FREPA AG

What FREPA AG does

FREPA AG is a Swiss construction services firm founded in 1980 by the sons of Luigi Brogini, operating through two complementary subsidiaries: FREPA Gipserei AG (plastering and drywall) and FREPA MALEREI AG (painting). Headquartered in Lyss with additional sites in Biel/Bienne and Bern, the company employs approximately 135 staff — 110 in plastering and 25 in painting — making it one of the largest Swiss firms in its trade sector. Core services span wet plaster, drywall construction, facade insulation, stucco work, asbestos remediation, custom-formed drywall moldings (produced in-house via V-milling), and certified specialty applications including Knauf Cocoon light steel construction, BASWA Phon acoustic systems, Naturofloor and AI DO seamless coatings, STO Silent acoustics, and VKF-certified fire protection coatings. Customer segments are horizontal: private homeowners, general contractors and architects (subcontractor channel), public institutions (schools, hospitals, care homes), and hospitality projects, with named enterprise references including Tissot Arena, Hotel Hari, Delta Park Hotel, Spital Murten, and the Delémont medical center.

The business model is project-based professional services revenue: customers request express quotes via the company website or phone/email, work is delivered through on-site execution, and small jobs are turned around within 48 hours. GTM combines sales-led direct outreach with community-led local visibility through sports sponsorships (HC Bienne, SC Bern, BSC Young Boys) and cultural event partnerships (Christmas Sessions). The 2023 succession arrangement transferred ownership of the Gipserei division from the founding Brogini family to long-serving employees, with Patric and Giulia Brogini retaining leadership roles in the Verwaltungsrat and as Managing Director of FREPA Malerei AG respectively. The company holds multiple certifications (SMGV, ASEPP, VKF, Knauf, BASWA, Naturofloor, AI DO, STO) and continues to recruit project leaders, foremen, and apprentices, signaling capacity build-out aligned with the 2023 Bern branch opening.

Underlying technology is rooted in certified trade systems and capital infrastructure rather than proprietary software or AI: the 2016 Lyss Süd headquarters houses warehouses, silos, mixing equipment, and fleet management, while in-house V-milling/CNC enables custom drywall shaping. Geographic scope is single-country (Switzerland), concentrated in Canton of Bern. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

FREPA AG

Legal name

FREPA AG

Website

https://frepa.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FREPA AG is a Swiss construction services firm (founded 1980, ~135 employees) operating two subsidiaries — FREPA Gipserei AG (plastering, drywall, 110 staff) and FREPA Malerei AG (painting, 25 staff) — delivering certified specialty coatings, fire protection, acoustic, and asbestos remediation services to homeowners, contractors, public institutions, and hospitality clients across Canton of Bern.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Painting and Plastering Services

akta.pro primary industry

Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings (IMAFANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural & Decorative Painting (Interior/Exterior) (IMAIAKAA), Textured Wall Finishes (Plasters, Stucco, Tadelakt) (IMADAKAH)

Keywords

• Painting services
• Plastering services
• Drywall construction
• Facade renovation
• Fire protection coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyss

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastering Services (Gipserei): Complete plastering services including wet plaster, drywall construction, insulation, facades, stucco work, and asbestos remediation for new construction and renovation projects. Revenue generated through project-based quotations.
2. Painting Services (Malerei): Full painting services covering classic paint finishes, special coatings, wallpapering, decorative coatings, and seamless floor/wall systems. Revenue from both new construction and renovation projects.
3. Emergency Repair Services: Quick turnaround repair services including water damage repairs and wall refreshments. Small jobs completed within 48 hours.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FREPA AG is a Swiss construction services company operating through two specialized divisions: FREPA Gipserei AG (plastering) and FREPA Malerei AG (painting). The company delivers professional plastering services including wet plaster, drywall construction, insulation, facades, stucco work, and asbestos remediation, alongside painting services covering new construction and renovation, wallpapering, decorative coatings, and seamless floor/wall systems. Projects range from private homes to commercial and public buildings across the Bern canton region.

