Vitrerie Schleppy

What Vitrerie Schleppy does

Vitrerie Schleppy SA is a Swiss glass and glazing specialist headquartered in Neuchâtel, operating continuously since 1938 and currently led by the third generation of the Schläppy family (Sylvie Schläppy as Directrice exécutive and Vincent Schläppy as Directeur administratif). The company designs, fabricates, and installs custom glass products for residential property owners, architects and master builders, and commercial/institutional clients (hotels, public buildings, parking facilities). Its product portfolio spans facades, partitions, doors, shower enclosures, kitchen worktops and splashbacks, mirrors, interior and exterior guardrails, fire-rated glass (EI30/EI60/EI90), balcony glazing, furniture (tables, display cases, domes), and 3M solar/security window films.

The company operates a fully digital glass cutting and shaping production unit (installed 2021) and claims the largest stock of printed glass in Neuchâtel canton. Technical inputs are sourced through authorised partnerships with LUMON (frameless balcony glazing for Neuchâtel, Jura, and Jura bernois cantons), 3M (Prestige solar control, Scotchshield security, Fasara decorative films), and Vetrotech Saint-Gobain (fire-rated glass). Vincent Schläppy holds the 'Expert diplômé en constructions techniverrièrres' certification.

The revenue model is project-based and quote-driven: free on-site consultations, a 50% deposit on order for custom fabrication, and balance due on completion. The go-to-market is sales-led via direct consultation, phone, website quote requests, and physical presence at the SINE real estate expo in Neuchâtel. The team comprises approximately a dozen people, including an apprentice, with a second branch in La Chaux-de-Fonds opened in 1998. Delivery is offered throughout Switzerland via specialist carriers. The company is privately held, has never raised external funding, and does not disclose revenue.

Name

Vitrerie Schleppy

Legal name

Vitrerie Schleppy SA

Website

https://schleppy.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vitrerie Schleppy SA is a family-owned Swiss glass fabricator and installer in Neuchâtel, serving residential, architectural, and commercial/institutional clients across Suisse romande with custom-cut glass, fire-rated glazing, and 3M/LUMON partner products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glass and Glazing Services

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215), Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies (IMADAHAH), Glass & Glazing Repair (Single-pane, Insulated Glass Unit replacement) (HSAGAEAD), Decorative, Patterned & Privacy Glass (Frosted/Textured/Colored) (IMADAHAG)

Keywords

• Custom glass fabrication
• Insulating glazing installation
• Fire-rated glass
• Glass furniture manufacturing
• Balcony glazing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuchâtel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom glass products and installation: Design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of custom glass products including facades, partitions, doors, shower cabins, kitchen glass, mirrors, balustrades, fire protection glass, and balcony glazing. Services are tailored to individual customer needs with free quotes and on-site visits.
2. Glass cutting and shaping (cut-to-size): Custom cutting and shaping of glass and mirrors to client specifications in their fully digital production workshop.
3. Glass hardware and fittings: Supply and installation of hardware for buildings, showers, and furniture including aluminium profiles, bars, brackets, tubes, sliding systems for glass doors, and balustrade profiles.
4. Glass delivery: Delivery of mirrors, shower walls, kitchen splashbacks, panes, custom glass and glazing throughout Switzerland via specialist carriers.
5. Expertise and consulting: Expertise services by certified techniverrier (techno-glass construction) experts who evaluate broken glass, provide technical reports, and propose solutions.
6. 3M window film products: Supply and installation of 3M Prestige solar control films, Scotchshield anti-shatter films, and Fasara visual privacy films.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vitrerie Schleppy SA designs, fabricates, delivers, and installs custom glass products for residential and commercial customers across Switzerland. Core offerings include façades, glass partitions, doors, shower cabins, kitchen glass worktops and splashbacks, mirrors, balustrades, fire-rated glass (EI30/EI60/EI90), balcony glazing systems (LUMON), and 3M solar/security window films, supported by an in-house digital cutting and shaping workshop.

