What Element does

Element AG is a Swiss family-owned prefabricated concrete element manufacturer headquartered in Tafers, canton of Fribourg, founded in 1956 and operating under the principle of "Alles aus einer Hand" (everything from one source). The company delivers an integrated service stack that spans consulting, BIM/Tekla planning, factory production, and on-site assembly for the Swiss construction industry, operating two production facilities — Werk Tafers (FR) and Werk Veltheim (AG) — that together produce roughly 14,100 prefabricated elements and around 13,600 m³ of concrete annually, requiring approximately 5,500 tonnes of cement. Element AG employs around 161 permanent staff representing about 20 nationalities, with no external institutional investors, parent company, or public listing disclosed.

The company's product portfolio covers more than 15 core categories, including balconies (Balcoflex), bridges (Pontflex), halls (Hallflex), facades, ceiling elements, elevator shafts, modules, columns, beams, tunnels, sport stadiums, and special elements, supported by a technology stack built around Ultra-High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHFB/BFUP), BIM/Tekla digital 3D planning, recycled concrete (RC-Beton), and fire resistance certification. Flagship reference projects include the Space Eye observatory with 50 mm carbon-reinforced concrete facades, the Einhausung Schwamendingen highway coverage in Zurich for OFROU, and the Chenaule N09 overpass with 29 m, 62-tonne UHFB TT-beams. Trademarks Balcoflex, Hallflex, Pontflex, and BFUP are registered, and the company holds eight Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

Element AG monetizes primarily through project-based, quote-driven contracts for one-time supply of prefabricated elements, supplemented by add-on assembly (Montageservice) and engineering services (Ingenieurleistungen). Its go-to-market is sales-led direct engagement with Swiss construction companies, general contractors, architects, engineers, and public infrastructure clients, including recurring federal mandates such as OFROU highway structures; customers identified in the data span government (Swiss Federal Roads Office), manufacturing (Thermoplan AG), and research/astronomy (Space Eye Observatory). Channel presence is overwhelmingly domestic (Switzerland only) with no international distribution footprint, and the company has pursued sustainability-driven positioning — including the 2016 transition from CEM I to lower-clinker CEM II cement and ongoing EPD expansion — to maintain eligibility for ESG-gated tenders.

Name

Element

Legal name

Element AG

Website

https://element.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Element AG is a Swiss family-owned prefabricated concrete element manufacturer serving the domestic construction industry with integrated planning, production, and assembly services across balconies, bridges, facades, beams, and tunnels from two Swiss production facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tafers

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prefabricated Concrete Elements: Manufacturing and sale of prefabricated concrete elements including balconies, bridges, facades, ceiling elements, building stations, elevator shafts, modules, special elements, sport stadiums, columns, beams, and tunnels. One-time purchase model per project.
2. Assembly Services: Complete assembly service for prefabricated elements on construction sites.
3. Engineering Services: Technical engineering services including planning, calculation, and project development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Element AG is a Swiss manufacturer of prefabricated concrete elements for the construction industry, founded in 1956 and headquartered in Tafers with a second facility in Veltheim. The company produces custom-engineered precast concrete products including balconies, bridges, facades, ceiling elements, elevator shafts, and modular units, complemented by integrated engineering and on-site assembly services.

Product overview

Element AG is a Swiss prefabricated concrete element manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 15 core product categories including balconies (Balcoflex), bridges (Pontflex), facades, elevator shafts, pillars, beams, tunnels, halls (Hallflex), and special elements. The company provides an integrated service offering combining planning, production, and assembly (Montageservice) with engineering services (Ingenieurleistungen). Their technology stack includes UHFB (Ultra-High Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete), BIM/Tekla digital planning, recycling concrete, and fire resistance certification. Production takes place at two Swiss facilities using predominantly Swiss raw materials. Flagship projects include the Space Eye observatory with carbon fiber reinforced concrete facades, the Schwamendingen highway coverage, and the Chenaule highway overpass featuring UHPC TT-beams up to 29 meters in length.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Balcoflex: Prefabricated concrete balcony system
• Pontflex
• Hallflex

