FORTEC Switzerland AG

What FORTEC Switzerland AG does

FORTEC Switzerland AG (formerly ALTRAC AG, rebranded in 2024) is a Swiss industrial electronics distributor and systems integrator, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the German FORTEC Elektronik AG since 2000. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Würenlos, Aargau, the company supplies TFT components, industrial monitors, embedded computing platforms (SBCs, COM modules, motherboards), and power supplies (AC/DC from 3W to 1MW and DC/DC from 0.5W to 10kW). Its proprietary capabilities include the VacuBond optical bonding process co-developed with Taica Group, in-house Prisma AD cards and media players, the Infinite Touch PCAP range, and ISO 9001:2015-certified custom design and manufacturing (mechanical, electronic, firmware, optical bonding, 3D-printed prototypes).

The business model blends standard component distribution with value-added services: design-in consultation, optical bonding, touch screen fitting, product customization, and end-of-life (EOL) management including Last-Time-Buy negotiation. Distribution agreements cover major principals including NEC, Kontron, Cincon, Advanced Energy, Delta, COSEL, congatec, iBASE, JDI/KOE (Trusted Distributor for defense), Panadisplay, Inission, Teltonika, EDAC POWER, and PANASYS. Pricing is contact-based with no published tiers or minimum order quantities on power supplies.

FORTEC Switzerland serves enterprise B2B customers in avionics/space/military, medical, transportation (railway operators), industrial automation, test and measurement, and LED lighting. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with deep technical design-in support, executed through the Swiss HQ plus the wider FORTEC Group network (Germany, Czech Republic, USA, UK, Netherlands, Egypt). Recent product launches include the BLO-Line fire-load-optimized monitor, the iBASE AMI240 multi-OS box PC, the AIR-420 Edge AI Server, the MED-Line 15.6 medical touch monitor, a 32-inch transparent OLED, and a Braille Monitor with AI-supported image conversion. The entity itself is small (10 employees at Swiss HQ) within a larger group (~234 employees, ~€95M group turnover), and acts primarily as a Swiss sales and design-in hub alongside three optical bonding production facilities in Germany, Czech Republic, and the USA.

Name

FORTEC Switzerland AG

Legal name

FORTEC Switzerland AG

Website

https://fortec.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FORTEC Switzerland AG is a Swiss industrial electronics distributor and integrator, subsidiary of FORTEC Elektronik AG, supplying TFT displays, embedded computing, power supplies, custom monitors, and VacuBond optical bonding services to avionics, medical, transportation, defense, and industrial automation customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electronics Distribution

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

AC-DC Power Supplies (Industrial PSUs, DIN-rail, enclosed/open-frame) (IMAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Industrial electronics distribution
• TFT display solutions
• Embedded computing modules
• Power supply components
• Optical bonding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Würenlos

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Distribution: Distribution of standard electronic components including TFT displays, LCD modules, touchscreens, embedded computing products (SBCs, COM modules, motherboards), and power supplies (AC/DC and DC/DC converters). Products range from 0.25W to 1 megawatt for power supplies.
2. Custom Product Design & Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom touch screens, monitors, and electronic assemblies. Includes mechanical design, electronic design, firmware development, and complete TFT/SBC kit assembly with full traceability.
3. Optical Bonding Services: Vacuum optical bonding services using proprietary VacuBond process for TFT displays up to 32 inches. Includes dry bonding that can be reversed, making it reversible unlike traditional LOCA wet bonding.
4. Technical Services & Value-Added Services: Technical consulting, design-in support, EOL management, product customization, touch screen fitting, and supply chain optimization services. Includes Last-Time-Buy contract negotiation and implementation.
5. EOL (End-of-Life) Management: Proactive obsolescence management including early notification, Last-Time-Buy contract negotiation, identification of replacement products, and mechanical/electrical modifications to ensure continued availability.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FORTEC Switzerland AG is a specialist distributor and systems integrator of industrial electronic components, including TFT displays, touchscreens, embedded computing platforms, and AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies. It also provides value-added services such as proprietary VacuBond optical bonding, custom design and manufacturing, end-of-life management, and product customization for demanding industries including avionics, military, medical, transportation, and industrial automation.

