What Leu & Helfenstein does

Leu & Helfenstein AG is a privately held Swiss family-owned manufacturer of shooting range infrastructure, founded in 1966 in Schenkon and headquartered in St. Erhard, Switzerland. The company designs, produces, assembles, and services complete indoor and outdoor shooting range systems, including multiple proprietary bullet trap architectures (BLB-2000 granulate, BLB-2010 granulate-free, Steel Lamella, Polyfol, Thermo Wall, Bulk Cone, and Combat), target lifts, target transport systems, panel and sound insulation, roofing, and flooring. Its products cover energy classes from 180J air rifle applications up to 12,000J rifle calibers, and are certified by Swiss federal authorities (DDPS/armasuisse, DETEC) and the SUVA Charta.

The company's revenue is generated through three streams: one-time product sales, professional services and maintenance (including lead disposal under a VeVA cantonal operating permit and third-party product servicing), and rental of bullet traps for events. It operates a sales-led direct distribution model with on-site consultation, planning, installation, and after-sales support. Its customer base spans Swiss military and law enforcement, shooting clubs and sports shooters domestically, and international clients in markets including Chile, Iraq, Algeria, and the USA. Following the deaths of both founders between 2020 and 2021, the company is now led by a four-person management team under co-directors Roland Leu and Rafael Ullrich, with a workforce of approximately 30 employees and has no external institutional investors.

Name

Leu & Helfenstein

Legal name

Leu & Helfenstein AG

Website

https://leu-helfenstein.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leu & Helfenstein AG is a Swiss family-owned manufacturer that designs, produces, and services indoor and outdoor shooting range systems — including proprietary bullet traps, target lifts, and transport systems — for military, law enforcement, and shooting sports customers domestically and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shooting Range Equipment and Construction

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Shooting Sports Equipment Retail (Targets, Clay, Range Gear, Hearing/Eye Protection) (CRAMAKAG)

Keywords

• Shooting range systems
• Bullet trap systems
• Target transport systems
• Shooting range construction
• Target lift systems

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Erhard

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of bullet trap systems, target lifts, target transport systems, panels, sound insulation, roof constructions, flooring, accessories and spare parts for shooting ranges
2. Services and Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance, repair services for own products and third-party products, bullet trap maintenance with lead disposal services
3. Rental Bullet Traps: Rental of bullet traps for individual shooting events and historical events not held in fixed shooting ranges

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Leu & Helfenstein AG designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains complete shooting range infrastructure for indoor and outdoor facilities, including bullet trap systems (granulate and granulate-free variants), target lifts, target transport systems, sound insulation panels, roof constructions, and bullet-proof flooring. The company delivers end-to-end solutions from initial consultation and planning through in-house production, on-site assembly, and ongoing maintenance services for military, law enforcement, and sports shooting customers.

