Stalder

What Stalder does

Stalder AG is a Swiss contract metal surface finisher headquartered in Engelburg (canton of St. Gallen) that delivers industrial coating, stainless-steel finishing, and aluminium treatment services to manufacturing customers. Founded in 1959 and family-controlled, the firm runs a single-site operation with ~90 employees, operating both barrel and framework lines to handle parts ranging from small components up to workpieces of approximately 3800mm in length. Service categories include galvanization, chrome, nickel and copper plating; electropolishing, pickling and passivating of stainless steel; and anodising, hard-anodising, colouring and Alodine treatments for aluminium, supplemented by an in-house laboratory for quality control and proprietary chemistry such as the SurTec 650 chrom(VI)-free passivation process.

The technology stack is process-chemistry and capital equipment rather than software: chromium(VI)-free coating systems, computer-controlled process lines, and certified environmental and quality management (ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015) underpin the offering. Commercial posture is B2B sales-led with custom quotation-based pricing tied to part dimensions and processing specifications, a 30-day payment window, and collection-service logistics that anchor the relationship to a Swiss industrial client base. The company markets itself under the 'Stalderfinish' sub-brand and maintains active involvement in Swiss and German industry associations (SWISSGALVANIC, SSO, VSA, SGO, IGO, DGO, SMZ, PTV, IHK, OTS, NCB).

The revenue model is service-fee per batch/contract, with no disclosed subscription, licensing, or platform component. Domestic Swiss geography dominates distribution; there is no public statement of multi-country expansion, external investors, or M&A activity. Strategic emphasis appears to be on regulatory compliance (REACH/RoHS, chrom(VI)-free chemistry), capacity renewal within the existing Engelburg footprint, and reinforcement of qualified-supplier status with industrial buyers rather than on growth via acquisition, new geographies, or new business models.

Name

Stalder

Legal name

Stalder AG

Website

https://stalderag.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stalder AG is a Swiss, family-owned contract metal finisher in Engelburg delivering coating, stainless-steel finishing, and aluminium anodising services to industrial manufacturers from a single site since 1959.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Surface Finishing Services

NAICS

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Electroplating & Metal Finishing (Anodizing/Galvanizing/Passivation) (IMAIAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

Keywords

• Metal surface finishing
• Electroplating services
• Anodising services
• Industrial coating
• Corrosion protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Engelberg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Surface Finishing Services: Contract metal finishing and electroplating services for industrial customers. Services include coating (galvanization, chrome plating, nickel plating, copper plating), stainless steel finishing (electropolishing, pickling, passivating), and aluminium processing (anodising, hard-anodising, colouring). Revenue generated through service fees for metal treatment and finishing operations based on part dimensions and processing requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stalder AG delivers metal surface finishing services for industrial components, encompassing coating (galvanisation, chrome, nickel, copper and tin plating), stainless steel finishing (electropolishing, pickling and passivation) and aluminium finishing (anodising, hard anodising and colouring). Services are performed to RoHS/REACH standards at its single site in Engelburg, Switzerland, with bundled laboratory quality control and processing of very small precision parts.

Product overview

Stalder AG is an industrial metal finishing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of surface treatment services. The core offering consists of coating services (galvanization, chrome plating, nickel plating, copper plating), stainless steel finishing (electropolishing, pickling, passivating), and aluminium finishing (anodising, hard-anodising, colouring, Alodine treatments). The company also provides specialized smallest parts processing and in-house laboratory services for quality control. All services are delivered from their facility in Engelburg, Switzerland, with maximum workpiece dimensions varying by process type.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coating (Galvanisation, Chrome, Nickel, Copper, Tin) Electroplating service that applies metallic coatings such as zinc (galvanisation), chrome, nickel, copper and tin to metal components to deliver corrosion protection, conductivity, wear resistance and decorative finishes. Offered to industrial manufacturers in sectors including automotive, electronics, machinery and apparatus engineering.
• Stainless Steel Finishing (Electropolishing, Pickling, Passivation) Surface treatment for stainless steel components including electropolishing for smooth and passivated surfaces, chemical pickling to remove scale and heat tint, and passivation to enhance the natural corrosion-resistant oxide layer. Targeted at manufacturers of stainless steel parts used in medical technology, food, pharmaceutical and apparatus engineering.
• Aluminium Finishing (Anodising, Hard Anodising, Colouring) Anodising service for aluminium components producing a protective and decorative oxide layer, with optional hard anodising for increased wear resistance and colouring for visual differentiation. Intended for industrial customers in aerospace, automotive, electronics and apparatus engineering that need durable aluminium surfaces.
• Chrome(VI)-free Passivation with SurTec 650 Chrom(III) Passivation treatment using SurTec 650 Chrom(III) chemistry to produce a chromium(VI)-free conversion layer on metal parts, supporting RoHS and REACH compliance. Aimed at manufacturers that need corrosion protection on metallic components without using restricted hexavalent chromium substances.
• Smallest Parts Processing Specialised coating and finishing service for very small precision parts, addressing industrial customers whose components are too small for standard finishing providers to process reliably.
• Laboratory Services In-house laboratory services covering material testing, coating thickness measurement, chemical analysis and quality documentation for finished parts, supporting industrial customers that require verifiable compliance data.

Quantifiable outcome

• Corrosion protection comparable to hexavalent passivations achieved with chromium-6-free SurTec 650 process
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• SWISSGALVANICcoreOthersAssociation of Swiss Galvanisation Companies - Industry association for galvanisation companies in Switzerland.
• SSO (Swiss Foundation for Surface Technology)coreOthersSwiss Foundation for Surface Technology providing standards and guidelines for the surface treatment industry.
• VSA (Association of Swiss Anodising Companies)coreOthersAssociation of Swiss Anodising Companies representing the anodising industry in Switzerland.
• SGO (Swiss Society for Surface Technology)moderateOthersSwiss Society for Surface Technology - professional society for surface technology practitioners.
• IGO (Community of Interest for Surface Technology)moderateOthersCommunity of Interest for Surface Technology - networking and knowledge sharing group.
• DGO (German Society for Surface Technology)moderateOthersGerman Society for Surface Technology - cross-border professional network.
• PTV (Production and Technology Association East Switzerland)moderateOthersProduction and Technology Association for East Switzerland supporting local industrial companies.
• IHK (St.Gallen-Appenzell Chamber of Commerce)moderateOthersChamber of Commerce and Industry for St. Gallen-Appenzell region.
• OTS (East Switzerland Technology Symposium)moderateOthersEast Switzerland Technology Symposium for technology networking and knowledge exchange.
• SMZ (Association of Swiss Metal-Working Industry Subcontractors)moderateOthersAssociation of Swiss Metal-Working Industry Subcontractors representing the subcontracting sector.
• ISER (Stainless Steel Information Centre)moderateOthersStainless Steel Information Centre providing technical information about stainless steel.
• FCSG (FC St.Gallen)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFC St.Gallen 'FCSG Partner 1879' - local sports sponsorship for regional brand visibility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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