Products and services

• Balcony Elements Custom-engineered precast concrete balcony elements supplied to construction firms for residential and commercial building projects.
• Facade Elements Precast concrete facade elements for building envelopes, delivered to construction projects in custom shapes, finishes, and dimensions.
• Ceiling Elements Prefabricated concrete ceiling elements used in residential, commercial, and industrial building construction.
• Elevator Shaft Elements Precast concrete elevator shaft elements engineered for multi-story residential and commercial buildings.
• Bridges Pre-engineered precast concrete bridge elements for infrastructure projects, supplied to public-sector and civil-construction clients.
• Modules Prefabricated concrete modules providing multi-functional assembled units for building and infrastructure projects.
• Engineering Services Structural engineering, planning, and BIM-based detailing services supporting the design and specification of Element AG's precast elements.
• Assembly Services On-site installation and assembly services for Element AG's precast concrete elements, delivered as part of the company's turnkey construction support.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 reduction of over 700 tonnes achieved through use of CEM II cement instead of CEM I (2016-2023)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• gestina AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Real estate management company handling rental inquiries for Element AG's commercial building project at Mariahilfstrasse 15 in Tafers. Contact person Dario Cattaneo manages tenant inquiries for office, commercial, and workshop spaces.
• Swissbeton (General Conditions)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2021The current 'General terms of delivery and assembly for prefabricated concrete and artificial stone elements' from Swissbeton (May 2021 edition) are applicable to Element AG's contracts.
• METANET AGcoreOthersSwiss web hosting provider used for Element AG's website infrastructure. METANET AG provides hosting services with documented privacy policies and technical-organizational security measures.
• Google LLC / Google Ireland LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationMultiple Google services integrated into the Element AG website: Google Maps for location services, YouTube for video content, Google Fonts for typography, Google reCAPTCHA for spam protection, and Google Analytics for web traffic analysis.
• SwissbetoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss concrete industry association. Element AG adheres to Swissbeton's delivery and assembly conditions and circularity strategy 22+. Swissbeton published feature articles about Element AG's Space Eye project in their GRAU magazine.
• Maurerlehrhalle SurseeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMasonry training facility in Sursee where Element AG's Betonwerker (concrete element maker) apprentices attend inter-company courses for specialized theoretical and practical training.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boral Limited: Australia-headquartered building materials and precast concrete producer serving infrastructure and commercial construction — comparable product mix to Element in precast structural and architectural elements, but operating primarily in Australia and selectively in North America.
• Heidelberg Materials: Global building materials producer with a precast concrete and aggregates footprint across Europe; offers overlapping structural and architectural precast capabilities but at much larger scale and broader portfolio than Element.
• Consolis: Pan-European precast concrete specialist operating across structural elements, infrastructure, and modular building — directly comparable product categories to Element AG but at significantly greater geographic and operational scale.
• CEMEX: Global cement, aggregates, and concrete products manufacturer with precast and ready-mix operations across Europe; overlaps with Element in concrete prefab products, particularly in infrastructure and building elements, though at far greater scale and geographic reach.
• CRH plc: Diversified global building materials group with concrete products, precast, and infrastructure solutions in Europe and North America — comparable downstream offering to Element AG's prefab portfolio but as part of a much larger materials platform.
• Holcim: Swiss-headquartered global building materials giant with concrete products including precast and infrastructure solutions; competes with Element in Swiss concrete and adjacent European prefab markets through broader scale and integrated cement-to-products offering.

Regional players

• Tindall Corporation: US-based precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer producing structural and architectural elements for commercial and infrastructure projects — comparable engineered precast model to Element AG but operating in North America rather than Switzerland or Europe.

Direct peers

• Pekabex S.A. Polish-listed precast concrete manufacturer producing structural elements, bridges, and modular building systems for European markets — directly comparable engineered precast offerings to Element AG's UHFB beams, facades, and modular products.
• Creabeton Matériaux AG: Swiss prefabricated concrete element manufacturer (part of the Vigier Group) producing a comparable portfolio of balconies, beams, walls, and infrastructure elements for the Swiss market — the closest direct competitor to Element AG domestically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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