Product overview

Leu & Helfenstein AG offers a comprehensive portfolio of shooting range solutions comprising both core products and supporting services. Core products include indoor bullet trap systems (Steel Lamellas, Polyfol, Thermo Wall, Bulk Cone) and outdoor bullet trap systems (300m, 50m, 25m, Hunting variants, Combat, Small Caliber, Air Rifle/Target Sprint/Crossbow), alongside target lifts (300m, Hunting, 50m HS10, 50m LS25/50) and target transport systems (hunting, cross running boar, rabbit/deer/fox, 50m, 25m, 30m crossbow, 10m air rifle). Supporting offerings include panel and sound insulation systems, roof constructions and flooring, accessories/customized products, spare parts, rental bullet traps, and maintenance/repair services. The company provides end-to-end support from consulting and planning through production, installation, and ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indoor Bullet Trap Systems (Steel Lamellas, Polyfol, Thermo Wall, Bulk Cone) Complete indoor bullet trap portfolio covering energy classes from 700J to 12,000J, including modular steel lamella chambers (HB500 steel), cascade Polyfol designs with PVC plates and rake systems, thermoplastic block thermoplastic fronts, and bulk granulate systems with corrosion-resistant steel substructure. Designed for safe and low-maintenance indoor shooting range operation.
• Outdoor Bullet Trap Systems (300m, 50m, 25m, Hunting, Combat, Small Caliber, Air Rifle) Comprehensive outdoor bullet trap range covering 10m to 300m distances, including 300m granulate and granulate-free variants, 50m inclined lamella systems with lead drawer, 25m 5-chamber systems, hunting-specific traps (100m-150m, running boar, rabbit/deer), combat steel lamella systems, small caliber (180J) compact units, and air rifle/target sprint/crossbow metal tray traps.
• Target Lifts and Target Pulls (300m, Hunting, 50m HS10, 50m LS25/50) Mechanical and electronic target disc raising systems for shooting ranges, including 300m counterweight-based target pulls from target trenches, hunting target pulls with counterweight balancing, 50m small caliber HS10 electric target retrieval systems, and 50m LS25/50 target lifts with integrated lighting and electric lifting. Compatible with Polytronic and SIUS electronic target systems.
• Target Transport Systems Target transport systems including 100-150m hunting transports, Cross Running Boar with electronic score display, Cross Running Rabbit/Deer/Fox, 50m, 25m, 30m crossbow, and 10m air rifle systems. Features frequency-controlled drives and stainless steel components for various distances from 10m to 150m, with automated controls compatible with Polytronic and SIUS equipment.
• Panel Systems (Bullet-Proof Screens) Bullet-proof steel panels for close-range hazard zone coverage with polyethylene front preventing bullet fragment splintering, available as high, low, and side screen configurations for shooting range safety.
• Sound Insulation Systems Sound dampening systems for indoor and outdoor use, mitigating noise emissions and providing acoustic compensation for shooting range facilities.
• Roof Constructions and Bullet-Proof Flooring Manual and automatic target stand roofs with corrugated panel drainage, plus bullet-proof safety flooring compliant with prescribed standards and regulations for shooting range facilities.
• Accessories and Customized Products (Rifle Racks, Target Racks, Catcher Trays, Sun Screens) Rifle racks (wall-mounted, conforming to federal specifications, with Model 12 and Model 10 variants), target racks (25m and 50m), bullet case catchers, sun screens, lounger planks, shooting tunnels, and custom fabrication services for shooting range facilities.
• Spare Parts Comprehensive range of wear parts including weep hole adhesive, round rubber, sound insulation materials, support cords, wires, traction ropes, target frames, and PVC components for ongoing maintenance of bullet trap systems, target lifts, and target transport systems.
• Rental Bullet Traps (BLB+2000+) Rental of artificial bullet trap systems (BLB+2000+) for individual shooting events and historical events not held in fixed shooting ranges, federally certified granulate system with 4mm hot-dip galvanized steel and HB450 bulletproof steel.
• Maintenance and Repair Services Comprehensive maintenance and repair services for all products including target lifts, target transport systems, sound insulation, rolling roofs, and target trench covers, with third-party products also serviced. Maintenance packages include free lead residue disposal.
• Bullet Trap Maintenance with Lead Disposal Service Professional bullet trap maintenance including lead-containing material handling, with cantonal VeVA operating permit for transhipment and temporary storage of front plates, synthetic granulate, and projectile residues. Also acts as the official contact for maintenance and care of Berin GmbH bullet traps.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Berin GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerin GmbH transferred their business operations to Leu & Helfenstein AG. The company is now the official contact for maintenance and service of Berin bullet traps.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• InVeris (formerly Action Target): Largest US-based manufacturer of shooting range equipment, bullet traps, and live-fire training facilities. Directly comparable as the most prominent generalist supplier of indoor and outdoor range systems for military, law enforcement, and commercial markets.
• Höltl: German family-owned manufacturer of shooting range equipment including bullet traps, target systems, and range infrastructure. Comparable niche specialist serving similar military, law enforcement, and civilian sport-shooting customers in the DACH region.
• Savage Range Systems: US-based provider of modular shooting range solutions including bullet traps and target retrievers. Comparable product range targeting commercial, law enforcement, and military range operators.
• KGM Kugelfang-Systeme GmbH: German manufacturer specializing in bullet trap and shooting range systems. Closest European direct competitor, offering granulate and steel-lamella bullet traps for military, police, and sport shooting facilities.
• Meggitt Training Systems (now part of InVeris): US manufacturer of live-fire training facilities and bullet traps, now consolidated under InVeris. Direct competitor to Leu & Helfenstein in military and law enforcement range construction.

Others

• GHM Messtechnik: European supplier of measurement and sensor technology with products applied in shooting range and ballistic measurement contexts. Adjacent supplier rather than direct competitor, but operates in the shooting-range equipment ecosystem.
• Berin GmbH (now under Leu & Helfenstein): Former German bullet-trap specialist whose business operations were transferred to Leu & Helfenstein AG in 2023. Previously a direct competitor; now a legacy installed-base obligation rather than an active market peer.

Broad incumbents

• Polytronic International: Swiss manufacturer of electronic scoring targets and interchangeable frame systems used in shooting ranges. Listed as a Leu & Helfenstein integration partner; competes in adjacent target-system categories while supplying complementary equipment.
• RUAG (subsidiary of Saab): Swiss defense and aerospace group with historic involvement in shooting range services and small-caliber ammunition. Overlaps with Leu & Helfenstein in providing range infrastructure for the Swiss Armed Forces (DDPS) and is a much larger incumbent.
• SIUS AG: Swiss-based provider of electronic scoring and target systems for sport shooting. Operates as an integration partner for Leu & Helfenstein target lifts, but overlaps in the broader shooting-range equipment ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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