What EMIL EGGER does

EMIL EGGER AG is a third-generation, family-owned Swiss logistics company founded in 1932 and headquartered in St. Gallen, generating approximately CHF 150 million in revenue across roughly 800 employees and 11 branch locations in Switzerland (plus an Austrian site via the HALAG subsidiary). It operates across three core service lines: Stückgut-Logistik (24-hour general cargo transport), Schwergut-Logistik (heavy-cargo planning, engineering, crane operations, special transports, industrial relocations, and 24/7 accident recovery), and Lager-Logistik (warehousing from pallet to heavy-cargo storage), complemented by equipment rental (aerial platforms, forklifts up to 16 tonnes, swap bodies, road mats, and office space) and integrated customs clearance through HALAG.

The company differentiates on capital-intensive fleet and engineering capability rather than software. It operates Switzerland's largest crawler crane — the Liebherr LR 11000 with up to 1,000-tonne lifting capacity — alongside a tier of large pneumatic/mobile cranes (650t, 500t, 450t, 300t) and the ESK 30, a fully electric special crane with hydraulically luffing jib, 24-tonne short-distance capacity, 29-metre jib reach, and an ultra-slim profile designed for indoor, beengte construction sites and confined-space machine installations. End-to-end project capability combines transport, lifting, storage, and customs under one provider, with the customer portal (portal.ete.ch) and integrated IT connections into enterprise intralogistics.

EMIL EGGER serves industrial / manufacturing, construction / infrastructure, energy (including renewable and district-heating), public-sector / municipal, and logistics customers across Switzerland and selectively into Germany, Austria, and beyond. The customer base includes Bystronic Laser AG, Hoval AG, stürmsfs ag, SBB Cargo, Wagner Schweiz AG, Martin GmbH, Allegra Passuger, Helion Energy AG, EW Ursern, GEVAG, and government clients such as KVA Hagenholz and ARA Thalwil. The business model is largely professional services / project-based (Schwergut) combined with transaction-fee general cargo and managed-services warehousing; equipment rental is unit-priced. Go-to-market is sales-led through 11 Swiss branches, a 24/7 emergency hotline, online shop (shop.ete.ch), customer portal, and newsletter, supported by content marketing and SEO. Quality and safety are formalized through ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications issued by Attesta.

Name

EMIL EGGER

Legal name

EMIL EGGER AG

Website

https://ete.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

EMIL EGGER AG is a third-generation Swiss family-owned logistics provider with ~800 employees and CHF 150 million revenue, operating 11 branches across Switzerland plus an Austrian HALAG customs subsidiary. It offers general cargo, heavy-cargo crane logistics (including Switzerland's largest 1,000-tonne crawler crane), warehousing, equipment rental, and industrial relocations to industrial, construction, energy, and public-sector customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Lift and Transport Logistics

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH)

Keywords

• Heavy cargo logistics
• Crane logistics services
• Special transport services
• Industrial relocation services
• Warehouse storage logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Teufen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stückgut-Logistik (General Cargo Logistics): 24-hour general cargo transport across Switzerland, including pallets, bulky crates, and long goods. Services include transport, crane lift & placement, storage, international freight forwarding, and full-service packages.
2. Schwergut-Logistik (Heavy Cargo Logistics): Planning & engineering, crane work, lifting & shifting technology, special transports, heavy transport service, industrial relocations, accident recovery/emergency operations, and storage. Includes planning, engineering, and execution of complex heavy-lift projects.
3. Lager-Logistik (Warehouse/Storage Logistics): Multiple warehouses across Switzerland offering pallet storage through heavy-cargo storage with full infrastructure. Warehouse services include inventory management.
4. Vermietung (Equipment Rental): Rental of aerial platforms/work platforms, forklifts (7–16 tonnes lifting capacity, with or without operator), swap bodies, road mats, office and warehouse spaces, and meeting rooms. Forklifts under 7 tonnes available for self-operation.
5. HALAG Customs Clearance (Subsidiary): Customs clearance services through subsidiary HALAG with locations in St. Margrethen (Switzerland) and Wolfurt (Austria), including import/export declarations, authorized receiving and shipping, customs consultation, and Europe-wide customs clearance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

EMIL EGGER is a Swiss logistics provider delivering general cargo transport (Stückgut-Logistik) across Switzerland on a 24-hour basis, heavy cargo logistics (Schwergut-Logistik) featuring crane work, special transports, industrial relocations, and machine installation, and warehouse storage (Lager-Logistik). The company supplements these with equipment rental (aerial platforms, forklifts, swap bodies, road mats, office space), international freight forwarding, accident recovery, and customs clearance via its HALAG subsidiary.

