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Villiger Sohne AG

Manufacturer

Swiss family cigar manufacturer since 1888, producing machine-made and handmade cigars and cigarillos in Switzerland and the Dominican Republic for distributors in 70 countries.

Pfeffikon, Switzerland 🇨🇭Founded 1888201-500 employeesvilliger.com
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About

Villiger Sohne AG is a Swiss family-owned tobacco company headquartered in Pfeffikon, Lucerne Canton, Switzerland, founded in 1888 by Jean Villiger. The company manufactures machine-made cigars and cigarillos primarily at its Swiss factory, and premium handmade cigars at its plant in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. The Swiss facility produces around 150 million cigars annually, making Villiger one of Europe's largest cigar manufacturers by volume. Key product lines include the Export, Premium, and Clair Matin ranges alongside handmade Dominican blends. Distribution reaches over 70 countries through authorised national importers and B2B tobacco wholesale partners. Villiger maintains an English-language export department and accommodates both white-label and branded wholesale orders for tobacconist chains and specialty importers seeking a mid-tier to premium Swiss-origin cigar range.

Categories
Tobacco & Smoking Products
Primary markets
🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇩🇪 Germany 🇦🇹 Austria 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan
Certifications (declared)
ISO 9001, Quality Management
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Distributors in SwitzerlandTobacco & Smoking Products in Switzerland

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  • Exists and is operating nowRegistration and company ID are valid, status is active, it files its reports, accounts are not frozen, the site answers, and its age matches what it claims. · Website live (Jun 2026)proof
  • Clean record, no blacklistNot on any sanctions or watch list, and not on a register of unreliable suppliers. · Not on sanctions listsproof
  • Independently confirmedCertificates found in official registries, an active legal entity ID (LEI), fulfilled public contracts, real filed financials. · Certifications verifiable
  • Check it yourself: Sanctions search (OpenSanctions) ↗ · VAT in EU VIES ↗
  • Not yet checkable from open public sources in Switzerland: A maker, not a middleman · No debts or court trouble · Sound people behind it · Reachable and responsive.
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Regulations that commonly apply to shipments in this sector. Not legal advice: verify against the linked official source.

  • EU imports of food of animal origin and many other food categories must be pre-notified in TRACES and enter through border control posts. European Commission (TRACES) ↗
  • US imports require the foreign facility to be FDA-registered and the importer to run a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). US FDA ↗

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Company facts

Where is Villiger Sohne AG based?

Villiger Sohne AG is based in Pfeffikon, Switzerland.

Is Villiger Sohne AG a manufacturer or a distributor?

Villiger Sohne AG is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.

What does Villiger Sohne AG supply?

Villiger Sohne AG works across Tobacco & Smoking Products.

Which markets does Villiger Sohne AG serve?

Villiger Sohne AG serves Switzerland, Germany, Austria, United Kingdom, United States, France, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Japan.

When was Villiger Sohne AG founded?

Villiger Sohne AG was founded in 1888.

What is Villiger Sohne AG's VAT or tax ID?

Villiger Sohne AG's VAT number on file is CHE102733433, as published in public registers. Validate it yourself for free in the EU VIES system before contracting.

Which certifications does Villiger Sohne AG declare?

Villiger Sohne AG declares: ISO 9001. Certifications marked verified on this page were checked against the issuer's register; treat the rest as declared until you see the certificate number.

How large is Villiger Sohne AG?

Villiger Sohne AG reports a team in the 201-500 employees bracket.

Is Villiger Sohne AG verified on Hell of a Partner?

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