What Diamantbohr AG does

Diamantbohr AG is a Swiss specialty construction services company founded in 1971 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Frutiger Gruppe. The firm provides diamond drilling, cutting, and controlled demolition for reinforced concrete, concrete, and masonry through approximately 25 branch sites in Switzerland, Germany, France, and Austria, supported by roughly 300 specialists. Its customer base spans enterprise construction companies, infrastructure operators, utilities, and public-sector entities, with named engagements including Jungfraubahn's Jungfraujoch rail expansion (drilling at temperatures around -23°C), the San Bernardino Tunnel renovation for the Swiss federal road authority, a 44,000 m² mixed-use development in Paris for Bouygues Construction (the Morland project), factory floor modifications for Siemens (Zug) and Peugeot-Citroën (a 10×10 m hopper opening), and controlled demolition or wastewater work for EKZ Zugerland, GZ Geroldswil, and ARA Ried Muotathal.

Technology is equipment-based rather than software-driven: the firm fields a fleet of 200+ equipped vehicles in Switzerland alone, 40+ remotely controlled demolition robots with electric motors for emission-free indoor work, and three specialized tunnel profile milling (TPF) machines that have been deployed across Europe, including a current project in Blansko near Brno in the Czech Republic. Proprietary elements include patented waterproof stainless-steel anchor sleeves in 50-150mm diameters used for balcony drainage and slab penetrations. Core technical capabilities cover core drilling from 8mm to 1300mm diameter, diamond wire sawing for unlimited-depth cuts, concrete and asphalt cutting up to 105cm depth (with disc diameters up to 220cm), and controlled demolition in confined spaces. The group holds ISO 9001 (continuously since August 30, 1996) and ISO 14001:2004 (since 2005, first in the drilling/cutting/demolition sector), with current ISO certificates valid through June 27, 2028.

Revenue is generated entirely through project-based professional services sold via a direct field-sales motion: branch-level account managers handle enterprise tenders and regional infrastructure clients in 14 Swiss branches, 7 German branches, and 4 French-speaking Switzerland and France locations, organized under regional managers. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to material, labor, transport, overhead, and statutory charges, with 30-day net payment terms and no public price list. The group has executed six wholly-owned acquisitions and subsidiary formations between 2008 and 2013 to extend geographic reach (Diamantbohr GmbH Germany, AWS béton-cut Sàrl France renamed Diamcoupe Sàrl, Diamantbohr Österreich GmbH) and consolidate the Swiss and German markets (Baucut AG, Brugger Baubohrungen AG, Diamantbohr Dieburg GmbH). In 2021, the Swiss French-speaking subsidiary Diamcoupe SA was merged into Diamantbohr AG to consolidate the group structure under a unified brand.

Name

Diamantbohr AG

Legal name

Diamantbohr AG

Website

https://diamantbohr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Diamantbohr AG is a Swiss specialty construction services firm providing diamond drilling, cutting, and controlled demolition for concrete and masonry across approximately 25 branches in Switzerland, Germany, France, and Austria, serving enterprise construction firms and public infrastructure operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Buchs

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Concrete Drilling Services: Core diamond core drilling services for creating openings in reinforced concrete, concrete, walls and natural stone. Services include standard drilling and complex problem-solving for diameters from 8mm to 1300mm.
2. Concrete Cutting Services: Precision cutting services including wire sawing, wall sawing, floor sawing, and joint cutting. Specialized services include tunnel profile cutting and radial cuts.
3. Controlled Demolition Services: Demolition using remotely controlled robots, hydraulic presses and concrete crushers for controlled removal of concrete elements, foundations and rock materials.
4. Special Projects Services: Complex projects including tunnel work, underwater work, highway traffic work, and nuclear power plant projects with planning, organization and logistics services.
5. Adhesive Reinforcement Services: Structural reinforcement using CFC and steel lamellae to improve building statics and load-bearing capacity.
6. Water Management and Sludge Processing: Water treatment and mud press services for construction sites, including water recycling capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Diamantbohr AG provides specialized diamond core drilling, concrete cutting and controlled demolition services for construction and infrastructure projects. Core capabilities include core drilling from 8mm to 1300mm diameter, diamond wire sawing for unlimited depths, concrete/asphalt cutting up to 105cm thickness, and controlled demolition using 40+ remotely operated electric robots. The company also delivers tunnel profile milling, structural adhesive reinforcement with CFC/steel lamellae, anchor installations with patented waterproof sleeves, joint cutting, and on-site water treatment/sludge pressing for environmentally compliant operations.