Product overview

EMIL EGGER is a Swiss logistics company offering a comprehensive portfolio of logistics services centered around three core areas: General Cargo Logistics (Stückgut-Logistik) with 24-hour transport across Switzerland, Heavy Cargo Logistics (Schwergut-Logistik) featuring Switzerland's most powerful crane and special transport fleet, and Warehouse/Storage Logistics (Lager-Logistik) with numerous strategically located facilities nationwide. The company operates specialized equipment including the ESK 30 compact electric crane for confined spaces, the LR 11000 crawler crane (Switzerland's largest), and the LTM 1650 mobile crane. Supplementary services include equipment rental (aerial platforms, forklifts, swap bodies, road mats), international freight forwarding via the PANECO network, complete industrial relocations, and 24/7 emergency recovery operations. A subsidiary, HALAG, provides customs clearance services across Switzerland and Austria. The company maintains 11 locations throughout Switzerland with approximately 800 employees andCHF 150 million in revenue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stückgut-Logistik (General Cargo Logistics) 24-hour general cargo transport across Switzerland, handling shipments of all sizes and weights including pallets, bulky crates, and long goods. Includes transport, crane lift and placement, storage, and full-service packages for general commercial freight customers.
• Schwergut-Logistik (Heavy Cargo Logistics) Heavy cargo logistics featuring planning and engineering, crane work, lifting and shifting technology, special transports, heavy transport service, industrial relocations, accident recovery, and storage. Serves customers requiring the most powerful crane and special transport fleet in Switzerland.
• Kranlogistik (Crane Logistics) Crane logistics services ranking among the top 20 German-speaking crane service providers. Fleet includes pneumatic cranes, mobile cranes, crawler cranes (including the Liebherr LR 11000, Switzerland's largest), mobile construction cranes, special cranes, truck cranes, and mini cranes. Provides crane lifting operations as a standalone service for industrial, infrastructure, and construction projects.
• Lager-Logistik (Warehouse/Storage Logistics) Nationwide warehouse storage services with multiple well-located facilities across Switzerland, ranging from pallet storage to heavy cargo warehouses with comprehensive infrastructure. Includes inventory management services.
• Vermietung (Equipment Rental) Equipment rental services including aerial work platforms (with or without operator), forklifts up to 16 tonnes lifting capacity (with operator for 7+ tonnes, self-service under 7 tonnes), swap bodies, road mats and ground protection plates, office and warehouse spaces, and meeting rooms in St. Gallen. Bookable through shop.ete.ch.
• Internationale Spedition (International Freight Forwarding) International shipping and freight forwarding services with membership in the PANECO network, enabling efficient transport and logistics across European borders. Provides cross-border shipments and international direct connections.
• Industrieumzüge (Industrial Relocations) Complete industrial relocation services from dismantling to recommissioning, including machine installation and assembly for energy infrastructure projects. Handles plant relocations and equipment transfers for industrial customers.
• Unfallbergungen / Notfalleinsätze (Accident Recovery / Emergency Operations) 24/7 emergency recovery and accident response services available around the clock for urgent situations, reached via the emergency hotline +41 71 282 52 20. Covers accident recovery, emergency lifting, and critical transport needs.
• Full Service Logistics Package Comprehensive logistics solutions combining general cargo transport, crane work, storage, and other services into a complete package for customers needing end-to-end logistics from a single provider.
• HALAG Customs Clearance Wholly-owned subsidiary providing customs clearance services with locations in St. Margrethen (Switzerland) and Wolfurt (Austria). Services include import and export customs declarations, authorized receipt and dispatch, customized processing, customs consulting, and Europe-wide customs clearance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully lifted a 255-tonne bridge section with a 1,000-tonne crawler crane at 53m outreach in Munichstein
