Gravura Art Stamping

What Gravura Art Stamping does

Gravura Kunstpräge GmbH is a Swiss family-owned precision metal manufacturer headquartered in Rothenburg (canton of Lucerne), operating since the mid-1990s but with over 50 years of stated craftsmanship history in engraving and stamping. The company designs and produces custom and catalog metal products — carnival badges (Fasnachtsplaketten), die-cast badges (Gusslys), large plaques (Grossplaketten), 3D rubber items (Rubbers), precious- and base-metal coins and medals (Edelmetall, Buntmetall, Hochrelief), shooting festival wreath badges (Kranzabzeichen), sports medals and gymnastics/diligence crosses (Turn- und Fleisskreuze), pins, buttons, and industrial nameplates and signs.

Its production technology combines stamping presses up to 400 tons of force, in-house steel die tooling with multi-stage heat treatment, zinc die-casting for cast badges, galvanic coating (via partner Silbag AG), and a finishing stack spanning conventional engraving, CNC milling, fiber and CO2 laser engraving, pad printing (up to 5 colors), digital printing, and eco-solvent vinyl printing/plotting. GRAVURA positions itself as a worldwide leader in color printing technology on coins, medals, and bars, and as a leading firm in the high-relief embossing sector ('Hochrelief').

GRAVURA sells directly to end customers via its website (gravura.ch), email ([email protected]), and phone, with on-site presence at international trade fairs such as the World Money Fair in Berlin. Revenue is generated through one-time purchases priced per unit for standard catalog items (e.g., Turnkreuze CHF 3.00–5.30 depending on quantity and year numbering; Fleisslöffel CHF 8.90) and on a quote basis for custom and precious-metal work; payment terms are net 10 days with immediate payment required for Edelmetall orders. Primary customer segments are Swiss and German-speaking market carnival societies (notably the Lozärner Fasnachtskomitee, with documented badge production from 2016 through 2026), sports clubs, gymnastics and shooting federations, numismatic collectors and mints (including production of the Silbervreneli), and corporate/public-sector buyers of identification plates and insignia.

Name

Gravura Art Stamping

Legal name

Gravura Kunstpräge GmbH

Website

https://gravura.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gravura Kunstpräge GmbH is a Swiss family-owned manufacturer in Rothenburg, Lucerne, producing custom stamped, die-cast, and printed metal badges, medals, coins, pins, and awards for carnival societies, sports clubs, shooting federations, and numismatic clients, sold direct via its website and trade-fair channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Stamping and Embossing

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Jewelry, Silverware & Plated Ware (3910)

akta.pro primary industry

Bespoke Jewelry Collections for Brands (Design Services) (CRAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• Custom metal stamping
• Embossed badges and pins
• Commemorative coin minting
• Die casting services
• Numismatic product manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Rothernburg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Products Manufacturing: GRAVURA designs and manufactures custom metal badges, plaques, medals, coins, pins, buttons, and related items, primarily through stamping, die-casting, and embossing. Products are sold as one-time purchases with pricing based on quantity, material, and finishing. Turnkey production from artwork to packaged product, including galvanic finishing and printing, with no recurring subscription component.
2. Engraving Services: Provides 2D and 3D engraving on metal, stainless steel, wood, acrylic, and plastic for nameplates, signs, trophies, industrial marking, and serial numbering. Also includes hand engraving as a premium service.
3. Printing Services: Offers pad printing, digital printing, and vinyl printing/plotting on various substrates. Pad printing handles 1–5 colors on shaped products; digital printing covers flat to slightly curved surfaces in photo quality; vinyl printing enables stickers, banners, window graphics, and poster printing.
4. Swiss-Made Precious Metal Products: Produces high-value gold and silver coins, medals, and bars with guaranteed alloy and weight compliance, targeting collectors and numismatic markets. Edelmetall deliveries require immediate payment, indicating high average transaction values.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gravura Kunstpräge GmbH is a Swiss-based manufacturer specializing in custom metal stamping, embossing, and die-casting. The company produces coins, medals, badges, pins, buttons, nameplates, and engravings for cultural organizations, sports clubs, shooting federations, corporate clients, and numismatic collectors. Operating for over 50 years from Rothenburg, Switzerland, the firm combines traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques to deliver both standard catalog items and bespoke commissions.

