Kühni AG

What Kühni AG does

Kühni AG is a Swiss timber construction company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Ramsei in the Emmental region of Bern, Switzerland. Operating as a Holzbau-Gesamtanbieter (comprehensive wood construction provider), the company runs five integrated divisions — Holzbau (timber construction), Schreinerei (custom joinery), Bodenbeläge (parquet and wood flooring), Generalunternehmung (general contracting), and Immobilien/Verwaltung (real estate management) — serving private homeowners, residential developers, educational institutions, agricultural operators, and commercial clients across the Bern region. Two Kühni Expo showrooms in Ramsei and Muri bei Bern serve as both retail floors for finished wood products and consultation hubs for project contracts.

The technical foundation rests on Holzelementbau — millimetre-precise prefabrication of wall, ceiling and roof elements in modern workshops that combines traditional carpentry craftsmanship with contemporary production technology. In-house capability is supported by a 6-axis CNC milling machine for staircase components, modern surveying instruments (laser scanner, thermal imaging camera, inspection camera, tachymeter, drone), and proprietary branded offerings including the pre-designed Konzepthaus ecological element house (delivered in 3–4 months) and the Houz-Huus rustic Stöckli secondary dwelling. The company is a certified Velux installation partner and an authorized Gaulhofer wood-window distributor.

Kühni monetizes through three channels: project-based fixed-price general-contracting work (new builds, renovations, conversions for residential and commercial clients), direct-to-consumer sales of wood flooring, doors, stairs, windows and custom furniture through the Expo showrooms, and a small e-commerce shop for maintenance products (Spraymopp, wood-care oils). It is a privately held, owner-operated business with Markus Gerber identified as entrepreneur, co-owner and board member. On 01.01.2026 the company completed its first known acquisition, taking over Iseli und Trachsel AG in Grünen with all staff and apprentices retained; Kühni also admitted 10 new apprentices across five trades in 2025, signalling a deliberate workforce expansion alongside corporate build-out.

Name

Kühni AG

Legal name

Kühni AG

Website

https://kuehni.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kühni AG, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Ramsei, Switzerland, is a privately held timber construction general contractor operating five divisions (Holzbau, Schreinerei, flooring, general contracting, and real estate management) and serving residential, commercial, educational and agricultural clients in the Bern region from two Kühni Expo showrooms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Timber Construction Services

NAICS

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing (3371), Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Wood Household Furniture, (No Upholstered) (2511), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Interior Fit-Out (Multi-Family & High-End) (IMAFANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim (IMADADAG), Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI), Engineered Wood Siding, Trim & Mouldings (IMAMACAI)

Keywords

• Timber construction services
• Wood element construction
• Custom joinery products
• Parquet flooring installation
• General contracting construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Ramsei

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: As a timber construction general contractor, Kühni generates revenue from new construction, renovation, and conversion projects including single-family homes, multi-family houses, commercial buildings, agricultural buildings, and public buildings. Revenue is project-based, typically fixed-price contracts.
2. General Contracting Services: Full-service general contracting from planning to execution for construction projects, holding all strings and responsible for delivery according to customer plans and wishes.
3. Wood Products - Flooring: Sale and installation of parquet and wood flooring products including Landhausdiele, solid parquet, K8 massiv, Klötzli Klebeparkett, and various other floor coverings.
4. Joinery Products: Custom-manufactured doors, windows, stairs, tables, benches, and furniture made to customer specifications.
5. Maintenance Products: Retail sale of maintenance products including Spraymopp, wood care oils, cleaners through e-commerce shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kühni AG is a Swiss timber construction general contractor (Holzbau-Gesamtanbieter) that provides comprehensive wood construction and interior finishing services from planning to execution. The company operates five main divisions: Holzbau (wood construction for residential, commercial, agricultural, and public buildings), Schreinerei (custom joinery including stairs, doors, windows, and furniture), Bodenbeläge (parquet and wood flooring), Generalunternehmung (full project management), and Immobilien/Verwaltung (real estate services). Branded concept houses (Konzepthaus and Houz-Huus) are offered alongside custom-built products via two Kühni Expo showrooms.

