Stiftung Azb

What Stiftung Azb does

Stiftung AZB is a privately organized Swiss foundation founded on January 18, 1962, headquartered in Strengelbach, Canton of Aargau, and operating under a cantonal service mandate. It provides a fully integrated ecosystem of care, work, and vocational integration services for adults with intellectual, physical, and psychological disabilities, serving 150 residential places across nine Wohnhäuser, day-structure programs, leisure activities, free counseling, and professional training pathways (PrA, EBA, EFZ). The foundation also operates supported employment and job coaching to integrate clients into the first labor market, working with IV-Stellen and municipal authorities.

Under its Produktion und Dienstleistungen division, Stiftung AZB runs an industrial manufacturing operation equipped with 17 CNC machining centers, 6 pad printing machines, ISPM-15-certified woodworking, high-precision optical metrology, in-house fixture construction with 3D printing, and Kanban-based logistics, complemented by service lines including a Velowerkstatt (official warranty partner for Bosch, Panasonic, Shimano; reseller for Flyer, Hase Bikes, and now Titan-Bikes), a Wäscheservice, a Gartenteam, gastronomy and event rooms for up to 250 persons, and the handgefertigt line of crafts. Sub-brands such as inklugo! (corporate inclusion consulting) and 'startup' (industrialization partner for hardware startups) extend the B2B offering.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: fees and social compensation payments under the Aargau Leistungsauftrag for care and vocational services, commercial income from production contracts and consumer services, donations via bank transfer, TWINT, and QR code, and project-based contracts with named enterprise customers such as MyoSwiss and Almer Technologies. Distribution is primarily direct, supported by an official e-bike reseller network, the Velowerkstatt retail location, Tutti.ch online listings, and partnerships with local authorities (ARTISET, AVUSA, INSOS) and FC Aarau.

Name

Stiftung Azb

Legal name

Stiftung AZB

Website

https://azb.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stiftung AZB is a Swiss nonprofit foundation in Strengelbach (Canton Aargau) that delivers integrated residential care, day-structure programs, and vocational integration for adults with intellectual, physical, and psychological disabilities, supplemented by industrial production, a Velowerkstatt, woodworking, laundry, gastronomy, and inclusion-consulting services for enterprise and private customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Care and Vocational Integration Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing (3371), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Management Services (8741), Public Bldg & Related Furniture (2531)

akta.pro primary industry

Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Chronic Condition Care Coordination (EDALAFAI), Special Education Staffing & Contracted Providers (Paras, Therapists, Specialists) (EDAJAKAL), Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Vocational integration programs
• Industrial contract manufacturing
• CNC machining services
• Bike workshop services

Headquarters

HQ city

Strengelbach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Erträge aus Produktion und Dienstleistungen: Die Stiftung AZB erwirtschaftet Einnahmen durch industrielle Fertigung (CNC-Bearbeitung, Montage, Konfektionierung, Tampondruck, Holzbearbeitung), Logistik, Velowerkstatt, Schreinerei, Wäscheservice, Gastronomie und Raummiete. Die Produktions- und Dienstleistungsangebote richten sich an Privat- und Firmenkunden.
2. Soziale Abgeltungen: Finanzierung durch soziale Abgeltungen im Rahmen des kantonalen Leistungsauftrags für Betreuungs-, Wohn- und Integrationsangebote für Menschen mit Beeinträchtigungen.
3. Spenden: Spenden von Privatpersonen und Unternehmen zur Finanzierung von Freizeitaktivitäten und besonderen Projekten für Menschen mit Unterstützungsbedarf. Spenden können via Überweisung, TWINT oder QR-Code erfolgen.
4. Start-up Industrialisierungspartnerschaften: Begleitung von Start-ups durch Industrialisierungsprozesse, von Prototyp bis Serienproduktion, einschließlich Materialbeschaffung, Fertigung, Montage, Testing und Verpackung & Logistik.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stiftung AZB operates an integrated social-services foundation that delivers residential care, day-structure programs, vocational integration, and leisure services for adults with intellectual, physical, and psychological disabilities in Strengelbach, Canton of Aargau. Alongside its social mission, the foundation runs industrial contract manufacturing (CNC machining, assembly, confectioning, tampondruck, ISPM-15-certified wood packaging, logistics), a Velowerkstatt bike workshop, inklugo! inclusion consulting, startup industrialization services, laundry, catering, room rental, gardening and handcrafted products sold to private and business customers. Revenue is generated through cantonal social compensation payments, production/service sales, and donations.

