Zimmereigenossenschaft Zürich

What Zimmereigenossenschaft Zürich does

Zimmereigenossenschaft Zürich (ZGZ) is a Swiss cooperative (Genossenschaft) founded on 6 September 1919 by carpenters who had been blacklisted following wage disputes, commencing operations with initial capital of CHF 950. Headquartered at Dennlerstrasse 41, 8047 Zürich, the company operates two integrated divisions: Zimmerei/Holzbau (carpentry and timber construction, 51 personnel including 12 apprentices and 6 technical leads) and Schreinerei (custom joinery, 4 personnel). Service scope spans the full lifecycle of timber building work — from new builds, element construction using the Topwall prefabricated system, facades, thermal insulation, fire protection engineering, stairs, and renovations, through to bespoke furniture, kitchens, bathrooms, reception counters, and entrance doors. Technical capabilities include CAD/CAM-based 3D planning, CNC machining, and in-house prefabrication of timber elements in the company's own workshop at the Dennlerstrasse site (relocated there in 1976 from the original Bullingerstrasse property acquired in 1927).

ZGZ serves three principal customer segments: private homeowners and residential property owners commissioning custom joinery and home construction; Zurich-area housing cooperatives (Baugenossenschaften) — notably BG Zurlinden, Turicum, ASIG, Berowisa, and BGZ, in which ZGZ holds ownership participations; and commercial and institutional clients including Prime Tower (Zurich), Brasserie Nestor, Young Solutions, and high-net-worth individuals (a 2011 Manhattan, New York private fit-out is documented). The business model is project-based, sales-led, and quotation-driven: every engagement is a one-off commission, with revenue derived from construction projects and custom manufacturing orders rather than recurring contracts. Marketing is relationship-based, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, the cooperative housing network, and an informational website with a contact form; no digital advertising, self-serve channels, or PLG motion is used. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

The company's competitive identity is anchored in sustainable construction: it sources FSC, PEFC, and Swiss Origin Label certified wood, builds to Minergie, Minergie-P, Minergie-Eco, and Minergie-P-Eco standards, and was responsible for the first 2000-Watt settlement in the city of Zurich (the six-story Badenerstrasse 378/380 residential development, 2008–2009), which won the Prix Lignum Silber national award and 1st place in the North region in 2012. Leadership is headed by CEO Daniel Eymann (eidg. dipl. Zimmermeister, eidg. dipl. Holzbautechniker), with Roger Sonderegger leading Zimmerei/Holzbau operations. The cooperative maintains memberships in industry associations Holzbau Schweiz, Lignum, Der Schreiner (schreiner.ch), and IG Altbau.

Name

Zimmereigenossenschaft Zürich

Legal name

Zimmereigenossenschaft Zürich

Website

https://zgz.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zimmereigenossenschaft Zürich is a Zurich-based carpentry and joinery cooperative founded in 1919, serving private homeowners, Zurich housing cooperatives, and commercial clients with timber construction, prefabricated element building, and custom furniture manufacturing from a single integrated workshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Timber Construction and Custom Joinery

NAICS

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712), Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim (IMADADAG)

Keywords

• Timber construction
• Custom joinery
• Carpentry services
• Wooden facades
• Prefabricated timber elements

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Timber Construction (Zimmerei / Holzbau): Revenue from timber construction projects including new builds, renovations, element prefabrication, facades, roofs, insulation, stairs, balconies, and terraces. Projects range from single-family homes to multi-story residential buildings (e.g., six-story timber buildings). Revenue is project-based, typically awarded through competitive bidding or direct client engagement.
2. Custom Joinery (Schreinerei): Revenue from custom joinery and cabinetmaking including furniture, built-in wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, bathroom furniture, tables, doors (entrance, interior, fire-rated), partition walls, reception counters, and interior fit-outs. Products are custom-manufactured to client specifications. Revenue is project-based per commission.
3. Building Renovation and Restoration: Renovation projects including structural repairs, roof replacements, facade renovations, interior renovations, and heritage restoration. Includes consulting on energy-efficient upgrades and Minergie-standard renovations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zimmereigenossenschaft Zürich is a cooperative carpentry and joinery company providing timber construction (Zimmerei/Holzbau) and custom woodworking (Schreinerei) services. The Zimmerei division delivers new builds, renovations, prefabricated timber elements, facades, roofs, insulation, stairs, balconies, and terraces using CAD/CAM and CNC capabilities. The Schreinerei division manufactures bespoke furniture, kitchens, bathrooms, cabinets, tables, doors, and interior fit-outs for private, commercial, and public clients, all in their own workshop at Dennlerstrasse 41 in Zurich.

