Fahrni Fassadensysteme

What Fahrni Fassadensysteme does

Fahrni Fassadensysteme AG is a privately held Swiss specialty contractor that designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs custom aluminum, glass, and element facade systems for the commercial, residential, institutional, and government construction markets in Switzerland and selected European countries (including the UK). The company operates as a project-based subcontractor engaged primarily through general contractors (Generalunternehmer/Totalunternehmer) such as HRS Real Estate AG, Marti Gesamtdienstleistungen AG, Halter SA, and Anderegg Partner AG, as well as directly with public building owners including the federal Bundesamt für Bauten und Logistik (BBL) and cantonal agencies. End-customers documented across the project portfolio span federal and cantonal government, banking (Campus Pictet de Rochemont), pharmaceutical (Roche), luxury manufacturing (Rolex), healthcare (CHUV), automotive (BMW Garage), brewery (Müllerbräu), and real estate developers (HIAG, Akara Funds, Intershop, VEBO).

The company's core technical offering rests on three integrated product lines — aluminum facades (Aluminiumfassaden), glass facades (Glasfassaden), and prefabricated element facades (Elementfassaden) — complemented by curtain wall systems (Pfosten-Riegel), metal cladding, and window systems. All fabrication is performed in-house at dedicated production facilities in Lyss and Subingen, with engineering emphasis on energy efficiency, sun-shading integration, thermal/acoustic insulation, and project-specific customization. The company holds at least one proprietary system, the Active-Air-Plus facade, which has been documented in specialist trade publications (Fassaden journal).

Fahrni generates revenue through project-based contracts won via competitive tendering and direct negotiation with general contractors and public building owners. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company markets itself primarily through an extensive project reference portfolio (dating from 2007), press coverage in industry journals, and a bilingual German/French website. Operational footprint spans headquarters in Lyss, production in Subingen, and branch offices in Zurich (Dietikon) and Basel (Reinach). Ownership and management details are not disclosed in the available sources, and the firm has no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors.

Name

Fahrni Fassadensysteme

Legal name

Fahrni Fassadensysteme AG

Website

https://fahrni.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fahrni Fassadensysteme AG is a privately held Swiss specialty contractor that designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs custom aluminum, glass, and element facade systems for general contractors and public building owners across Switzerland and selected European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Facade Construction Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights) (IMAFAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Skylights, Roof Glazing & Glass Roofing Systems (IMADAHAK)

Keywords

• Facade construction services
• Aluminum curtain wall systems
• Glass facade engineering
• Element facade manufacturing
• Building envelope solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyss

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Facade Design and Construction Services: The company designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs custom aluminum, glass, and element facades for construction projects. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with general contractors, building owners, and public institutions, typically involving facade packages on new construction and renovation projects across Switzerland and selected European countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fahrni Fassadensysteme AG designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs custom aluminum, glass, and element facades for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings in Switzerland and selected European countries. The company operates on a project-specific basis, combining high-quality engineering with in-house manufacturing at its Lyss and Subingen production sites, delivering energy-efficient facade concepts with integrated sun shading, thermal insulation, and safety compliance.

Product overview

Fahrni Fassadensysteme AG offers a comprehensive portfolio of facade systems centered on three core product lines: aluminum facades (Aluminiumfassaden), glass facades (Glasfassaden), and element facades (Elementfassaden). These are complemented by curtain wall systems (Pfosten-Rügel-Fassaden), metal cladding components (Blechverkleidungen), and window systems (Fensterelemente). The company operates on an engineering-led, project-specific approach—each facade concept is tailored and manufactured to order rather than sold from a fixed product catalog. The product offering is unified under the company's own brand identity, with all systems developed in-house and produced at their facilities in Lyss, Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminum Facades (Aluminiumfassaden) Custom-designed aluminum facade systems developed through high-quality engineering, offering optically convincing solutions that combine functionality with modern design. Targeted at general contractors, building owners, and architects on commercial, residential, and institutional projects.
• Glass Facades (Glasfassaden) Glass facade systems engineered for optical appeal and functional performance, developed with high-standing engineering standards. Targeted at commercial and high-rise buildings requiring premium glass envelopes.
• Element Facades (Elementfassaden) Prefabricated element facade systems with integrated components, manufactured to specification and designed for efficient installation. Targeted at large-scale projects including high-rise residential (e.g., HBO Hochhaus Baden with 300 lift-slide windows) and institutional buildings.
• Curtain Wall Systems (Pfosten-Riegel-Fassaden) Post-and-rail curtain wall facade systems using steel or aluminum profiles for large glass areas and structural support in commercial and residential buildings.
• Metal Cladding Systems (Blechverkleidungen/Untersichten) Custom metal sheet cladding and soffit systems for facade applications, including aluminum panels and sheet metal work for building envelopes. Used in conjunction with facade projects such as the BMW Garage Emmenegger (1200 m2 sheet metal panels/ceiling linings).
• Window Systems (Fensterelemente) Window elements including lifting-sliding windows and window bands for multi-story residential and commercial buildings. Notable example: 300 lift-slide windows across 19 residential floors at HBO Hochhaus Baden.
• Facade Maintenance and Service Ongoing maintenance, commissioning, and service for facades built by the company, covering the entire Switzerland region. Subsequent service for existing facade installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Company grew from sole proprietorship to a leading facade builder in Switzerland

