Hüsser Holzleimbau AG

What Hüsser Holzleimbau AG does

Hüsser Holzleimbau AG is a privately held Swiss Aktiengesellschaft headquartered in Bremgarten (Aargau), Switzerland, specializing in the planning and production of demanding timber load-bearing structures from glued laminated timber (Brettschichtholz/BSH). The firm manufactures straight and curved BSH elements up to 40 meters in length and offers millimeter-precise timber processing (Abbund) for components up to 54 meters, supported by in-house structural engineering and specialized oversized-load transport. It holds exclusive licensed distribution rights for German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino to the FERWOOD-System — a proprietary connection technology using glued-in threaded rods developed since 1984 at EIVD that enables fire resistance up to 120 minutes and cantilevered spans beyond 42 meters.

The company serves a diversified project base across sports and multi-purpose halls, bridges and footbridges, industrial and commercial buildings, agricultural structures, multi-story timber construction, and special/heritage projects. Notable deliveries include the Bürogebäude 'Arbo' on Suurstoffi-Areal in Rotkreuz (Switzerland's tallest timber high-rise at 15 stories / 60 meters), the Hardwaldturm observation tower (41 meters) in Dietlikon, the Gasometer heritage protection structure in Schlieren, and bridge reconstructions for the Cantonal Tiefbauamt Bern. Customer mix spans federal agencies (Bundesamt für Bauten und Logistik, armasuisse), cantonal and municipal governments, large private enterprises (Zug Estates, Klosters-Madrisa Bergbahnen, Wideag, Migros), nonprofits (Stiftung Gasometer), and SMB agricultural operators.

Hüsser Holzleimbau generates revenue through project-based B2B contracts combining one-time supply of BSH material, professional services for engineering and Abbund, and hardware/transport services, with quotes priced per project based on timber volume, complexity, and delivery requirements. Sales are conducted directly via two regional representatives covering German-speaking Switzerland (Martin Wobmann) and Eastern Switzerland (Rolf Müller), supplemented by website, Instagram, and trade-show visibility at events such as the VGQ Holzbau-Forum. The company is controlled by the Hüsser family; Michael Hüsser serves as authorized representative and Hans-Jörg Stöpel as CEO (Geschäftsführer), operating with 18 employees and no disclosed external capital, subsidiaries, or M&A activity.

Name

Hüsser Holzleimbau AG

Legal name

Hüsser Holzleimbau AG

Website

https://huesserholzleimbau.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hüsser Holzleimbau AG is a Swiss specialty manufacturer of glued laminated timber (Brettschichtholz) load-bearing structures up to 40 meters, serving public-sector, enterprise, and agricultural clients across German-speaking Switzerland with engineering, precision Abbund, and the licensed FERWOOD-System connection technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Timber Manufacturing

NAICS

Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212), Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (321912)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Timber & Structural Engineered Wood (CLT, Glulam, NLT/DLT) (IMADADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components (IMADADAD), Sawmilling & Lumber Production (IMADADAA), Hardwood Lumber Sawmills (IMAMABAB)

Keywords

• Glulam timber manufacturing
• Engineered wood products
• Timber structural engineering
• Load-bearing timber construction
• Timber bridge construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremgarten

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brettschichtholz Production and Delivery: Manufacturing and delivery of straight and curved glued laminated timber (Brettschichtholz/BSH) up to 40 meters in length. Core revenue stream from timber material sales.
2. Abbund (Timber Processing/Cutting): Millimeter-precise processing of straight and curved components up to 54 meters in length. Value-added cutting and preparation services.
3. Engineering and Project Development: Complete project support from initial consultation through execution planning, including static calculations and structural engineering.
4. Transport Services: Specialized transport services for large timber structures, including oversized loads.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hüsser Holzleimbau AG manufactures and delivers straight and curved glued laminated timber (Brettschichtholz) structural components up to 40 meters in length, with millimeter-precise timber processing (Abbund) up to 54 meters. The company also provides in-house engineering, structural analysis, project development, and specialized oversized transport services, functioning as a one-stop-shop for demanding timber load-bearing structures. The company is the licensed distribution and application partner for the FERWOOD-System, a proprietary connection technology developed with JPF-Ducret, for German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino.

