NUSSLI
NUSSLI is a Swiss-founded specialist in temporary event and interim construction, designing modular grandstands, stadiums, stages, pavilions, and exhibition structures for global sports, cultural, and corporate clients. Operating from 21 sites with 460 employees and proprietary reusable modular systems, it executes roughly 1,500 projects annually for enterprise and institutional customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1941
- HeadquartersHuttwilen, Switzerland
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What NUSSLI does
NUSSLI is a Swiss-headquartered specialist engineering and construction company that designs, manufactures, and erects temporary and interim structures for sports, cultural, and business events worldwide. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Hüttwilen, Switzerland, the company operates from 21 sites across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific with approximately 460 employees, 2 production facilities (Lyss, Switzerland; Veselí nad Moravou, Czech Republic), and 9 logistics bases that collectively support roughly 1,500 projects and 400,000 seats of capacity per year. Its core product portfolio spans seven categories — grandstands/stadiums/arenas, stages, event structures (including Big Air ramps and VIP pavilions), hall construction, pavilions and roadshows, museums and exhibitions, and special designs — built on a proprietary modular system of reusable steel and platform elements that can be rapidly assembled (days to weeks), dismantled, and redeployed across events.
The business model is a hybrid of asset-rental and project-based construction services, monetized through three revenue streams: rental of modular construction systems and materials on recurring terms, one-time sale of systems for permanent or semi-permanent installations, and full-service construction/installation projects covering materials and labor. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with sales executed via direct enterprise field engagement through regional offices and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Spain, Czech Republic, Serbia, USA, Mexico, Japan, Qatar, and UAE. Customers are large enterprise and institutional clients — sports federations, event promoters, football clubs, exhibition organizers (GSMA, Expo authorities), and public-sector cultural operators — with recurring multi-year relationships (e.g., Primavera Sound since 2011, Berlin Marathon since 2017, Hurricane Festival 2022-2026) layered on top of one-off mega-projects such as the 80,000-seat Adele World arena in Munich (2024) and the 19,000-seat Vive Claro arena in Bogotá (2025).
NUSSLI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- NUSSLI
- Legal name
- Nüssli (Switzerland) Ltd
- Website
- https://www.nussli.com/en/
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1941
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- NUSSLI is a Swiss-founded specialist in temporary event and interim construction, designing modular grandstands, stadiums, stages, pavilions, and exhibition structures for global sports, cultural, and corporate clients. Operating from 21 sites with 460 employees and proprietary reusable modular systems, it executes roughly 1,500 projects annually for enterprise and institutional customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
NUSSLI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Temporary event structures and modular construction
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)
- SIC
- Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pavilion & Country/Group Exhibit Build-Outs (THAHAHAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Scenic Fabrication & Set/Stage Carpentry (MPAGAKAG), Event Fabrication & Scenic/Set Build (Custom Builds, Installations) (BPAFAGAK)
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Where NUSSLI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Huttwilen
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices19 records
Markets served
NUSSLI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Rental of Construction Systems and Materials: NUSSLI rents out modular construction systems and materials for temporary event structures. The company offers rental terms for construction systems, installation and dismantling services.
- Sale of Construction Systems and Materials: NUSSLI sells modular construction systems and materials for permanent or semi-permanent installations.
- Construction and Installation Services: Full-service construction and installation works including materials and labor supply for complex event structures and special constructions.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
NUSSLI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
NUSSLI plans, manufactures, assembles and dismantles temporary event structures and permanent/interim buildings for sports, cultural and business events. The company uses a proprietary modular system of reusable elements to deliver grandstands, stadiums, arenas, stages, event structures, halls, pavilions, exhibition stands and bespoke special constructions, serving enterprise clients such as event organizers, sports federations, clubs, and governments worldwide.
Product overview
NUSSLI offers a comprehensive portfolio of temporary event structures and permanent construction solutions, organized around seven core product categories: Grandstands/stadiums/arenas for spectator seating, Stages for performance venues, Event structures for complex installations like Big Air ramps, Hall construction for sports and exhibition facilities, Pavilions and roadshows for brand activations, Museums and exhibitions for cultural/retail spaces, and Special designs/special construction for custom projects. The company operates as both a provider of reusable modular system construction and a general contractor for bespoke architectural projects, serving sports, cultural, and business events globally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- RUBA Objektbau AG: Interior fitting and joinery subsidiary operating within Switzerland, part of the NUSSLI Group's competencies in property and interior fitting.
Products and services
- Grandstands, stadiums and arenas Temporary and permanent grandstand solutions for sports venues, concerts, and large-scale events, providing spectator seating and viewing infrastructure using modular, reusable system construction. Used by event organizers, sports clubs, federations, and rights-holders for capacities ranging from a few thousand to 80,000 seats.
- Stages Custom-built stage structures for concerts, festivals, corporate events and performances, designed for rapid assembly and dismantling while meeting the highest safety standards. Used by concert promoters, festivals and corporate event organizers.
- Event structures Comprehensive temporary event infrastructure including Big Air ramps, VIP pavilions, entry structures, and specialized constructions for international sporting and entertainment events. Used by sports federations and large event organizers requiring complex, custom-built installations.
- Hall construction Permanent and interim hall buildings for sports, exhibitions and industrial use, including multi-court sports halls and large-scale venue construction using modular system approaches. Used by municipalities, sports clubs, schools and organizers needing interim or permanent hall solutions.
