Friderici Special

Name

Friderici Special

Legal name

Friderici Spécial SA

Website

https://friderici.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Friderici Spécial is a Swiss family-owned heavy logistics company founded in 1880 providing integrated transport, lifting (up to 700 tonnes), handling, and storage services — including Switzerland's first SPMT fleet — to enterprise clients in construction, industrial manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure across Switzerland and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Transport and Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

Keywords

• Heavy transport services
• Industrial lifting services
• Exceptional convoy transport
• Materials handling services
• Specialized warehousing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orbe

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport Services: Core revenue from transport operations including conventional transport, exceptional/convoi transport, boat transport, and international transport services. Services include hazardous goods transport, express transport, and special transport.
2. Lifting Services: Revenue from crane operations including mobile cranes, truck cranes, tower crane assembly/disassembly, and industrial lifting services up to 700 tonnes.
3. Handling/Manutention Services: Materials handling services including factory relocation, production line installation, extraordinary size parcel manipulation, loading/unloading operations.
4. Storage/Warehousing Services: Short, medium, and long-term storage services for bulky goods with indoor and outdoor warehousing, closed storage halls of 5000m2, and bridge cranes for material handling.
5. Exceptional Convoy Services: Specialized convoy services including ATB/ACE (Accompagnement Convoi Exceptionnel) - escort services for oversized loads with certified personnel and police-authorized vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Friderici Spécial provides integrated heavy transport, lifting, handling, and storage services for industrial clients in Switzerland and internationally. The company operates a specialized equipment fleet that delivers conventional and exceptional convoy transport, crane operations up to 700 tonnes, materials handling for factory relocation and industrial installation, and warehousing with bridge cranes. Operations are supported by an in-house engineering bureau for project planning and execution, with services priced per project on a quote basis.

