Willy Buhlmann is an entrepreneur best known for founding Swiss Precision Turning, a precision manufacturing company established in Brattleboro, Vermont, in 1990. Through his business career, he has contributed to the local economy and developed ties to the community where his company operates. His philanthropy reflects a commitment to sustaining essential services, particularly healthcare, in the region.

In October 2026, Buhlmann donated $4 million to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, a community hospital serving southeastern Vermont and surrounding areas. The contribution is intended to strengthen the hospital’s long-term financial stability and help preserve access to local healthcare amid ongoing financial pressures facing community medical providers. The gift represents a significant investment in the region’s healthcare infrastructure, supporting the hospital’s ability to continue caring for residents close to home. Buhlmann’s contribution highlights the role that local business leaders and private donors can play in helping sustain vital community institutions, especially in smaller communities where hospitals are important providers of both medical services and regional employment.