On 26 March 2001, CWA Constructions SA/Corp. domiciled in Olten, Switzerland, was taken over by the Doppelmayr Group. CWA and Doppelmayr Group are both world leaders in quality and technology in their respective segments of the ropeway systems industry. The co-operation between the two companies will further increase Doppelmayr's competence in the field of lifts and ropeways and ensure the future of the established Swiss company.