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Unassuming Swiss Office Handles Billions in Security

Far from Lake Zurich, this humble industrial zone office secures billions. Meet Erich Heynen, the welcoming face of Swiss finance's tight security.

In this picture, it seems like a store, posters and a building in the foreground.
In this picture, it seems like a store, posters and a building in the foreground.

Unassuming Swiss Office Handles Billions in Security

In the heart of Switzerland's industrial zone, far from the scenic Lake Zurich, lies the unassuming headquarters of Serafe, the Radio and Television License Fee Collection Office. Despite handling billions of francs annually, the office maintains a low profile, blending in with neighboring businesses. Erich Heynen, the cheerful Walliser spokesperson, greets visitors on the first floor.

The office, located at Churerstrasse 23, 8808 Pfäffikon SZ, is tucked away among other businesses, including an asset manager, a temp agency, and a software company. While its exterior may not scream grandeur, the office takes its social security seriously. Visitors are met with surveillance cameras, bulletproof doors, and a security checkpoint, ensuring the safety of the funds it manages.

Erich Heynen, the spokesperson, is a Walliser native known for his warmth and hospitality. He welcomes visitors with a smile, providing a friendly face to the often intimidating world of finance and security.

The Serafe headquarters in Pfäffikon SZ Industrial Zone may not be the grand, imposing building one might expect, given the vast sums it handles. However, its unassuming exterior belies the robust security measures in place to protect the billions of francs it collects annually. Erich Heynen, the cheerful Walliser spokesperson, ensures a welcoming atmosphere despite the office's secure nature.

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