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Perrin Freres
Legal namestring
Perrin Frères SA
Websiteurl
perrin-freres.ch
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1898
Descriptiontext

Perrin Frères SA is a privately held, family-owned Swiss construction company headquartered in Gland, operating primarily in the cantons of Vaud and Geneva. Founded around 1898, the firm has accumulated more than 125 years of regional construction experience and positions itself as a 'partenaire de proximité' covering all structural trades (gros-œuvre). Its portfolio spans six core service lines: civil engineering (Génie Civil), bituminous road surfacing (Revêtements bitumineux), earthworks (Terrassement), building construction (Bâtiment), surface finishing (Cosmétique de surfaces), and renovation/transformation (Transformation / Rénovation). Underlying technical capabilities include reinforced concrete (béton-armé), precast concrete elements (prémurs), lost formwork (pecafil), and both 1-face and 2-face formwork systems, executed through owned equipment and field crews.

The firm operates as both a general contractor (entreprise totale) and a specialized trades subcontractor, engaging in project-based contracts priced per scope rather than through standardized pricing. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales, generated through direct relationships with private developers, public procurement authorities, and institutional clients, supplemented by referrals from architectural and engineering partners. The business model is fundamentally project-based revenue, where each contract is a one-time engagement, but revenue is supported by a portfolio of repeat institutional and government clients. No public revenue figures are disclosed, and the company shows no signs of venture funding, M&A activity, or AI/technology differentiation.

Customer segmentation is explicitly horizontal across private (individual property owners and developers), public (communes, cities, cantonal government entities such as Ville de Nyon, Ville de Morges, Ville de Genève, Commune de Genolier, SIG, and DGMR), and institutional clients (foundations, healthcare, education). Named enterprise customers include Steiner AG, Romanens SA, and Nyvimmo SA. Operational execution relies on a maintained ecosystem of nine or more engineering and architectural partner firms that supply design and technical expertise, enabling the firm to take on complex projects beyond its internal design capacity. Marketing and customer acquisition are conducted through a portfolio website, an Instagram presence, and direct referrals.

Short descriptiontext

Perrin Frères SA is a family-owned Swiss construction firm, founded in 1898, headquartered in Gland, delivering civil engineering, earthworks, road surfacing, building construction, and renovation services across the Vaud and Geneva cantons for private, public, and institutional clients.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersGland, Switzerland
HQ citystring
Gland
HQ countrystring
Switzerland
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
civil engineering services, building construction, earthworks excavation, bituminous road surfacing, renovation services
Industry3 codes
1Design-Build / EPC General Contracting
CodeIMAFAAADPrimaryYes
2Commercial General Contracting (New Build)
CodeIMAFAAAAPrimaryNo
3Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations)
CodeEUAEADAAPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors23811
SIC code2 codes
  • Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors1600
  • General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs1540
Product category
General Contracting / Construction Services
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Construction Project Revenue
TypeOne Time License
Description

Revenue generated through construction contracts as a general contractor (entreprise totale) and specialized trades contractor. Projects range from civil engineering works (roads, infrastructure) to building construction (residential, commercial). Revenue is project-based and one-time per contract.

perrin-freres.ch
Marketing channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Perrin Frères SA is a Swiss construction general contractor (entreprise totale) that delivers structural construction work (gros-oeuvre) covering civil engineering, bituminous road surfacing, earthworks, building construction, surface cosmetics, and renovation/transformation services. The company serves private, public, and institutional clients across the Vaud and Geneva cantons, executing projects ranging from simple renovations to complex new builds and infrastructure works.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Perrin Frères SA is a construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction services covering all aspects of structural work (gros-oeuvre). The company provides six core service lines: Génie Civil (civil engineering), Revêtements bitumineux (bituminous road surfaces), Terrassement (earthwork), Bâtiment (building construction), Cosmétique de surfaces (surface finishing), and Transformation / Rénovation (renovation). With over 125 years of experience, the company serves private, public, and institutional clients across the Vaud and Geneva cantons of Switzerland, handling projects from simple to highly complex.

Product and service6 records
1Génie Civil (Civil Engineering)
CategoryCivil Engineering
Description

Civil engineering services covering construction of infrastructure such as passages, roads, and public works projects for public and private clients in Vaud and Geneva.

2Revêtements bitumineux (Bituminous Road Surfaces)
CategoryRoad Construction
Description

Bituminous road surface services including asphalt paving, road resurfacing, and highway maintenance for cantonal, communal, and private roads.

