Christen

What Christen does

Christen AG is a privately held, family-owned construction and real estate group headquartered in Küssnacht am Rigi, Switzerland, operating under Christen Holding AG since 2012. Founded in 1952 by Alois Christen-Reichmuth sen. as a single proprietorship and now in its third generation of family ownership (with fourth-generation Jennifer and Timo Christen on subsidiary boards since 2018), the group serves private and public clients across Central Switzerland (Zentralschweiz) with a vertically integrated service model spanning construction, landscaping, real estate, logistics, and recycling.

The group's operating core is Christen AG Bauunternehmung, which delivers Hochbau, Tiefbau, Erdbau, Rückbau, and concrete manufacturing, supported by stationary and mobile compact concrete plants with output up to 140 m3/hour. Christen Gartenbau AG (founded 2013, wholly owned) handles landscaping and garden maintenance; Christen Immo AG (founded 2012, wholly owned) markets, manages, and rents residential and commercial property; Christen Logistik AG (founded 2013, wholly owned) operates a fleet of roughly 30 vehicles including mobile cranes up to 400 tonnes, heavy-haul tractors, and concrete/gravel transport; and Greenmat AG (founded 2015, fully acquired 2024) processes primary and secondary construction materials. Equipment is sourced primarily from Liebherr (LTM-series mobile cranes), and the group co-owns Fänn-Beton AG (fresh concrete JV) and Romano & Christen Generalunternehmung AG (residential developer JV).

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services contracts (Hochbau/Tiefbau/Erdbau/Rückbau construction, landscaping, property management), hardware sales of ready-mix concrete and concrete elements from Betonwerk Küssnacht, managed recycling services via Greenmat AG, and unit-priced rentals on owned commercial and residential real estate (e.g., parking at 125-150 CHF/month). The company maintains quote-based pricing with publicly downloadable 2026 price lists for concrete and recycled materials. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting private developers, industrial clients (Thermoplan AG, Schilliger Holz/Lignatherm AG, Huber Transport AG), and government/public-sector clients (Bezirk Küssnacht, Natur- und Tierparkverein Goldau, Verkehrshaus der Schweiz) within the Central Switzerland region; marketing relies on the corporate website, an annual CHRIZ house newspaper published since 1994, and organic social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).

Name

Christen

Legal name

Christen AG

Website

https://christen-ag.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Christen AG is a family-owned Swiss construction and real estate group in Küssnacht am Rigi, operating integrated construction, landscaping, real estate, logistics, and recycling services for private and public clients across Central Switzerland since 1952.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Ready-mix concrete
• Construction logistics
• Landscaping services
• Real estate management

Headquarters

HQ city

Kussnacht Am Rigi

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: General construction services including high-rise, civil engineering, earthworks, demolition, and conversion work for residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector clients
2. Concrete Manufacturing: Production and sale of concrete products from stationary and mobile plants, including ready-mix concrete and concrete elements
3. Logistics Services: Transport services including concrete, gravel and sand transport, heavy haulage, crane services, and container services
4. Garden and Landscape Services: Creation and maintenance of green spaces including exterior installations and ongoing facility maintenance
5. Real Estate Management: Marketing, management and administration of commercial and residential properties, including buying, selling and rental services
6. Recycling Services: Processing of demolition materials and recycling of secondary construction materials through Greenmat AG subsidiary

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Christen AG is a diversified construction group offering classical building services (Hochbau, Tiefbau, Erdbau, Rückbau, Umbau/Maurerarbeiten), ready-mix concrete production through Betonwerk Küssnacht, construction materials recycling through Greenmat AG, garden and landscape services via Christen Gartenbau AG, real estate management via Christen Immo AG, and transport/crane services up to 400 tonnes via Christen Logistik AG. The group serves private and public sector clients across Central Switzerland from planning through turnkey delivery.

Product overview

Christen AG operates as a diversified construction and real estate group with four main operating divisions. Christen AG (Bauunternehmung) serves as the core construction division offering high-rise/residential construction, civil engineering, earthworks, demolition, and concrete manufacturing. Christen Gartenbau AG provides landscaping and garden maintenance services. Christen Immo AG manages real estate marketing, administration, and property sales/rentals. Christen Logistik AG operates logistics including transport, crane services up to 400t capacity, and winter maintenance. The group also includes Greenmat AG for recycling services. All divisions leverage synergies from planning through turnkey construction completion, serving private and public clients primarily in central Switzerland since 1952.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BWC: Betonwerk Christen - concrete production division operating the concrete plant in Küssnacht am Rigi
• Greenmat

