Swissmetal Holding

What Swissmetal Holding does

Swissmetal Holding AG (legal name: SWMTL Holding AG in Liquidation) was a Swiss holding company that, through its operating subsidiary Swissmetal Industries AG, manufactured specialty copper alloys and tailored semi-finished metal products. Founded in 1855 and headquartered in Dornach, Switzerland, the group operated production facilities in Dornach and Reconvilier (Switzerland) and Lüdenscheid (Germany). The core technology centered on extrusion press-based precision metalworking, enabling series production of high-quality copper alloy components for industrial, aerospace, and power applications. The company held BAE Systems aerospace alloy certification (September 2008), Alstom Power 'Approved Supplier' status, and ISO 9001/14001 certifications, and reached peak net sales of CHF 399 million in 2007 with 22% year-over-year growth.

The company generated revenue through direct B2B sales of manufactured hardware (copper alloy components and semi-finished products) to enterprise industrial customers, supported by exclusive distribution agreements such as the partnership with RM Precision Swiss, Inc. for North America. Customers included BAE Systems (aerospace) and Alstom Power (energy), and the go-to-market relied on direct enterprise field sales, industry trade shows (SIAMS), and quality credentials as marketing. From 2011 onward, the company suffered severe financial distress attributed to the strong Swiss franc and elevated copper prices, triggering a liquidity crisis, provisional bankruptcy protection for its main operating subsidiary in July 2011, and ultimately shareholder approval of voluntary liquidation in June 2012. Operational assets were divested between 2012 and 2013 to Baoshida (Schweiz) AG (Dornach and Reconvilier, including the 'Swissmetal' brand) and Le Bronze Industriel (Lüdenscheid), and the holding company was delisted from SIX Swiss Exchange in September 2016. The entity continues to exist in liquidation status, filing annual reports and convening annual general assemblies through at least 2026, but has no operating business.

Name

Swissmetal Holding

Legal name

SWMTL Holding AG in Liquidation (i.L.)

Website

https://swmtl.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1855

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Swissmetal Holding AG was a Swiss specialty copper alloy manufacturer (founded 1855) serving aerospace, power, and industrial customers, which entered voluntary liquidation in 2012 after divesting operations to Baoshida and Le Bronze Industriel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dornach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal products manufacturing and sales: Swissmetal generated revenue through manufacturing and selling specialty copper alloys and metal components to industrial customers. The company reported net sales of CHF 399 million in 2007 with 22% growth over prior year, and gross sales of CHF 325.1 million in the prior year reference.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Swissmetal was a Swiss manufacturer of specialty copper alloys and tailored semi-finished products, producing high-quality extruded copper alloy components for industrial applications including aerospace and power generation. The group operated production sites in Dornach and Reconvilier (Switzerland) and Lüdenscheid (Germany) through its core operating subsidiary Swissmetal Industries AG, supplying certified alloy grades to industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

Swissmetal Holding AG (in Liquidation) was a Swiss metal manufacturing group specializing in copper alloys and premium metal products. The company operated production facilities in Dornach, Reconvilier (Switzerland), and Lüdenscheid (Germany). The group's historical product portfolio included high-quality copper alloys, extruded products, and specialty metal components serving various industrial sectors including aerospace, automotive, and construction. As of the available data, the company has undergone voluntary liquidation proceedings (decided June 2012), with its operational assets being sold to Baoshida (Schweiz) AG and Le Bronze Industriel, and is no longer an active manufacturing enterprise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialty Copper Alloys
• Extruded Semi-Finished Copper Alloy Products

Quantifiable outcome

• Net sales growth of 22% in 2007 to CHF 399 million
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HIAG ImmobilienminorOthers · 8 October 2014HIAG Immobilien acquired the Swissmetal property/area in Dornach in October 2014.
• Baoshida (Schweiz) AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 December 2012Baoshida (Schweiz) AG acquired the operations in Reconvilier and Dornach from Swissmetal Industries AG. Swissmetal Holding AG transferred brand rights including 'Swissmetal' to Baoshida (Schweiz) AG as part of the asset sale.
• Le Bronze IndustrielcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 November 2012Le Bronze Industriel acquired Swissmetal Lüdenscheid GmbH and made a partial takeover offer for Swissmetal Industries AG. Purchase completed in November 2012 with a succession social plan.
• Alstom PowerminorOthers · 19 December 2011Alstom Power confirmed Swissmetal as 'Approved Supplier' for power industry components.
• Le Bronze IndustrielcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 July 2011Le Bronze Industriel made a partial takeover offer for Swissmetal Industries AG during the company's restructuring period.
• RM Precision Swiss, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 November 2008Swissmetal Group signed an exclusive supply and sales contract with RM Precision Swiss, Inc. for distribution of products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Wieland Group: Wieland is one of the world's leading manufacturers of semi-finished copper and copper alloy products (rods, bars, tubes, sheets). Directly comparable to Swissmetal's historic core business of copper alloy extrusion and precision metalworking for industrial customers.
• Luvata: Luvata is a global specialist in copper and specialty alloy products for industrial, automotive, and energy applications. Highly comparable manufacturing model and customer verticals to Swissmetal's historical business.
• MKM Mansfelder Kupfer und Messing GmbH: MKM is a German manufacturer of copper and brass semi-finished products including strips, sheets, rods, and tubes. Similar mid-sized specialty copper producer profile serving comparable industrial customers.
• Materion Corporation: Materion produces specialty copper-based alloys (alloy 25/C17200 beryllium copper, etc.) and engineered materials for aerospace, industrial, and energy markets. Comparable specialty alloy focus and aerospace customer base.
• Olin Brass (Olin Corporation): Olin Brass is a US-based manufacturer of copper and copper alloy strip, sheet, and foil serving industrial, automotive, and electronics markets. Closely comparable specialty copper alloy manufacturing model.
• Poongsan Corporation: Poongsan is a South Korean manufacturer of copper and copper alloy products (sheet, strip, rod, tube, wire) for industrial and defense applications. Comparable product portfolio with aerospace and industrial customers.
• KME Group: KME is a major European manufacturer of copper and copper alloy semi-finished products serving industrial, electrical, and engineering markets. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer base to Swissmetal's historical offerings.
• Diehl Metall: Diehl Metall manufactures high-quality copper and copper alloy semi-finished products (rods, profiles, strips) for industrial applications including automotive, aerospace, and electrical engineering. Directly comparable specialty copper alloys focus.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Materials Corporation: Mitsubishi Materials has a substantial copper and copper alloy products business serving industrial, automotive, and electronics markets globally. Broader conglomerate, but its copper division is directly comparable to Swissmetal's offerings.
• Aurubis AG: Aurubis is Europe's largest copper producer and a global leader in copper recycling and processing. While broader than Swissmetal (covers primary smelting through semi-finished products), it competes in the same nonferrous metals value chain for industrial buyers.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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