Product overview

Friderici Spécial is a Swiss transport, lifting, handling, and storage company founded in 1880. The company operates as a single integrated service provider rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its core portfolio consists of four main service pillars (transport, lifting, handling, and storage) supported by specialized offerings including Self-Propelled Modular Trailers (SPMT), exceptional convoy services with ATB/ACE accompaniment, temporary roads and bridges, overhead cranes, load testing, modular prefabricated assembly, engineering/project management, industrial relocation, and boat transport. The company also offers business premises letting (Hotel à Entreprises). With over 100 years of experience and facilities in Tolochenaz, Vernier, and Orbe, Friderici Spécial serves clients throughout Switzerland and internationally within a 3,500+ km radius.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conventional and Exceptional Transport Road transport services for goods, materials, and hazardous materials across Switzerland and internationally within a 3,500+ km radius, including special transport operations for oversized loads. Targeted at industrial clients with project-based freight needs.
• Lifting Services Industrial lifting operations using mobile cranes and truck cranes with capacities up to 700 tonnes and maximum lifting height of 153 meters, including assembly and disassembly of tower cranes. Serves construction, industrial, and energy sector clients.
• Handling Services Materials handling including factory relocation, production line installation, and manipulation of parcels with extraordinary dimensions, managing complete handling operations from loading to unloading. For industrial manufacturing and construction clients.
• Storage Services Short, medium, and long-term storage solutions at Tolochenaz, Vernier, and Orbe sites, including 5,000 m² of closed storage halls with overhead cranes up to 90 tonnes capacity. For industrial and commercial clients with bulky goods warehousing needs.
• Self-Propelled Modular Trailers (SPMT) Self-propelled modular trailers (SPMT) for exceptional transport of oversized heavy loads, with each module offering 256 tonnes payload capacity combinable up to 1,024 tonnes total. Features galvanized steel chassis, advanced hydraulic systems, motorized steering axles, and radio-control millimeter-precision positioning. For heavy industrial and infrastructure clients.
• Exceptional Convoy Services Specialized convoy services for objects with exceptional dimensions, including administrative authorization management, route planning, and security protocols across national and international routes. For clients moving oversized cargo.
• Industrial Relocation Complete industrial relocation services including factory mobility, production line transfers, and heavy machinery relocation for sectors including agrifood, chemistry, pharmaceutical, automotive, and metallurgy. For manufacturing clients undergoing plant moves.
• ATB/ACE - Exceptional Convoy Accompaniment Police-authorized exceptional convoy accompaniment services (ACE), including route studies, special authorization management, and traffic coordination. Held under ACE authorization from Fribourg police since 2019.
• Temporary Roads and Bridges Provisional bridge and road solutions including Bailey bridges, modular beam bridges, floating bridges, cable-stayed bridges, and fly-over structures for heavy load passage. For infrastructure and construction clients.
• Overhead Cranes and Gantry Cranes Overhead crane solutions with capacity up to 80 tonnes, used in Geneva, Tolochenaz, and Orbe industrial halls for handling voluminous pieces during loading and unloading operations. For industrial clients requiring in-facility heavy lifting.
• Load Testing Structural load testing services to verify load-bearing capacity of bridges, floors, and other structures. For construction, infrastructure, and industrial clients requiring structural verification.
• Modular Prefabricated Structure Assembly Assembly and modification services for modular prefabricated structures and technical modules. For construction and infrastructure clients.
• Engineering Bureau and Project Management Feasibility studies, detailed technical specifications, implementation planning, and project coordination services delivered by the in-house engineering department. Supports complex transport, lifting, and handling projects across client engagements.
• Boat Transport Specialized boat transport services for motorboats, sailboats, yachts, RIBs, and recreational vessels with meticulous planning and appropriate equipment. For boat owners and marine industry clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lifting capacity up to 700 tonnes for complex industrial operations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• ImpleniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Swiss construction company engaged in infrastructure and building projects. Friderici Spécial provides transport, lifting, and handling services for Implenia's construction projects.
• BouyguesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational construction group operating in Switzerland. Friderici Spécial supports Bouygues construction projects with specialized transport and lifting services.
• LiebherrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction equipment manufacturer partnership for crane solutions and technical collaboration on construction projects.
• Hitachi ABBmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy infrastructure partner requiring transport and handling of transformers, switchgear, and power equipment.
• StadlercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRailway vehicle manufacturer for transport of rail components and rolling stock.
• BKWmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss energy company partner for energy infrastructure transport and installation projects.
• Schmitz CargobullcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrailer manufacturer partnership for semi-trailer fleet maintenance and equipment supply.
• WolffkrancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTower crane manufacturer partnership for crane solutions on construction sites.
• EquansmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy transition and hydrogen company for infrastructure and industrial projects.
• AvescocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment rental partner providing construction equipment and machinery for projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Max Bögl: Large German construction and engineering group with in-house heavy transport and lifting capabilities for large infrastructure projects. Comparable in DACH market positioning and ability to deliver integrated construction + heavy-lift projects.
• Fracht AG: Swiss freight forwarder and project logistics specialist handling heavy and oversized cargo. Adjacent peer to Friderici Spécial with overlap in exceptional transport and project cargo forwarding.
• COLI Shipping & Heavy Lift: Swiss-headquartered project cargo and heavy-lift forwarder. Overlaps with Friderici Spécial on oversized industrial cargo movement, though more focused on forwarding than owned-asset transport.
• Emons Transporte: German mid-market transport and logistics group with specialized heavy-haul capabilities. Comparable to Friderici Spécial in offering specialized trailers and oversized load services across the DACH region.

Others

• Liebherr (Crane Division): German/Swiss manufacturer of mobile and crawler cranes, and a strategic customer of Friderici Spécial. Comparable as a stakeholder in the heavy-lift ecosystem — supplying equipment that Friderici Spécial operates and consumes.

Broad incumbents

• Sarens: Belgian global heavy lifting, crane rental, and specialized transport group. Overlaps with Friderici Spécial in SPMT/heavy-haul and crane services for energy, infrastructure, and industrial customers worldwide.
• Rhenus Logistics: Large European logistics group offering specialized transport including heavy haul and project cargo. Comparable to Friderici Spécial as a broader logistics provider with specialized industrial capabilities across multiple countries.
• Mammoet: Dutch-based global leader in heavy lifting and engineered transport. Directly comparable to Friderici Spécial across SPMT operations, crane rental, and oversized industrial transport, but operates at much greater scale internationally.

Direct peers

• Felbermayr: Austrian heavy-haul, crane, and civil engineering group offering transport, lifting, and relocation services across Central Europe. Highly comparable to Friderici Spécial given similar integrated service model and DACH-region focus.
• Vetter Kranservice: German crane and heavy-lift specialist serving industrial, energy, and infrastructure customers. Comparable to Friderici Spécial's lifting and exceptional transport services in the neighboring German-speaking market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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