What Lastech does

Lastech AG is a Swiss sheet metal processing company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mellingen, Switzerland. The company operates three production facilities (Werk 1, 2, and 3) and employs more than 50 people, with over 35 years of operating experience in contract metalwork. It is family-owned, with the Herzog family retaining ownership through a 2022 leadership transition to a tri-headed management team of Sägeser, Seiler, and Herzog.

Lastech's core business is B2B contract manufacturing: 2D and 3D laser cutting, CNC bending, welding, and assembly of sheet metal components. Customer segments span metal construction, vehicle construction, mechanical engineering, plant and apparatus construction, medical technology, measurement technology, furniture, and lighting. The company also manufactures proprietary consumer products in garden and fire categories — including OEM production for ASGARD Swiss GmbH — and offers consulting and engineering services to support customer product development.

The business model combines project-based contract manufacturing (priced per part or job), consumer product sales (B2C), and engineering consulting. The ZeroAdmin online portal automates quoting for sheet metal parts, reducing the administrative cost of small-batch work and serving as a digital customer-acquisition channel. Lastech holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (renewed through 2029), DGRL authorization for pressure-equipment work, and participates in the Virtuelle Fabrik and Forum Blech industry networks. Recent inorganic activity includes the 2025 acquisition of Allucan AG in Bremgarten, the 2023 opening of Werk 2, and a February 2026 investment in a ByCut Star 4020 laser cutting system.

Name

Lastech

Legal name

Lastech AG

Website

https://lastech.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lastech AG is a Swiss B2B sheet metal processor in Mellingen offering 2D/3D laser cutting, CNC bending, welding, and assembly to mechanical engineering, medical technology, and furniture customers, with three production facilities and 50+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mellingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sheet Metal Processing Services: Project-based manufacturing services including 2D/3D laser cutting, laser welding, bending, tube and profile bending, and assembly. Customers include diverse industries (metal construction, vehicle construction, mechanical engineering, medical technology, furniture, garden products). Pricing based on quotes/proposals.
2. Finished Products - Garden & Home: Direct sales of finished metal products for gardens including privacy walls (Sichtschutzwände), raised beds, herb gardens, and fire products (fire bowl, fire basket, ASGARD Feuerherd) manufactured for ASGARD Swiss GmbH. Products sold through B2B partners and at trade shows.
3. Consulting & Engineering Services: Engineering and consulting services from feasibility analysis through construction optimization to series readiness. Includes CAD design, prototype building, and manufacturing process optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lastech AG is a Swiss contract manufacturer specializing in sheet metal processing services: 2D and 3D laser cutting, 3D laser welding, CNC press braking, tube and profile bending, surface finishing, and complete assembly group manufacturing for industrial customers. The company also produces finished metal garden and home products (privacy screens, raised beds, herb gardens, garden edging, railing infills, seating) and manufactures fire products under a whitelabel arrangement with ASGARD Swiss GmbH, all delivered through its proprietary ZeroAdmin online quoting portal or direct B2B sales channels.

