Stettler
Stettler AG is a Swiss construction company in Studen (canton of Bern) delivering building construction, civil engineering, road construction, and winter services to private customers, municipalities, and railway operators in the Seeland region. The group operates ~100 employees with revenue of approximately 20 million CHF.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1948
- HeadquartersBern, Switzerland
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Stettler does
Stettler AG Biel Studen is a Swiss construction company headquartered in Studen (canton of Bern), founded in 1948 and operating today as a privately held Aktiengesellschaft with employee ownership established in 2004. The company employs approximately 100 staff (including 8 apprentices) and delivers four core service lines: Hochbau (residential and commercial building construction), Tiefbau (civil engineering including canalization, utility lines, water protection, concrete works, and bridges), Strassenbau (road construction and asphalt services), and Winterdienst (snow clearing and on-call duty for municipal and railway clients). Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven contracts with private customers, municipalities, and canton governments, primarily within the Seeland region and canton of Bern; recurring winter service contracts with SBB, Kanton Bern, Coop, Klinik Linde, and Securitas provide counter-cyclical cash flow against project lumpiness.
The group operates through an integrated ecosystem of wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner firms. Stettler Rail AG (founded 2016, operational since 1 January 2018, ISO 9001 certified) provides railway construction and maintenance services across the entire Swiss rail network using a specialized Liebherr A 900 C ZW Litronic rail-mounted excavator. CPK Bautechnik AG Bern (100% owned) provides specialized concrete repair, canal rehabilitation with proprietary polymer concrete and CPK Trockenwetterrinne (dry-weather channel) technology, CFK laminate bonded reinforcement, and thermal insulation. Channel partners AG Belagsfräsen (BELAFRA) and Belagsgeräte AG (BELAPOOL) extend milling and paving capacity. Continuous ISO 9001 certification since 1997 (most recent recertification 5 April 2024) and a project track record including lead participation in the CHF 50 million ARGE ARA Biel wastewater treatment plant renovation (1997-2000) anchor the group's qualification for public-sector and railway tenders.
The company's go-to-market is direct, reputation-driven, and regionally concentrated: private customers, municipalities, and canton governments in the Seeland region, with national reach only through the Stettler Rail AG rail subsidiary. Marketing is primarily word-of-mouth with a content-marketing website (stettlerag.ch). Pricing is project-specific, with multi-year framework arrangements for recurring winter services. Annual revenue is approximately 20 million CHF (subsidiary CPK Bautechnik contributing roughly 2 million CHF). A multi-year leadership succession completed on 1 January 2024 placed Reto Schärer (MSc Civil Engineer) and Lukas Rieser (eidg. dipl. Baumeister) as joint operative leaders under Chairman Christoph Loosli, preserving the employee-ownership model and operational continuity.
Stettler firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Stettler
- Legal name
- Stettler AG
- Website
- https://stettlerag.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1948
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Stettler AG is a Swiss construction company in Studen (canton of Bern) delivering building construction, civil engineering, road construction, and winter services to private customers, municipalities, and railway operators in the Seeland region. The group operates ~100 employees with revenue of approximately 20 million CHF.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Stettler industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Services
- NAICS
- Specialty Trade Contractors (238), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190)
- SIC
- General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Concrete Cutting, Coring & Sawing (IMAFAKAL)
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Where Stettler is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bern
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Stettler business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Construction Services: Project-based construction services including residential construction, civil engineering, road construction, and specialized railway work. Revenue generated through direct contracts with private customers, municipalities, and government entities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Project-based construction services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Stettler product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Stettler is a Swiss general construction contractor headquartered in Studen (Canton of Bern), providing building construction (Hochbau), civil engineering (Tiefbau), road construction (Strassenbau), and winter maintenance (Winterdienst) services. The firm also operates rail-construction capabilities through subsidiary Stettler Rail AG and concrete-repair/canal-rehabilitation works through CPK Bautechnik AG Bern.
Product overview
Stettler AG is a construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of building and civil engineering services through its core operations and subsidiary/partner companies. The main services include Hochbau (building construction), Tiefbau (civil engineering), Strassenbau (road construction), and Winterdienst (winter services). These core services are supported by specialized partner companies: Stettler Rail AG for railway construction and track work, CPK Bautechnik AG Bern for concrete rehabilitation, thermal insulation, canal renovation and drilling/milling services, AG Belagsfräsen (BELAFRA) for asphalt milling, and Belagsgeräte AG (BELAPOOL) for paving equipment rental. The company was founded in 1948 and employs approximately 100 people with annual revenue of approximately 20 million CHF.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hochbau (Building Construction) General building construction services covering new-build, renovation, and refurbishment projects for private homeowners, commercial clients, and public-sector customers in the Canton of Bern region of Switzerland.
- Tiefbau (Civil Engineering) Civil engineering services including excavation, foundations, and below-ground infrastructure works for public-sector, commercial, and private clients in the Canton of Bern region of Switzerland.
- Strassenbau (Road Construction) Road construction services for cantonal, municipal, and commercial clients in Switzerland, covering new road construction, resurfacing, and road-infrastructure maintenance.
- Winterdienst (Winter Maintenance) Seasonal winter road and site maintenance services — including gritting, snow clearing, and ice control — for municipalities, cantonal authorities, and commercial customers in Switzerland.