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HRS Real Estate AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHRS Real Estate AG is the most frequently referenced general contractor (Generalunternehmer) partner across multiple Fahrni facade projects including OMU 93 Bern, WTCL Lausanne, BMW Garage Emmenegger, HBO Hochhaus Baden, and CHUV Children's Hospital Lausanne. HRS acts as the main contractor engaging Fahrni for facade packages.
• Marti Gesamtdienstleistungen AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarti Gesamtdienstleistungen AG appears as the general contractor on multiple Eichenweg projects in Zollikofen (construction stages 3 and 4) and other projects, engaging Fahrni for facade work.
• Halter SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHalter SA (Lausanne) is the general contractor on the World Trade Center Lausanne (WTCL) project, having engaged Fahrni for the facade package.
• Anderegg Partner AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnderegg Partner AG (Bellach) is the general contractor on the VEBO new construction in Solothurn, engaging Fahrni for the element facade and concrete cladding packages.
• Gebert Architectes SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGebert Architectes SA is the architect on the Moveo BR Rolex project in Biel/Bienne. Architects play a key role in defining project-specific facade requirements that Fahrni engineers and delivers.
• Aebi & Vincent Architekten AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAebi & Vincent Architekten AG (Bern) is the architect on the G2 Guisanplatz Bern project for the Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics, collaborating with Fahrni on the facade design.
• Fiechter Salzmann Architekten GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFiechter Salzmann Architekten GmbH (Zürich) is the architect on the Bezirksgericht Zürich W30 project, collaborating with Fahrni on the facade engineering.
• GMP + JB FerrariminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMP + JB Ferrari (Lausanne) is the architect on the CHUV Children's Hospital Lausanne project, engaging Fahrni for the complex facade package.
• dl-a, designlab-architecture saminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerdl-a, designlab-architecture sa (Geneva) is the architect on the Bank Building project in Geneva, working with Fahrni on the facade design and execution.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jansen AG: Swiss manufacturer of steel and aluminum systems for windows, doors, and facades. Jansen is a directly comparable domestic peer with overlapping aluminum facade systems and a similar Swiss/European customer base in commercial and institutional construction.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminum facade, window, door, and sliding systems. Reynaers is a directly comparable peer competing for the same European commercial/residential facade specifications and offers parallel curtain wall and element facade products.
• Heroal: German manufacturer of aluminum window, door, sliding, and facade systems. Heroal is a directly comparable peer in the custom aluminum facade and curtain wall space, serving residential and commercial projects across Europe.
• Seele Group GmbH: German specialist in glass and metal facade engineering for complex, high-end buildings. Seele is a directly comparable peer competing for architecturally demanding, custom facade projects of the type Fahrni delivers for institutional and corporate clients.
• Alukönigstahl GmbH: Austrian distributor and systems specialist for high-end aluminum facades, windows, and doors. Alukönigstahl is a directly comparable DACH peer competing for the same premium commercial and residential facade specifications.
• Frener & Reifer GmbH: South Tyrolean facade specialist delivering custom glass, metal, and membrane envelopes. Frener & Reifer is a directly comparable peer competing for architecturally complex facade projects similar to those Fahrni delivers in the Alpine region.
• Hueck GmbH & Co. KG: German aluminum systems company producing window, door, and curtain wall profiles for commercial facades. Hueck is a directly comparable peer competing on custom aluminum facade projects in the DACH region and beyond.

Broad incumbents

• Permasteelisa Group: Italian-headquartered global facade contractor delivering custom curtain walls and architectural envelopes for iconic buildings worldwide. Permasteelisa is a broader incumbent competitor for the same complex, large-scale facade packages Fahrni pursues.
• Schüco International KG: German-based global incumbent in aluminum and steel facade, window, and door systems. Schüco competes with Fahrni on commercial/institutional projects and is a much larger incumbent offering broader product portfolios.
• Wicona (Hydro Building Systems): European aluminum systems brand within Hydro Building Systems offering curtain walls, windows, and facade solutions. Wicona is a broader incumbent competitor for European commercial and institutional facade tenders where Fahrni also bids.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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