TORBEL INDUSTRIE AG

What TORBEL INDUSTRIE AG does

TORBEL INDUSTRIE AG is a privately held Swiss manufacturer of precision hardware fittings (ferrements), headquartered in Tavannes in the Jura region. Founded in 1996 and leveraging over 100 years of inherited expertise via its acquisition of Hesco's hardware business, the company designs and produces a broad catalog of mechanical components — shutter stops, espagnolettes, hinges and gonds, sliding shutter systems, door and gate hardware, ventilation grilles, stainless-steel fittings, and fasteners — in steel, aluminium, and stainless steel, with powder-coating (thermolaquage) finishes.

Its product portfolio spans core lines such as the Espagnolettes CONNECT aluminium system (universal panneton across three handle designs) and the sliding shutter hardware line supporting panels up to 80 kg, alongside thermal-break extension kits (ISOTHER for timber-frame, THORXL for masonry) targeted at exterior-insulation retrofits, and a specialized ventilation grille/fan range. Recent launches (2022–2023) include color-customization services via PRODEX for small and medium series orders, signaling a shift toward specification-driven, made-to-order work alongside standard catalog sales.

The business operates a dual-channel B2B/B2C model: direct-to-customer e-commerce on the multilingual torbel.ch storefront (French, German, Italian), complemented by a domestic Swiss dealer/reseller network. Pricing is in Swiss Francs ex-VAT with tiered quantity discounts (2% from CHF 1,000 net, 3% from CHF 2,500 net) and a CHF 50 minimum order surcharge. Geographic focus is essentially Switzerland-only, with no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and a five-employee headcount that positions TORBEL as a small, specialist niche manufacturer rather than a scaled distributor.

Name

TORBEL INDUSTRIE AG

Legal name

TORBEL INDUSTRIE AG

Website

https://torbel.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TORBEL INDUSTRIE AG is a privately held Swiss manufacturer of precision hardware fittings — shutter espagnolettes, sliding shutter systems, door and gate hardware, thermal-break extensions, and ventilation grilles — sold in Switzerland through its e-commerce storefront and dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Hardware

NAICS

Hardware Retailers (44414), Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing (339993)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC), Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

Keywords

• Shutter hardware
• Door fittings
• Window hardware
• Building hardware
• Ventilation grilles

Headquarters

HQ city

Tavannes

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: TORBEL generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of hardware components including shutter hardware, door/gate hardware, ventilation grilles, fasteners, and related accessories. Products are sold directly via e-commerce and through dealer/reseller networks primarily in Switzerland. Pricing is in Swiss Francs with volume-based discounts.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services (PRODEX): Customization service for small and medium series orders, including color personalization through powder coating (thermolaquage). Provides made-to-order products in addition to standard catalog items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

TORBEL INDUSTRIE AG manufactures and distributes hardware fittings (ferrements) for residential and commercial buildings, including shutter hardware (espagnolettes, stops, hinges), sliding shutter systems, door and gate fittings, ventilation grilles and ducts, stainless steel hardware, security accessories, and fasteners. Products are produced in steel, aluminum, and stainless steel with powder-coated finishes, and the company offers a custom powder-coating service (PRODEX) for color personalization of small and medium series orders.

Product overview

TORBEL INDUSTRIE AG is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in hardware fittings (ferrements) for residential and commercial building applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of physical hardware products organized into main categories: shutter hardware (arrêts de volet, ferrements de volet) including the innovative Espagnolettes CONNECT with 3 customizable handle designs, sliding shutter hardware supporting up to 80kg per panel, door and gate hardware, general hardware, ventilation grilles and systems, security hardware, stainless steel fittings, and fasteners. The product line includes specialized thermal break insulation extension kits (ISOTHER and THORXL) for exterior insulation applications. The company also offers a custom manufacturing service (PRODEX) providing powder coating for color personalization of accessories. Materials available include steel (acier), aluminum (aluminium), and stainless steel (inox). The company has over 100 years of heritage through the acquisition of Hesco's hardware business.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TORBEL SPECIFIC: Specialized product line featuring steel, aluminum, and stainless steel products under the TORBEL specific brand.
• HASTRAG
• Espagnolettes Connect
• Espagnolette Europa
• PRODEX