Product overview

Zimmereigenossenschaft Zürich (ZGZ) is a carpenter's and joiner's cooperative offering a comprehensive portfolio of timber construction and custom woodworking services. The core offerings consist of Zimmerei (carpentry/timber construction) and Schreinerei (joinery workshop) divisions. The carpentry division provides element construction, facades, thermal insulation, fire protection, floor underlays, small structures, stairs, terraces, renovations, and panel work. The joinery division produces custom furniture including cabinets, kitchens, bathrooms, reception systems, furniture, tables, and doors. ZGZ operates with approximately 55 employees across both divisions and has developed specialized expertise in sustainable wood construction aligned with Minergie standards and environmental certifications including FSC and PEFC. The company maintains its own production facilities in Zurich and serves both private residential and commercial customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zimmerei (Carpentry / Timber Construction) Core carpentry and timber construction services for residential and commercial buildings, including timber construction, roof structures, element construction, dormer integration, renovation of historic roof structures, and creative redesign of roof constructions.
• Schreinerei (Joinery Workshop) Joinery workshop producing custom furniture, built-in cabinets, wall panels, kitchen fronts, tables, and benches for private, commercial, and public use. Includes construction joinery, customer service with on-site repairs, entrance doors with security features, and room dividers.
• Planung (Planning Services) Comprehensive planning services for timber construction including holistic project planning from preliminary stages, computer-aided design (CAD/CAM), fire protection concepts, facade planning, and maintenance planning for wooden structures.
• Elementbau (Prefabricated Timber Element Construction) Prefabricated timber element construction including Topwall walls, ceiling elements, fire protection cladding, and gypsum walls. Winner of the Prix Lignum 2012 silver national award for element construction projects.
• Fassaden (Timber Facades) Wooden facade cladding services including wood paneling in various wood species, large-format wood panels, and facade solutions with wood shingle facades.
• Wärmedämmung (Thermal Insulation) Thermal insulation services for pitched roofs, walls, and ceilings using materials such as glass wool, stone wool, cellulose fibers, or polystyrene boards, along with ceiling and wall coverings.
• Treppen (Stairs) Custom stair construction and restoration including stairs in oak, stairs with steel stringers, and railing solutions.
• Terrassenroste (Terrace and Balcony Construction) Terrace and balcony construction in various wood species including Sipo and larch, with railing options.
• Renovation Services Renovation services including replacement of internal wooden structures, new roofs, thermal insulation, facade renovation, and interior renovations.
• Brandschutz (Fire Protection) Fire protection services including fire protection cladding of riser zones and comprehensive fire protection concepts for wooden buildings.
• Kleinbauten (Small Structures) Construction of small wooden structures including pavilions, pergola constructions, privacy walls, garden benches, and garden furniture.
• Bauen mit Holz (Building with Wood) Consulting Expertise and consulting on wood construction covering ecological benefits, gray energy considerations, Minergie standards, and sustainable building practices with wood.
• Custom Doors (Entrance and Interior Doors) Custom entrance and interior doors including oak veneer doors, doors with glass inserts, doors with leather/fabric finishes, and options for burglary protection, fire protection, sound insulation, and thermal protection.
• Custom Cabinets and Storage Systems Custom-built cabinets and shelving systems including wardrobes, bookcases, display units, and storage solutions in various finishes including lacquer, veneer (walnut, oak), and combinations with glass.
• Custom Kitchens Custom kitchen cabinets and kitchen fronts in various materials including Kunstharz (synthetic resin) in high-gloss finishes, with countertop options including granite.
• Custom Bathroom Furniture Custom bathroom furniture including lavabo cabinets, toilets, and vanity units in various finishes such as Kunstharz (synthetic resin) black, smoked oak oiled, with glass accessories.
• Custom Reception Desks and Counters Custom reception desks and counter installations for offices, administrative buildings, and public facilities including solutions with glass elements and lacquer finishes.
• Custom Furniture Custom furniture pieces including commodes, modular bookshelves, sideboards, bed frames, and HiFi furniture in various wood species and finishes including oak veneer, walnut veneer, and solid spruce oiled.
• Custom Tables Custom tables including restaurant tables with Kunstharz surfaces, dining tables in smoked oak, and Makassar high-gloss lacquered tables.
• Täferarbeiten (Panel Work and Wall Cladding) Panel work and wall cladding including classic paneling as boarding, with parquet floors.
• Unterlagsböden (Floor Underlays) Floor underlay construction including leveling screed and floor plates, with solutions for dry floor underlays.

