Gysi + Berglas

What Gysi + Berglas does

Gysi+Berglas AG is a privately held Swiss Aktiengesellschaft headquartered in Baar, Canton of Zug, that designs, manufactures, and installs custom greenhouse structures and integrated climate management systems for the Swiss market. The company traces its origins to a greenhouse construction firm founded by the Gysi family in 1900; under the current Gysi+Berglas AG name since a 2008 succession to the Berglas brothers, it positions itself as the Swiss market leader (Marktführerin) with 115+ years of operating history and 25+ in-house specialists. Its product portfolio covers sales facilities (garden centers for large retailers), production greenhouses, research facilities, special facilities, and climate technology and automation, complemented by general contractor services (Generalplaner), building permits, concept studies, tendering, renewable energy consulting, and a proprietary greenhouse control software (Gewächshaus Sondersoftware).

The company operates a direct enterprise sales model via an in-house Verkauf team and field sales representatives (Aussendienst), engaging clients from concept through turnkey delivery. Revenue is generated through custom project-based construction contracts (one-time), professional engineering services, and recurring service and maintenance subscriptions (Serviceabonnement with a 24-hour emergency hotline). Its customer base spans large Swiss retailers (Coop, Migros OBI), research institutions (ETH Zürich, Universities of Basel/Bern/Lausanne, Agroscope, FiBL), municipal and governmental horticulture facilities, commercial plant producers, and specialized applications such as tropical houses and school greenhouses. Technology is delivered through a partner ecosystem including Richel Group, Doll GmbH, Kriwan, Siemens, and DH Licht, with proprietary control software coordinating ventilation, heating, irrigation, shading, and water treatment. Geographic focus is exclusively Switzerland; the company has no disclosed expansion outside its domestic market.

Name

Gysi + Berglas

Legal name

Gysi+Berglas AG

Website

https://gysiberglas.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gysi+Berglas AG is a Swiss market leader in custom greenhouse construction, manufacturing and installing glass and foil greenhouse structures with integrated climate, irrigation, heating, and proprietary control software for retailers, research institutions, and commercial horticulture clients across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Greenhouse Construction

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Greenhouse Structures & Construction (Frames, Glazing, Benches) (AFAAAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK), Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ), Sprinkler System Installation (New Systems) (HSAIAEAB)

Keywords

• Greenhouse construction
• Greenhouse climate control
• Greenhouse automation
• Commercial horticulture engineering
• Greenhouse general contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Baar

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Greenhouse Construction and Manufacturing: Design, fabrication, and installation of custom greenhouse structures in glass (NL-Glashäuser) and foil (Folienhäuser) construction, including structural components and building envelope.
2. Climate Technology and Automation Systems: Supply and installation of heating systems, climate control computers, shading systems, lighting, irrigation, and water management systems as part of greenhouse construction.
3. Engineering and General Contractor Services: General planning, building applications, concept studies, tendering/submission services, and renewable energy consulting. Services cover project planning, budgeting, cost control, construction supervision, and commissioning.
4. Service, Maintenance, and Repair: 24-hour emergency service, maintenance contracts (Serviceabonnement), repair of own and third-party greenhouse installations including climate, shading, heating, irrigation, and control systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gysi+Berglas AG plans, manufactures, and installs custom greenhouse structures (NL-Glashäuser glass houses and Folienhäuser foil houses) along with integrated heating, climate computers, irrigation, shading, lighting, and building automation systems, coordinated through proprietary greenhouse special software. Operating as a general contractor (Generalplaner), the company accompanies clients from initial concept through turnkey delivery, providing planning, building permit applications, engineering, construction supervision, and commissioning, with ongoing 24-hour maintenance, repair, and service subscription support.

