
C.B
March 19, 2026
Eqwal strengthens its presence in Switzerland with the integration of R. HUGUENIN & Fils S.A.
Press release - English version
Press release - French version
Eqwal’s development in Switzerland continues with the integration of the company Orthopédie - R. HUGUENIN & Fils S.A. into the Eqwal Patient Care Switzerland division.
This family business, whose story began in 1955 in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in orthopedic insoles and off-the-shelf orthopedic footwear. Taken over in 2019 by Nicolas Siegenthaler, R. HUGUENIN & Fils S.A. continues to support its patients by developing new techniques that provide ever greater comfort.
R. HUGUENIN & Fils S.A. is recognized for its expertise and its long-standing commitment to its partners and clients. The company fully shares the values upheld by Eqwal: a commitment to quality, close relationships, and a long-term vision. This integration will help consolidate expertise, pool skills, and open up new growth opportunities.
This new step marks further progress in the development and strengthening of Eqwal’s activities in Switzerland.
“ We are very pleased to welcome Nicolas Siegenthaler and his team to our Eqwal network in Switzerland. Their experience, strong local presence, and professionalism are a real asset to our organization. This partnership is part of our development strategy and reflects our desire to bring together companies that share the same standards of excellence and the same commitment to service.”
Jean-Pierre Mahé, CEO of Eqwal