Product overview

FORTEC Switzerland AG operates as a specialist distributor and integrator of industrial electronics, offering a portfolio of products and services across five core areas: Displays/TFT Components, Embedded Computing, Power Supplies, Software, and Custom Solutions. The product portfolio includes TFT displays, touchscreens, industrial monitors, embedded systems (SBCs, COM modules), AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies (0.5W to 1MW), and in-house developed Prisma AD cards and media players. Services include optical bonding (VacuBond®), touchscreen fitting/assembly, EOL management, product customisation, and design & manufacturing. The company serves demanding sectors including avionics/space/military, industrial, LED lighting, medical, test & measurement, and transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TFT Components Industrial TFT display components (TFT-Komponenten) distributed and integrated by FORTEC Switzerland AG for OEM applications. Targeted at industrial display integrators and OEM manufacturers.
• Industrial Monitors (Displays) Industrial-grade monitors and display solutions, including custom-designed monitors, for demanding environments such as industrial automation, medical, transportation, and military applications.
• Embedded Systems Embedded computer-on-modules and single-board computer platforms distributed and integrated for OEM manufacturers across industrial, medical, and avionics sectors.
• Power Supplies (Stromversorgung) AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies, including Brick-format power modules, distributed and integrated for industrial OEM applications.
• Software (VideoPoster / WebPoster) Digital signage software (VideoPoster, WebPoster) sold for content playback and signage control applications.
• VacuBond Optical Bonding Proprietary VacuBond optical bonding service for industrial displays, improving optical clarity, durability, and touch performance for harsh-environment and safety-critical applications.
• Touch Screen Fitting Touchscreen integration (PCAP / Infinite Touch) into industrial displays as a contracted service.
• EOL Management End-of-life management service for industrial electronic components, ensuring long-term availability and lifecycle continuity for OEM customers.
• Product Customisation Customisation of standard products (displays, embedded systems, power supplies) to specific application requirements.
• Custom Design & Manufacturing Contract design and manufacturing of custom monitors and integrated electronic solutions for OEM customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced reflections by 99% through VacuBond optical bonding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• FORTEC Group (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Since 2000, FORTEC Switzerland (formerly ALTRAC) has been a subsidiary of FORTEC Group headquartered in Germering near Munich. The group operates globally through seven subsidiaries in five countries, enabling comprehensive consultation and efficient on-site services.
• JDI Europe (KOE)coreTechnology or IntegrationFORTEC Switzerland holds Trusted Distributor status at JDI Europe for defense projects, enabling accelerated qualification and supply of JDI Rugged Plus TFT displays with extended availability.
• Taica GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partnership for VacuBond optical bonding technology - a proprietary vacuum bonding process for high-quality display solutions.
• InissionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Inission Power products including HDP1200 series GaN-based AC-DC power supplies.
• CinconmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distribution partner for Cincon DC/DC converters, AC/DC power supplies, and EMI filter modules including MIL-STD compliant products.
• Advanced EnergymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Advanced Energy power supplies, RF power products, and temperature measurement solutions for semiconductor applications.
• Delta ElectronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Delta power supplies, DIN rail power supplies, LED drivers, and medical power supplies.
• PanadisplayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Panadisplay TFT displays, round displays, AMOLED modules, and automotive display solutions.
• COSELmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for COSEL AC/DC power supplies, DC/DC converters, and medical adapter series.
• congatecmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for congatec COM Express modules, including rugged modules for railway and extreme environment applications.
• iBASEmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for iBASE embedded box PCs and single board computers including award-winning products.
• TeltonikaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Teltonika 5G routers and routing solutions for industrial applications.
• NEC (Japan)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution rights since 2004 for NEC LCD/TFT displays - one of the largest Japanese display manufacturers.
• Kontron AGmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution rights since 2004 for Kontron embedded products from Hamburg location.
• EDAC POWERminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for EDAC GaN USB-C chargers and medical AC/DC desktop power supplies.
• PANASYSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for PANASYS LCD displays including bar-type displays and square LCDs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arrow Electronics: Global broadline distributor serving industrial customers with embedded, power, and display offerings. Overlaps with FORTEC Switzerland at the OEM distribution layer and for embedded/industrial product lines, though Arrow operates at vastly greater scale.
• Avnet Embedded / Avnet Inc. Global broadline electronics distributor with significant embedded computing and display franchises. Comparable as a competing channel partner for the same OEM principals (e.g., Kontron, iBASE) but at much larger scale and with broader product breadth.

Regional players

• WPG Holdings: Asia-Pacific headquartered electronics distributor with global reach. Comparable as a competing distributor for similar semiconductor and component principals, but with primary geographic focus in Asia rather than Europe.

Direct peers

• Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH: European specialist distributor of electronic components with a strong focus on embedded, power, and display technologies for industrial customers. Closely comparable to FORTEC Switzerland in target market (DACH industrial OEMs), product breadth, and value-added services including design-in support.
• Bicker Elektronik GmbH: German specialist in industrial power supplies, embedded boards, and display solutions. Comparable to FORTEC Switzerland in product mix (power supplies, embedded, displays) and DACH industrial customer base.
• GLYN GmbH & Co. KG: German specialist distributor focused on displays, embedded computing, and power supplies for industrial applications. Directly comparable in product mix (TFT/touch/embedded/power), customer base (industrial, medical, automotive), and value-added engineering services.
• Display Technology Ltd: UK specialist distributor of industrial LCD/TFT displays, touchscreens, and embedded computing. Comparable to FORTEC Switzerland in its focus on industrial/medical display integration and embedded boards for OEM customers.
• Endrich Bauelemente GmbH: European specialist distributor of electronic components including displays, embedded, and power supplies. Comparable to FORTEC in DACH industrial customer focus and design-in/value-added service model.
• Review Display Systems Ltd: UK-based specialist supplier of industrial displays, embedded computing, and touch solutions. Closely comparable in offering custom display integration and embedded SBC distribution for industrial and medical customers across Europe.

Others

• Kontron AG: European embedded computing manufacturer that is simultaneously a key supplier to and an indirect competitor of FORTEC Switzerland. Comparable because Kontron's COM modules and SBCs are distributed by FORTEC, while Kontron itself sells integrated embedded solutions into overlapping industrial/medical/rail customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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