Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz

What Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz does

Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz is a Swiss private industry trade association founded in May 2024 through the merger of the Association suisse de l'industrie des graviers et du béton (ASGB) and asr Recyclage matériaux construction Suisse. The association serves approximately 400 member companies operating in the Swiss gravel extraction, concrete production, and construction-demolition recycling sectors, and additionally acts as a government-authorized inspection body covering more than 970 companies across approximately 1,260 extraction sites, processing plants, and recycling centers in 20 cantons and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Its core services include cantonal-contract regulatory inspections, factory production control (WPK) certification referrals through partner SÜGB, occupational health and safety guidance under Branchenlösung Nr. 8, contaminated-site advisory support, and a proprietary online eco-balance calculator that produces Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) per SN EN 15804. The association also runs a professional education portfolio delivering federally recognized qualifications (Rohstoffaufbereiter, Baustoffprüfer) and publishes multilingual technical guidelines, position papers, and the SPICK public outreach magazine.

The organization is governed by an elected board chaired by President Lionel Lathion (Lathion Group SA) and Vice President Christoph Duijts (KIBAG Holding AG), with approximately 30 staff led by Director Michael Widmer across inspection, technical, nature/soil, Romandie, communications, education, and administration functions, operating from headquarters in Bern and a regional office in Schlieren. Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring annual membership dues from active and guest members, fee-based training courses priced at CHF 180–1,500 per participant, and one-time sales of publications and merchandise. Distribution occurs through direct membership enrollment and a network of 16+ cantonal associations, with policy advocacy conducted via memberships in constructionsuisse, USAM, SIA, cemsuisse, and other umbrella bodies.

Name

Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz

Legal name

Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz

Website

https://baustoffkreislauf.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz is a Swiss trade association founded in 2024, serving ~400 member companies in the gravel, concrete, and recycling industries through regulatory inspections, certification referrals, training, lobbying, and EPD tooling across 20 cantons and Liechtenstein.

Ownership category

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Product category

Construction Materials Industry Association

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PRIMARYBPADANAD

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

Keywords

• Construction materials association
• Gravel concrete recycling
• Industry inspection services
• Environmental product declarations
• Circular construction economy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from approximately 400 member companies, including active members (gravel, concrete, recycling companies, contaminated site advisors) and guest members (collaborating companies).
2. Training and Education Services: Revenue from professional training courses, certification preparation programs (e.g., Rohstoffaufbereiter, Baustoffprüfer), and educational events. Course fees range from CHF 180-1500 per participant.
3. Publications and Products: Sales of educational publications, guidelines, technical documentation, and merchandise (e.g., SPICK children's magazine, Gravilou booklet at CHF 1.00, Quatuor card game at CHF 3.00).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz is a Swiss trade association serving the gravel, concrete, and recycling industry with approximately 400 member companies. It delivers government-contracted inspection services across more than 970 facilities in 20 cantons and Liechtenstein, offers professional training courses leading to federal certifications, provides an eco-balance calculator for Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), and represents the industry in political and regulatory matters.

