Jakob
Jakob AG (Jakob Rope Systems), founded in 1904 in Trubschachen, Switzerland, is a privately held manufacturer of wire ropes, stainless steel Webnet, rod systems, and Habegger rope hoists serving architects, infrastructure operators, industrial firms, and animal enclosures globally from Swiss and Vietnamese production facilities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1904
- HeadquartersTrubschachen, Switzerland
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Jakob does
Jakob AG, operating commercially as Jakob Rope Systems, is a Swiss manufacturer of wire ropes, stainless steel Webnet netting, rod systems, frames, tensioning components, and Habegger-brand rope hoists. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Trubschachen, Switzerland, the company runs two product divisions: an Architecture division covering facade, balustrade, bridge-safety, and animal-enclosure rope/net solutions, and a Rope and Lifting Technology division covering open-spiral ropes, wire rope assemblies, chains, fibre ropes, textile slings, Habegger rope hoists (HIT-TRAC 16E neo motorized and HIT-16 manual), personal safety equipment, and lifting devices. Proprietary technology centers on stainless-steel Webnet structures (with or without sleeves) and the Habegger rope-hoist product line, both of which are specified into demanding architectural and industrial installations.
The company produces from two manufacturing sites: the Swiss headquarters in Trubschachen and Jakob Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, operational since 2003 and re-housed in a new ISO 9001 / ISO 14001-certified factory built in 2019. A US sales subsidiary, Jakob Inc., operates from Lake Worth Beach, Florida, supporting the North American market. Jakob maintains country-specific localized websites and direct sales engagement in more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia, North America, South America, the Middle East, Oceania, and Africa. Named enterprise customers include Swiss infrastructure projects (Old Lorzentobel Bridge, Steibrücke Bridge Giswil), Sion Hospital, and UK-based MMA Architectural Systems.
Jakob's business model is direct enterprise B2B sales with project-based, custom quotation pricing; no public price list is published. Revenue streams consist of architectural product sales, hoisting and lifting equipment sales, custom engineering and installation services for bridge-safety and suspension projects, and pre-configured DIY Sets for self-install. Effective June 1, 2026, the company imposed a 5% transport-cost surcharge on its architectural product range, excluding lifting equipment and prior contracts. The company is privately held with no documented outside investment, funding rounds, or M&A activity.
Jakob firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Jakob
- Legal name
- Jakob AG
- Website
- https://jakob.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1904
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Jakob AG (Jakob Rope Systems), founded in 1904 in Trubschachen, Switzerland, is a privately held manufacturer of wire ropes, stainless steel Webnet, rod systems, and Habegger rope hoists serving architects, infrastructure operators, industrial firms, and animal enclosures globally from Swiss and Vietnamese production facilities.
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- akta.pro rank
Jakob industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wire Rope and Cable Systems
- NAICS
- Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing (332618), Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)
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Where Jakob is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Trubschachen
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Jakob business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Architectural Products: Sale of architectural rope systems including wire ropes, Webnet, frames, tensioning components for applications in suspension cable systems, bridge safety, balustrading, and building facades.
- Hoisting and Lifting Equipment: Sale of Habegger rope hoists, rope pulleys, textile slings, chains, and lifting devices for industrial lifting applications.
- Engineering and Installation Services: Custom engineering, assembly, and installation services for specialized projects such as bridge safety systems and suspension structures.
- DIY Sets: Pre-configured Sets (DIY) for customers to install architectural rope systems themselves.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing for architectural and industrial applications |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
Jakob product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Jakob manufactures and supplies high-quality stainless steel wire ropes, rod systems, Webnet (stainless steel wire rope net structures), and Habegger rope hoists for architectural, bridge safety, industrial lifting, animal enclosure, and greening applications. The company operates two product divisions — Architecture and Rope & Lifting Technology — supported by manufacturing facilities in Switzerland and Vietnam, with sales offices in Europe and North America.
Product overview
Jakob Rope Systems is a Swiss manufacturer of high-quality rope solutions founded in 1904, operating as a single unified product portfolio spanning two main divisions: Architecture and Rope and Lifting Technology. The Architecture division encompasses wire ropes, rod systems, Webnet (stainless steel net structures), frames for balustrading, threads, clevises, tensioning components, and various connecting hardware (eye-ends, end stops, loops, clamps, carriers, anchoring elements, fasteners) plus specialized tools, GreenSolutions for sustainable greening, and DIY sets. The Rope and Lifting Technology division includes open spiral ropes, wire rope assemblies, chains, fibre ropes, textile slings, textile nets and tarpaulins, Habegger rope hoists (manual and motorized including HIT-TRAC 16E neo and HIT-16 models), PSA safety equipment, and lifting devices. The company maintains manufacturing facilities in Switzerland (Trubschachen headquarters) and Vietnam (Saigon facility since 2003), serving global markets through regional offices in the USA and Europe.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Webnet: Versatile wire rope net product line
- GreenSolutions
- Habegger Rope Hoists
- GreenKit
Products and services
- Wire Ropes (Architectural) Stainless steel wire ropes designed for architectural applications, including open spiral strand and circular wire strand constructions with associated accessories, supplied to architects, engineers, and construction firms.
- Rod Systems Architectural rod systems in various nominal sizes including connecting rods, rod holders, fittings, and rod accessories used for tensioning in building and bridge applications.
- Webnet Stainless steel wire rope net structures available with or without sleeves, used for fall protection, bridge safety, architectural facades, animal enclosures, and security applications; includes the WebnetID identification system.
- Frames Modular frame systems for balustrading and railing including Classic, Inviss-C, and Inviss-R frame types, with tubes, accessories, frame holders, clamps, and post fittings.