Product overview

Diamantbohr AG is a construction services company offering a unified portfolio of specialized diamond drilling, cutting, and controlled demolition services. The core offerings include core drilling (8mm-1300mm diameter), concrete cutting (up to 105cm depth), diamond wire sawing for unlimited depth cuts, and controlled demolition using remote-controlled robots. Supporting services include adhesive reinforcements, anchor installations, joint cutting, water treatment, sludge press, logistics, and special projects. The company operates specialized tunnel profile milling (TPF) equipment with three units deployed across Europe. With approximately 300 specialists across 25 sites in Switzerland, Germany, France, and Austria, the company serves as a market leader in diamond drilling and controlled demolition in Switzerland and neighboring countries, operating as part of the Frutiger Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Drilling Diamond-tipped core drilling services for creating precise openings in reinforced concrete, concrete, walls, and natural stone, ranging from 8mm to 1300mm diameter, performed vertically, horizontally, or at angles. Designed for construction, renovation and infrastructure projects.
• Concrete Cutting Precision concrete and asphalt cutting using diamond-tipped saws, capable of cutting up to 105cm thickness with disc diameters up to 220cm, including straight, angled, curved and arc cuts for construction and infrastructure clients.
• Diamond Wire Sawing Specialized diamond wire cutting for unlimited depth and large surface cuts, used for straight cuts, round openings, and partial cuts from 50cm to several meters diameter, suitable for concrete, stone, wood and steel profiles.
• Controlled Demolition Remote-controlled demolition robots and hydraulic presses for controlled concrete demolition in confined spaces where traditional equipment cannot access, featuring electric motors with no exhaust emissions for indoor use.
• Adhesive Reinforcements Structural reinforcement using CFC and steel fiber laminate strips applied to concrete to improve load capacity, halt deterioration damage and ensure long-term reliable use of strengthened structures.
• Special Projects Custom project services including tunnel work, underwater operations, highway traffic work and nuclear plant projects, with feasibility studies, planning, organization, logistics and detailed cost estimation.
• Logistics and Special Equipment Specialized logistics and equipment including tracked vehicles, lifting devices, compact loaders, tracked dumpers, and the 'Gigant' self-equipped vehicle for autonomous operations with integrated power, crane, water tank and work platform.
• Water Treatment and Sludge Press Water management and sludge press services filtering up to 600 liters of water per hour, separating sludge for easy disposal, with pH neutralization for discharge into existing drainage systems.
• Anchor Installations and Borehole Sleeves Precision drilling templates for anchor installations and patented stainless-steel waterproof borehole sleeves for balcony drainage and slab penetrations, ranging from 50-150mm diameter.
• Joint Cutting Joint sawing for efficient separation of asphalt and concrete pavements up to 635mm depth, with hydraulic slurry extraction and groove cutting to reduce aquaplaning.
• Tunnel Profile Milling (TPF) Specialized tunnel profile milling services using three dedicated TPF machines for radial tunnel drainage and profile cutting in vault areas, with modular configuration for road or rail applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Filter up to 600 liters of water per hour with mud press technology

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hans Mathys AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2021Logistics partner that delivers equipment and materials to 16 branches across Switzerland weekly. Provides reliable and fast logistics services supporting operational activities.
• Bouygues ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2018Collaborating on the landmark Morland Paris project - a 44,000 m² mixed-use development. This is a major urban regeneration project in Paris involving hotel, retail, cultural spaces and housing.
• Blansko Tunnel Project Partner (Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for tunnel profile milling project in Blansko near Brno, Czech Republic. Responsible for organizing the specialized transport of tunnel profile milling equipment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hilti: Liechtenstein-headquartered global construction tools, software and services provider. Comparable as a major incumbent in the professional construction tools market that also increasingly offers services and integrated solutions overlapping with Diamantbohr's offerings.
• Husqvarna Construction: Division of Husqvarna Group supplying diamond tools, cutting, drilling and surface preparation equipment for the construction industry. Directly comparable as the manufacturer of the type of equipment Diamantbohr deploys daily on construction sites.
• Tyrolit: Austrian-headquartered global leader in diamond tools and grinding systems for the construction industry. Comparable as the dominant equipment/tool supplier serving the same concrete cutting and drilling market Diamantbohr serves as a contractor.

Emerging players

• Darda GmbH: German manufacturer of hydraulic demolition and cutting attachments (concrete crushers, shears, combi cutters). Comparable as a specialist equipment provider in the controlled demolition segment where Diamantbohr competes.
• Brokk: Swedish manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots and a stated technology partner of Diamantbohr. Comparable as the dominant specialist in the demolition robot category that Diamantbohr has built its controlled demolition service line around.
• Cedima: German manufacturer of diamond tools and core drilling/cutting machines for the construction industry. Comparable as a regional specialist serving the same DACH core drilling and concrete cutting market.
• Aquajet Systems (Aqua Robotics): Swedish manufacturer of hydrodemolition robots and concrete surface preparation equipment. Comparable as a niche specialist in robotic concrete removal technologies that complement Diamantbohr's controlled demolition offerings.
• Lissmac: German manufacturer of construction machinery for cutting, drilling and surface preparation. Comparable as a mid-sized European specialist in concrete cutting and drilling equipment serving Diamantbohr's core customer base.
• Pentruder: Swedish manufacturer of high-frequency concrete cutting systems and wire saws. Comparable as a niche specialist in diamond wire sawing — one of Diamantbohr's core service lines.

Direct peers

• Controlled Demolition Inc: US-based specialty contractor performing controlled demolition, concrete cutting and explosive demolition services. Most direct comparable as a peer specialty contractor in controlled demolition, though operating primarily in North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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