Josef Lehmann Holzbau

What Josef Lehmann Holzbau does

Josef Lehmann Holzbau AG is a Swiss timber construction company headquartered in Schneisingen, Canton Aargau, founded in 1878 and now operating in its fifth generation. The company provides a full suite of structural timber services — traditional carpentry, prefabricated element construction, facades, roofs, solar PV and building-integrated photovoltaics, interior finishing, renovations and dormers, and large-span industrial, agricultural, and sports halls — to private homeowners, property developers, agricultural and industrial operators, and public institutions (municipalities, schools) across the Surbtal-Lägern region and surrounding cantons. Direct field sales and project-based bespoke quoting are the dominant go-to-market; there are no resellers or intermediaries, and architects/planner networks plus referral-based word-of-mouth are the primary lead sources. The firm also operates two utility services that are not commonly bundled with carpentry: a wood-chip district heating network (Fernwärme) supplying approximately 44 properties in Schneisingen since 1990, and an in-house 117.18 kWp photovoltaic system commissioned in February 2021 that covers roughly half of its own electricity consumption.

The production backbone combines traditional craftsmanship with modern prefabrication. Inputs flow from 3D CAD planning directly to a Hundegger Robot-Drive 650 CNC beam processing center (commissioned 2022, capable of handling beams up to 18.40 m) and to a Weinmann Multifunktionsbrücke multifunction bridge (2016) for automated wall element manufacturing. A Herkules road-capable mobile crane, a balancer mounting system for inclined roof elements, a cellulose flock insulation blowing system, and an electronic tachymeter for millimeter-accurate existing-structure surveys round out the technical stack. Forest parcels acquired in Siglistorf (2017) and Wislikofen (2018) secure part of the wood supply for both construction and district heating. Seven management employees became co-owners in 2019 as part of a planned succession, with operational leadership of the technical division transferred to Thomas Attiger and Marc Freiermuth in 2021. The company is privately held, not listed on any exchange, and competes as a regional specialist with strong brand recognition accumulated over 145 years.

Name

Josef Lehmann Holzbau

Legal name

Josef Lehmann Holzbau AG

Website

https://lehmann-schneisingen.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Josef Lehmann Holzbau AG is a fifth-generation Swiss timber construction firm in Schneisingen, Canton Aargau, offering traditional carpentry, prefabricated element construction, facades, roofs, PV, and large-span halls to private homeowners, developers, agricultural operators, and public institutions across the Surbtal-Lägern region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Timber Construction and Carpentry Services

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Siding Contractors (238170)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components (IMADADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mass Timber Panels & Components (DLT, NLT, Hybrid Panels) (IMAMACAG), Wood Siding, Cladding & Exterior Wood Profiles (IMADADAH), Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim (IMADADAG)

Keywords

• Timber construction services
• Prefabricated element construction
• Carpentry and timber framing
• District heating supply
• Wooden hall construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Schneisingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Timber Construction Services: Traditional and prefabricated timber construction services for new builds, renovations, and conversions. Revenue is project-based and derived from construction contracts with private, commercial, agricultural, and public clients. The company acts as both specialist timber contractor and general contractor on selected projects.
2. District Heating (Fernwärme) Supply: Since 1990, the company has supplied district heating to approximately 44 properties in Schneisingen, generating recurring revenue from heating energy sales. Fueled by wood chips from the company's own operations and nearby forests. A total of 1,400 m of district heating pipeline serves connected buildings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Josef Lehmann Holzbau AG is a traditional and prefabricated timber construction company that plans, manufactures, and assembles wooden structures for private, commercial, agricultural, and public clients. Core offerings include classic carpentry, prefabricated element construction, facades, roofs and PV systems, interior finishing and terraces, renovations and dormers, and large-span timber halls for industrial and agricultural use. The company also operates a wood-chip district heating network serving approximately 44 properties in Schneisingen and an in-house photovoltaic installation.