Product overview

Kühni AG operates as a comprehensive wood construction and interior finishing company offering multiple integrated service lines. The core portfolio consists of five main divisions: Holzbau (wood construction for residential and commercial buildings), Schreinerei (custom joinery including stairs, doors, windows, and furniture), Bodenbeläge (parquet and wood floor coverings), Generalunternehmung (general contracting and project management), and Immobilien/Verwaltung (real estate services). The company operates exhibition centers (Kühni Expo) in Ramsei and Muri where customers can experience products firsthand. Product offerings include branded concept houses (Konzepthaus and Houz-Huus), various stair types, doors, windows, terrace floors in multiple wood species, and custom furniture. The company also provides a Parkett Visualizer digital tool and Schreiner-Service for maintenance and repairs. With over 80 employees in wood construction alone, Kühni serves projects from single-family homes to large commercial developments using element construction and traditional timber framing methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Holzbau (Wood Construction) Complete wood construction services including new buildings, additions, roof extensions, renovations, and attic conversions using element construction or traditional timber framing methods for residential, commercial, agricultural, and public buildings.
• Schreinerei (Joinery) Custom woodworking services including stairs, doors, windows, tables, benches, and furniture manufactured to customer specifications using modern CNC technology.
• Bodenbeläge (Floor Coverings) Wood floor coverings including solid parquet, Landhausdiele (country-style planks), plank flooring, sport floors, and renovated solid floors in various wood types.
• Generalunternehmung (General Contracting) Complete construction project management service from planning to realization, including building supervision, concept houses, and Houz-Huus rustic houses, acting as the single contract partner for the entire project.
• Immobilien/Verwaltung (Real Estate Management) Real estate services for rental, purchase, and property management of Kühni's own and client properties.
• Konzepthaus (Concept House) Prefabricated concept houses in ecological wooden element construction, customizable, buildable within 3-4 months at fixed price.
• Houz-Huus Rustic-style auxiliary houses (Stöckli) suitable as secondary dwellings, designed to blend into residential estates with traditional appearance.
• Treppen (Stairs) Custom stairs including wangentreppen (sawtooth), folding stairs, suspended stairs, old wood stairs, design stairs, fire protection stairs, module stairs, space-saving stairs, free-standing stairs, wood-metal stairs, and spindle/winding stairs, produced on a 6-axis CNC milling machine.
• Türen (Doors) Custom doors including entrance doors, interior doors, fire protection doors, and basement doors in various materials and styles.
• Fenster (Windows) Windows in wood, wood-aluminum, or plastic-metal construction including Gaulhofer windows, renovation windows, and skylights (VELUX specialist partner).
• Terrassenböden (Terrace Floors) Wooden terrace floors in various wood species including oak, sweet chestnut, Accoya, Swiss fir, larch, Douglas fir, IPE, Sipo, and thermally modified pine.
• Dachfenster (Skylights) VELUX skylight solutions including electric skylights, sun protection, external shutters, and accessories with professional installation and repair services, provided as a certified Velux expert.
• Möbel (Furniture) Custom furniture including wardrobes, built-in closets, bookshelves, window seats, and storage solutions made to measure.
• Schreiner-Service (Joinery Service) Maintenance, repair and service for windows, doors, stairs and furniture including sealing inspections, hardware repairs, stair maintenance, and complete inspections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Short construction time of approximately 5 months for concept houses through element construction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Iseli und Trachsel AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition of Iseli und Trachsel AG in Grünen effective 01.01.2026 - a timber construction company with excellent reputation built over decades. All employees and apprentices fully taken over. Business name and location in Grünen preserved. Managing director Erich Trachsel will remain as contact person.
• VeluxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified Velux expert for roof windows - specializing in professional installation, replacement, service and repair of VELUX roof windows and accessories. Kühni offers the Velux configurator for quotes and operates as official Velux installation partner.
• GaulhofercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKühni supplies and installs Gaulhofer windows. Partner offers wide selection of windows in classic, progressive, rustic or modern styles. Gaulhofer focuses on sourcing high-quality wood from nearby regions to minimize transport distances.
• Bawart ParkettminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian parquet specialist for professionals - partner for professional-grade parquet flooring products
• BauwerkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss parquet and wood flooring manufacturer - partner for Swiss parquet floor products
• HainminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufactory for oiled Landhausdielen (country-style floorboards) - premium wood flooring products
• UzinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstallation systems for screed, floor and parquet - adhesives and installation materials
• MapeiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdhesives, sealants, chemical products for construction - installation materials supplier
• Kuratle JaeckerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWood materials supplier - 'Mach was mit Holz' (Make something with wood) - distributes wood materials for construction
• Wenger HolzbauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTimber construction partner in Unterseen - collaborated on Ausbildungszentrum Thun project
• Zimmerei BrawandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarpentry partner in Grindelwald - collaborated on Ausbildungszentrum Thun project
• Group CorbatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWood-focused company group - 'Holz im Mittelpunkt' (Wood at the center)

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blumer Lehmann AG: Swiss timber engineering and construction specialist delivering large-span timber structures, modular elements, and free-form wood buildings — a peer in the engineered Holzelementbau category Kühni operates in.
• WeberHaus GmbH & Co. KG: One of Germany's largest timber prefab home builders, offering turnkey wooden houses, renovations, and commercial timber buildings with own showrooms — overlaps with Kühni's integrated timber + renovation + showroom model.
• ERNE AG Holzbau: Swiss construction group with a dedicated Holzbau division covering timber construction, element fabrication, and general contracting across commercial and residential — overlapping directly with Kühni's Holzbau and Generalunternehmung offerings.
• Renggli AG: Swiss timber construction company offering modular wooden buildings, custom residential construction, and turnkey project management — directly comparable to Kühni as a DACH timber general contractor with own element/system approach.
• HUF Haus GmbH & Co. KG: German timber frame house specialist offering architect-designed, prefabricated wooden homes with a showroom and configurator model — comparable to Kühni's Konzepthaus/Houz-Huus branded house line and Expo showrooms.
• Baufritz GmbH: German sustainable timber house builder emphasizing natural, low-emission prefabricated homes with own element factory — a peer to Kühni in eco-certified (Minergie-equivalent) timber element construction and concept homes.
• SchwörerHaus KG: German prefab timber house manufacturer with energy-efficient (KfW) wooden homes, plus commercial timber construction — directly comparable to Kühni's single-family home, renovation, and commercial building focus.
• WOLF Haus GmbH: Austrian prefab timber house manufacturer with turnkey single-family and multi-family homes plus renovations and additions — comparable to Kühni's Holzbau, renovation and Konzepthaus offerings in the broader DACH timber house category.
• ELK Fertighaus GmbH: Austrian timber prefab house producer with standardized and custom designs plus renovation services — comparable to Kühni's concept-house productization and one-stop timber construction approach.

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso Oyj: Finnish-Swedish forest products and engineered wood giant supplying CLT, LVL and building systems to timber construction firms — a broad incumbent upstream of Kühni whose products Kühni-style builders consume, defining the category dynamics Kühni operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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