3Terrassement (Earthworks)
CategoryEarthworks and Excavation
Description

Earthwork and excavation services including site preparation, grading, and foundation work for construction and infrastructure projects.

4Bâtiment (Building Construction)
CategoryBuilding Construction
Description

Building construction services for residential, commercial, and institutional projects including reinforced concrete work, masonry, and structural construction (gros-oeuvre).

5Cosmétique de surfaces (Surface Finishing)
CategorySurface Finishing
Description

Surface cosmetic and finishing services applied to construction projects as part of structural work delivery.

6Transformation / Rénovation (Renovation)
CategoryRenovation and Transformation
Description

Building renovation and transformation services for existing structures, ranging from simple to complex scopes for private, public, and institutional clients.

Scale indicator1 record

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership10 partners
1BS+R Bernard Schenk
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Engineering partner for construction projects, providing technical expertise and structural engineering services

perrin-freres.ch
2Coretra SA
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Architecture firm partner providing architectural design services for construction projects

3Monod-Piguet + Associés SA
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Engineering partner providing structural engineering and technical consulting services

4Dreyfuss SA
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Engineering partner for construction projects, providing technical and structural engineering expertise

5Bat-Mann SA
Strategic tierCoreTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
Description

General contractor (entreprise générale) for projects where Perrin Frères serves as specialized trades contractor

6BR Arch. Associés SA
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Architecture firm partner for Geneva Quai des Bergues urban development project

perrin-freres.ch
7PMSA
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Engineering partner for infrastructure and urban development projects

8Bernard & Forestier Ingénieurs
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Engineering partner providing structural engineering services for complex building projects

9Boss & Associés
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Engineering partner for Morges Foyers de Beausobre project

perrin-freres.ch
10AMR Groupement
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Engineering partnership providing technical expertise for residential construction projects

Recent move4 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Market position
Competitive moat5 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers10 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Perrin Freres

General Contracting / Construction Servicesperrin-freres.ch

Perrin Frères SA is a family-owned Swiss construction firm, founded in 1898, headquartered in Gland, delivering civil engineering, earthworks, road surfacing, building construction, and renovation services across the Vaud and Geneva cantons for private, public, and institutional clients.

What Perrin Freres does

Perrin Frères SA is a privately held, family-owned Swiss construction company headquartered in Gland, operating primarily in the cantons of Vaud and Geneva. Founded around 1898, the firm has accumulated more than 125 years of regional construction experience and positions itself as a 'partenaire de proximité' covering all structural trades (gros-œuvre). Its portfolio spans six core service lines: civil engineering (Génie Civil), bituminous road surfacing (Revêtements bitumineux), earthworks (Terrassement), building construction (Bâtiment), surface finishing (Cosmétique de surfaces), and renovation/transformation (Transformation / Rénovation). Underlying technical capabilities include reinforced concrete (béton-armé), precast concrete elements (prémurs), lost formwork (pecafil), and both 1-face and 2-face formwork systems, executed through owned equipment and field crews.

The firm operates as both a general contractor (entreprise totale) and a specialized trades subcontractor, engaging in project-based contracts priced per scope rather than through standardized pricing. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales, generated through direct relationships with private developers, public procurement authorities, and institutional clients, supplemented by referrals from architectural and engineering partners. The business model is fundamentally project-based revenue, where each contract is a one-time engagement, but revenue is supported by a portfolio of repeat institutional and government clients. No public revenue figures are disclosed, and the company shows no signs of venture funding, M&A activity, or AI/technology differentiation.

Customer segmentation is explicitly horizontal across private (individual property owners and developers), public (communes, cities, cantonal government entities such as Ville de Nyon, Ville de Morges, Ville de Genève, Commune de Genolier, SIG, and DGMR), and institutional clients (foundations, healthcare, education). Named enterprise customers include Steiner AG, Romanens SA, and Nyvimmo SA. Operational execution relies on a maintained ecosystem of nine or more engineering and architectural partner firms that supply design and technical expertise, enabling the firm to take on complex projects beyond its internal design capacity. Marketing and customer acquisition are conducted through a portfolio website, an Instagram presence, and direct referrals.