Product overview

Stiftung AZB is a social services foundation offering a comprehensive ecosystem of care and support services for people with intellectual, physical, and psychological disabilities. The organization operates as a multi-service platform organized into three main divisions: (1) Betreuungsangebote (Care Services) comprising Wohnen, Tagesstruktur, Freizeit, and Beratung; (2) Produktion und Dienstleistungen (Production and Services) including Industrielle Produktion, Dienstleistungen, Velowerkstatt, inklugo!, and startup; and (3) Berufliche Integration (Vocational Integration) covering Berufsfelder, Massnahmen, and Eingliederung. The foundation also produces handcrafted products under the handgefertigt brand and recently rebranded its laundry (Wäscheservice) and carpentry (Holzwerkstatt) services. All services integrate people with disabilities into meaningful work and community life while generating revenue through commercial production and service activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• handgefertigt: Handcrafted products including glass, wood, clay, and fabric items created by people with disabilities, plus culinary products and greeting cards
• inklugo!
• startup
• Wäscheservice
• Holzwerkstatt

Products and services

• Wohnen (Residential Care) Full-time, part-time and ambulatory residential care for adults with intellectual, physical, and psychological disabilities across nine Wohnhäuser in Strengelbach and Vordemwald (Wohnhaus Nord, West, Insel, Matten, Ramoos, Hardmatten, Zentrum, Brüschi, LandhüslI), including a specialised Soldanella house for people with challenging behaviours.
• Tagesstruktur (Day Structure) Day-structure programmes providing meaningful work, participation places and senior day care in industry, crafts, household and garden for people with support needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150 Wohnplätze für Menschen mit Unterstützungsbedarf
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FC AaraucoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026Die Stiftung AZB ist Sozialpartner des FC Aarau. Ziel der Zusammenarbeit ist es, Inklusion konkret zu leben und Menschen mit Beeinträchtigungen stärker in den gesellschaftlichen Alltag einzubinden. Ein wichtiges Element ist das gemeinsame Fussballteam 'FC Aarau Traktor AZB', das unter dem Dach des FC Aarau an Turnieren teilnimmt. Die Partnerschaft ist langfristig angelegt.
• ARTISETcoreOthersMitgliedschaft in ARTISET, dem Schweizerischen Branchenverband der Institutionen für Menschen mit Behinderung. ARTISET vertritt die Interessen von sozialen Institutionen und fördert Qualität und Entwicklung in der Branche.
• AVUSAcoreOthersMitgliedschaft in AVUSA, einer Organisation für Menschen mit Unterstützungsbedarf in der Region Aargau.
• INSOScoreOthersMitgliedschaft in INSOS, dem Schweizerischen Branchenverband der Institutionen für Menschen mit Unterstützungsbedarf. INSOS definiert Ausbildungsstandards wie PrA (Praktische Ausbildung).
• Pflege Sennhof VordemwaldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKooperationspartner für die Pflege und Betreuung von Menschen mit Unterstützungsbedarf. Räumliche Nähe und mögliche Überweisungen für spezialisierte Pflege.
• Schule trifft WirtschaftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnerschaft für die Förderung von Begegnungen zwischen Schulen und Wirtschaft. Unterstützt die Berufsorientierung und Integration von Menschen mit Unterstützungsbedarf.
• Titan-Bikes (übernommen)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDie Stiftung AZB übernimmt die Aktivitäten von Titan-Bikes per 1. November 2025. Das Traditionsunternehmen stellte nach Jahrzehnten in der Schweizer Velobranche den Betrieb ein. Anton Schnetzer, Gründer und langjähriger Inhaber, geht in Ruhestand. Die Velowerkstatt der Stiftung AZB wird mit dem Sortiment von Titan-Bikes erweitert (Alltagsvelos, Kindervelos, Familienvelos zusätzlich zu E-Bikes und Spezialvelos).
• MyoSwisscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrialisierungspartnerschaft für das MyoSuit Exoskelett. Die Stiftung AZB hat ca. 100 MyoSuits montiert und getestet. Dies demonstriert die Kompetenz in der Serienfertigung von Medizintechnik-Produkten.
