Name

Schüpbach SA/AG

Legal name

Schüpbach SA

Website

https://schupbach.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Biel/Bienne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Distribution of precision mechanical components including ball bearings, spindle bearings, miniature bearings, linear guides, watchmaking tools, and industrial supplies to Swiss industrial companies
2. Technical Consulting Services: Technical sales consulting and advisory services for product selection, supporting industrial customers in choosing appropriate bearing and mechanical solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Schüpbach SA/AG is a Swiss industrial distributor founded in 1930, selling ball bearings, spindle bearings, miniature bearings, linear guides, watchmaking tools (Bergeon, Vallorbe, precision tweezers, magnifiers), and industrial consumables (adhesives, lubricants, seals, cutting tools). The company stocks over 15,000 product references and provides technical consulting, same-day emergency delivery within a 20 km radius of Biel/Bienne, and next-day delivery nationwide across Switzerland.

Product overview

Schüpbach SA/AG is a Swiss industrial distributor specializing in precision mechanical components, not a software company. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into several product categories: (1) Roulements (Industrial Bearings) — the core offering including ball bearings, roller bearings, spindle bearings, and miniature bearings from brands like Myonic (ex-RMB), EZO, NMB, and MPS; (2) Guidage linéaire (Linear Technology) — INA linear guides and MPS ball screws; (3) Horlogerie (Watchmaking Tools) — BERGEON tools, Vallorbe files, precision tweezers, magnifiers, and SpherEto micro-clamps; (4) Fournitures (Industrial Supplies) — consumables including adhesives (Araldit, Loctite), lubricants (Arcanol, Moebius, Molykote), sealing solutions (Inpro/seal, O-rings), cutting tools (taps, drills, mills, reamers), measuring instruments (TESA), polishing and honing consumables; and (5) Outillage (Tools) — Bega Special Tools for bearing mounting and KUKKO extraction tools. The company operates primarily as a distributor of Schaeffler (INA/FAG) products and maintains extensive stock (15,000+ references) for rapid delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Ball Bearings (Roulements) A comprehensive range of industrial bearings including ball bearings, thrust ball bearings, angular contact bearings, self-aligning ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, thin-section bearings, needle cages, cam followers, bearing housings, and mounting accessories. Sold to Swiss industrial manufacturers and machine shops.
• Spindle Bearings (Roulements de broche)
• Miniature Bearings (Myonic, EZO, NMB, MPS Microlinea) High-precision miniature bearings for watchmaking, medical technology, microtechnology, machine tools, and precision automation, sourced from Myonic (ex-RMB), EZO (Japanese), NMB Minebea, and MPS Microlinea. Sold to precision manufacturers and watchmakers.
• INA Linear Guides (Guidage linéaire) Linear guides, profile rail guides, carriages, ball bushings, and guide shafts from INA (Schaeffler), with Hiwin and Schneeberger also available on request. Sold to machine tool builders and automation integrators.
• Watchmaking Tools (Bergeon, Vallorbe, Tweezers, Magnifiers, SpherEto) Precision horological tools including Bergeon screwdrivers, tweezers, movement holders, case opening tools, Vallorbe precision files, ASCO/Dumont/Régine tweezers, aplanatic magnifiers, and SpherEto micro-vices. Nearly 800 Bergeon references and over 600 Vallorbe file references stocked. Sold to watchmakers and horological workshops.
• Machine Tool Bearings (Roulements pour machines-outils)
• Industrial and Precision Balls (Billes industrielles et de précision)
• Industrial Adhesives (Araldit, Loctite)
• Industrial Lubricants (Arcanol, Moebius, Molykote)
• Inpro/seal Bearing Protection Systems Bearing protection systems including labyrinth seals, Air Mizer shaft seals, Current Diverter Ring (CDR), and Motor Grounding Seal from Inpro/Seal, sold to rotary equipment operators and maintenance teams.
• O-Rings and Sealing Rings (NBR, Viton)
• Bega Special Tools (Bearing Mounting/Dismounting)
• KUKKO Extraction Tools
• Precision Measuring Instruments (TESA)
• Cutting Tools (Drills, Reamers, Mills, Taps and Dies)
• Technical Consulting and Sales Advisory Services Field and inside-sales technical consulting supporting industrial customers in selecting appropriate bearings, linear guides, and mechanical solutions. Same-day emergency delivery within 20 km of Biel/Bienne and next-day delivery nationwide are bundled with this advisory service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day emergency delivery within 20km radius
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

