MATHYS

What MATHYS does

MATHYS SA is a Swiss design-build services firm headquartered in Vernier, Geneva, founded in 1983 (one source notes 1981). The company specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of bespoke exhibition stands, congress and trade show infrastructure, interior fit-outs (showrooms, boutiques, offices), and signage. Its core capability is an integrated in-house model: a Geneva-based design studio staffed by architects, graphic designers, and an Artistic Director, combined with in-house production and on-site assembly teams (monteurs), enabling turnkey delivery from concept to installation. The firm has demonstrated ability to execute large-scale complex projects, including a 600m2 two-level stand for Tata Motors at the Geneva International Motor Show featuring a 14m LED wall and augmented reality elements, and a 3000m2+ office interior for O-I.

The business operates as a B2B project-based services enterprise with a consultative, direct-sales go-to-market targeting enterprise clients. Revenue is generated through quote-based project contracts covering exhibition stand design/construction, congress infrastructure, interior design and fit-out, and signage production. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Primary customer segments are event organizers (congresses, trade shows, conferences) and brand owners/corporations (luxury watchmaking, automotive, pharmaceuticals, aviation, industrial, retail, government). The client list includes Hublot, Tata Motors, Nespresso, DuPont, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Parker Hannifin, O-I, Sparfell, Pierre Deroche, Elektro Material, Eldora SA, and government entities such as OFPC. Marketing is led through a portfolio-driven website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube—geared primarily at top-of-funnel brand visibility.

The company is family-owned, with Christian Mathys as Founder/President, Vincent Mathys as Administrator, and Jonas Mathys on the Management Committee indicating succession in progress. Professional management is in place via Franck Budel (Directeur Général). MATHYS SA reports no external funding, is privately held, and has positioned itself as the leader in French-speaking Switzerland for over 35 years with project reach extending internationally. Recent strategic activity includes a partnership with T3 Systems to launch COVID-19 protective solutions (plexiglas barriers, sanitary columns), expanding the service surface beyond exhibits and interiors.

Name

MATHYS

Legal name

MATHYS SA

Website

https://mathys.pro

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MATHYS SA is a Geneva-based Swiss design-build firm specializing in custom exhibition stands, congress infrastructure, interior fit-outs, and signage for enterprise clients across luxury, automotive, pharmaceutical, industrial, and government sectors. The family-owned company operates an integrated in-house design, production, and installation model serving Switzerland and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exhibition Stand Design and Construction

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Pavilion & Country/Group Exhibit Build-Outs (THAHAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG)

Keywords

• Exhibition stand design
• Trade show services
• Congress infrastructure
• Interior fit-out
• Modular display systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Vernier

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Stand Design and Construction: Design, manufacture, and installation of custom and modular exhibition stands for trade shows, congresses, and events. Projects range from small booths to large-scale multi-level structures (e.g., Tata Motors 600m2 two-level stand). Revenue generated through project contracts.
2. Congress and Event Infrastructure Services: Setup of all event infrastructure including reception areas, conference rooms, staging, catering spaces, modular stands, furniture rental, and signage. Services delivered for both small trade shows and large-scale international events.
3. Interior Design and Fit-Out: Design and realization of interior spaces including showrooms, boutiques, reception areas, and office interiors. End-to-end project delivery from design concept to final installation using best materials.
4. Signage Production and Installation: Design and production of signage materials for events including directional signage, event signage, scenery/backdrops, banners, and XXL printed visuals. Includes printing and installation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MATHYS SA designs, fabricates, and installs custom exhibition stands, congress and trade show infrastructure (modular stands, reception areas, conference rooms, staging, furniture rental), and interior fit-outs for showrooms, boutiques, offices, and corporate headquarters. The company also produces signage and XXL printed visuals, and offers COVID-19 protective partitions in partnership with T3 Systems. All work is delivered turnkey from concept and design through fabrication in Geneva to on-site installation in Switzerland and internationally.

Product overview

MATHYS SA is a Swiss company specializing in the design, realization, and installation of exhibition stands, congress infrastructure, interior design, and signage. Operating as a single integrated service offering, the company provides turnkey solutions from concept to delivery, including modular stands, custom-built exhibition spaces, office and retail interiors, and event signage. The portfolio includes branded projects for clients such as Hublot, Tata Motors, Nespresso, and DuPont. The company also offers COVID-19 protection systems including plexiglas barriers. All services are delivered from the company's Geneva headquarters with operations in Switzerland and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exhibition Stands (Stands d'exposition)

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered large-scale 600m2 two-level exhibition stand for Tata Motors at GIMS with 14m LED wall and augmented reality features.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Expomobilia: Swiss exhibition stand builder and event design specialist headquartered near Geneva. Directly comparable to Mathys in offering custom booth construction, modular stands, and corporate interior work for premium international brands in the same Swiss-German-French border market.
• VOK DAMS: German full-service live marketing and exhibition stand agency with in-house production. Comparable to Mathys in offering integrated design, fabrication, and installation for corporate trade show presences across Europe, with similar premium-client orientation.
• Sparks: US-based brand experience agency designing and producing custom exhibits, pavilions, and event environments for corporate clients. Comparable to Mathys in bespoke exhibit creation and corporate-event focus, though operating primarily in North America.
• Czarnowski: US-based custom exhibition stand builder and brand experience agency serving Fortune 500 clients across trade shows and corporate events. Closely mirrors Mathys's end-to-end design-fabricate-install model, with comparable client profile of large multinational brand owners.
• Uniplan: German-based experiential agency and exhibition stand builder serving global brands with design, build, and live event services. Comparable in scope to Mathys's booth-and-event offering, with similar focus on premium brand experiences.

Broad incumbents

• GL events: Large publicly listed French event services group providing exhibition stand construction, event organization, and venue management globally. Overlaps with Mathys in custom stand building and congress infrastructure but at vastly greater scale and geographic footprint.
• GES (Global Experience Specialists): US-based event and exhibition services provider owned by Viad Corp, offering custom exhibit design, fabrication, and event logistics. Overlaps with Mathys's exhibition stand offering but at significantly larger scale and broader integrated service portfolio.
• Jack Morton Worldwide: Global brand experience agency with offices worldwide, producing exhibitions, events, and experiential marketing for major brands. Overlaps with Mathys in custom exhibit design but operates at larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Freeman: US-headquartered, family-owned event and exhibition services firm providing custom exhibits, event production, and AV services globally. Comparable to Mathys as a large-scale family-owned player in custom stand building, though with substantially larger scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• Messe Frankfurt: German-headquartered global trade fair organizer with its own exhibition stand construction arm serving exhibitor clients worldwide. Adjacent peer — not a direct booth-builder competitor in Mathys's custom niche, but a major participant in the same exhibition value chain with global venue and event infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mathyspro
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC22NNwPyv2U1_DTebp6xbVA
• Facebookfacebook.com/MathysSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mathyssa
• Instagraminstagram.com/mathys.pro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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