• Almer TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrialisierungspartnerschaft für AR-Brillen. Testserie von 100 Stück und 0-Serie von 1.000 Stück produziert. Zeigt die Fähigkeit der Stiftung, elektronische Produkte zu montieren und zu testen.
• Flyer (E-Bikes)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffizieller Händler und Servicepartner für Flyer E-Bikes. Die Velowerkstatt verkauft und wartet Flyer-Fahrräder und E-Bikes.
• Hase BikescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffizieller Händler und Servicepartner für Hase Bikes, Spezialvelos für Menschen mit Unterstützungsbedarf. Die Velowerkstatt bietet Spezialberatung für Hase Bikes mit eigenem Fachwissen bezüglich Menschen mit Unterstützungsbedarf.
• Fleyer (Fahrradmarke)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffizieller Partner für Fleyer-Fahrräder.
• HAB (Fahrradmarke)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffizieller Partner für HAB-Fahrräder.
• Bickie (Fahrradmarke)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffizieller Partner für Bickie-Fahrräder.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LWL (Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe) Werkstätten: Major German regional provider of sheltered workshops (WfbM) for people with disabilities under the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe umbrella. Operates industrial-scale CNC, assembly, and packaging production alongside vocational integration, comparable to AZB's Industrielle Produktion.
• Camphill Communities: International network of intentional communities providing supported living, meaningful work, and social inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. Closely aligned mission-model combining residential life with productive workshop activities across multiple countries.
• Stiftung Wagerenhof: Swiss private-law foundation based in Uster (Canton Zürich) providing residential care, day-structure programs, vocational integration, and industrial workshops for people with disabilities. Operates a comparable integrated model of supported employment plus sheltered housing with a similar 60+ year operating history.
• Brühlgut Stiftung: Swiss foundation in Winterthur offering residential care, work and day-structure programs, and vocational integration for people with disabilities. Operates its own workshops and production services under a parallel integrated mission-and-commercial model.
• GWW Gemeinnützige Werkstätten: German network of non-profit sheltered workshops (Gemeinnützige Werkstätten und Wohnstätten) operating industrial production, assembly, and service activities staffed by people with disabilities. Closely analogous business model combining ISO-style commercial production with social mission.
• Stiftung Sonnweid: Swiss foundation in Wetzikon (Canton Zürich) specializing in residential and occupational services for people with mental disabilities. Comparable operating philosophy combining care, work, and integration under a single private-law foundation structure.

Broad incumbents

• Pro Infirmis: Leading Swiss disability advocacy and service organization offering consultation, accommodation support, and assistive services nationwide. Operates complementary (rather than directly competing) services to AZB in the same Swiss disability ecosystem.
• Insieme Schweiz: Swiss national association for the interests of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Sets training standards (e.g., PrA practical training) used by Stiftung AZB and provides the federal policy and funding framework for member institutions.
• Inclusion Handicap: Swiss national umbrella organization (Dachverband) of disability service providers, advocating for policy and funding frameworks that support institutions like Stiftung AZB. Provides the regulatory and funding context in which AZB operates its cantonal mandate.
• Lebenshilfe Werkstätten Deutschland: Germany's largest disability advocacy and service organization, operating an extensive network of Werkstätten für behinderte Menschen (sheltered workshops) alongside residential care. Comparable model of combining supported employment, industrial production, and care services at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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