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App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Inpro/SealminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Schüpbach became an authorized distributor of Inpro/Seal products in 2025. Inpro/Seal is a leading designer and manufacturer of bearing protection systems including labyrinth seals, bearing isolators, and current diversion technology for rotary equipment.
• BERGEONcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Enhanced partnership for distribution of BERGEON watchmaking tools in Switzerland. Nearly 800 BERGEON references stocked. BERGEON is a reference brand in watchmaking tools, recognized worldwide for precision manufacturing quality.
• NMB MinebeacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2011Partnership for distribution of NMB miniature bearings in Switzerland. NMB/Minebea is the world leader in miniature ball bearings with over 60% market share for models under 22mm diameter. Products used in automotive, medical, optical, dental, and computing sectors.
• Schaublin SA (Unibal)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Collaboration with Schaublin SA for distribution of Unibal spherical joints in Switzerland. Schaublin is a Swiss precision engineering company.
• Schaeffler Group (INA/FAG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2003Schüpbach is an official certified partner and distributor of Schaeffler brands INA and FAG for all of Switzerland. This partnership provides access to precision bearings, linear systems, and industrial bearing solutions. Following FAG's acquisition by Schaeffler in 2003, Schüpbach became an official INA and FAG distributor.
• MyoniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2003Partnership for distribution of Myonic miniature bearings (formerly RMB Roulements Miniatures Bienne) in Switzerland. Myonic, founded 1936 in Biel/Bienne, belongs to Japanese group MinebeaMitsumi and specializes in high-precision miniature bearings for watchmaking, medical, and precision engineering applications.
• MPS Micro Precision SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2003Distribution partnership for MPS Microlinea products including miniature bearings, ball bushings, and ball screws. MPS has over 70 years of experience in high-precision microsystems, developing products for medical implant devices and high-precision watchmaking applications.
• RMB (Roulements Miniatures Bienne)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Historical partnership from 1999 when Schüpbach acquired part of RMB customer base and miniature bearing inventory. RMB brand now belongs to Schüpbach, continuing the legacy of Swiss precision miniature bearings from Biel/Bienne.
• John Wernli SAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1965Acquisition of John Wernli SA, a manufacturer of watchmaking tools, in 1965. This acquisition expanded Schüpbach's presence in the watchmaking tools sector.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Haberkorn AG: Haberkorn is a leading Austrian/Swiss industrial supplies distributor offering bearings, tools, and technical components across the DACH region. Comparable as a multi-brand industrial distributor serving Swiss industrial customers, though much larger and broader in scope.
• Bossard Holding AG: Bossard is a Swiss-listed multinational industrial distributor specializing in fastening technology and assembly solutions. Comparable as a Swiss-headquartered industrial component distributor with technical consulting services, though significantly larger and publicly listed.
• Hoffmann Group: Germany-based Hoffmann Group is one of Europe's largest industrial tool and component distributors with its own retail and online channels. Comparable as a multi-brand industrial distributor with technical consulting, though at vastly larger scale and broader product range.
• Würth Group: Würth is a global market leader in fastening and assembly materials, also distributing a broad range of industrial tools, bearings, and consumables. Comparable as a multi-brand industrial distributor with technical advisory services, though at enterprise scale across many industries.
• SKF Group: SKF is the world's largest bearing manufacturer and a competitor/upstream supplier in the bearings value chain. Comparable as a bearings industry leader whose products Schüpbach distributes alongside Schaeffler (INA/FAG), offering a structural reference for the bearings market.
• Indutrade AB: Indutrade is a Swedish-listed industrial distributor that acquires and operates niche technical component businesses across Europe. Comparable business model — acquiring and operating specialized industrial distributors — though at public-company scale and broader sector coverage.

Direct peers

• Maagtechnic AG: Maagtechnic is a Swiss industrial distributor specializing in precision drives, bearings, and mechanical power transmission components. Closely comparable as another Swiss-based specialty mechanical component distributor serving industrial customers with technical consulting and rapid delivery.
• Kuhn + Partner AG: Kuhn + Partner is a Swiss industrial tooling and precision supplies distributor specializing in precision tools, metrology, and mechanical components. Comparable as a similarly-sized Swiss specialist industrial distributor serving local manufacturers with technical expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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