Product overview

Hüsser Holzleimbau AG is a Swiss wood construction company specializing in glued laminated timber (Brettschichtholz) structural solutions. The company operates as a single unified offering combining production of glulam timber elements (straight and curved, up to 40m), precision timber framing (Abbund, up to 54m), full engineering services, and special transport logistics. Their core products include Brettschichtholz and Abbund services, supported by the proprietary FERWOOD-System connection technology for which they serve as distribution partner in German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino. The company delivers projects across six main categories: bridges and footpaths, industrial/commercial buildings, agriculture, multi-story timber construction, special structures, and sports/multi-purpose facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FERWOOD-System: A discrete, economical, and highly efficient connection system for engineered timber construction using threaded rods or concrete ribbed steel bars glued with epoxy resin into glued laminated timber. Distributed by Hüsser Holzleimbau for German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino.

Products and services

• Brettschichtholz (Glulam Timber) Production of straight and curved glued laminated timber (Brettschichtholz/BSH) structural elements up to 40 meters in length, serving as the primary structural material for timber construction projects.
• Abbund (Timber Framing) Millimeter-precise machining and processing of straight and curved timber components up to 54 meters in length, including custom timber joinery and structural assembly preparation for installation on site.
• Rundumservice (Full-Service) Comprehensive service package from initial consultation through engineering, detailed planning, manufacturing, and special transport delivery to construction sites, supporting clients throughout the entire timber construction project lifecycle.
• FERWOOD-System A proprietary connection system for engineered timber construction developed by JPF-Ducret, enabling discrete, economical, and highly efficient connections using threaded rods or concrete ribbed steel bonded with epoxy resin into glued laminated timber and laminated veneer lumber. Hüsser Holzleimbau serves as the licensed distribution and application partner for German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino.
• Spezialtransport (Special Transport) Specialized transportation services for oversized and long timber structural elements to construction sites, handling components that exceed standard transport dimensions.
• Ingenieurleistungen (Engineering Services) Engineering services including project development consultation, structural analysis and static calculations, and detailed execution planning for demanding timber construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Switzerland's largest timber high-rise at 15 stories / 60 meters height (Bürogebäude Rotkreuz)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JPF-DucretcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1984Licensed distribution and application partner for the FERWOOD-System - a proprietary connection technology for engineered timber construction. Hüsser Holzleimbau holds exclusive distribution rights for German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino. The partnership enables fire resistance up to 120 minutes and efficient timber connections. Research conducted since 1984 at EIVD (Yverdon) under Prof. R. Oguey and later Prof. A. Bernasconi.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding AG: Austrian timber group operating sawmills and glulam operations across Europe, supplying engineered wood for construction. Comparable in glulam production but with significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Stora Enso Wood Products: Global forest products major with a large CLT (CLT by Stora Enso) and engineered wood business serving multi-story construction. Competes in the same end-use (mass timber buildings) but at much greater scale and broader geographic scope.

Direct peers

• Hasslacher Holding GmbH: Austrian-based, one of Europe's largest producers of glulam (BSH), CLT, and sawn timber with extensive projects in multi-story and large-span construction. Closest pan-European peer in terms of product (glulam) and end markets.
• KLH Massivholz GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of CLT (cross-laminated timber) panels for walls, floors, and roofs in residential and commercial buildings. Direct peer in the engineered timber / mass timber construction segment.
• Thoma Holz GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of glulam (Thoma Holz100 and structural BSH) with strong focus on sustainable, healthy timber construction. Comparable specialist glulam producer with overlapping customer base in DACH region.
• Rubner Holzbau AG: South Tyrolean (Italian) timber construction firm producing glulam structures, large-span timber roofs, and multi-story buildings across Europe. Direct competitor in the engineered timber construction space, especially in alpine regions.
• Blumer Lehmann AG: Swiss timber construction company (also based in the St. Gallen region) producing glulam and engineered timber structures for buildings, bridges, and large-span projects. Most directly comparable Swiss specialist competitor with similar engineering and large-span capabilities.
• Binderholz GmbH: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of solid timber, glulam, CLT, and engineered wood products for construction across Europe. Direct competitor in glulam beam production and multi-story timber construction.

Regional players

• Holzbau Ammann AG: Swiss timber construction company active in glulam, large-span halls, and multi-story timber buildings. Comparable regional Swiss competitor in the same building segments (sports halls, agricultural, commercial).
• Pirmin Jung Ingenieure AG: Swiss timber engineering consultancy specialising in structural design of timber buildings, bridges, and large-span structures. Comparable in technical/engineering expertise in Swiss timber construction though focused on engineering rather than manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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