What Pletscher Metallbau AG does

Pletscher Metallbau AG is a Swiss custom metal, steel, and steel-glass construction firm headquartered in Beringen, Canton of Schaffhausen. The company designs, fabricates, and installs bespoke construction elements across three divisions: Metallbau (general metalwork, stairs and railings, windows and doors, gates), Stahlbau (canopies, balconies and terraces, industrial and commercial structures, special constructions), and Glasbau (glass facades, roof glazing, patio and balcony glazing, renovations). All output is project-based rather than catalog, with solutions tailored to architectural, structural, and regulatory requirements for each client.

The firm operates an integrated value chain from planning through on-site installation. It uses BIM-compatible 3D planning tools and modern production equipment, and is EN-1090 EXC3 certified for load-bearing steel components, EN-16034 certified for fire protection doors, and ISO 9001 certified. Customers span industrial and commercial enterprises (e.g., Schweizerische Nationalbank, BMW, Migros, Georg Fischer, EMPA), the public sector (multiple school and cantonal buildings across Schaffhausen, Zürich, and Thurgau), and private residential clients.

Commercially, Pletscher runs a direct, sales-led model with no public pricing; quotes are issued project-by-project following consultation. GTM is concentrated in the Schaffhausen region with reach into adjacent cantons, supported by a website, a Facebook page, and strong word-of-mouth. The company is privately held by the Wetter family (CEO Reto Wetter, executive committee member Barbara Wetter), with no external investors. As of 2025 the workforce stands at 45 skilled workers following a merger with Brütsch Metallbau AG and a relocation to larger premises in Beringen.

Name

Pletscher Metallbau AG

Legal name

Pletscher Metallbau AG

Website

https://pletscher-metallbau.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pletscher Metallbau AG is a privately held Swiss custom metal, steel, and steel-glass construction firm based in Beringen, Schaffhausen, serving industrial, commercial, public-sector, and private residential clients across northern Switzerland with EN-1090 EXC3-certified fabrication and installation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beringen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Construction Projects: Design, fabrication, and installation of custom metal, steel, and glass construction solutions. Project-based revenue from new construction and renovation projects for commercial, industrial, and residential clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pletscher Metallbau AG is a Swiss custom metal, steel and steel-glass construction fabricator organized into three divisions: METALLBAU (general metalwork, stairs and railings, windows and doors, gates), STAHLBAU (canopies, balconies and terraces, industrial/commercial structures, special constructions), and GLASBAU (facades, roof glazing, balcony and patio glazing, renovations). The company designs, fabricates and installs custom load-bearing steel and steel-glass assemblies certified to EN 1090-2 up to EXC3 for industrial, commercial, public-sector and private residential customers.

Product overview

Pletscher Metallbau AG operates as a specialized metal, steel, and glass construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom fabrication and installation services. The company is organized into three main divisions: METALLBAU (General Metal Construction, Stairs & Railings, Windows & Doors, Gates), STAHLBAU (Canopies, Balconies & Terraces, Industry & Trade, Special Constructions), and GLASBAU (Glass Facades, Roof Glazing, Patio & Balcony Glazing, Renovations). All products are custom-made, non-standard solutions tailored to each customer's specific requirements rather than off-the-shelf items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Metal Construction (Allgemeiner Metallbau) Custom general metal construction services including canopies, shelters, pergolas, bus shelters, bicycle stands, garden steel sheet metalwork, locksmith work, special constructions and sun shading solutions for industrial, commercial, public-sector and residential clients.
• Stairs and Railings (Treppen und Gel\u00e4nder) Custom steel stairs and railings with fillings and steps in metal, glass, wood and plastic, including winder stairs, spiral stairs, fire escape stairs, stair towers, steel stairs, picket railings, closed-fill railings, full glass railings and solid sheet metal railings.
• Windows and Doors (Fenster und T\u00fcren) Steel and stainless steel windows and doors including insulated and uninsulated doors, fire doors, burglary-resistant doors, sliding doors, lift-slide doors, automated doors and display windows for commercial, public-sector and residential buildings.
• Gates (Tore) Custom gates including cantilevered sliding gates, cantilevered telescopic gates, swing gates, folding gates, fold-sliding gates and full glass tilting gates.
• Canopies and Coverings (\u00dcberdachungen) Construction, fabrication and installation of gas station canopies, platform roofs, entrance canopies, carports, covered passages, steel-glass canopies and steel roof constructions.
• Balconies and Terraces (Balkone und Terrassen) Custom metal balconies and terraces optimally adapted to each building, including balcony additions, balcony towers, terraces and seating areas for new construction and renovation projects.
• Industrial and Commercial Construction (Industrie und Gewerbe) Industrial and commercial steel construction including halls, extensions, conversions, upper extensions, catwalks, platforms, crane tracks, enclosures, renovations and dismantling, with BIM-capable 3D planning tools available.
• Special Constructions (Sonderkonstruktionen) Special custom constructions including custom fabrications, art objects, sculptures, towers, lift towers, pedestrian bridges, ramps, footbridges and earthquake safety features.
• Glass Facades (Glasfassaden) Complex steel-glass constructions including glass facades, postless glazing, post-rail constructions, full glass facades, louver glazing, scale glazing, stairwell glazing and ground floor glazing.
• Roof Glazing (Dachverglasungen) Roof glazing and skylights with capability for large spans and complex geometries, including roof glazing, skylights and walkable glass floors.
• Patio and Balcony Glazing (Sitzplatz- und Balkonverglasungen) Wind and weather protection glazing for extending outdoor use seasons, including balcony glazing, patio glazing, wind protection, weather protection, sliding doors, slide-turn doors, folding walls and insulated or uninsulated winter gardens.
• Glass Construction Renovations (Sanierungen) Glazing renovation services including thermal renovations, water ingress repairs, draft and condensation remediation, heritage-protected glazing restoration and aesthetic renovations.