- Pavilions and roadshows Custom-designed exhibition pavilions and mobile roadshow structures for trade shows, brand activations, expos and promotional events, featuring modular and reusable components. Used by countries, brands, trade show organizers and government entities.
- Museums and exhibitions Exhibition construction services including custom display cases, museum fit-outs, trade show booths and thematic environments for cultural institutions and brand experiences. Used by museums, cultural institutions, expos and corporate brand teams.
- Special designs and special construction Bespoke construction solutions for extraordinary projects including interim venues, custom architectural features, and complex one-off structures requiring specialized engineering and craftsmanship. Used by cultural institutions, theaters, sports clubs and other clients with unique, non-standard building requirements.
- Rental of modular construction systems and materials Rental of NUSSLI's modular construction systems and materials for temporary event structures, with associated installation and dismantling services. Used by event organizers and contractors needing reusable modular infrastructure.
- Sale of modular construction systems and materials Sale of NUSSLI's modular construction systems and materials for permanent or semi-permanent installations. Used by clients seeking to own modular building components for ongoing or long-term deployment.
- Construction and installation services Full-service construction and installation works for complex event structures and special constructions, including supply of materials and labor. Used by enterprise clients requiring turnkey delivery of event and venue infrastructure.
Quantifiable outcome
- 42,000 seats built in 5 weeks for Adele World Munich 2024
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Companies that use NUSSLI
Customer profileNamed customers18 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
NUSSLI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
NUSSLI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Leutgeb Entertainment GroupmajorOn behalf of Leutgeb Entertainment Group and Live Nation Germany, NUSSLI planned and constructed the Adele World temporary arena with approximately 80,000 seats for Adele's European concerts in 2024.
Scale indicators20 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
NUSSLI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Aggreko Events Services: Global temporary power and temperature-control provider for events, sports, and industry. Indirectly comparable as a parallel event-infrastructure supplier often co-deployed on the same mega-projects NUSSLI serves (concerts, expos, sports tournaments).
- Populous (architectural firm): Global sports and event venue architecture firm. Related rather than directly competing: Populous designs the permanent venues and major event master plans, while NUSSLI builds the temporary/ancillary structures that surround them.
Emerging players
- ShowTex: Belgian manufacturer of stage fabrics, printed textiles, and event finishing solutions. Comparable as an event-infrastructure supplier serving concert, festival, and exhibition organizers like NUSSLI's customer base.
- Maeztra Group: Latin American provider of temporary event infrastructure (stages, tents, grandstands) primarily serving Mexico and emerging LATAM markets. Comparable product offering to NUSSLI on regional event-infrastructure build-outs.
Direct peers
- Röder HTS Höcker: German temporary-structure specialist (Höcker, Röder, HTS brands) producing modular halls and event tents. Comparable to NUSSLI on product (modular halls/tents), customer base (event organizers), and modular-system construction technology.
- Stageco: Belgian specialist in custom stage and grandstand engineering for concerts, festivals and sporting events. Closely comparable to NUSSLI's Stages and Grandstands product lines on technology (custom steel structures) and customer base (live entertainment promoters).
- HTS Intermatch (HTS tentiQ): German manufacturer and rental provider of large temporary structures for events and industrial use. Comparable modular/rental model and customer base in sports, exhibitions, and large-scale events.
- GL Events: French-listed global provider of temporary event infrastructure, grandstands, pavilions and venues. The closest direct competitor to NUSSLI, with overlapping product categories (grandstands, halls, pavilions) and a similar multi-geography B2B sales model.
- Arena Group (Arena Events & Venues): UK-listed provider of temporary seating, structures and event infrastructure for sports, exhibitions and live events. Directly comparable grandstand/temporary-structure offering and event-organization customer base.
- Losberger De Boer: German-headquartered manufacturer and rental provider of temporary structures (tents, halls, grandstands) for events and industry. Directly comparable to NUSSLI in modular construction technology, rental/sale business model, and European-centric operations.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
NUSSLI social profiles
Digital presenceNUSSLI financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
NUSSLI leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
NUSSLI subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries11 records
NUSSLI funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
NUSSLI M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about NUSSLI
What does NUSSLI do?
NUSSLI plans, manufactures, assembles and dismantles temporary event structures and permanent/interim buildings for sports, cultural and business events. The company uses a proprietary modular system of reusable elements to deliver grandstands, stadiums, arenas, stages, event structures, halls, pavilions, exhibition stands and bespoke special constructions, serving enterprise clients such as event organizers, sports federations, clubs, and governments worldwide.
Is NUSSLI a public or private company?
NUSSLI is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was NUSSLI founded?
NUSSLI was founded in 1941. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is NUSSLI based?
NUSSLI is headquartered in Huttwilen, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does NUSSLI make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Rental of Construction Systems and Materials are the primary driver. The others are sale of Construction Systems and Materials and construction and Installation Services.
Who are NUSSLI's main competitors?
Others on record are Aggreko Events Services and Populous (architectural firm). Emerging players are ShowTex and Maeztra Group. Direct peers are Röder HTS Höcker, Stageco, HTS Intermatch (HTS tentiQ), GL Events, Arena Group (Arena Events & Venues) and Losberger De Boer.
Does NUSSLI have an API?
No public API is recorded for NUSSLI.
What industry is NUSSLI in?
NUSSLI's product category is Temporary event structures and modular construction. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAHAHAD, Pavilion & Country/Group Exhibit Build-Outs, with a secondary code of MPAGAKAG, Scenic Fabrication & Set/Stage Carpentry. Its NAICS code is 71131 and its SIC code is 3440.