Perrin Freres firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Perrin Freres
Legal name
Perrin Frères SA
Website
https://perrin-freres.ch
Company type
Private
Founded year
1898
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Perrin Frères SA is a family-owned Swiss construction firm, founded in 1898, headquartered in Gland, delivering civil engineering, earthworks, road surfacing, building construction, and renovation services across the Vaud and Geneva cantons for private, public, and institutional clients.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Perrin Freres industry classification

Industry
Product category
General Contracting / Construction Services
NAICS
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811)
SIC
Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)
akta.pro primary industry
Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)
akta.pro secondary industries
Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

  • Civil engineering services
  • Building construction
  • Earthworks excavation
  • Bituminous road surfacing
  • Renovation services

Where Perrin Freres is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Gland
HQ country
Switzerland
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Perrin Freres business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Construction Project Revenue: Revenue generated through construction contracts as a general contractor (entreprise totale) and specialized trades contractor. Projects range from civil engineering works (roads, infrastructure) to building construction (residential, commercial). Revenue is project-based and one-time per contract.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Perrin Freres product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Perrin Frères SA is a Swiss construction general contractor (entreprise totale) that delivers structural construction work (gros-oeuvre) covering civil engineering, bituminous road surfacing, earthworks, building construction, surface cosmetics, and renovation/transformation services. The company serves private, public, and institutional clients across the Vaud and Geneva cantons, executing projects ranging from simple renovations to complex new builds and infrastructure works.

Product overview

Perrin Frères SA is a construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction services covering all aspects of structural work (gros-oeuvre). The company provides six core service lines: Génie Civil (civil engineering), Revêtements bitumineux (bituminous road surfaces), Terrassement (earthwork), Bâtiment (building construction), Cosmétique de surfaces (surface finishing), and Transformation / Rénovation (renovation). With over 125 years of experience, the company serves private, public, and institutional clients across the Vaud and Geneva cantons of Switzerland, handling projects from simple to highly complex.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Génie Civil (Civil Engineering) Civil engineering services covering construction of infrastructure such as passages, roads, and public works projects for public and private clients in Vaud and Geneva.
  • Revêtements bitumineux (Bituminous Road Surfaces) Bituminous road surface services including asphalt paving, road resurfacing, and highway maintenance for cantonal, communal, and private roads.
  • Terrassement (Earthworks) Earthwork and excavation services including site preparation, grading, and foundation work for construction and infrastructure projects.
  • Bâtiment (Building Construction) Building construction services for residential, commercial, and institutional projects including reinforced concrete work, masonry, and structural construction (gros-oeuvre).
  • Cosmétique de surfaces (Surface Finishing) Surface cosmetic and finishing services applied to construction projects as part of structural work delivery.
  • Transformation / Rénovation (Renovation) Building renovation and transformation services for existing structures, ranging from simple to complex scopes for private, public, and institutional clients.

Companies that use Perrin Freres

Customer profile

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Perrin Freres technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Perrin Freres partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • BS+R Bernard SchenkcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner for construction projects, providing technical expertise and structural engineering services
  • Coretra SAcoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm partner providing architectural design services for construction projects
  • Monod-Piguet + Associés SAcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner providing structural engineering and technical consulting services
  • Dreyfuss SAcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner for construction projects, providing technical and structural engineering expertise
  • Bat-Mann SAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor (entreprise générale) for projects where Perrin Frères serves as specialized trades contractor
  • BR Arch. Associés SAcoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm partner for Geneva Quai des Bergues urban development project
  • PMSAcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner for infrastructure and urban development projects
  • Bernard & Forestier IngénieurscoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner providing structural engineering services for complex building projects
  • Boss & AssociéscoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner for Morges Foyers de Beausobre project
  • AMR GroupementcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partnership providing technical expertise for residential construction projects

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Perrin Freres competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Perrin Freres social profiles

Digital presence

Perrin Freres financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Perrin Freres leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Perrin Freres funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Perrin Freres M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Perrin Freres

What does Perrin Freres do?

Perrin Frères SA is a Swiss construction general contractor (entreprise totale) that delivers structural construction work (gros-oeuvre) covering civil engineering, bituminous road surfacing, earthworks, building construction, surface cosmetics, and renovation/transformation services. The company serves private, public, and institutional clients across the Vaud and Geneva cantons, executing projects ranging from simple renovations to complex new builds and infrastructure works.

Is Perrin Freres a public or private company?

Perrin Freres is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was Perrin Freres founded?

Perrin Freres was founded in 1898. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Perrin Freres based?

Perrin Freres is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, in the Europe region.

How does Perrin Freres make money?

One revenue line is on record: construction Project Revenue.

Does Perrin Freres have an API?

No public API is recorded for Perrin Freres.

What industry is Perrin Freres in?

Perrin Freres's product category is General Contracting / Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAAAD, Design-Build / EPC General Contracting, with a secondary code of IMAFAAAA, Commercial General Contracting (New Build). Its NAICS code is 23811 and its SIC code is 1600.

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