Josef Meyer

What Josef Meyer does

Josef Meyer Stahl und Metall AG is a privately held Swiss steel construction and facade engineering company headquartered in Emmen, with a regional branch in Villars-Sainte-Croix serving Western Switzerland. Founded in 1888 by Josef Meyer-Ambühl as a blacksmith workshop in Lucerne and transitioned to management ownership through a 2010 MBO by four senior employees, the company employs approximately 110 people and operates across three core service areas: Stahlbau (steel construction), Fassadenbau (facade construction), and Kundenservice (customer service and maintenance). Its customer base spans enterprise and public-sector clients across manufacturing, transportation, food, defense, education, and real estate verticals, with notable projects including the Jungfraubahn Eiger-Express terminal, the Bernmobil tram depot and highway bridge, and the Komax AG vertical factory that won the Prixforix 2021 award for most attractive facade in Switzerland.

The company's technical foundation rests on in-house fabrication capabilities including welding, sandblasting, and a recently modernized 600m² photovoltaic-powered wet paint coating facility capable of handling 30-ton pieces, complemented by exclusive Swiss licensee rights to the Europilz® and Geilinger-Stützen® proprietary structural building systems developed with EMPA research participation. Maintenance contracts of three to ten years, particularly for safety-critical fire protection doors and facades, generate a recurring revenue overlay on the otherwise project-based steel and facade construction work. Josef Meyer holds an extensive certification portfolio (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 3834-2, EN 1090, EnAW, Hydro CIRCAL, Reffnet) that prequalifies it for public and large-enterprise tenders.

The business model is enterprise field sales and project-based: direct engagement through project managers and specialized sales roles for steel construction, facade construction, service and maintenance, and renewal construction, with no intermediary distribution channels. Revenue is generated from one-time project contracts for steel and facade manufacturing and assembly, plus professional services revenue from recurring maintenance agreements. The company addresses Swiss market pain points including complex structural requirements for industrial buildings, large-span load-bearing needs, fire resistance, aesthetic facade performance, and value preservation through long-term service. The JOSEF MEYER Academy provides vocational training that simultaneously builds a talent pipeline and reinforces brand presence in a labor-constrained Swiss metal construction market.

Name

Josef Meyer

Legal name

JOSEF MEYER Stahl und Metall AG

Website

https://josefmeyer.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Josef Meyer Stahl und Metall AG is a Swiss steel construction and facade engineering company (founded 1888, ~110 employees) that designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains steel structures and building envelopes for enterprise and public-sector clients across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Steel and Facade Construction Services

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Steel Fabrication (IMADACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD), Custom Window & Door Fabrication & Replacement (HSAPAJAI), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Steel construction services
• Facade engineering
• Metal fabrication
• Building envelope systems
• Structural steel manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Emmen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Construction Projects: Production of steel structural components including industrial construction, multi-story building steel, composite construction, infrastructure construction, welded constructions, and mast construction. Projects range from complex individual elements to complete structural systems, manufactured at the Emmen facility and delivered ready for installation.
2. Facade Construction: Development, manufacturing, assembly, and delivery of facade elements from fire-resistant doors to complete building envelopes. Includes CCF facades, double-skin facades, element facades, showcase installations, special translucent components, skylights, windows and doors, and fire protection facades. Components manufactured at own production facility.
3. Customer Service and Maintenance: Repair, maintenance, renovation, and value preservation services for doors, windows, facades, and constructions. Includes periodic maintenance with contracts ranging from three to ten years, particularly for safety-relevant components like fire protection or emergency exit doors.
4. Licensed Products (Europilz® and Geilinger-Stützen®): Production and delivery of Europilz® and Geilinger-Stützen® systems as official license holder, stockist, and service center. Products used in reinforced concrete construction for high-load applications.
5. Vocational Training Services: Internal apprenticeship programs and the JOSEF MEYER Academy providing training for metal construction, facade, and window construction professionals. Also offers introductory courses for metal construction designers from other companies in the region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Josef Meyer manufactures, delivers, and installs steel structural components and facade elements (steel, aluminum, and glass) for buildings across Switzerland. The company provides end-to-end services from planning and engineering through in-house production (including welding, surface treatment, sandblasting, and painting) to on-site assembly, plus ongoing maintenance, repair, and renovation services under multi-year service contracts. It also produces and distributes the licensed Europilz® and Geilinger-Stützen® structural systems as an official license holder.