Product overview

GRAVURA Kunstpräge GmbH is a Swiss precision metal stamping and manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of commemorative and identification products. The core offering centers on embossed and cast badges (Fasnachtsplaketten, Gusslys, Grossplaketten, Rubbers, Kranzabzeichen), coins and medals (Edelmetall, Buntmetall, Hochrelief, Sportmedaillen), and personalization items (Pins, Buttons, Turn- und Fleisskreuze, Namensschilder). Manufacturing capabilities include engraving (laser and conventional), pad printing, digital printing, and foil printing/plotting. The company positions itself as a full-service provider from design through production, with strong emphasis on Swiss Made quality and custom solutions for carnival, shooting sports, athletics, and corporate identification markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Commemorative Coins Custom-struck metal coins produced for numismatic collectors, carnival organizations, shooting federations, and commemorative events. Each coin is tailored to client specifications regarding design, metal composition, and finish.
• Medals and Awards Custom-designed medals for sports clubs, competitions, and award ceremonies. Manufactured through metal stamping and die-casting processes to client specifications.
• Badges and Pins Embossed metal badges and pins used by carnival societies (e.g., Lozärner Fasnacht), sports clubs, shooting federations, and corporate clients for membership identification and decorative purposes.
• Buttons and Emblems Metal buttons and emblems produced through stamping and casting for cultural organizations, traditional Swiss events, and decorative applications.
• Nameplates and Engravings Custom-engraved metal nameplates and engraved products for corporate clients, institutions, and commemorative purposes.
• Die-Casting Services Custom die-casting services for producing three-dimensional metal objects, badges, and decorative items for various client segments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gold badges require approximately 36 work steps from concept to completion; standard badges require approximately 17 work steps.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Silbag AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationSilbag AG is a partner company that executes galvanic coating processes for GRAVURA's products, including gold plating, silver plating, partial gold/nickel plating, and patination. GALVANIC coating is a critical step in GRAVURA's badge and medal production, enabling various surface finishes (gold, silver, nickel, patinated) on the stamped or cast base products. The partnership enables GRAVURA to offer a full range of surface finishes without in-house galvanic capability.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MDM Münzhandelsgesellschaft: German commemorative coin distributor/marketer with strong ties to European mints and collector channels. Comparable end-market focus (German-speaking numismatic collectors) and complementary role in bringing small-mint commemorative output to retail.
• Sunshine Minting: US private mint producing precious-metal blanks, coins, and minted products for governments, refiners, and brand customers. Comparable private-mint operating model with stamping and finishing capabilities, though at materially larger scale than GRAVURA.
• Scottsdale Mint: US private mint producing silver/gold rounds, bars, and commemorative coins with proprietary surface treatments. Comparable as a privately held mint competing on innovation in finishes (antiquing, color, privy marks) for the collector channel.
• Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Liechtenstein-headquartered producer of commemorative silver and base-metal coins with innovative finishes and surface treatments. Comparable in focus on small-batch, design-forward, color-finished commemorative coins sold into international collector markets.
• Pobjoy Mint: UK-based private mint producing commemorative coins, medals, and bullion products for collectors and numismatic markets. Directly comparable to GRAVURA as a privately held, smaller-scale commemorative coin/medal manufacturer serving international numismatic clients.
• Paul Bovy: Geneva-based medal maker with deep heritage in Swiss and Olympic medals, including hand engraving and struck/cast commemorative pieces. Highly comparable Swiss-based medal workshop serving cultural, sporting, and numismatic clients with similar craftsmanship-led value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Münze Österreich (Austrian Mint): State-owned Austrian national mint producing circulation and commemorative coins including the Vienna Philharmonic series. Overlaps with GRAVURA in commemorative/numismatic coin production but operates at vastly larger scale and as a sovereign issuer.
• Monnaie de Paris: French state-owned institution producing coins, medals, and decorative metalwork with heritage dating back centuries. Comparable craftsmanship heritage and overlap in medals/commemoratives, but with sovereign issuer status and substantially broader product range.
• The Royal Mint: UK sovereign mint producing circulation, bullion, and commemorative coins with a large collector business. Overlaps in commemorative/precious-metal coin capabilities but serves a global retail channel far beyond GRAVURA's niche scale.

Others

• Silbag AG: Swiss partner of GRAVURA performing galvanic coating (gold, silver, partial plating, patination) used across GRAVURA's badge, medal, and coin finishes. Listed as an ecosystem enabler/supplier rather than a competitor given their role in GRAVURA's production chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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