Quantifiable outcome

• First company in Schaffhausen region to achieve EN-1090 certification for load-bearing steel components
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SwissTminorOthersIndustry association membership for Swiss metal construction companies. Provides networking and industry representation.
• Metaltec SuisseminorOthersSwiss trade association for metal construction companies. Logo displayed on certificates section of website.
• amsuisseminorOthersAssociation membership for metal industry professionals in Switzerland.
• Gewerbe Kanton Schaffhausen (KGV)minorOthersChamber of Trade for Schaffhausen canton. Local business association membership.
• Gewerbeverein KlettgauminorOthersLocal trade association in Klettgau region.
• MAXX SchweizminorOthersSwiss construction industry organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gartner Steelworks AG: Swiss structural steel and metalwork fabricator delivering load-bearing steel structures, canopies, and architectural steel for industrial and commercial projects — competing in the same EN-1090-certified, BIM-capable niche as Pletscher.
• Addor Metallbau AG: Long-established Swiss metal construction firm producing custom stairs, railings, doors, windows, and steel structures for commercial and residential clients — directly comparable custom-fabrication business serving similar end markets.
• WALTER Frei AG: Swiss metal construction company producing custom steel/glass constructions, facades, doors, and railings; comparable scale and regional presence to Pletscher and serves overlapping customer segments in northern Switzerland.
• Müller Metallbau AG: Regional Swiss metal and steel construction firm offering stairs, railings, windows, doors, and glass construction for commercial and residential projects — direct competitor at similar regional scale and product breadth.
• Ernst Schweizer AG: Swiss metal and steel construction company (Hedingen, ZG) producing doors, windows, facades, and railings for commercial and residential buildings — directly overlapping Pletscher's METALLBAU and GLASBAU product lines and serving a comparable Swiss enterprise and public-sector client mix.
• Josef Meyer Stahl + Metall AG: Swiss steel and metal construction firm (Emmenbrüke) specializing in structural steel, stairs, railings, and architectural metalwork for industrial, commercial, and public projects — direct competitor with similar custom-fabrication model and EN-1090-certified scope.
• Ruch AG Metallbau: Swiss metal construction specialist (Altdorf UR area) offering custom steel/aluminum fabrication for construction, industry, and public sector — directly comparable in custom-project scope and Swiss enterprise customer base.
• Tolus AG: Swiss metal and steel construction group (Winterthur area) operating in structural steel, architectural metalwork, and glass construction for industrial and commercial buildings — overlapping directly with Pletscher's STAHLBAU and INDUSTRIE/GEWERBE offerings.
• Schnetzer Metallbau AG: Swiss architectural metal construction company with comparable scope in steel/glass facades, stairs, railings, and windows; competes in similar Zürich/northern-Switzerland project segments and serves analogous enterprise and public clients.

Others

• Feinwerkbau / Metalltec Suisse member firms: Metaltec Suisse is the Swiss metal construction trade association of which Pletscher is a member; the broader member base of mid-sized Swiss Metallbau firms collectively represents the most direct competitive set, including shops Pletscher is benchmarked against for certifications and pricing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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