Metal Works

What Metal Works does

Metal Works (legal name Ouvrages Métalliques SA) is a Swiss custom metal fabrication company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Nyon, canton of Vaud. The company designs, fabricates, and installs metal constructions in steel (acier), stainless steel (inox), aluminum, and glass, including combinations of these materials for complex architectural applications. Operations are centered on a 1,600 m² automated production workshop in Nyon equipped with modern CNC and metalworking equipment, supporting projects ranging from simple fabrications to highly bespoke works; the firm explicitly markets 28 years of accumulated craftsmanship and the ability to deliver even "the most creative" requests.

The product portfolio comprises eight service lines: aluminum joinery (menuiserie aluminium), metal construction (construction métallique), new forging (forge nouvelle), renovation (rénovation), sheet metal work (tôlerie), stainless steel construction (construction inox), R&D special works (R&D travaux spéciaux), and standardized articles (articles normalisés). Service delivery is end-to-end, from design consultation through fabrication to on-site assembly and delivery (including to alternative addresses). The firm maintains a standard delivery window of approximately one month and an emergency response tier with lead times under five days, indicating tiered service capability. Pricing is fully quote-based with no public rates; revenue is generated through custom project contracts.

Metal Works operates a horizontal segmentation model serving two customer groups: private individuals requiring custom residential metalwork (barriers, doors, windows, railings, renovations) and professional clients commissioning larger commercial and institutional projects. The professional base spans hospitality (Hôtel Ibis Genève), residential real estate developers (Les Jardins des Tuileries, Les Résidences Glanis, Z44 The Residence, and others), education (Haute Ecole de Gestion Genève), events (Paléo Festival Nyon), laboratories (BATLab Genève), childcare (Crèche Cingria), energy (Addax Petroleum), and sports facilities (Centre sportif de la Châtaigneraie). The firm has completed 200+ projects since 1997. Philippe Aubert is listed as Director of Publication. Ownership is private via a Swiss société anonyme with CHF 50,000 registered share capital; no external investment, M&A, or institutional ownership is disclosed.

Name

Metal Works

Legal name

Ouvrages Métalliques SA

Website

https://omsa.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Metal Works (Ouvrages Métalliques SA) is a Swiss custom metal fabrication company founded in 1997 in Nyon, operating a 1,600 m² automated workshop that produces steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and glass structures for private individuals and professional clients in the Vaud region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Fabrication and Installation Services

NAICS

All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

Keywords

• Custom metal fabrication
• Aluminum joinery services
• Stainless steel construction
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Metal installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nyon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom metal fabrication and installation services: The company provides end-to-end metal construction services from design and fabrication to on-site installation. Revenue is generated through custom project-based work for private and professional clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Metal Works manufactures and installs custom metal products including aluminum joinery (windows, doors), metal construction in steel and stainless steel, sheet metal work, new forging, and renovation of existing metal structures. The company handles every stage from design through fabrication in its 1,600 m² automated workshop to on-site assembly, serving both private individuals and professional clients in the Lake Geneva region of Switzerland.

Product overview

Metal Works (Ouvrages Métalliques SA) is a Swiss metal construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of metalwork services. Their services include aluminum joinery (Menuiserie aluminium), metal construction (Construction métallique), new forging (Forge nouvelle), renovation (Rénovation), sheet metal work (Tôlerie), stainless steel construction (Construction inox), R&D special works (R&D travaux spéciaux), and standardized articles (Articles normalisés). The company operates a 1600 m² automated production workshop and works primarily with steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, often combined with glass for architectural projects. They serve both private clients and professionals, handling projects from design through installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Menuiserie aluminium (Aluminum Joinery) Aluminum joinery services for windows, doors, and architectural metalwork applications, serving both private clients and professional customers.
• Construction métallique (Metal Construction) Metal construction services for buildings and structures, working with steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, including combined-material assemblies with glass.
• Forge nouvelle (New Forging) New forging services for custom metal components and architectural pieces.
• Rénovation (Renovation) Renovation services for existing metal structures and architectural metalwork restoration.
• Tôlerie (Sheet Metal Work) Sheet metal fabrication services for custom metal components and industrial applications.
• Construction inox (Stainless Steel Construction) Stainless steel construction services for corrosion-resistant architectural and industrial applications.
• R&D travaux spéciaux (R&D Special Works) Research and development services for special or custom metalwork projects and innovative construction solutions.
• Articles normalisés (Standardized Articles) Standardized metal articles and components for construction and industrial use.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ projects completed

Named customers24 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Technal (Hydro): French aluminum building systems brand owned by Norsk Hydro, producing window, door, façade, and solar protection profiles. Comparable to Metal Works in end-market (architectural aluminum joinery) but at European-wide scale.
• Schüco International KG: German global leader in aluminum and steel system solutions for windows, doors, and façades. Overlaps with Metal Works' aluminum joinery (menuiserie aluminium) and architectural metalwork, though at much larger scale and as a systems manufacturer.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminum profile systems for windows, doors, façades, and sliding systems. Comparable to Metal Works' aluminum joinery and architectural metalwork but operating as a large pan-European systems brand rather than a custom fabrication shop.
• Alukönigstahl GmbH: Austrian aluminum systems company distributing premium façade, window, and door profiles across Central Europe. Relevant incumbent peer in the same architectural aluminum product space where Metal Works operates its menuiserie aluminium service line.
• Hörmann Group: German family-owned manufacturer of doors, gates, and metal building components for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Adjacent to Metal Works' metal construction, doors, barriers, and renovation services, but as a much larger pan-European product manufacturer.

Direct peers

• Ernst Schweizer AG: Swiss metalwork and façade manufacturer based in Hedingen, producing architectural metalwork, doors, and metal construction components. Comparable to Metal Works as a Swiss provider of architectural metalwork serving residential, commercial, and institutional projects across similar end-markets, though at larger scale.
• Jansen AG: Swiss steel profile systems manufacturer producing tubes, sections, and system solutions for windows, doors, and façades. Comparable to Metal Works' stainless-steel and steel construction services serving Swiss construction end-customers.
• Forster Profile Systems AG: Swiss manufacturer of steel and stainless-steel profile systems for windows, doors, and façades. Highly relevant peer given Metal Works' stainless steel and steel fabrication work for architectural applications across the Swiss market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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