Quantifiable outcome

• First 2000-Watt settlement in the city of Zurich (Badenerstrasse project, 2008-2009)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baugenossenschaft Zurlinden (BG Zurlinden)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1919ZGZ participated in the founding of Baugenossenschaft Zurlinden in 1922 despite modest financial means. ZGZ remains a participating member of this housing cooperative, which generates recurring construction and renovation project opportunities for ZGZ.
• Baugenossenschaft TuricumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZGZ holds a participation in Turicum housing cooperative, providing a steady pipeline of residential construction and renovation projects within the Zurich area.
• ASIG WohnencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZGZ is a member of ASIG (another Zurich housing cooperative), creating a project pipeline for timber construction and renovation services.
• BerowisacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZGZ holds a participation in Berowisa housing cooperative.
• BGZ Baugenossenschaft ZürichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZGZ is a member of BGZ Baugenossenschaft Zürich (Central Housing Cooperative), providing project opportunities and reinforcing the cooperative network within the Zurich housing sector.
• Holzbau SchweizminorOthersZGZ is a member of Holzbau Schweiz, the Swiss timber construction association, providing industry representation, standards alignment, and access to industry resources.
• LignumminorOthersZGZ is a member of Lignum (the Swiss Timber Industry association), which provides standards, certification frameworks, and industry advocacy for wood construction in Switzerland.
• Der Schreiner (schreiner.ch)minorOthersZGZ is a member of Der Schreiner (schreiner.ch), the Swiss joinery/carpentry trade association, providing industry representation and professional development resources.
• IG AltbauminorOthersZGZ is a member of IG Altbau (Old Building Interest Group), providing access to renovation and heritage restoration project opportunities in the Zurich old-building sector.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stuber-Holzbau AG: Swiss timber construction and joinery firm offering Zimmerei and Schreinerei services across central Switzerland. Direct comparable as a fellow Swiss dual-discipline (timber construction + joinery) cooperative-style business.
• Renggli AG: Swiss timber construction specialist offering prefabricated wood buildings, element construction, and modular timber systems for residential and commercial projects. Direct comparable as a fellow Swiss Holzbau firm with comparable capabilities in multi-story timber and Minergie-compliant construction, but operating at significantly greater scale.
• Kühni Holzbau AG: Swiss timber construction specialist focused on custom timber homes, renovations, and Minergie-certified construction. Direct comparable as a fellow Swiss Holzbau firm serving residential and commercial clients with similar craftsmanship-led service model.
• Häring & Co. AG: Swiss timber construction company offering timber element construction, prefabricated buildings, and Holzbau services across northern Switzerland. Direct comparable as a regional Swiss carpentry/joinery firm with similar services, multi-story timber expertise, and Minergie-aligned construction.
• Blumer Lehmann AG: Swiss timber engineering and construction company specialising in complex timber structures, free-form timber architecture, and prefabricated timber elements. Directly comparable as a fellow Swiss timber builder with comparable CAD/CAM-driven element construction capabilities and similar focus on quality craftsmanship.
• Beer Holzbau AG: Swiss timber construction firm specialising in element construction, timber frame buildings, and renovation. Direct comparable as a regional Swiss carpentry/joinery firm serving similar residential and commercial building segments.

Others

• Pirmin Jung Ingenieure AG: Swiss timber engineering consultancy specialising in structural timber design and engineering for complex multi-story timber projects. Adjacent peer providing engineering services to the same Swiss timber construction ecosystem ZGZ operates in.
• Lignum (Holzwirtschaft Schweiz): Swiss timber industry association that administers the Prix Lignum awards ZGZ won in 2012. ZGZ is a member; Lignum is directly relevant as it certifies Swiss timber, sets standards, and operates the award framework that validates ZGZ's sustainability credentials.
• Holzbau Schweiz: Swiss timber construction industry association representing and supporting Swiss Holzbau firms. ZGZ is a member; the association shapes industry standards and policy relevant to ZGZ's regulatory environment and Minergie/FSC certifications.

Regional players

• Tschannen Holzbau AG: Swiss timber construction and joinery firm serving the Bern region with similar Holzbau and Schreinerei offerings. Regional peer with comparable service portfolio but operating in a different Swiss geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zimmereigenossenschaft-z%C3%BCrich

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Zimmereigenossenschaft Zürich