Products and services

• Espagnolettes CONNECT Innovative aluminum espanolette system with 3 handle designs (Feuille, Droite, Hélice) and a single universal panneton and support compatible with all handle styles. Features customizable colors and standardized stock management, aimed at shutter manufacturers and installers.
• Espagnolette Europa Traditional steel rod espanolette system for shutters, available in lengths from 1200mm to 3000mm in black RAL 9005, for builders and shutter fitters.
• Arrêts de volet (Shutter Stops) Shutter stop hardware including gâches (strikes), tourniquets (turnbuckles), glissières (sliders), plaques à visser (screw plates), loqueteaux (latches), universal stops, and persienne shutter stops, for residential and renovation contractors.
• Ferrements de volet (Shutter Fittings) Complete shutter fitting hardware including handles, stops, hinges (gonds), insulation extensions, brackets, adjustable T-bars, bands, latches, slat stops, tie rods, hooks and racks, accessories, locks, and tools, for shutter installers and builders.
• Ferrements pour volet coulissant (Sliding Shutter Hardware) Sliding shutter hardware supporting panels up to 80kg per shutter. Includes self-supporting systems, sliding mechanisms, fixing, guiding, driving, and motorization solutions with modular design adaptable to wood, aluminum, and PVC panels.
• Ferrures pour portes et portails bois (Wooden Door and Gate Hardware) Hardware fittings for wooden doors and gates including strap hinges (epars), door hinges (gonds), and slide bolts (targettes), for carpenters and gate installers.
• Quincaillerie (General Hardware) General hardware including staircase bolts, window stops, case handles, case closures and strikes, padlock hasps, hinges, weld-on hinges, straps, folding hardware, hooks, currycombs, expanded metal, and brackets, for builders and resellers.
• Grilles de ventilation (Ventilation Grilles and Systems) Ventilation grilles, fans, and duct accessories including aluminum flexible ducts, SPIRO circular ducts, controlled air systems, telescopic housings, backdraft dampers, silencers, flanges and accessories, and flat channels. Available in rectangular, square, and round shapes for residential ventilation.
• Sécurité (Security Hardware) Security hardware accessories for residential and commercial applications, including locks and related security fittings.
• Ferrements inox (Stainless Steel Hardware) Stainless steel hardware fittings for corrosion-resistant exterior applications, offering the inox material variant within the TORBEL Specific line.
• Visserie (Fasteners and Screws) Fasteners and screws for various hardware mounting applications, complementing the broader fitting catalog for installers.
• Rallonge isolation ISOTHER (Thermal Break Extension ISOTHER) Thermal break insulation extension kit for fixing shutter stops and hooks in timber frame construction. Includes tirefond L150-300mm plus dowel plus composite extension Ø10/10, Ø10/8 or Ø10/6, compatible with M10 or M6 threaded rods; not suitable for hinges.
• Rallonge isolation THORXL (Thermal Break Extension THORXL) Thermal break extension for M10 rods and Ø10 tirefonds, designed for masonry walls (concrete, blocks, bricks). Available in 3 lengths: 220, 270, and 320mm with a minimum 120mm embedding depth recommended.
• PRODEX Custom Manufacturing Service Custom manufacturing service offering powder coating (thermolaquage) for small and medium series orders, allowing customers to personalize accessory sizes and colors to create unified or contrasting shutter and accessory ensembles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sliding shutter hardware supports up to 80 kg per panel

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HescocoreOthersTORBEL acquired Hesco's hardware business activity, inheriting over 100 years of experience and established market presence in Switzerland. This acquisition provided the foundation for TORBEL's current hardware manufacturing and distribution operations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roto Frank: German manufacturer of window and door hardware, including espagnolettes, tilt-and-turn systems and shutter fittings. Directly competes with TORBEL across espagnolette and shutter hardware categories and shares a similar dealer-driven go-to-market in Europe.
• Gretsch-Unitas (G-U): German hardware group producing espagnolettes, multi-point locks, hinges and door closers. Overlaps TORBEL's espagnolette and door hardware lines and serves similar residential and commercial construction channels across Europe.
• Siegenia-Aubi: German manufacturer of hardware for windows, doors and ventilation, with espagnolettes, hinges and locking components. Comparable product portfolio and customer base to TORBEL, focused on European residential construction.
• MACO (Mayer & Co Beschläge GmbH): Austrian hardware manufacturer specializing in window and door fittings, including espagnolettes, hinges and locking systems. Comparable to TORBEL as a European specialist in shutter/door hardware serving dealer and OEM channels.
• Ferco (Ferco International): French manufacturer of espagnolettes, shutter hardware and cremone bolts for residential windows and doors. Directly comparable to TORBEL's core espagnolette and shutter hardware lines, with overlapping product function and similar dealer-distribution model in French-speaking European markets.
• Stremler: French manufacturer of shutter and garage door hardware including espagnolettes and cremone bolts. Highly comparable to TORBEL in product scope (espagnolettes, shutter stops, garage hardware) and serves a closely overlapping French/Swiss European dealer channel.

Broad incumbents

• Bricard: French hardware brand (ASSA ABLOY group) covering locks, espagnolettes, cremone bolts and door hardware for residential and commercial buildings. Competes with TORBEL on espagnolette and lock categories via an established European dealer and OEM network.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in locks and door hardware with a portfolio that includes espagnolette, multipoint locking and shutter hardware brands (e.g., Vachette, Bricard). Serves as the dominant broad incumbent in the same end markets where TORBEL operates its specialist niche.
• HOPPE: European leader in window and door handles with broad hardware adjacency. A broad incumbent whose handle product line competes with TORBEL's shutter handle and espagnolette handle offering, though HOPPE is far broader in scope.
• Vachette: French hardware brand (ASSA ABLOY group) producing door locks, espagnolettes and security hardware for residential applications. Overlaps with TORBEL's espagnolette and security hardware categories and represents the kind of consolidated incumbent pressure facing a Swiss specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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