What F. Borner does

F. Borner AG is a privately held, family-owned Swiss manufacturer of electrical energy distribution infrastructure, founded in the 1970s by Fritz Borner and currently led by owner Franco Borner with CEO Stefan Iseli. The company designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes prefabricated building substations (TOSCANA, MIDI, PICEA, MAXI, METRO, COMPACTO, COMO), cable shaft and chamber systems (STRADEC N70 and N90), low-voltage switchgear combinations (QUADRO R/S/X), distribution cabinets (ECO plus, ECO air), and e-mobility cable cellars (ENERGY BLOCK, ENERGY CORE, ENERGY BASE) covering the 400V to 24,000V range. Underlying technology includes in-house concrete prefabrication, proprietary branded product systems (NOVAFIT busbar, VARIAFLOOR raised floor, VARIAPORT doors), an in-house test lab conducting arc-flash and EN 62271-202 type testing, and an earthquake-resistant design capability certified up to the highest Swiss seismic zone. The business operates across public utilities/municipalities and private construction/real estate customers, monetizing through one-time hardware sales, professional services (NISV calculations, assembly, transport, renovation, temporary energy supply), and a handling-fee-bearing resale of medium-voltage equipment and transformers from long-standing partner Rauscher & Stöcklin. Distribution is multi-channel: field sales with named representatives, inside sales, a 3D product configurator, and a transactional webshop (borner-shop.ch), supported by three Swiss offices (Reiden HQ, Murten for Western Switzerland, St. Gallen for Eastern Switzerland) and a workforce of approximately 200 employees.

Name

F. Borner

Legal name

F. Borner AG

Website

https://borner.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

F. Borner AG is a Swiss family-owned manufacturer and distributor of prefabricated electrical substations, cable chambers, distribution cabinets, and e-mobility infrastructure serving public utilities, municipalities, and private construction customers across Switzerland in the 400V to 24,000V range.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical energy distribution infrastructure

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612)

akta.pro primary industry

Grid-Scale Power Conversion & Interconnection (PCS, Grid-Tie Inverters, Converter Stations) (IMAGAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

EV Charging Make-Ready & Distribution Interconnection Works (EUAEACAO)

Keywords

• Electrical energy distribution
• Transformer substations
• Low voltage switchgear
• Prefabricated cable shafts
• E-mobility charging foundations

Headquarters

HQ city

Reiden

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of prefabricated electrical infrastructure products including building stations, cable chamber systems, distribution cabinets, low voltage switchgear combinations, and construction accessories. Products are sold directly through web shop and sales team.
2. Services: Comprehensive services including NISV calculations, assembly, transport, special assembly, customer service, renovations, and temporary energy supply. Services are tailored to customer needs and complement product offerings.
3. E-Mobility Infrastructure: Sale of charging infrastructure foundations including ENERGY BLOCK, ENERGY CORE, and ENERGY BASE cable cellars for electric vehicle charging stations.
4. Medium Voltage Equipment Resale: BORNER resells medium voltage equipment and transformers from long-term partners (Rauscher & Stöcklin), handling ordering, delivery, scheduling, assembly, and inspections. All handling costs are waived when medium voltage equipment is ordered through BORNER.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

F. Borner AG plans, manufactures, assembles, and distributes prefabricated electrical energy distribution infrastructure for voltages from 400V to 24,000V. The product range includes transformer substations, cable shaft systems, indoor installations, low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear combinations, distribution cabinets, and foundations for e-mobility charging stations. These offerings are complemented by services such as NISV calculations, transport, assembly, special installation, customer service, and renovation of existing systems.

