What BRIMATO does

BRIMATO (legal name: Brimato (Swiss) AG) is a privately held Swiss specialist in custom cold-room and freezer-cell construction, headquartered in Pfyn, Switzerland. The company designs, manufactures, and installs bespoke cooling and freezer cells using modern panel systems — including glass-fibre-reinforced (GFK) panels for hygiene-sensitive applications — together with vacuum insulation panels (Vakuumdämmplatten), epoxy floor coatings, impact-protection profiles (PE-500), and dedicated door and gate systems for cold storage. Its service portfolio spans six integrated pillars: planning and conception, cell construction, doors and gate technology, impact protection profiles, floor systems, and mobile cold/freezer container rental. Technical offerings are aligned with Minergie-Eco energy and VKF AEAI fire-safety standards, and air-curtain systems claim up to 80% cold-loss reduction across doorways.

The company serves enterprise and mid-market customers across five verticals in Switzerland: food production (cheese factories, bakeries, butchers), healthcare (hospitals, clinics, nursing homes), retail and logistics, hospitality, and industrial manufacturing. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with inbound inquiries via a website contact form, free initial consultation, and custom project-based quotes — no public pricing. Revenue is generated through one-time project contracts (construction, doors, floors) supplemented by a recurring rental stream from mobile containers. BRIMATO was formed in 2024 through the merger of SR Dämmtechnik AG, Stäheli AG, and Brimato (Swiss) GmbH, consolidating over 40 years of combined market experience under owner/CEO Stefan Furrer and deputy CEO Joris Furrer. Operations are exclusively domestic (Switzerland) with a team of 16 qualified experts and a track record of 500+ cold rooms delivered and 250+ rated customers.

Name

BRIMATO

Legal name

Brimato (Swiss) AG

Website

https://brimato.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BRIMATO (Swiss) AG is a privately held Swiss specialist that designs and installs custom cold rooms, freezer cells, doors, floor systems, and rental containers for food, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and industrial clients across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Storage Construction Services

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Food Cold Storage (TLALABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chilled/Refrigerated Food Warehousing (0–5°C) (AFAOAFAD), Frozen Food Warehousing & Blast Freezing (AFAOAFAC)

Keywords

• Cold room construction
• Commercial refrigeration systems
• Freezer cell installation
• Industrial insulation panels
• Cold storage container rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Winterthur

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. Custom Cold Room Construction & Installation: Design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke cooling and freezer cells, including panel systems, doors, and complete turnkey solutions. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with commercial and industrial clients.
2. Cold Storage Container Rental: Rental of mobile cooling and freezer containers for temporary needs such as renovations, equipment failures, seasonal peaks, or events. Flexible rental periods without fixed capital investment.
3. Door & Gate Systems: Supply and installation of specialized doors and gates for cold storage, including sliding doors, swing doors, and fire-rated doors.
4. Floor Systems & Accessories: Installation of floor insulation systems (vacuum insulation, epoxy coatings), riffelblech (checkered plate), and ramm protection profiles as add-on services to cold room projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brimato (Swiss) AG designs, builds, and installs custom cold storage rooms and freezer cells for commercial and industrial clients in Switzerland. The company offers end-to-end solutions including planning and conception, cell construction with modern panel systems, specialized doors and gates, floor systems, impact protection profiles, and rental of mobile cold/freezer containers for temporary needs.

