CEO of the Year – epeaswitzerland gmbh – Europe
CorporateLiveWire
2023: Household Hardware Specialists of the Year
Corporate America Today
2024: Best CEO of the Year
2024: Best Specialist Cradle to Cradle Products & Services Provider
2025: Best CEO of the Year
2025: Best Specialist Cradle to Cradle Products & Services Provider