Product overview

F. Borner is a leading Swiss provider of modern infrastructure solutions for electrical energy distribution in the 400 to 24,000 volt range. The product portfolio centers on prefabricated building substations (TOSCANA, MIDI, PICEA, MAXI, METRO, COMPACTO, COMO) for transformer installations, complemented by cable shaft systems (Schacht, Vorschacht, Abdeckung, Deckel), indoor systems (Innenraumanlagen), and low-voltage switchgear combinations (QUADRO R, QUADRO S, QUADRO X). Supporting infrastructure products include distribution cabinets (ECO plus, ECO air, Nischeneinbau), cable cellars, and construction accessories (VARIAPORT doors, VARIAFLOOR raised floors, oil pans, ventilation grilles, NOVAFIT busbars, mounting grids, installation frames). E-mobility solutions (ENERGY BLOCK, ENERGY CORE, ENERGY BASE) provide foundations for charging infrastructure. BORNER also offers medium voltage systems and transformers through long-standing partners, with full service capabilities including project management, NISV calculations, transport, assembly, and renovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TOSCANA Transformer Station A compact, externally operable transformer station made from quality concrete, type-tested according to EN 62271-202 with integrated arc protection. Suitable for transformers up to 1,000 kVA. For public and private sector energy distribution projects.
• MIDI Building Station A walkable, user-friendly building station type-tested to EN 62271-202 with arc protection. Available in various heights and widths, combinable with pre-shafts, supporting transformers up to 2 x 1,250 kVA.
• PICEA Transformer Station An eco-friendly, walkable transformer station combining multi-layer solid wood panels from spruce with a quality concrete foundation, offering high flexibility and improved statics at reduced weight.
• MAXI Building Station The largest internally operable transformer station with generous space for large installations or comprehensive projects. Built on-site using element construction with steel connections and grouting mortar.
• METRO Building Station An underground, walkable building station for maximizing limited surface area or meeting surface usage requirements. Designed for challenging space constraints.
• COMPACTO Transformer Station A semi-underground transformer station with a recessed underground base for large transformers and a compact upper structure with externally operable medium and low voltage equipment.
• COMO Mobile Container Station A mobile container station featuring lightweight construction, compact design, sophisticated cable routing in subfloor, and versatile deployment options with individually adjustable leveling feet.
• STRADEC Schacht (Shaft) Systems Prefabricated concrete shafts (STRADEC N70 and N90) in standard sizes, designed for cable management underground with high-quality concrete construction ensuring longevity. Available from stock for rapid delivery.
• Vorschacht (Pre-Shaft) Prefabricated concrete pre-shafts serving as ideal additions to building stations, ensuring maximum cable radii in minimal space with height-adjustable frame tabs.
• Indoor Electrical Systems (Innenraumanlagen) Custom indoor electrical installations optimally utilizing available space with required components, featuring VARIAFLOOR raised floor systems for cable work.
• QUADRO R Low-Voltage Switchgear A customized low-voltage switchgear combination with aluminum frame, featuring ultra-compact design with only 210mm frame depth, suitable for wall mounting or freestanding installation.
• QUADRO S Low-Voltage Switchgear A customized low-voltage switchgear combination available in aluminum or steel sheet, offering flexibility for freestanding, wall, or floor profile mounting.
• QUADRO X External Switchgear Combination External-type switchgear combinations from long-standing partners, providing complete solutions that are internally consistent, tested, and high-quality.
• Transformers Transformers of all types tailored to customer needs, optimized for energy, space, or cost, available from partners like Rauscher & Stöcklin and other manufacturers.
• Medium Voltage Systems (Mittelspannungsanlagen) Medium voltage systems of all types, tailored to individual needs with manufacturer-independent consulting and extensive arc fault testing for maximum protection.
• ECO plus Distribution Cabinet A versatile distribution cabinet combining ideal accessibility with uncompromising safety, featuring HUMIBLOC pro moisture barrier and doors in matt anodized aluminum.
• ECO air Distribution Cabinet A distribution cabinet with smart active or passive ventilation system, regulating temperature through sensors to prevent failures of sensitive electronics.
• Nischeneinbau (Niche Installation) A recessed installation designed for integration into existing walls or space-restricted areas, with doors in matt anodized aluminum and robust frame construction.
• Kabelkeller (Cable Cellar) Recycling concrete cable cellars in various models, delivered ready for installation and perfectly matched to respective distribution cabinets.
• ENERGY BLOCK E-Mobility Cable Cellar A robust cable cellar for e-mobility with breakout points on all sides, featuring an 8mm anodized aluminum top plate compatible with any charging station type.
• ENERGY CORE E-Mobility Cable Cellar An innovative cable cellar for e-mobility made from recycled concrete with hot-dip galvanized steel top plate, available in H80 and H100 versions.
• ENERGY BASE E-Mobility Cable Cellar A versatile cable cellar for e-mobility with robust quality concrete body and VARIATOP surface, complemented by hot-dip galvanized steel covers.
• Comprehensive Services (NISV Calculations, Assembly, Transport, Customer Service, Renovation, Temporary Energy Supply) Professional services including NISV calculations, assembly, transport, special assembly, customer service, renovations, and temporary energy supply, tailored to customer needs and complementing product offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products available from stock for rapid deployment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rauscher & StöcklincoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term partner for transformers and medium voltage equipment. BORNER provides manufacturer-independent consulting and coordinates ordering, delivery, scheduling, assembly, and inspections. All handling costs are waived for medium voltage equipment ordered through BORNER.
• Medium Voltage Equipment ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationBORNER has conducted arc flash tests (Störlichtbogenprüfungen) with medium voltage equipment from all partners, ensuring maximum safety protection for operating personnel and the public.
• E-Mobility Charging Station ProvidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBORNER works closely with various charging station providers, continuously combining expertise and experience to optimize products for customers. Products are designed to be compatible with any charging station manufacturer and size.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global specialist in energy management and automation, producing low-voltage switchgear, distribution cabinets, and substation equipment (e.g., Prisma, Blokset, EasyPact). Overlaps with BORNER's QUADRO switchgear and distribution-cabinet offerings, with established presence across Europe.
• Eaton: US-headquartered power-management company offering low- and medium-voltage switchgear, panelboards, distribution cabinets, and substation solutions. Competes with BORNER in European commercial/utility infrastructure projects, with broader scope including UPS and power-quality products.
• ABB: Swiss-headquartered global leader in electrification, motion, and automation offering switchgear, substations, distribution cabinets, transformers, and EV charging infrastructure. Overlaps with BORNER's full product range but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple segments and geographies.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global manufacturer of low- and medium-voltage switchgear, distribution systems, transformers, and prefabricated substations under the Siemens name. Competes with BORNER in utility and commercial infrastructure projects, with a far broader portfolio and international footprint.