Products and services

• Christen AG Bauunternehmung Core construction division offering classical building services including Hochbau (residential/commercial construction), Tiefbau (civil engineering/infrastructure such as canal, road, bridge, and stream works), Erdbau (earthworks, excavation, blasting), Rückbau (demolition), concrete manufacturing (Betonherstellung), and Umbau/Maurerarbeiten (renovation/masonry) for residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector clients in Central Switzerland.
• Christen Gartenbau AG Landscaping division specializing in exterior area development (Aussenanlagen) and landscape maintenance (Anlagenpflege). Creates livable green spaces and provides complete green facility development plus ongoing maintenance care for architects, property developers, and property managers.
• Christen Immo AG Real estate division handling property purchase and sale, rental of residential and commercial spaces, and project accompaniment services. Markets, manages, and operates various commercial and residential properties primarily in Central Switzerland. Parking spaces are offered at 125-150 CHF monthly, with office/studio spaces available.
• Christen Logistik AG Logistics division providing transport services (concrete, gravel, excavation, heavy-load, and machine transport), mobile and mobile construction cranes (Liebherr LTM models up to 400 tonnes), container/mulden service, and winter maintenance with approximately 30 vehicles including 5-axle trucks, heavy haul tractors, and mobile cranes operating throughout the region.
• Greenmat AG Recycling division specializing in sustainable resource management for primary and secondary construction materials. Handles processing of demolition materials, recycling of secondary construction materials (crushing and screening), and disposal of non-recyclable construction waste at special deposits. Certified under SÜGB SN EN 13285:2021, SÜGB EN 13242 + A1:2007, and Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz.
• Betonwerk Küssnacht (BWC) Concrete manufacturing facility (BWC / Betonwerk Christen) producing construction concrete and concrete element stones from a stationary plant and mobile compact concrete plants, with maximum output of 140 cubic meters per hour using primarily self-processed recycled materials. Operates under Beton SN EN 206:2013 + A2:2021 and Gesteinskörnungen EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008 certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 310,000 kWh annual solar electricity production
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greenmat AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Recycling company fully acquired in 2024. Processes primary and secondary construction materials including crushing and screening operations. Certified under SÜGB standards and Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz.
• Holawag AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1992Swiss wood noise barrier manufacturer. Christen AG holds a participation stake for distribution of noise barrier solutions.
• Fänn-Beton AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Joint venture for fresh concrete production. Christen AG holds co-ownership stake. Operates concrete plant in the Fänn industrial zone.
• Helog AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1981Helicopter transport company in Küssnacht. Christen AG holds a participation stake for specialized aerial transport services.
• LiebherrcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for mobile cranes (LTM models up to LTM 1300), mobile construction cranes (MK series), and other heavy equipment. Participated at Bauma 2013 as the only 'green' machine at Liebherr's stand.
• Romano & Christen Generalunternehmung AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint general contractor company for residential development projects in Central Switzerland. Combines Romano's development expertise with Christen's construction capabilities.
• Stiftung Natur & WirtschaftminorOthersFoundation providing certification for nature-friendly landscaping of company sites, industrial areas, and residential developments.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Steiner AG: Swiss general contractor and real estate developer providing turnkey construction (Hochbau, Umbau) and development services for residential, commercial, and public-sector clients. Directly comparable in integrated general contracting and turnkey delivery model.
• KIBAG Holding AG: Swiss construction group active in civil engineering, building construction, and building materials (gravel, concrete, recycling) across multiple regions. Closely comparable to Christen AG's combination of construction services plus in-house concrete production and recycling via Greenmat AG.
• HRS Real Estate AG: Swiss general contractor specializing in turnkey construction of complex commercial, industrial, and public buildings with strong project-development capabilities. Comparable to Christen AG in full-service construction delivery and customer mix.
• Halter AG: Swiss general contractor and developer providing Hochbau, Umbau, and real estate services in German-speaking Switzerland. Comparable to Christen AG in general contracting scope and Swiss private-client focus.
• Frutiger AG: Privately-held Swiss construction and real estate group operating in building construction, civil engineering, and materials/supply services with regional roots. Comparable to Christen AG in privately-held multi-division structure and regional Central-Switzerland proximity.
• Marti Gruppe (Marti AG): Privately-held Swiss construction group offering Hochbau, Tiefbau, special foundations, and real estate development with regional subsidiaries across Switzerland. Closely comparable to Christen AG in family/private ownership structure, multi-division service offering, and regional contracting model.
• Eberhard Bau AG: Swiss family-owned construction and real estate group offering Hochbau, Tiefbau, and real estate development in the Zurich region. Comparable to Christen AG in family ownership, integrated service offering, and regional general-contracting model.
• Walo Bertschinger AG: Swiss construction company focused on civil engineering (Tiefbau, road construction, infrastructure) with national operations. Comparable to Christen AG's civil engineering and infrastructure divisions (Kanal-/Leitungsbau, Strassenbau).
• Anliker AG: Swiss general contractor with operations in building construction, civil engineering, and real estate development across German-speaking Switzerland. Directly comparable to Christen AG in service mix, private ownership, and regional execution focus.

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest listed construction and real estate services group, active across building construction, civil engineering, and real estate development with national reach. Comparable to Christen AG as a general contractor, but operates at materially greater scale and serves customers across all of Switzerland rather than just Zentralschweiz.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@christengruppe2537
• Facebookfacebook.com/christen.schweiz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christen-ag-
• Instagraminstagram.com/agchristen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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