A Work–Life Balance Milestone for Families: The Koehler Group’s Gretel-Furler Daycare Center Is Officially Inaugurated

The new Gretel-Furler daycare center right next to the Koehler Group in Oberkirch was officially inaugurated with a festive celebration on July 9th. Around 60 guests from the worlds of politics, business, and the community partook in the event and praised the new facilities as an important milestone not only for the work–life balance of families, but also for early childhood education in the region. Since construction began in March 2025, 27 trades and craft businesses, mostly from the region, have contributed to the realization of the Gretel-Furler-Kita.

Koehler: A Truly Family-Friendly Company

Speakers at the inauguration included Koehler Group CEO Kai Furler, KONZEPT-E Managing Director Clemens M. Weegmann, and Oberkirch Mayor Gregor Bühler. Their speeches highlighted just how important modern childcare approaches are, and also described how all stakeholders worked together closely to make the daycare center a reality. “With the Gretel-Furler daycare center, we’re not just opening up much-needed daycare spots, but are also deliberately investing in the future of our employees and our region,” Kai Furler emphasized. “We believe it’s extremely important for us to provide families with the best possible support and create an environment in which kids feel right at home and can flour-ish from the very start.”

One highlight of the event was the moment when Clemens M. Weegmann and Childcare Center Director Anja Burger were symbolically given the keys to the center by Torsten Schneider of FWD Hausbau and Executive Board of the Koehler Group. In addition, they were delighted with the small personalized bags and branded beanies that children attending the center in the future will receive as a welcome gift and a symbol of just how important they are to the community.

Sustainable Commitment to the Company’s Workforce and the Region

With the inauguration of the Gretel-Furler daycare center, the Koehler Group is once again showing its commitment to the region: The company is creating attractive conditions for its employees, supporting families, and making an important contribution to the city’s social infrastructure. In addition, the company’s close collaborative efforts with KONZEPT-e and the city of Oberkirch show how successful partnerships can create sustainable added value for all stakeholders.

There will be an open house day on September 25th, starting at 3:30 PM, to give Koehler Group employees and residents from the city of Oberkirch the opportunity to visit and learn more about the Gretel-Furler daycare center.