Nintendo opens its own subsidiary in Switzerland this April

Nintendo of Europe GmbH, announced today that at April 1st will open a branch office in the Zurich area. These will now be handled by the marketing and sales of all Nintendo products in Switzerland and report to the headquarters of Nintendo Germany. The collaboration with the Waldmeier AG ends at 31 March, which has represented Nintendo in Switzerland.

"Nintendo has been working very well with the company Waldmeier," said Laurent Fischer, Managing Director Marketing & PR, Nintendo of Europe. "They have made an an excellent job in marketing and creating sales for Nintendo products in Switzerland. Nevertheless, we have decided that it is time to step up our efforts in the growing Swiss market. Therefore, it is useful to present in Switzerland with our own team. "

Dr. Bernd Fakesch, General Manager Nintendo Germany, said: "The opening of this branch shows how much we want to get involved now and in the future in this market. Thanks to the work of Waldmeier during the last years we have been there in a strong position. We will work hard to make Switzerland one of our most important growth markets, as it's economy is one of the best in whole Europe. "

"Waldmeier is one of the oldest business partners for Nintendo in Europe," adds Alfred Wyss, Managing Director of Waldmeier AG. "We are extremely proud to have contributed over decades to the growth of the Nintendo brand in Switzerland. We will continue to work closely with Nintendo in the coming months to ensure a good start. We wish Nintendo and its new Swiss team, which will soon be made, every success for the future. "