GAG

Name

GAG

Legal name

GAG Gelenkketten & Fertigungstechnik AG

Website

https://gag.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GAG Gelenkketten & Fertigungstechnik AG is Switzerland's sole manufacturer of articulated chains, producing custom and standard roller, conveyor, leaf and flyer chains, sprockets, gears and precision contract-manufactured components for elevator, machine, food, cable-car and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotkreuz

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Special Chain Manufacturing: Custom articulated chains, standard chains, chain wheels, chain accessories manufactured to customer specifications. 100% Swiss Made quality.
2. Contract Manufacturing (Lohnfertigung): CNC turning, milling, stamping, and assembly services for precision components. Capacity available 7x24 hours operation. Deliveries 100% Swiss Made with short lead times.
3. Engineering Services: Chain calculations, application consulting, chain analyses, chain wheel construction, project management from first contact to complete delivery.
4. Training Services: Training for maintenance personnel, installers, and technicians covering mechanical drive and conveyor technology. Conducted at GAG facilities or customer site.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GAG manufactures custom and standard articulated chains (Gelenkketten), chain sprockets, chain accessories, spur gears and gear racks, and provides precision contract manufacturing (CNC turning, milling, stamping, riveting, laser welding, laser marking, 3D metrology, assembly) for industrial buyers. The company also offers engineering services (chain calculations, sprocket construction, project consulting) and technical training programs for maintenance and installation personnel. All products are 100% Swiss Made, with custom solutions tailored per customer drawing or sample.

Product overview

GAG Gelenkketten & Fertigungstechnik AG is a Swiss manufacturer of precision joint chains and machining services. The company operates as the only joint chain manufacturer in Switzerland, offering specialized products including custom chain construction (Spezialkettenbau), standard chains (Normketten) such as roller chains, agricultural roller chains, leaf chains, flyer chains, and conveyor chains, along with chain sprockets (Kettenräder), chain accessories, spur gears (Stirnräder), and gear racks (Zahnstangen). The portfolio also includes precision contract manufacturing services for turned, milled, and stamped parts using CNC turning, CNC milling, stamping, surface finishing (trowalizing), riveting, laser welding, laser marking, keyway cutting, sawing, assembly, and 3D metrology. The company also provides engineering services for chain calculations, technical consulting, and project management, as well as training programs for mechanical drive and conveyor technology. GAG sells complementary products like Rexnord Viva couplings and Flex-Tork overload slip bushings. The company emphasizes its Swiss-made quality, 24/7 production capacity, and complete in-house capability from design through assembly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Special Chain Construction (Spezialkettenbau) Custom-designed articulated chains (Gelenkketten) built to customer specifications using drawings or samples; GAG's flagship capability as Switzerland's only chain manufacturer.
• Standard Chains (Normketten) Standard roller chains, agricultural roller chains, leaf chains, flyer chains, and conveyor chains to DIN/ISO standards, supplied in standard packaging or in custom lengths ready-to-install.
• Chain Sprockets (Kettenräder) Standard sprockets, taper-bushed sprockets, sprockets machined to customer drawings, and sprockets for conveyor chains, with options for materials, coatings and hardened teeth.
• Chain Accessories (Kettenzubehör) Chain tensioners, chain tools, chain guides, and chain lubrication systems, including custom chain guides manufactured to customer drawings.
• Spur Gears and Gear Racks (Stirnräder und Zahnstangen) Standard spur gears with hub or as disc in modules 1.0–6.0 made from C45 steel, and gear racks in modules 1.0–10.0 made from C40 steel, supplied ready-to-install per customer drawing.
• Contract Manufacturing (Lohnfertigung) Job-shop contract manufacturing of precision turned, milled, and stamped parts using modern CNC machine tools, with 7x24 production capacity, semi-automated riveting workstations, and assembly capability for demanding parts.
• 3D Coordinate Metrology Service Precision 3D coordinate measuring with online temperature compensation and active damping, used for quality assurance on chain components, contract-manufactured parts, and customer inspection jobs.
• Engineering Services Chain calculations, application consulting, chain analyses, sprocket construction, and project management for drive and conveyor technology applications, delivered as 'everything from one source'.
• Training (Schulungen) Training services on mechanical drive and conveyor technology for maintenance personnel, fitters, and technicians, conducted at GAG facilities or on customer premises.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% electricity self-sufficiency through 300kWp photovoltaic installation avoiding ~146 tonnes CO2 annually

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RexnordcoreTechnology or Integration · 17 July 2025Technology partnership with Rexnord for chain technology. Rexnord provides quality, longevity, and innovation in chain technology with highest material quality, precise manufacturing tolerances, extreme load capacity, and longevity. GAG uses Rexnord chains as a solid technological basis for customized chain solutions. Partnership enables longer service life, minimized maintenance intervals, and special designs with specific materials and coatings.
• TRANSTECHNA AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013TRANSTECHNA AG is GAG's sister company, acquired in 2013. Both companies relocated together to the new Fänn industrial location in 2024. Synergies in procurement, personnel, assembly, and manufacturing enhance competitiveness. GAG benefits from TRANSTECHNA's international trading network for sourcing and selling drive and conveyor technology components.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rexnord: Global manufacturer of roller chains, conveyor chains and power transmission products. Direct peer in articulated and conveyor chains and is also GAG's named technology partner, making it the closest comparable in product, customer base and category.
• Tsubaki: Japanese global leader in roller chains, conveyor chains and power transmission components. Comparable product portfolio (roller, leaf, conveyor chains and sprockets) and overlapping customer base in elevators, automotive, food processing and material handling.
• IWIS: German-headquartered precision chain manufacturer specializing in industrial, conveyor and engineered chains. Closest European competitor to GAG in custom chain engineering for industrial OEMs.
• Sedis: French manufacturer of roller chains, leaf chains, conveyor chains and chain accessories. Highly comparable in product mix (standard + special chains, sprockets) and in serving European industrial OEMs with custom chain solutions.
• Wippermann: German family-owned chain manufacturer producing precision roller chains and special-purpose chains. Comparable as a mid-sized European specialist in engineered chains for industrial and conveyor applications.
• KettenWulf: German manufacturer of roller chains, conveyor chains and special chains. Comparable size and specialty positioning, supplying European industrial customers with engineered and custom chain solutions.
• Renold: UK-based global manufacturer of industrial chains, couplings and gear products. Direct overlap in roller chains, leaf chains, conveyor chains and power transmission components for European OEMs.
• John King Chains: UK specialist in engineered conveyor chains for heavy-duty applications including cement, mining, food and bulk handling. Comparable in custom engineered chains for industrial material handling customers.

Broad incumbents

• Hangzhou Donghua Chain Group: One of the largest Chinese manufacturers of roller chains, leaf chains and conveyor chains. Competes with GAG on price and volume in standard chain segments across European industrial buyers.
• SKF: Swedish global leader in bearings, seals and power transmission. Adjacent in industrial power transmission customers and channels, and offers chain products as part of a broader mechanical component portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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