In 1888, 28-year-old businessman Jean Villiger founded the Weinig Processing Factory at his home in Switzerland. It was led by his wife Louise Villiger until his death in 1902. In 1907, under the leadership of Louise, the market's first quill holder cigar was launched, which was a sensational success. In 1910, a subsidiary was established in Germany to promote Swiss quality internationally. Eight years later, the Villiger brothers (Hans and Max Villiger) took over the company and continued to expand business territory. The successfully launched RIO 6 product became famous among the German Wehrmacht. After World War II, it revived in 1950 and expanded further. It began to get involved in bicycles and racing and other fields and received widespread media exposure. It was not until 1983 that it concentrated on sustained and stable production in Bend, the "Tobacco City". So far, the brand has opened production plants in Brazil and Nicaragua. As the cigar entrepreneur with the most stable and oldest experience, Heinrich Villiger is a leading expert in the world of tobacco, creating a 135-year successful history and family tradition of the brand.