Product overview

Lastech AG is a Swiss metal fabrication company operating as 'the dynamic makers' (die dynamischen Macher), specializing in comprehensive sheet metal processing. The company operates two production facilities (Werk 1 and Werk 2) in Mellingen, AG. The core product portfolio centers on manufacturing services including 2D and 3D laser cutting (using ByCut Star 4020, Bystar CO2, Rapido Evolution 3D, and Laser Next 3D systems), 3D laser welding, press braking (Abkanten), tube and profile bending, finishing/surface treatment, assembly, and assembly group manufacturing. The company also operates ZeroAdmin, an online quote portal allowing customers to upload CAD files for automatic geometry recognition and real-time pricing. On the consumer side, Lastech manufactures metal garden products including privacy screens (Sichtschutzwände), raised beds, herb gardens, garden edging, railing infills, and seating areas, as well as fire products (Feuerherd, Feuerkugel, Feuerkörbe) for ASGARD Swiss GmbH. Business-to-business assembly group services serve diverse industries including metal construction, vehicle manufacturing, mechanical engineering/apparatus construction, medical technology, measurement technology, furniture, and residential/household markets. The company employs over 50 people and maintains strategic partnerships for stamping, powder coating, mechatronics, and additional sheet metal processing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2D and 3D Laser Cutting (2D und 3D Laserschneiden) Precision 2D and 3D laser cutting services using four laser cutting systems (ByCut Star 4020, Bystar CO2, Rapido Evolution 3D, Laser Next 3D) capable of processing steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals up to 25mm thickness for industrial customers across metal construction, vehicle construction, mechanical engineering, medical technology, and furniture/living sectors.
• 3D Laser Welding (3D Laserschweissen) 3D laser welding on dedicated 3D laser cutting systems that produces assembly groups with minimal heat distortion, precise welds, and reproducible quality without additional finishing, offered as a service for industrial customers requiring high-quality welded assemblies.
• Press Braking (Abkanten) Precision sheet metal bending using three press brakes (Xpert 320 with 320t/4100mm, Xpert 150 with 150t/3100mm, Xpert 40 with 40t/1030mm) for forming complex shapes and adding structural stability to cut parts.
• Tube and Profile Bending (Rohr- und Profilbiegen) CNC-controlled tube and profile bending using mandrel bending machine (RB 60 FK CNC) and profile bending machines (PBT 25, PBT 35) for round tubes up to Ø60.3mm and square tubes up to 30x30x2mm, plus 4-roller plate rolling up to 2000mm width and 15mm thickness.
• Finishing and Surface Treatment (Finish / Materialveredelung) Comprehensive finishing services including manual and machine deburring, edge rounding, descaling, tumbling (Trowalisieren), grinding, polishing, glass bead blasting, and surface treatments such as anodizing, galvanizing, powder coating, passivation, electropolishing, and browning.
• Assembly (Montage) Assembly services for customer-supplied or Lastech-manufactured components into complete assembly groups, machines, or custom leisure/art objects, performed in a flow box with HEPA-filtered air for dust-free environments.
• Assembly Group Manufacturing (Baugruppenfertigung) Complete assembly group manufacturing from feasibility analysis through engineering and design to production-ready assembly, serving metal construction, vehicle manufacturing, mechanical engineering, medical technology, measurement technology, furniture, and residential construction industries.
• Consulting and Engineering (Beratung & Engineering) Engineering services including concept development, product optimization, design detailing, and prototype construction using modern CAD systems, providing complete project support from feasibility analysis to finished solution for industrial customers.
• Logistics Services (Logistik) Customized logistics services including automated sheet metal storage towers (50 and 60 slots), delivery warehouse for call-off orders and blanket contract materials, and regional transport using own vehicle fleet plus contracted logistics partners.
• ZeroAdmin Online Quoting Portal Proprietary online quote request portal (ZeroAdmin) that allows customers to upload STEP or DXF CAD files for automatic geometry recognition and real-time pricing; provides binding quotes for simple parts and preliminary quotes for complex parts requiring manual verification. Available 24/7 with email-based two-factor authentication.
• Sichtschutzwände (Privacy Screens) Metal privacy screens for gardens, terraces, and pool areas serving as weatherproof, maintenance-free alternatives to wood or plastic; available in various colors and patterns including custom designs for private individuals, architects, builders, and garden/metal construction companies.
• Garden and Home Product Line (Hochbeete, Kräutergarten, Geländerfüllungen, Gartenbeet-Abgrenzungen, Sitzplätze) Consumer metal garden and home products including raised beds (Hochbeete), herb gardens (Kräutergarten), railing infills (Geländerfüllungen), custom-made garden/lawn edging (Gartenbeet-Abgrenzungen), and metal garden seating areas (Sitzplätze) with foundation-free snap-lock construction systems.
• Fire Products (Feuerprodukte) for ASGARD Swiss GmbH Swiss-made fire products manufactured by Lastech for OEM partner ASGARD Swiss GmbH, including Feuerherd (multi-functional fire bowl grill), Feuerkugel (fire sphere), and Feuerkörbe (fire baskets), with accessories such as grill grates, grill gallows, hanging tables, baking sheets, and hoods.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ years experience in sheet metal processing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Allucan AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Acquired in 2025, Allucan AG operates in Rottenschwil (metal spinning) and Bremgarten (aluminum processing and welding). Acquisition strengthens competitiveness, secures regional jobs, and opens new development opportunities through combined expertise.
• Schoop + Co. AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership for tube and profile bending. Lastech acquired the tube and profile bending department of Schoop AG in Dättwil in 2018 and continues collaboration with Schoop + Co. AG for sheet metal processing.
• Virtuelle FabrikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of production experts, designers, engineering offices, and FHNW. Lastech participates to leverage synergies for innovative and robust total solutions. Specializes in technical product development and optimization.
• Forum BlechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Association for Sheet Metal Processing and Metal Construction. Industry association membership for networking and best practice sharing.
• ADi AG (Agentur für Digitales)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital marketing agency providing website, social media presence, SEO, online marketing, networking, and content creation services.
• Matthias Weiss FotografieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional photographer for company portraits, workspace photography, and employee/management portraits.
• ASGARD Swiss GmbHcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLastech manufactures high-quality fire products (Feuerherd, Feuerkugel, Feuerkörbe) for ASGARD Swiss GmbH. ASGARD handles marketing and distribution as a B2B arrangement with focus on Swiss Made quality.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Georg Fischer: Swiss (Näfels/Mulhouse) diversified manufacturer of piping systems, casting, and machining components for industrial applications. Comparable as a long-established Swiss metal processing group with overlapping industrial customers and similar geographic footprint, though much larger and product-focused.
• Voestalpine: Austrian integrated steel and metal processing group with divisions in automotive components, special steel, and metal forming. Comparable as a European metal processing incumbent serving automotive, mechanical engineering, and industrial customers, though vastly larger and vertically integrated.
• Trumpf: German global leader in laser cutting, laser welding, and machine tools, also offering contract manufacturing services through its manufacturing solutions business. Comparable as the dominant laser-cutting equipment vendor and as a larger player offering similar precision sheet metal services to industrial customers.
• Bystronic: Swiss manufacturer of laser cutting, bending, and automation systems headquartered in Niederönz, and the primary equipment supplier to Lastech. Comparable as both a technology incumbent and a provider of integrated bending/cutting solutions serving overlapping end markets.

Direct peers

• Bodycote: UK-listed global provider of heat treatment, hot isostatic pressing, and metal finishing services for industrial customers. Comparable as a contract service provider offering value-added metal processing and surface treatment to similar industrial customer segments, though at much greater geographic scale.
• Feintool: Swiss-headquartered (Bern) producer of precision metal parts using fineblanking and forming technologies, serving automotive, industrial, and consumer customers. Comparable as a Swiss precision metal manufacturer with deep tooling know-how and a similar Mittelstand profile, though Feintool is more product-focused and larger.
• Mikron: Swiss (Boudry) precision manufacturing services provider serving automotive, medical, and writing instruments. Comparable as a Swiss mid-market precision manufacturing services business with similar customer mix in medical technology and similar Mittelstand profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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