Product overview

Gysi+Berglas AG is the Swiss market leader in greenhouse construction, offering a comprehensive portfolio of greenhouse products and related engineering services. The core product offering consists of six main greenhouse facility types: Verkaufsanlagen (sales/garden center facilities), Produktionsanlagen (production greenhouses), Forschungsanlagen (research facilities), Klimatechnik | Automation (climate technology and automation systems), Spezialanlagen (custom special facilities), and Service | Wartung (maintenance services). These are complemented by engineering services including Generalplaner (general contractor/project management), Baueingaben (building permits), Konzeptstudien (concept studies), Submissionen (tendering), Erneuerbare Energie (renewable energy solutions), and Gewächshaus Sondersoftware (custom greenhouse control software). The company combines 115+ years of experience with modern technology, operating their own technical and installation teams for complete turnkey greenhouse solutions throughout Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Verkaufsanlagen (Sales Facilities) Custom garden-center sales facilities with elevated standards for large retailers, nurseries, and production businesses with direct sales, featuring energy-efficient glass facades, thermally separated bar systems, and insulated sandwich panels up to 140 mm.
• Produktionsanlagen (Production Facilities) Greenhouses for professional horticulture production built in cost-effective Venlo or foil construction with modern technical installations including climate control, heating, and irrigation systems.
• Forschungsanlagen (Research Facilities) Research greenhouses meeting complex requirements with integrated cooling systems, high-precision climate regulation, and interfaces to superior building management systems.
• Klimatechnik | Automation (Climate Technology & Automation) Climate control and automation systems including irrigation, humidification, rainwater collection, water treatment, fertilizer computers, and intelligent control systems for greenhouse operations.
• Spezialanlagen (Special Facilities) Custom special facilities with unconventional building geometries and unique purposes, developed as one-off solutions for specific client requirements.
• Service | Wartung (Service & Maintenance) 24-hour maintenance and repair service including ventilation control, lubrication, roof cleaning, repair of energy/shading/heating/irrigation systems, and storm damage services for both own and third-party installations.
• Generalplaner (General Contractor Services) Complete project management from initial concept to turnkey delivery, including budgeting, cost control, tendering, negotiations, engineering, construction supervision, and commissioning of greenhouse facilities.
• Baueingaben (Building Applications) Building permit application services including project plans, rainwater systems, escape route concepts, energy certification, and heating system definition with authority liaison support.
• Konzeptstudien (Concept Studies) Energy optimization studies analyzing investments in alternative energy, building shell improvements, double screen systems, and rainwater collection with cost-benefit analysis.
• Submissionen (Tendering) Detailed tendering services with transparent budgets covering all construction areas including civil work, greenhouse shell, climate technology, electrical installation, and interior fit-out.
• Erneuerbare Energie (Renewable Energy) Renewable energy solutions including photovoltaic systems, water management, efficient heating systems, CO2 reduction strategies, and exemption from CO2 levy for greenhouse operations.
• Gewächshaus Sondersoftware (Greenhouse Special Software) Custom control software solutions for ventilation, heating, irrigation, and shading systems enabling intelligent climate management optimized for specific crop requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sandwich panel insulation strengths up to 140 mm for minimal heat loss in winter and comfortable cooling in summer
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers32 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• EBL ElektrobauminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerElectrical installation partner providing electrical work for greenhouse construction projects.
• Klimastiftung SchweizminorOthersSwiss Climate Foundation listed as a partner. Gysi+Berglas works with Klimastiftung Schweiz on renewable energy and CO₂ reduction strategies for greenhouse operations.
• GysiminorOthersRelated group company (gysi.swiss) part of the broader Gysi group. Historical predecessor company Gebr. Gysi AG, with transition to Gysi+Berglas AG in 2008.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Richel Group: French-headquartered greenhouse manufacturer with German operations, listed as a technology partner of Gysi+Berglas. Offers turnkey glass and plastic greenhouses for commercial horticulture, the same core product category Gysi+Berglas serves in Switzerland.
• Certhon: Dutch turnkey greenhouse builder specializing in high-tech glass greenhouses with integrated climate, irrigation, and lighting systems for horticulture and research. Directly comparable to Gysi+Berglas's Venlo-glass production facilities and integrated Klimatechnik offering.
• Kubo Group: Dutch family-owned greenhouse constructor offering full project delivery from design to commissioning for commercial growers worldwide. Closely parallels Gysi+Berglas's Generalplaner turnkey model and in-house engineering approach.
• Havecon: Dutch turnkey greenhouse construction company building high-tech Venlo glasshouses for horticultural producers globally. Comparable to Gysi+Berglas on project scale, integrated climate systems, and international reach.
• Dalsem: Dutch provider of complete high-tech greenhouse projects with integrated climate control, screening, and irrigation. Comparable to Gysi+Berglas in delivering fully engineered greenhouse solutions for professional horticulture.
• Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects: Dutch turnkey greenhouse builder for high-tech horticulture and research facilities worldwide. Direct overlap with Gysi+Berglas's Produktionsanlagen and Forschungsanlagen product lines, including integration with research-grade climate control.
• Agra Tech: US manufacturer of commercial greenhouses for growers, educators, and researchers, offering engineered structures with integrated environmental controls. Comparable to Gysi+Berglas's Produktionsanlagen and Forschungsanlagen in scope and customer mix.
• Nexus Greenhouse Systems (formerly Rough Brothers): US-based designer and manufacturer of commercial and research greenhouses, including turnkey project delivery and integrated environmental control systems. Comparable on research-grade greenhouse construction, a core Gysi+Berglas segment.

Emerging players

• Priva: Dutch provider of climate computers, process control, and automation for horticulture — overlapping with Gysi+Berglas's Klimatechnik | Automation and Gewächshaus Sondersoftware offerings, but as a controls specialist rather than full greenhouse constructor.
• Hortilux Schröder: Dutch supplier of horticultural lighting and related electrical systems used inside greenhouses. Comparable on the integrated lighting/shading/automation layer of Gysi+Berglas projects, though Hortilux is a component specialist rather than a full greenhouse builder.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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