Product overview

Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz ist ein Dachverband für die Schweizer Kies-, Beton- und Recyclingindustrie mit rund 400 Mitgliedern. Der Verband bietet ein breites Spektrum an Dienstleistungen für seine Mitglieder: Inspektions- und Zertifizierungsdienste (Inspektion von über 970 Unternehmen), Beratung zu Arbeitssicherheit (Branchenlösung Nr. 8), WPK-Zertifizierung, umfassende Bildungsangebote (eidgenössische Fachausweise für Rohstoffaufbereiter und Baustoffprüfer), den branchenspezifischen Ökobilanz-Rechner für Umweltproduktedeklarationen (EPD), Natur- und Bodenmanagement, technische Fachberatung sowie Zugang zu Normen und Rechtsdatenbanken. Der Verband wurde im Mai 2024 durch die Fusion des ASGB und asr Recycling Suisse gegründet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inspection Services (Inspektionsdienstleistungen) Government-contracted inspection of gravel, concrete, and recycling facilities across 20 Swiss cantons and Liechtenstein, covering over 970 companies and approximately 1,260 extraction sites, processing facilities, and recycling centers. Delivered for member companies and cantonal regulatory authorities.
• WPK Certification Referral (Werkseigene Produktionskontrolle) Referral service for Factory Production Control (WPK) certification of construction materials according to valid European standards, conducted in partnership with the Schweizerischer Überwachungsverband für Gesteinsbaustoffe (SÜGB). Targeted at construction materials producers seeking compliance certification.
• Education and Training Programs (Bildungsangebote & Weiterbildung) Professional training courses and certification programs for the gravel, concrete, and recycling industry, including federally recognized certifications (Rohstoffaufbereiter/in with eidgenössischer Fachausweis, Baustoffprüfer/in) and specialized courses on landfill operations, sorting, and processing. Course fees range from CHF 180 to CHF 1,500 per participant.
• Eco-Balance Calculator (Ökobilanz-Rechner / EPD Tool) Online sector-specific eco-balance calculator for determining and optimizing Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) according to SN EN 15804. Used by construction materials producers to calculate and disclose environmental impact of products.
• Nature and Soil Management Services (Natur & Boden) Advisory services supporting planning and implementation of biodiversity promotion measures during gravel extraction, soil management, recultivation guidelines, and certification through the Stiftung Natur & Wirtschaft foundation.
• Occupational Safety and Health Protection (Branchenlösung Nr. 8) Promotion of occupational safety and health protection for member companies through checklists, training materials, fact sheets, and on-site inspections under the Swiss Branchenlösung Nr. 8 framework. Targeted at operating companies in the gravel, concrete, and recycling sector.
• Technical Advisory Services (Technischer Fachbereich) Member-facing technical expertise covering sorting and processing, demolition, mineral construction materials recycling, wood disposal, gravel and sand extraction, concrete production, sustainability, and environmental impact assessment.
• Environmental Advisory Services (Umweltbereich) Expert services in contaminated site treatment, soil and groundwater protection, PFAS management, and environmental certifications for member companies in the construction materials sector.
• Publications and Guidelines (Publikationen & Merkblätter) Library of brochures, fact sheets, and technical publications covering gravel extraction, recycling, soil management, fire protection, and landfill operations. Includes the SPICK children's magazine for public outreach and member-targeted technical guidelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of Swiss construction materials industry under inspection coverage
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SÜGB/ASMP (Schweizerischer Überwachungsverband für Gesteinsbaustoffe)coreTechnology or IntegrationWPK (Factory Production Control) certification for construction materials according to valid European standards. Companies seeking certification are referred to SÜGB for membership and certification.
• asphaltsuissecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner organization representing the asphalt industry, collaborating on circular construction economy initiatives
• BetonsuissecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss concrete industry association, strategic partner for concrete-related circular economy and certification matters
• Circular Economy Switzerland (CES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational platform for circular economy initiatives, aligning with the association's core circularity mission
• constructionsuisse/ CostruzioneSvizzeracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of constructionsuisse umbrella organization, coordinating industry positions and advocacy on construction policy
• USAM (Union Suisse des Arts et Métiers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Arts and Trades Association member, coordinating industry interests at national political level
• KSE/CPT (Conferenza pietre e terra)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference of Stones and Earth, coordinating common industry interests and external communication
• SIA (Swiss Association of Engineers and Architects)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on standards and technical guidelines for construction materials
• SSIC/SSE (Société Suisse des Entrepreneurs)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Master Builders Association, coordination on construction industry standards and practices
• cemsuissemajorTechnology or IntegrationSwiss Cement Industry Association, collaboration on cement-related environmental product declarations and decarbonization
• SwissBetonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical collaboration on concrete specifications and sustainability standards
• Swiss RecyclingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on recycling industry standards and best practices
• R-Suisse/RecyclistmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss recycling training association, responsible for Recycleur CFC professional certification
• TAFE (Trägerschaft Aus- und Weiterbildung Fachpersonen für Entsorgungsanlagen)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for waste treatment plant personnel training, co-developing professional education courses
• ASED/ASIR (Swiss Association of Waste Treatment Plant Operators)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on waste treatment plant operations and certification
• Natur & Wirtschaft FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation Nature and Economy, supporting Nature in Quarries initiatives and ecological compensation certification
• Aggregates EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean aggregates producers association, international collaboration on industry standards
• ERMCO (European Ready Mixed Concrete Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean ready-mixed concrete organization, international technical collaboration
• Construction Products Europe (AISBL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean construction products association, policy and standards alignment
• Cantonal Authorities (20 cantons + Liechtenstein)coreOthersFormal inspection contracts with cantonal governments for regulatory oversight of extraction sites, treatment facilities, and recycling centers. Covers over 90% of industry companies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• asphaltsuisse: National partner organization for the Swiss asphalt industry. Comparable as a closely allied construction-materials trade association focused on standards, training, and circular-economy initiatives for the bituminous materials subsector.
• betonsuisse: Swiss Concrete Industry Association representing ready-mix and downstream concrete interests. Directly comparable as a Swiss construction-materials trade association with overlapping membership and a formal strategic partnership with Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz.
• cemsuisse: Swiss Cement Industry Association, the national umbrella for cement producers. It is a direct peer because both are Swiss sector-level trade associations combining industry representation, technical standards, and decarbonization advocacy for related construction-materials subsectors.
• Swiss Recycling: National umbrella for Swiss recycling streams. Comparable as a Swiss trade association addressing recycling policy, standards, and best practices, with overlap on construction and demolition waste flows core to Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz.
• SwissBeton: Swiss concrete industry technical association collaborating on concrete specifications and sustainability standards. Direct peer because it operates as a sectoral association with overlapping technical and standards-development mandates.

Broad incumbents

• SIA (Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects): Switzerland's leading professional association for engineers and architects. A broader incumbent that collaborates on construction-materials standards and technical guidelines, intersecting with Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz's technical and normative work.
• Société Suisse des Entrepreneurs (SSIC/SSE): Swiss Master Builders Association covering all construction trades. A broader incumbent that touches on standards, training, and site safety—areas where Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz's inspection services and Branchenlösung Nr. 8 also operate.
• Schweizerischer Verband der Strassen- und Verkehrsfachleute (VSS): Swiss Road and Transportation Experts Association. Comparable as a standards-setting association in the infrastructure construction space, with intersecting membership in the construction-materials value chain.
• constructionsuisse: Umbrella organization of the Swiss construction industry. Broader than Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz, spanning the full construction value chain, but materially comparable as the policy and advocacy parent organization that coordinates sector positions.

Regional players

• Aggregates Europe: European aggregates producers association. Functionally analogous to Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz at the European level, covering the same gravel/aggregates sector from a cross-border perspective and shaping EU-level standards that affect Swiss operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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