Direct peers

• Rauscher & Stöcklin: Swiss manufacturer of power transformers, distribution transformers, and medium-voltage switchgear based near Zurich. Long-term supplier to BORNER for MV equipment and transformers, but also competes in adjacent Swiss substation and switchgear markets with overlapping customers (utilities, municipalities).
• Ormazabal: Spanish manufacturer of prefabricated substations, medium-voltage switchgear, and distribution solutions (part of Velatia). Direct competitor to BORNER's TOSCANA/MIDI/METRO prefabricated substation product line for utility and renewable-collector applications in Europe.
• Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen (MR): German specialist in transformer tap-changers and power-quality equipment, with growing exposure to distribution substations and grid integration solutions. Comparable to BORNER as a mid-sized European specialist serving utility transformer and substation projects.

Emerging players

• Hensel Electric: German manufacturer of low-voltage distribution boards, cable junction boxes, and empty enclosures for industrial and commercial installations. Comparable niche scale to BORNER with focus on standardized distribution enclosures and cabinet systems across Europe.
• Wöhner: German specialist in busbar systems, low-voltage switchgear, and power distribution components. Overlaps with BORNER's NOVAFIT busbar, QUADRO switchgear combinations, and distribution-cabinet offerings for industrial and commercial customers.
• Striebel & John: German manufacturer of low-voltage switchgear cabinets and distribution systems (now part of ABB). Direct competitor in the European low-voltage distribution-cabinet category overlapping with BORNER's QUADRO and ECO plus product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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