Product overview

Josef Meyer is a steel and metal construction company offering three main service areas: Steel Construction (Stahlbau), Facade Construction (Fassadenbau), and Customer Service (Kundenservice). The company manufactures and installs complex steel components, facade elements, and provides maintenance/repair services. Additionally, they offer two specialized building system products: Europilz® (a horizontal steel grid system for concrete slabs) and Geilinger-Stützen® (concrete-filled steel columns). The company operates from Emmen, Switzerland with a branch in Western Switzerland (Villars-Sainte-Croix). They employ approximately 110 people and operate their own paint shop with modern coating facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stahlbau (Steel Construction) Manufacturing of steel components including complex individual elements, structural parts, and complete steel structural systems for industrial buildings, multi-story buildings, composite construction, infrastructure, welded constructions, and mast construction. Includes in-house welding, surface treatment, sandblasting, painting, and assembly services. Targeted at construction companies, architects, and building owners in Switzerland.
• Fassadenbau (Facade Construction) Development, manufacturing, assembly, and delivery of facade elements ranging from fire-resistant doors to complete building envelopes. Includes CCF facades, double-skin facades, element facades, display windows, translucent elements, skylights, windows, doors, and fire protection facades. Targeted at commercial and industrial building owners, architects, and developers.
• Kundenservice (Customer Service and Maintenance) Repair, maintenance, renovation, and value preservation services for doors, windows, facades, and steel constructions. Includes periodic maintenance contracts ranging from three to ten years, particularly for safety-relevant components such as fire protection doors and emergency exit doors. Targeted at existing building owners across Switzerland.
• Europilz® Steel Grid System Licensed horizontal steel grid system installed invisibly in reinforced concrete flat slabs and foundation plates, enabling ceiling penetrations near supports. Offers high ductility and absolute fire resistance without additional protective measures. Simple and fast mounting without welding work. Used in offices, hospitals, parking garages, warehouses, and airports. Sold to construction firms and concrete contractors as an official licensed stockist.
• Geilinger-Stützen® Composite Column System Licensed concrete-filled steel pipe column system with an additional solid steel core, developed in Switzerland. Slender and elegant profile that supports very high loads through three load-bearing components. Features fire resistance from R30 to R180 and simple assembly without welding using a plug-in system. Distributed globally through license holder Josef Meyer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120 tons CO2 saved annually through photovoltaic-powered paint facility
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spannverbund Bausysteme GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive licensee, stockist, and service center for Europilz® and Geilinger-Stützen® building systems. These proprietary systems are easy to install, aesthetically and qualitatively convincing, and have been thoroughly tested. JOSEF MEYER produces and delivers these systems as the official license holder.
• Industry Associations (AMS, SAQ, SIA, SZFF, SZS, SVS)minorOthersMember of all relevant industry associations and organizations including AMS (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Metallbautechnik Schweiz), SAQ (Swiss Association for Quality), SIA (Swiss Engineers and Architects), SZFF (Swiss Steel Construction Association), SZS (Surface Technology Switzerland), and SVS-SWA (Swiss Welding Association).
• PwC SwitzerlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner company for the 'Gesichtspunkte' (Facepoints) regional economic event series, where JOSEF MEYER hosted the event showcasing youth development in the metal construction industry.
• Öko-Stahl (oeko-stahl.ch)minorOthersSustainable steel partner for environmentally conscious construction practices.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schüco International KG: German global leader in window, door, and facade systems. Overlaps in metal window/door and facade systems but operates at vastly larger scale and as a system supplier (not project fabricator/installer).
• Implenia AG: Swiss-listed general construction and real-estate group. Operates at much larger scale as a multi-trade contractor but overlaps in structural steel and facade construction for major Swiss projects.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminium window, door, and facade systems. Comparable in facade and window systems but at much larger scale and broader European footprint.

Direct peers

• Josef Gartner GmbH: German custom facade engineering company (part of Permasteelisa group). Direct peer in complex architectural facade fabrication for landmark projects across Europe.
• Waagner-Biro Stage Systems: Austrian steel and metal construction specialist (infrastructure, stage engineering, complex steel assemblies). Comparable in custom structural-steel fabrication and complex welded assemblies for European projects.
• Permasteelisa Group: Italian-headquartered global facade engineering and contracting group. Closely comparable in custom curtain-wall, steel, and architectural facade solutions for landmark buildings.
• Forster Profilsysteme AG: Swiss manufacturer of steel and stainless-steel profile systems for windows, doors, and facades. Directly comparable in product, geography, and customer segment (Swiss construction and facade projects).
• Jansen AG: Swiss steel profile systems manufacturer (windows, doors, facades). Closest direct peer: Swiss-based, same customer base of architects/developers, overlapping product range in steel windows, doors, and facade systems.
• Seele Group: German premium facade engineering and construction specialist (glass/steel facades). Direct peer in custom facade fabrication and assembly for complex architectural projects across Europe.

Regional players

• Peneder Bau-Elemente GmbH: Austrian facade and building envelope specialist. Comparable in custom facade/window/door manufacturing, but primarily serves the Austrian and broader DACH market rather than Switzerland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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