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HALAGcoreOthersHALAG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMIL EGGER specializing in customs clearance. With two locations — St. Margrethen (Switzerland) and Wolfurt (Austria) — HALAG handles all import/export customs declarations, authorized receiving and shipping, customs consultation, and Europe-wide customs clearance. It serves as an integral part of EMIL EGGER's end-to-end logistics offering.
• Cargo24coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCargo24 is a network of the strongest family-owned transport companies in Switzerland, enabling shipments within 24 hours nationwide. EMIL EGGER is a member and shareholder of Cargo24, which also coordinates international direct connections and partners across Europe. The network reduces unnecessary trips, increases efficiency, and supports environmental goals.
• PANECOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPANECO is a network of freight forwarders from almost all European countries. EMIL EGGER is a member and shareholder of PANECO through its Cargo24 membership, enabling efficient transport and freight forwarding across European borders through an established network.
• Max Wild GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMax Wild GmbH is the main contractor for the Wallstrasse bridge demolition project in Ulm, Germany. EMIL EGGER serves as the heavy-lift and crane partner, deploying the LR 11000 crawler crane and LTM 1650 pneumatic crane for lifting bridge segments weighing up to 500 tonnes each.
• CaliquaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaliqua is the general contractor for the turnkey expansion of the Hagenholz waste incineration plant's energy centre. EMIL EGGER handled heavy transport of the Siemens Energy steam turbine from Czechia to Switzerland and performed precision installation using a 500-tonne lifting system. The project supports district heating and power generation in Canton Zurich.
• Siemens EnergyminorOthersSiemens Energy supplied the steam turbine and accessories for the Hagenholz waste incineration plant expansion. EMIL EGGER transported the equipment from Czechia to Switzerland and performed precision installation as part of the Caliqua-led project.
• Sepp Oberholzer AGminorOthersSepp Oberholzer AG collaborated with EMIL EGGER on the installation of a 16-tonne juice press at Holderhof AG in Sulgen. The smooth cooperation enabled on-schedule placement of the machine using the ESK 30 electric special crane.
• Jenni EnergietechnikminorOthersJenni Energietechnik supplied four energy storage units (two heat accumulators, two cold accumulators) for the PLACAD district heating network in Fribourg. EMIL EGGER handled precision installation and assembly of these storage units.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mammoet: Global leader in heavy lifting and engineered transport with the largest fleet of crawler cranes and SPMTs worldwide. Directly comparable to EMIL EGGER on services (heavy lift, special transport, industrial relocations) and customer base, but operating at much larger international scale.
• Sarens: Belgian heavy lifting and engineered transport specialist offering crane rental, modular transport, and industrial relocation services. Closely comparable in service mix (specialized trailers, crawler cranes, project cargo) and end markets (energy, infrastructure, industrial).
• Felbermayr Transport- und Hebetechnik GmbH: Austrian crane, heavy transport and lifting specialist with deep DACH-region coverage. Directly comparable to EMIL EGGER on crane logistics, special transports, and heavy-haul forwarding serving the same German-speaking customer base.
• Wagenborg: Dutch heavy transport, crane and logistics operator providing specialized transport, lifting, and project logistics services. Comparable to EMIL EGGER in combining heavy-haul trucking, crane work, and project cargo services for industrial customers.
• Gebrüder Weiss: Austrian family-owned logistics company offering land transport, air and sea freight, and specialized heavy transport across Europe. Comparable to EMIL EGGER on its DACH-region heavy/specialized transport offerings and similar family-owned heritage.

Others

• Liebherr: Swiss-headquartered international manufacturer of crawler cranes (including the LR 11000 operated by EMIL EGGER), mobile cranes and heavy construction equipment. Functions as a key equipment supplier and broader industry incumbent rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global logistics provider with a Project Logistics / Heavy Lift division that competes for oversized cargo and energy-project forwarding. Overlaps with EMIL EGGER's heavy project forwarding but operates as a broad generalist rather than a specialized operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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