- DIY Sets Pre-configured do-it-yourself kits that allow customers to install architectural rope systems themselves.
- GreenSolutions Sustainable rope and net solutions for greening applications including green shade roofs and vertical greening systems using wire rope technology for building facades and structures.
- GreenKit Prefabricated greening kit designed for easy installation of vertical plant support systems on buildings and structures.
- Open Spiral Ropes Open spiral strand ropes used for lifting and hoisting applications in industrial and rope technology contexts.
- Wire Rope Assemblies Pre-fabricated wire rope assemblies for hoisting and lifting applications in industrial settings.
- Chains Industrial chain products for lifting and hoisting applications.
- Fibre Ropes Natural and synthetic fibre ropes for various lifting and hoisting applications.
- Textile Slings Textile lifting slings for safe load handling in industrial applications.
- Textile Nets and Tarpaulins Industrial textile nets and tarpaulins for containment and covering applications.
- Habegger Rope Hoists Manual and motorized rope hoists manufactured by Habegger, including HIT-TRAC 16E neo motorized rope hoists and HIT-16 manual rope hoists, for precise lifting, pulling, and positioning tasks in industrial and construction applications.
- PSA (Personal Protective Equipment) Personal safety and protection equipment for working with rope systems.
- Lifting Devices Mechanical lifting devices for industrial and construction applications.
- Architecture Engineering and Installation Services Custom engineering, assembly, and installation services for specialized architectural projects such as bridge safety systems, suspension structures, and facade installations.
- Hoisting and Lifting Services Engineering and support services accompanying Habegger rope hoists and lifting equipment for industrial and construction deployments.
Quantifiable outcome
- Minimal visual impact safety solutions that blend unobtrusively into architectural design
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Companies that use Jakob
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Jakob technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Jakob partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- MMA Architectural SystemscoreJakob Rope Systems manufactures a complete solution for MMA Architectural Systems in United Kingdom for precise lifting, pulling, and positioning tasks with HIT-TRAC 16E neo motorized rope hoists, HIT-16 manual rope hoists, rope pulleys, and accessories.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Jakob competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Carl Stahl: German-based manufacturer of wire rope, lifting technology, and architectural rope/mesh systems (X-TEND). Closely comparable as both a lifting-equipment maker and an architectural mesh (Webnet-equivalent) supplier serving the same customer base of architects and engineers.
- Stahl CraneSystems: German manufacturer of crane and hoist components including wire rope hoists, chain hoists, and drives. Directly comparable to the Habegger rope hoist portion of Jakob's portfolio on lifting equipment.
- GKD Group: German manufacturer of woven metal mesh (including architectural facades, safety, and design applications). Comparable to Jakob's Webnet on architectural metal mesh applications across facades, balustrades, and safety barriers.
- Pfeifer Seil- und Hebetechnik: German manufacturer of wire ropes, lifting equipment, and architectural cable/rope systems. Comparable in both the rope and lifting technology division (similar to Jakob's Habegger hoists) and architectural applications including facade tensioning.
- Gustav Wolf Seil- und Drahtwerke: German wire rope manufacturer serving cranes, elevators, and industrial lifting. Comparable as a maker of wire ropes and assemblies feeding lifting equipment OEMs — direct overlap with Jakob's rope and lifting technology portfolio.
- Fehr Group: German maker of industrial cranes and hoists including wire rope hoists. Comparable on the lifting-equipment side of Jakob's portfolio, though smaller and more regionally focused.
- Tractel Group: French-headquartered manufacturer of lifting, pulling, and fall-protection equipment. Comparable through its load-handling and safety product range that intersects with Jakob's lifting devices and bridge/animal-enclosure safety applications.
Broad incumbents
- Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group: Global wire rope and synthetic rope producer serving lifting, mining, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Comparable on wire rope core technology and lifting applications, though materially larger and broader in end-market exposure than Jakob's architectural focus.
- WireCo WorldGroup: Global manufacturer of wire rope, synthetic rope, and engineered products serving crane, mining, oil & gas, and industrial markets. Comparable on wire rope manufacturing technology feeding lifting and infrastructure applications.
- Konecranes: Global crane and hoist manufacturer with rope and chain hoist product lines. Comparable as an incumbent lifting-equipment maker, though materially larger and broader than Jakob's focused rope hoist offering.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Jakob social profiles
Digital presenceJakob compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Jakob financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Jakob leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Jakob subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Jakob funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Jakob M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Jakob
What does Jakob do?
Jakob manufactures and supplies high-quality stainless steel wire ropes, rod systems, Webnet (stainless steel wire rope net structures), and Habegger rope hoists for architectural, bridge safety, industrial lifting, animal enclosure, and greening applications. The company operates two product divisions — Architecture and Rope & Lifting Technology — supported by manufacturing facilities in Switzerland and Vietnam, with sales offices in Europe and North America.
Is Jakob a public or private company?
Jakob is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Jakob founded?
Jakob was founded in 1904. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Jakob based?
Jakob is headquartered in Trubschachen, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Jakob make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Architectural Products are the primary driver. The others are hoisting and Lifting Equipment, engineering and Installation Services and DIY Sets.
Who are Jakob's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Carl Stahl, Stahl CraneSystems, GKD Group, Pfeifer Seil- und Hebetechnik, Gustav Wolf Seil- und Drahtwerke, Fehr Group and Tractel Group. Broad incumbents are Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group, WireCo WorldGroup and Konecranes.
Does Jakob have an API?
No public API is recorded for Jakob.
What industry is Jakob in?
Jakob's product category is Wire Rope and Cable Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAJAK, Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls), with a secondary code of IMAHAJAI, Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders). Its NAICS code is 333923 and its SIC code is 3530.