Product overview

Brimato (Swiss) AG is a specialized Swiss provider of custom cold storage and refrigeration solutions, offering a unified portfolio of services and products centered around cold room construction and thermal insulation. The core offering consists of six integrated service pillars: (1) Planung & Konzeption provides custom planning and conception for bespoke cold storage solutions; (2) Zellenbau delivers custom-built cold storage and freezer cells with Minergie-standard energy optimization; (3) Türen & Tortechnik supplies a comprehensive range of doors and gate systems including operating doors, cold storage doors, freezer room doors, and fire protection doors; (4) Ramm- & Anfahrschutzprofile offers PE-500 impact protection profiles for walls and doors; (5) Bodensysteme provides floor solutions including vacuum insulation, epoxy coatings, and chequered plates; and (6) Container Mieten offers rental of mobile cold and freezer containers in various sizes for temporary needs. The company operates from Pfyn, Switzerland, and serves industries including food industry, gastronomy, healthcare, retail, pharma, and logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planung & Konzeption (Planning & Conception) Individual planning and conception service for custom cold storage solutions, from initial idea to finished product, including bespoke designs for unusual space forms, special temperature ranges, and integration into existing systems. Targeted at commercial and industrial clients.
• Zellenbau (Cell Construction) Custom-built cold storage and freezer cells for highest demands, from planning to assembly, featuring Minergie-standard energy-optimized planning, high-quality materials, GFK panels for food industry hygiene, and energy-saving air curtains. Designed for commercial and industrial clients.
• Türen & Tortechnik (Doors & Gate Systems) Reliable and energy-efficient doors and gate systems for cold storage and freezer rooms, including operating doors, cold storage doors, freezer room doors, and fire protection doors (T30-T90). Targeted at commercial and industrial cold storage facilities.
• Ramm- & Anfahrschutzprofile (Impact Protection Profiles) Impact and collision protection profiles made from PE-500 quality plastic for protecting walls, doors, and storage rooms from forklift and transport equipment damage, available in various RAL colors and dimensions. For commercial cold storage facilities.
• Bodensysteme (Floor Systems) Floor systems for cold storage and freezer rooms offering excellent thermal protection and high load capacity, including vacuum insulation panels, epoxy resin floor coatings, and anti-slip chequered plate for ramps. Designed for heavy-duty cold storage environments.
• Container Mieten (Cold Container Rental) Mobile cold storage and freezer cell rental solutions for temporary needs during renovations, equipment failures, or events, including general rental containers, combination cold/freezer containers, and cold containers with meat hanging facilities. Targeted at commercial clients with temporary cold storage needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Air curtain systems can reduce cold energy loss by up to 80%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A1 Industrieböden AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA1 Industrieböden AG is a reliable partner for high-quality industrial floors in demanding applications. The company develops and implements load-bearing and hygienic floor solutions specifically tailored to the requirements of production facilities, food processing, and cold storage. Using modern materials and precise processing, A1 creates durable, easy-to-clean, and resistant surfaces meeting the highest industrial standards.
• KälteringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKältering is an established network of leading companies in the field of refrigeration technology, combining comprehensive expertise and many years of experience. Through the close partnership, Brimato benefits from innovative solutions, high-quality components, and strong professional exchange, enabling the realization of modern, energy-efficient refrigeration systems that meet the highest technical and economic requirements.
• KOF AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKOF AG specializes in demolition, deconstruction, and complex special disassemblies in industrial and commercial environments. With a modern machine fleet and experienced specialists, the company ensures efficient, safe, and timely execution of demanding projects. KOF AG focuses on sustainable processes, proper material separation, and environmentally conscious preparation of construction projects.
• EMS IsoliertürencoreTechnology or IntegrationEMS Isoliertüren produces high-quality door and gate systems specifically developed for use in cooling and climate-sensitive areas. Whether in food industry, logistics, pharmaceuticals, or technical facilities — wherever controlled temperatures and reliable insulation are critical, EMS offers well-designed and durable solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Stöcklin Logistik AG: Swiss intralogistics and warehouse specialist with cold-chain capabilities serving food, pharma, and retail. Comparable because both are Switzerland-based, serve overlapping end customers (food, healthcare, retail logistics), and address cold-chain infrastructure, though Stöcklin is far larger and broader.
• Infralia AG: Swiss provider of cold-storage, refrigeration, and HVAC services for industrial and commercial clients. Comparable as a Switzerland-based regional service provider addressing similar cold-chain end markets to Brimato.

Broad incumbents

• Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions: Large German manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and cold-room solutions with broad product portfolios across HVAC and cold chain. Overlaps with Brimato in cold-room cell construction but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems: Global leader in automated industrial and cold-storage doors. Overlaps with Brimato's door and gate systems business but at significantly greater scale and with a broader product portfolio including automated solutions.
• Hörmann KG: European market leader in industrial, commercial, and cold-room doors. Comparable because Brimato's Tür- & Tortechnik offering (EBS, EKS, ETS, T30–T90 doors) directly competes with Hörmann's cold-storage and fire-rated door portfolio.

Direct peers

• Kühltechnik & Kühlraumbau Flötotto: Specialized German cold-room builder for food, logistics, and industrial clients. Closely comparable to Brimato's project-based Zellenbau offering with similar panel construction, door integration, and turnkey delivery.
• Käuferle GmbH & Co. KG: German specialist in industrial doors, cold-room door systems, and refrigerated cell construction. Highly comparable to Brimato because both deliver turnkey cold-room builds combining insulated panels, doors, and accessories for food, logistics, and industrial clients.
• KPS Kältesysteme GmbH: German provider of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems including cold-room construction. Comparable as a project-driven cold-storage installer serving similar food, healthcare, and logistics end markets as Brimato.
• Christof Fischer GmbH Kühlmöbel- und Kühlzellenbau: Family-owned German manufacturer of custom cold rooms and refrigerated display units serving butchers, bakeries, and food retailers. Directly comparable to Brimato's project-based custom Zellenbau model serving Swiss cheese factories, bakeries, and butchers.

Others

• REWE Group (cold-chain infrastructure): While primarily a retailer, REWE operates large-scale refrigerated distribution centers in DACH that represent the type of enterprise customer Brimato serves in retail and logistics. Included as a reference customer profile rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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