Product overview

Josef Lehmann Holzbau AG is a traditional carpentry and timber construction company offering six core service areas: Traditional Carpentry (Klassischer Holzbau), Element Construction (Elementbau), Facades/Roofs/Solar PV (Fassaden/Dächer/PV), Interior/Terraces (Innenausbau/Terrassen), Renovations/Roof Renovations/Dormers (Umbau/Dachsanierungen/Lukarnen), and Halls/Large Buildings (Hallen/Grossbauten). The company also operates two utility services: a district heating network (Fernwärme) supplying 44 properties with wood-chip heating, and an in-house photovoltaic system generating ~50% of their electricity needs. Founded in 1878, the company employs approximately 50 people and operates modern CNC machinery for timber processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Klassischer Holzbau (Traditional Carpentry) Traditional carpentry services for demanding load-bearing structures in wood, considered the 'crown' of new construction or renovation projects. Serves private homeowners, developers, and public clients.
• Elementbau (Element / Prefab Construction) Prefabricated element or system construction that fulfills individual client and architect wishes while maintaining design freedom and improving productivity and cost-effectiveness. Includes prefab wall and roof elements manufactured on the Weinmann Multifunktionsbrücke and Hundegger CNC beam processing center.
• Fassaden / Dächer / PV (Facades / Roofs / Solar PV) Facade cladding, re-roofing, renovations and repairs, skylights, and installation of photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and public-sector buildings.
• Innenausbau / Terrassen (Interior / Terraces) Interior finishing services including walls, ceiling cladding, elegant parquet flooring, and terrace decking for private and commercial clients.
• Umbau / Dachsanierungen / Lukarnen (Renovations / Roof Renovations / Dormers) Conversion and renovation of old buildings, energetic building renovations, and dormer installations in existing roofs. Includes energy-efficient renovations to modern standards such as Minergie.
• Hallen / Grossbauten (Halls / Large Timber Buildings) Wood load-bearing structures for industrial halls, agricultural buildings, sports halls, riding arenas, and large commercial facilities, with individual consultation and professional planning.
• Fernwärme (District Heating Supply) District heating supply since 1990 using residual wood from operations and firewood from nearby forests. Two wood boilers with 520 kW and 700 kW capacity, serving 44 properties plus the workshop, with approximately 1,400 m of district heating pipeline.
• PV-Anlage Werkhalle (Workshop Photovoltaic System) Own photovoltaic system on the company's workshop with 117.18 kWp capacity using 378 monocrystalline modules, covering approximately half of the company's annual electricity consumption.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 50% of the company's annual electricity consumption covered by own PV installation (117.18 kWp system, operational since 2021)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HundeggercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022Hundegger AG supplied the Robot-Drive 650 CNC beam processing center, which replaced the company's previous Abbundanlage (in service since 2011). The Hundegger machine is central to the company's prefabrication workflow, enabling 3D CAD-to-machine data transfer, processing of beams up to 18.4 m in length, and multi-axis machining operations.
• Aargauischer Waldwirtschaftsverband Baden-ZurzachminorOthersThe company received the Holzpreis (Wood Prize) in 2005 from this forestry association, recognizing excellence in timber construction and sustainable wood sourcing practices.
• Holzbau SchweizminorOthersThe company is a member of Holzbau Schweiz (Swiss Wood Construction Association), the national trade association for timber construction companies. Membership provides industry representation, standards, and credibility.
• Gebäudeprogramm (Swiss Building Programme)minorOthersThe company's building projects and energy-efficient renovations benefit from the Swiss federal and cantonal Gebäudeprogramm (building programme), which co-funds energy efficiency improvements including the company's own workshop roof renovation to U-value ≤ 0.2 W/m²K.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holzbau Amstutz AG: Swiss regional timber construction company offering traditional carpentry, prefabricated elements, and renovations. Comparable mid-sized regional operator with similar service portfolio and Canton-level market focus.
• Renggli AG: Swiss prefabricated timber construction firm offering timber frame homes, commercial buildings, and renovations with in-house element manufacturing. Closest direct comparable given similar Canton-scale operations, prefab workflow, and energy-efficiency focus.
• Hector Egger Holzbau AG: Swiss timber construction firm with prefabricated element production, CNC beam processing, and hall/building construction. Operates a comparable technology stack (Hundegger/WEINKAMM-class CNC) and serves similar residential and commercial segments.
• Strüby Holzbau AG: Central Swiss timber construction company offering prefabricated element construction, carpentry, and general contractor services. Comparable in service mix (Holzbau, Elementbau, Umbau) and project types (residential, agricultural, commercial).

Broad incumbents

• Blumer Lehmann AG: One of Switzerland's largest timber construction groups covering structural timber, modular timber buildings, and large-span halls. Overlaps with Lehmann on hall construction and prefabricated elements but at materially greater scale and broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Sägesser Holzbau AG: Regional Swiss timber construction firm focused on carpentry, timber frame buildings, and renovations in German-speaking Switzerland. Comparable in scale and offerings, with a regional geographic anchor similar to Lehmann's Canton Aargau base.

Others

• Lignum Holzwirtschaft Schweiz: Swiss timber industry trade association representing wood construction companies and suppliers. Comparable as ecosystem stakeholder: Lehmann is a member of Holzbau Schweiz (its member association) and benefits from Lignum's Minergie standards and certification frameworks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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