Product overview

Vitrerie Schleppy SA is a Swiss glass and glazing company founded in 1938, offering a comprehensive portfolio of glass products, installations, and related services. The portfolio is organized into six main categories: Façade products (LUMON balcony systems, window guardrails, windbreaks, solar/security films, insulating glazing, cat flaps); Interior fit-out (glass partitions, doors, shower cubicles, kitchen backsplashes, countertops, interior guardrails, glass floors, mirrors); Furniture (glass tables, display cases, domes); Fire protection (fire-rated glass, doors, and partitions in EI30/EI60/EI90 ratings); Custom cutting and shaping services; and Glass maintenance products (JEMAKO cleaning systems, shower squeegees). The company operates its own cutting and shaping workshop with fully digital production capabilities (added in 2021) and provides delivery and installation services throughout Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vitrage Isolant (Insulating Glazing) Insulating double or triple glazing units composed of two or three glass panes separated by spacer bars containing desiccant, sealed with single or double perimeter insulation. Reduces heat loss by 50% compared to conventional glass and can incorporate selective coating layers (M-plus) or argon gas for enhanced thermal performance. Target: residential and commercial property owners.
• Pare-vent de balcon et terrasse (Balcony and Terrace Windbreak) Glass windbreaks for balconies and terraces providing protection against wind and weather while maintaining visibility. Target: residential property owners.
• Garde-corps de fenêtre (Window Guardrail) Window fall protection systems using laminated safety glass in various colors and finishes (clear, reflective, satin) with slim mounting profiles for unobstructed views. Target: residential and commercial property owners.
• Verre anti-feu (Fire-resistant Glass) Fire-resistant glass available in EI30, EI60, EI90 ratings for use in walls without structural frames, providing protection against fire, smoke, and heat radiation in hotels, public buildings, and parking structures. Target: commercial and institutional building operators.
• Porte anti-feu (Fire-rated Glass Door) Fire-rated glass doors in single or double-leaf configurations (EI30) tested and certified up to maximum dimensions of 2500 × 2520 mm, expandable with side panels and transoms up to 5000 mm height. Target: commercial and institutional buildings.
• Cloison anti-feu en verre (Fire-rated Glass Partition) Fire-rated glass partition walls available in EI30, EI60, EI90 ratings, constructable as solid walls or fire-rated glazing up to full room height. Target: commercial and institutional buildings.
• Films de protection solaire et de sécurité 3M (3M Solar Control and Security Films) 3M Prestige solar control films using nanotechnology without metallization, Scotchshield security/anti-shatter films, and Fasara decorative films providing UV protection up to 99%. Target: residential and commercial property owners.
• LUMON Balcony Glazing System Sliding-folding all-glass balcony and terrace enclosure systems providing weather, wind, noise protection and year-round usability. Fully foldable and transparent without frames. Target: residential property owners.
• La façade (Glass Facade) Glass facades for buildings available in transparent, translucent, and fire-rated options, providing weather resistance, durability, and natural light transmission. Target: architects and construction professionals.
• Cloison en verre (Glass Partition) Glass partition walls with acoustic, climate, and visual protection properties. Customizable with logos, screen-printed, sandblasted, or engraved designs, and available with controllable opacity glass. Target: commercial offices and residential interiors.
• Porte en verre (Glass Door) Custom tempered glass doors available with screen printing, frosted glass, mass-tinted glass, or mirror effect finishes, with various handle options. Target: residential and commercial customers.
• Cabine de douche (Shower Enclosure) Custom-measured tempered glass shower enclosures with printed glass and customized fittings, offering superior aesthetics, hygiene, and durability compared to traditional shower curtains. Target: residential homeowners.
• Entre-meuble de cuisine (Kitchen Backsplash) Kitchen backsplash glass panels available in printed glass varieties with color options for enameled glass, including tempered glass near heat sources for thermal shock resistance. Target: residential homeowners.
• Plan de travail de cuisine (Kitchen Worktop) Kitchen countertops in Acilux or Floatlux tempered glass (12mm thickness) with safety film on enameled side. Available with polished or satin edges and custom wood supports in aluminum, black, white, anthracite, or stainless steel finishes. Target: residential homeowners.
• Garde-corps intérieur (Interior Glass Guardrail) Interior glass guardrails and stair railings meeting European and Swiss standards for architectural requirements while maintaining transparency and safety. Target: architects and homeowners.
• Plancher en verre (Glass Flooring) Glass flooring as an alternative to traditional materials like tile or parquet, bringing a contemporary look to private residences and public buildings such as museums and offices. Target: architects and luxury residential clients.
• Miroir (Mirror) Silver clear (classic), aged, antique, and bronze mirrors available in 3, 4, and 6mm thicknesses. Customizable with beveling, chamfering, logos, screen printing, or sandblasting, with optional safety film. Target: residential and commercial customers.
• Table en verre (Glass Table) Glass dining tables in various sizes, shapes, and models with metal or wood frames. Tempered glass tops with load capacity up to 200kg, available in clear, white, or black coatings. Target: residential customers and interior designers.