Product overview

FREPA AG operates as a dual-brand construction company offering specialized services through two divisions: FREPA Gipserei AG (plastering/drywall, established 1980) and FREPA Malerei AG (painting, established 1996). The company employs approximately 110 staff in plastering and 25 in painting across locations in Lyss, Bern, and Biel/Bienne. Core service offerings include Gipserei (plastering) covering wet plasters, abrasion finishes, drywall construction, insulation, facades, custom moldings, stucco work, and asbestos remediation; and Malerei (painting) covering new construction and renovation painting, wallpaper installation, specialized seamless coatings (Naturofloor, AI DO), fire protection coatings, decorative painting techniques (Stucco Veneziano, marble effects), and 48-hour repair service. FREPA is certified for Knauf systems, BASWA Phon acoustic systems, and specialized coating systems (Naturofloor, AI DO, STO Silent). They also offer custom drywall moldings produced in-house and light steel construction (Knauf Cocoon System).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gipserei (Plastering Services)
• Malerei (Painting Services)
• Trockenbau (Drywall Construction)
• Asbestsanierung (Asbestos Remediation)
• Brandschutzbeschichtungen (Fire Protection Coatings)
• Formteile (Custom-Formed Drywall Pieces)
• Emergency Repair Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Small repair jobs completed within 48 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KnaufcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner for Knauf systems including drywall construction, ceiling systems, wall systems, floor systems, and the advanced Knauf Cocoon light steel construction system enabling coverage up to 13 meters width.
• BASWA PhoncoreTechnology or IntegrationFREPA Gipserei AG is certified for the installation of BASWA Phon acoustic systems for sound regulation in buildings.
• NaturofloorcoreTechnology or IntegrationFREPA Malerei AG is certified for application of Naturofloor joint-free floor and wall coating system - a Swiss quality mineral product for residential and commercial spaces.
• Dold (AI DO)coreTechnology or IntegrationFREPA Malerei AG is certified for application of AI DO joint-free wet area coating system, suitable for private bathrooms, public sanitary facilities, kitchens, and hospitals.
• HC BienneminorOthersMember of the HC Bienne hockey club donor club. Creates networking opportunities and demonstrates local community commitment.
• SC Bern (SCB)minorOthersBusiness partner of SC Bern hockey club. Provides visibility and networking in the Bern sports community.
• BSC Young BoysminorOthersBusiness partner of BSC Young Boys football club. Supports local sports while building business relationships.
• Christmas SessionsminorOthersPartner of the Christmas Sessions concert series which has brought rock and pop legends including Gianna Nannini, Boney M, Bob Geldof, and Suzi Quatro to Biel.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest listed construction company, active across buildings, civil engineering and interior fit-out. Comparable as a Swiss construction incumbent with painting and plastering capabilities embedded in a much broader portfolio of services.
• Cellere Bau AG: Established Swiss construction group with general contractor and finishing capabilities. Comparable as a mid-to-large Swiss construction peer that competes for institutional and commercial projects with similar finishing scope.
• Walo Bertschinger AG: One of Switzerland's largest construction groups with broad capabilities including interior finishing, painting and plastering. Comparable as a major Swiss competitor with overlapping plastering and coating service offerings across a wider geographic footprint.
• Losinger Marazzi AG (Bouygues Construction): Major Swiss construction subsidiary of Bouygues Construction with full building delivery capability including interior finishing. Comparable as a large general contractor that competes with FREPA for institutional and commercial fit-out work in Switzerland.
• ISS A/S: Global facility services provider with painting, surface treatment and interior maintenance offerings. Comparable as an incumbent that delivers painting and finishing services to commercial and institutional clients, including in Switzerland.

Others

• Knauf AG (Switzerland): Swiss arm of the global drywall and building materials manufacturer. Comparable not as a direct competitor but as FREPA's key technology partner supplying the Knauf Cocoon and other drywall systems that FREPA installs under certification.
• Sto AG: European manufacturer of facade insulation and coating systems. Comparable as a supplier whose facade and coating systems are installed by specialized applicators in the same value chain as FREPA's plastering and painting services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/frepa_ag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frepalyssbern

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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