Riccardo Semadeni
CEO
PREMA since 1976
Responsibility starts with people.
Swiss technology, personal support, and a team committed to secure cash-handling processes for the long term.
Portrait
One partner. Swiss standards.
PREMA Cash Handling Systems has a highly qualified and motivated team that works every day for the benefit of our customers. As an independent Swiss company, we have been offering consultancy, products, solutions and personal service from a single source since 1976.
Competence, flexibility, commitment and a spirit of innovation shape our daily work. For our own machines and trading products, quality, sustainability, long service life and high availability are at the centre of everything we do.
Our customer service with its own service technicians and an extensive stock of original spare parts ensure long-term support.
Team
You can rely on the PREMA team.
Competent, motivated, and with direct responsibility for customers, systems and service.
„As an independent Swiss company, our greatest asset isn't just our quality machines—it's the direct, enduring relationships our team builds with every customer.“
Sascha Steinmann
Member of the Management Board · Head of Service & Technology / Sales Manager
Massimo Calò
Member of the Management Board · Head of Software Development
Sandro Zettel
Member of the Management Board · Head of Administration / Sales & Supplier Manager
Doris Bögli
Administration
Oya Canik
Administration
Beat Kiefer
Management Support
Reto Indergand
Head of IT / Installations
Mathias Lehner
Head of Research & Development / Purchasing
Peter Bättig
Head of Service
Florian Baumann
Deputy Head of Service / Service Engineer
Thomas Dätwyler
Service Engineer
Yvo Fillistorf
Service Engineer
Jean-Pierre Haldimann
Service Engineer
Csaba Kis
Service Engineer
Daniel Koch
Service Engineer
Daniel Kurt
Service Engineer
Simon Lötscher
Service Engineer
Martin Schaller
Service Engineer
Thomas Stierli
Service Engineer
Markus Steffen
Head of Production
Patrick Känel
Production / Installation
Ildiko Kis-Balazs
Production
Pasquale Zito
Production / Installation
Background
Founded by Karl Marti in 1976, PREMA developed from Switzerland's only manufacturer of coin counting and sorting devices into a complete solutions provider for modern cash processing. In-house software expertise and consistent investment in Research & Development have shaped this path.
ISO 27001
PREMA operates an information security management system certified to ISO 27001:2022 for the development, production, sales and service of hardware and software.
Business Conduct Guidelines
Sustainable development, social standards and the responsible use of natural resources are binding foundations for planning, development, manufacturing and sales.
Social commitment
Social responsibility is a fixed part of PREMA's corporate culture. Through targeted commitments, the company supports young athletes and non-profit projects.
SPORTS AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT
Empowering talent.
PREMA supports Swiss individuals and teams who impress with precision, endurance and passion.
Biathlon
Lea Fischer
PREMA has supported the Swiss biathlete as principal sponsor since the 2021/22 season.
Alpine skiing
Sue Piller
PREMA has supported the Swiss giant slalom specialist as principal sponsor since the 2025/26 World Cup season.
Beach volleyball
Menia & Annique
PREMA accompanies Menia Bentele and Annique Niederhauser on their way to the international top.
Social commitment
PREMA Charity Cycle Day
At the annual PREMA Charity Cycle Day, our employees cover kilometres by bike for a good cause. The proceeds go to WASSER FÜR WASSER. The Lucerne-based organisation works for clean drinking water, sanitation and the mindful use of water as a resource.
www.wfw.ch