The hostettler group is one of the major economic drivers in Central Switzerland, with over 950 employees working for 12 companies – made up of 11 trading companies. Founded in 1906, the hostettler group is active across the country in the motorcycle, automotive, consumer electronics and bicycle sectors. The group has become stronger at an international level through company acquisitions in the European bicycle market and maintains a logistics hub for Europe in Southern Germany. iXS has been successfully and passionately developing innovative, functional clothing since 1979. Sold in over 50 countries, iXS is one of the world’s leading motorcycle and bicycle brands.