Quaglia SA Metalcostruzioni

What Quaglia SA Metalcostruzioni does

Quaglia SA Metalcostruzioni is a fifth-generation, family-owned custom metal fabrication workshop founded in 1882 in Brissago, Canton Ticino, Switzerland. The company designs, fabricates, and installs bespoke metalwork for residential and commercial clients, working across iron, wrought iron, aluminum, stainless steel (inox), Corten steel, perforated and smooth sheet metal, glass, and plexiglass. Its product portfolio spans structural and architectural elements — steel stairs, railings, balconies, fences, gates, canopies, pergolas, fire doors, garage doors, elevator glass cladding, walkways, and winter gardens — as well as home security solutions. The 800 m² workshop combines traditional craftsmanship with modern CNC and metalworking equipment, and the firm holds EXC2 certification per EN 1090-2 for load-bearing steel structures, enabling it to bid on certified structural and fire-rated (Forster and Jansen profiles) projects.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-specific contracts with both individual property owners and construction/architect clients, supplemented by a maintenance and 24/7 assistance service stream and a traditional hardware store (now partly being converted into a dedicated product showroom). Pricing is bespoke per project; no standard price list is published. The go-to-market is direct-sales-led, anchored by a showroom, walk-in consultations (Monday–Friday 07:30–12:00, 13:30–17:15), a contact form for quotes, and a portfolio-driven approach on LinkedIn, Instagram, and a Flickr/website gallery. Geographic scope is single-canton (Canton Ticino) in Italian-speaking Switzerland, with no documented international expansion, external investors, or M&A activity. The company is led by General Director Michele Quaglia, holds a Federal Master's in metal construction design, and runs an in-house apprenticeship pipeline — a structural feature in a contracting Swiss craft labor market.

Name

Quaglia SA Metalcostruzioni

Legal name

Quaglia SA Metalcostruzioni

Website

https://quaglia-metal.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quaglia SA Metalcostruzioni is a fifth-generation, family-owned custom metal fabrication workshop in Brissago, Switzerland, serving residential and commercial clients in Canton Ticino with bespoke steel, aluminum, glass, and wrought iron products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frames, Sashes, Mullions & Subframes (IMADAIAH), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Custom metal fabrication
• Architectural metalwork
• Structural steel construction
• Wrought iron products
• Fire door installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Brissago

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Construction Projects: Design, fabrication, and installation of custom metal structures including stairs, railings, balconies, gates, fences, canopies, fire doors, and architectural metalwork. Projects are quoted individually based on specifications and materials.
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance services including 24/7 assistance capability, repair work, and service contracts for previously installed metal constructions.
3. Hardware Retail Sales: Traditional hardware store operations selling metal construction supplies and tools, with reduced but maintained assortment for external customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quaglia SA Metalcostruzioni is a traditional metal construction company offering custom fabrication and installation of architectural and structural metalwork in steel, wrought iron, aluminum, stainless steel, Corten, glass, and plexiglass. The product portfolio includes steel stairs, railings, balconies, fences, gates, garage doors, canopies, pergolas, winter gardens, fire doors, window grates, elevator cladding, walkways, and partitions. The company also operates a traditional hardware store and provides maintenance and repair services for previously installed metal constructions.

Product overview

Quaglia SA Metalcostruzioni is a traditional metal construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom metalwork products and services for residential and commercial applications. The company operates as a single unified offering centered on custom fabrication and installation of steel, wrought iron, aluminum, stainless steel, Corten steel, glass, and perforated sheet metal products. Their product portfolio encompasses structural and architectural elements including steel stairs, railings, balconies, fences, gates, garage doors, canopies, pergolas, winter gardens, fire doors, window grates, elevator cladding, walkways, and partitions. The company also provides home security solutions. All products are custom-manufactured and tailored to specific client requirements, with offerings spanning from traditional wrought iron craftsmanship to modern glass and steel architectural elements. The workshop spans approximately 800 m² and utilizes modern machinery alongside traditional artisanal techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• EXC2 certification per EN 1090-2 for load-bearing steel structures

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DormakabacoreTechnology or IntegrationMaterial and component supplier for door and hardware solutions, supporting Quaglia's fire door installations and automated entry systems.
• Ernst Schweizer AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationMetal construction solutions provider and system manufacturer for facade and architectural metalwork, enabling complex project execution.
• SwissfinelinecoreTechnology or IntegrationFine line metal construction systems and components supplier for architectural metalwork projects in Switzerland.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Reynaers Aluminium: European aluminum architectural systems provider for windows, doors, facades, and sliding systems. Comparable as a broader European incumbent in custom-engineered architectural metalwork with overlap on balconies, railings, and facade elements.
• Ernst Schweizer AG: Swiss metal facade, window, and architectural metalwork manufacturer. A current Quaglia supplier/partner but also a broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities in metal facades, doors, and architectural metalwork across Switzerland at much greater scale.
• Schüco: European leader in aluminum and steel facade, window, and door systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose standardized architectural metal systems overlap with Quaglia's custom metalwork and certified fire-door offerings.
• Heroal: German manufacturer of aluminum window, door, roller-shutter, and facade systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering standardized architectural metal systems that compete with custom regional metalwork on price and lead time.

Direct peers

• Metallbau Habegger AG: Swiss regional custom metal construction workshop offering stairs, railings, gates, and architectural metalwork. Comparable as a direct peer: similar custom metalwork business model serving Swiss regional markets with comparable headcount and capabilities.
• Aerni + Leuch AG: Swiss metalwork firm specializing in custom steel and metal construction for residential and commercial clients. Comparable as a direct peer: similar custom metalwork portfolio (stairs, railings, gates, balconies) at similar regional scale in Switzerland.

Regional players

• Stabalux AG: Swiss aluminum system house for windows, doors, and facades. Comparable as a Switzerland-based architectural metal systems competitor in overlapping categories such as folding windows, doors, and facades.

Others

• Jansen (Arbonia): Swiss manufacturer of steel profile systems for windows, doors, and facades, including fire-rated profiles Quaglia specifies. Operates adjacently in the same certified metal-door and architectural metalwork ecosystem.
• Dormakaba: Global access and door automation systems provider that supplies Quaglia's automated entry and fire-door projects. Comparable as an enabler/supplier in the metal door and security value chain rather than a direct competitor.
• Forster Profile Systems (Arbonia): Swiss-origin manufacturer of steel and stainless-steel profile systems for doors, windows, and facades, including certified fire-rated profiles used by Quaglia. Comparable as a supplier in the same metal-door and facade value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quaglia-sa-metalcostruzioni
• Instagraminstagram.com/quaglia.metalcostruzioni

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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