• Cloche en verre (Glass Dome) Custom-made glass domes for displaying porcelain, photos, or collectibles dust-free with optional lighting for elegant presentation. Target: residential customers and retailers.
• Vitrine en verre (Glass Display Cabinet) Glass display cabinets ensuring dust-free storage of valuables with glass fronts and supplementary lighting for showcasing items attractively. Target: residential customers and retailers.
• Chatière (Cat Flap) Cat flaps installed in windows and French doors, adaptable to single glass, double glazing, or insulating glazing configurations with various installation options. Target: residential pet owners.
• Coupe de verre et miroir (Custom Glass and Mirror Cutting) Custom glass and mirror cutting services including mirrors with or without LED integration, glass partitions, and glass coatings with LED integration for custom special glass products. Target: residential and commercial customers.
• Façonnage du verre (Glass Shaping and Finishing) Glass shaping and finishing services using specialized equipment and vehicles to create custom glass designs according to customer specifications. Target: residential and commercial customers.
• Livraison de verre (Glass Delivery) Delivery services for mirrors, shower walls, kitchen backsplashes, custom glass, and insulating glazing throughout Switzerland with professional packaging and strapping on pallets. Target: residential and commercial customers across Switzerland.
• Expertises (Technical Glass Expertise) Technical expertise services by certified techniglass construction experts for evaluating broken glass, glass damage, and proposing solutions. Services include evaluation of nickel sulfide breakage, surface damage, scratches, and various glass defects. Target: insurance companies, property owners, and legal/adjustment professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Insulating glazing reduces heat loss by approximately 50% compared to conventional glass
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 3McoreTechnology or IntegrationVitrerie Schleppy SA is an official partner for the supply and installation of 3M solar control films (Prestige series) and security films (Scotchshield, Fasara) in the Neuchâtel, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Yverdon, Bienne, and Morat regions. The company positions 3M Prestige as a premium, nanotechnology-based solar control solution.
• Fonsegrive.chminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFonsegrive.ch is a distributor of technical hardware products for the building industry. Vitrerie Schleppy sources hardware items including aluminium profiles, bars, brackets, tubes, sliding systems for glass doors, and balustrade profiles from this supplier.
• LUMONcoreTechnology or IntegrationLUMON is a manufacturer of fully foldable, frameless sliding-pivoting glass systems for balconies and terraces. Vitrerie Schleppy SA is the authorised LUMON partner for the cantons of Neuchâtel, Jura, and Jura bernois, providing installation and sales of LUMON balcony glazing systems.
• Vetrotech Saint-GobaincoreTechnology or IntegrationVetrotech Saint-Gobain is a manufacturer of advanced fire protection glass technology. Vitrerie Schleppy SA supplies and installs Vetrotech products including SGG PYROSWISS, SGG PYROSWISS EXTRA, SGG VETROFLAM (E-class), SGG SWISSFLAM, SGG CONTRAFLAM, and SGG CONTRAFLAM STRUCTURE (EI-class) fire-rated glass products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• 3M: Global materials company whose window film division (Prestige solar control, Scotchshield security, Fasara decorative) is supplied through Schleppy as an authorized partner. Not a direct competitor; a key upstream ecosystem participant for the company's film-based offerings.
• LUMON: Manufacturer of frameless, foldable balcony and terrace glazing systems and a Core strategic supplier/partner of Schleppy. Not a direct competitor, but a key ecosystem participant whose products anchor Schleppy's premium balcony offering.
• Vetrotech Saint-Gobain: Specialty manufacturer of fire-rated and high-performance architectural glass (EI30–EI90) and a Core strategic supplier/partner of Schleppy. Not a competitor, but the upstream source of Schleppy's entire fire-protection product line.

Broad incumbents

• Guardian Glass: Large global float and coated-glass manufacturer with strong European presence. Overlaps with Schleppy on insulating, low-E and coated architectural glass but serves the market as a primary manufacturer and upstream supplier.
• Pilkington: Global glass manufacturer with a broad architectural and specialty glass portfolio including insulating, fire-rated and solar-control glass. Overlaps with Schleppy's product categories but competes at OEM/fabricator level rather than as a local installer.
• AGC Glass Europe: Major European flat-glass manufacturer offering architectural, energy-efficient, fire-rated and decorative glass products. Comparable product overlap with Schleppy's insulating and coated glass offerings, but competes upstream and as a broad incumbent rather than at regional installer level.
• Saint-Gobain Glass: Global glass and building materials group whose Vetrotech subsidiary is itself a Schleppy supplier. Overlaps across flat glass, insulating glazing, fire-rated glass and architectural glazing, but operates at group level with a much wider portfolio.

Direct peers

• Glas Trösch: Switzerland's largest glass manufacturer and fabricator, with a comparable portfolio of insulating, safety, fire-rated and decorative glass products plus installation services across Swiss regions. Most directly comparable Swiss competitor in scope and customer base, though operating at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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