Companies that use Stettler
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Stettler technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Stettler partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Stettler Rail AGcoreWholly-owned subsidiary established in 2016 and operationally active since January 1, 2018. Specializes in railway construction and maintenance services across the entire Swiss railway network (Romandie and German-speaking Switzerland). Provides personnel for track reinforcement, cable work, and excavator services for SBB, BLS, and ASM railways. Operates a Liebherr A 900 C ZW Litronic rail-mounted excavator. ISO 9001 certified since July 21, 2018.
- CPK Bautechnik AG BerncoreWholly-owned subsidiary (100% of share capital) founded in 1981 by Peter Lüthi, dipl. Ing. ETH/SIA. Specializes in concrete repair, canal rehabilitation using polymer concrete technology, thermal insulation, and general contracting. ISO 9001 certified since 2021. Generated approximately 2 million CHF revenue with 5 employees. Led the ARGE ARA Biel consortium for the Biel wastewater treatment plant renovation. Developed proprietary CPK Trockenwetterrinne (dry weather channel) solution.
- AG Belagsfräsen (BELAFRA)corePartner firm specializing in asphalt milling and road surface removal services across Switzerland. Equipped with modern machinery fleet. Services include milling of bituminous surfaces on highways, roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and tunnels. Also performs concrete surface milling, sport surface precision milling, and road marking removal. Website: belafra.ch.
- Belagsgeräte AG (BELAPOOL)corePartner firm specializing in asphalt paving and surface installation services. Equipped with modern machinery including laser-controlled systems. Services include bituminous surface installation on highways, roads, sidewalks, parking lots, tunnels (day and night operations), laser-controlled installations for sports and industrial surfaces, and concrete placement. ISO 9001 certified. Website: belapool.ch.
- VBK (Schweizerischer Verband Bautenschutz)minorIndustry association membership for building protection and construction waterproofing. Located at Hauptstrasse 34a, 5502 Hunzenschwil.
- SVBS (Schweizerischer Verband der Betonbohr- und Betonschneidunternehmungen)minorIndustry association for concrete drilling and cutting companies. Located at Zentrumsplatz 5, Postfach, 3322 Schönbühl.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Stettler competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Marti Group: Major Swiss construction group with capabilities across tunneling, civil engineering, and building construction, active both in Switzerland and internationally. Comparable service categories at much larger scale.
- Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest construction and real estate services group, listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, with nationwide building construction and civil engineering operations. Overlaps with Stettler's core services but operates at materially larger scale.
- Walo Bertschinger AG: Established Swiss construction company offering civil engineering, road construction, and building construction services nationwide. Directly comparable service portfolio at substantially larger scale and broader geographic reach.
Direct peers
- Priora AG: Swiss general contractor offering building construction, civil engineering, and renovation services. Comparable in scale, service breadth, and reliance on regional and public-sector clients.
- Frutiger AG: Swiss regional construction company headquartered in Thun (canton Bern) with services spanning civil engineering, road construction, and building construction. Closely comparable in size, regional focus, and service mix to Stettler AG.
- Cellere Bau AG: Swiss construction firm active in civil engineering, building construction, and infrastructure projects. Comparable as a mid-sized regional player competing for similar public and private tenders.
- Eberhard Bau AG: Swiss construction company with civil engineering, road construction, and building construction capabilities. Direct competitor in the regional construction market with comparable services and customer profile.
- Anliker AG: Swiss construction group offering building construction, civil engineering, and renovation services, primarily active in central Switzerland. Comparable in scale, integrated service offering, and private mid-market positioning.
- Rothpletz, Lienhard + Cie AG: Long-established Swiss construction company (founded 1906) operating across civil engineering, building construction, and infrastructure. Comparable as a privately held regional contractor with a diversified service mix.
- Erne AG Bauunternehmung: Swiss family-owned construction firm offering Hochbau, Tiefbau, and Holzbau across multiple cantons. Comparable in employee-ownership heritage, integrated service portfolio, and mid-sized regional positioning.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Stettler social profiles
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Stettler leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Stettler subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Stettler funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Stettler M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Stettler
What does Stettler do?
Stettler is a Swiss general construction contractor headquartered in Studen (Canton of Bern), providing building construction (Hochbau), civil engineering (Tiefbau), road construction (Strassenbau), and winter maintenance (Winterdienst) services. The firm also operates rail-construction capabilities through subsidiary Stettler Rail AG and concrete-repair/canal-rehabilitation works through CPK Bautechnik AG Bern.
Is Stettler a public or private company?
Stettler is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Stettler founded?
Stettler was founded in 1948. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Stettler based?
Stettler is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Stettler make money?
One revenue line is on record: construction Services.
Who are Stettler's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Marti Group, Implenia AG and Walo Bertschinger AG. Direct peers are Priora AG, Frutiger AG, Cellere Bau AG, Eberhard Bau AG, Anliker AG, Rothpletz, Lienhard + Cie AG and Erne AG Bauunternehmung.
Does Stettler have an API?
No public API is recorded for Stettler.
What industry is Stettler in?
Stettler's product category is Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAKAL, Concrete Cutting, Coring & Sawing. Its NAICS code is 238 and its SIC code is 1540.