Giugni Sa Metalcostruzioni

What Giugni Sa Metalcostruzioni does

Giugni SA Metalcostruzioni is a Swiss custom metal construction company founded in 1925 and headquartered in Locarno, Canton Ticino. Operating from a 4,000 m² facility, the company designs, manufactures, transports, and installs metal building components including windows, doors and gates, facades, staircases and railings, urban furniture, and special structures (winter gardens, partitions, control towers), working in aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and wrought iron. Its proprietary G-78 and G-125 window profile series and an exclusive regional partnership with Sky-Frame for premium frameless sliding windows anchor a tiered product offering that spans standard custom window replacement through high-end architectural installations.

The company serves a mix of architecture studios, private homeowners, construction companies, and public-sector clients, primarily in Canton Ticino with broader Swiss reach. Go-to-market is direct, enterprise-style field sales with technical consulting, custom project quotations, and in-house design support, supplemented by architect referrals and co-marketed Sky-Frame experience events. Revenue is generated through one-time project-based contracts with custom pricing; the company also offers repair and maintenance services for installed products.

Giugni holds Swiss Label, am.suisse membership, and Sky-Frame Authorized Partner Silver Status. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or parent company; leadership transitioned from the founding Giugni family to Andrea Ciampini as General Manager in June 2023, with Rosario Di Martino appointed General Director effective January 1, 2026. The 100-year centenary in November 2025 was followed by the launch of the regional 'Metallo d'Autore' Architecture Prize in 2026, signaling brand-led ecosystem investment rather than aggressive geographic expansion.

Name

Giugni Sa Metalcostruzioni

Legal name

Giugni SA Metalcostruzioni

Website

https://giugni.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Giugni SA Metalcostruzioni is a 100-year-old Swiss custom metal construction firm based in Locarno, Ticino, that designs, manufactures, and installs windows, doors, facades, staircases, railings, and urban furniture for architects, private clients, and the public sector, including an exclusive regional partnership for Sky-Frame premium frameless sliding windows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Metal Construction

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Window & Door Fabrication & Replacement (HSAPAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frames, Sashes, Mullions & Subframes (IMADAIAH), Windows (IMADAIAC), Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Metal construction fabrication
• Custom architectural metalwork
• Window door manufacturing
• Facade installation services
• Staircase railing fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Locarno

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Construction Products and Installation: Design, manufacture, transport and assembly of custom metal constructions including windows, doors, facades, staircases, railings and urban furniture. One-time project-based revenue from private and commercial clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Giugni SA Metalcostruzioni designs, manufactures, transports and installs custom metal constructions for the building industry in Ticino, Switzerland. Its portfolio includes windows (including the proprietary Giugni G-78 and G-125 series and the premium Sky-Frame frameless sliding window range for which it is the exclusive Ticino partner), doors and gates, facades, staircases and railings, urban/street furniture, and special structures (winter gardens, partitions, control towers). The company operates a 4,000 m² production facility in Locarno with an in-house technical office and provides full-project support from design consulting through on-site assembly, plus repair and maintenance services.

Product overview

Giugni SA is a metal construction company specializing in transforming metals into finished constructions for the building industry. The company operates from a 4,000 m² facility in Locarno, Switzerland, employing approximately 30-40 people including technicians, workshop personnel, and assembly technicians. Founded in 1925, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of metal construction products including windows (Serramenti), doors and gates (Porte e Cancelli), facades (Facciate), stairs and railings (Scale e Parapetti), street furniture (Arredo Urbano), and special structures. The product range spans from standard windows and doors to premium Sky-Frame frameless sliding window systems, for which Giugni is the exclusive distribution and service partner in Ticino. Services include technical consulting, custom design, fabrication, transport, assembly, and repair/maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Serramenti (Metal Windows) Metal windows with manual or automated opening, double or triple insulating glass, burglar-alarm integration, and high thermal and acoustic insulation performance. Designed for architects, construction firms and private homeowners for residential and commercial projects.
• Porte e Cancelli (Doors and Gates) Doors and gates in swing, folding, sliding and fire-resistant variants (E30, EI30, T-30, R-30), available in iron, anodized aluminum, stainless steel and painted aluminum alloy, with manual or automated opening options. For residential, commercial and security applications.
• Facciate (Metal and Glass Facades) Metal and glass facades designed to be lightweight, stable, weather-resistant and durable, including metal facades, glass facades, and sunshade louvers (fixed or movable, with manual or automatic control). For new builds and renovations of commercial and residential buildings.
• Scale e Parapetti (Stairs and Railings) Straight and spiral stairs plus railings for balconies, stairs and suspended floors, manufactured in steel, stainless steel and aluminum to meet diverse customer needs. For residential, commercial and public-building projects.
• Arredo Urbano (Street Furniture) Urban street furniture including bus stop shelters, steel and glass canopies, and carport protective roofs, designed to adapt to any urban environment while combining aesthetics and functionality. Primarily for municipalities and public-sector clients.
• Winter Gardens, Partitions, and Special Structures Custom-designed winter gardens for year-round use, office and warehouse partitions, and special structures (e.g., Magadino Airport control tower). For residential, commercial and infrastructure clients.
• Sky-Frame Premium Sliding Window Systems Premium frameless sliding windows with full-height glass surfaces, organic curves and inclined glass sections; 100% Swiss Made with seamless indoor-outdoor transitions without thresholds. Distributed and serviced exclusively by Giugni SA in Ticino under a regional partnership with Sky-Frame.
• Gelosie in Metallo (Metal Window Grilles) and Saracinesche (Security Shutters) Protective metal grilles for windows of homes and offices plus security shutters for shops and commercial spaces, available in various types and dimensions with high quality standards.
• Design, Transport, Assembly and Installation Services End-to-end project support including in-house technical design and consulting, transport of finished products to site, on-site assembly/installation, plus repair and maintenance services ensuring long-term investment protection. Bundled with each custom metal construction project.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 years of uninterrupted activity

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sky-FramecoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distribution and service partner for Sky-Frame premium sliding window systems in Ticino, Switzerland. Sky-Frame specializes in frameless sliding windows with full-height glass surfaces, organic curves, and inclined sections. Giugni SA provides sales, installation, and maintenance services for Sky-Frame products, with access to technical support and product training.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WICONA: European aluminum systems brand (Hydro group) focused on window, door and facade solutions. Overlaps with Giugni's aluminum profile products (Serramenti, Facciate) at a much broader scale, serving commercial and high-end residential projects with thermal insulation performance similar to G-78/G-125 specifications.
• Hueck GmbH & Co. KG: German aluminum and steel profile systems maker for windows, doors and facades. Direct product overlap with Giugni's metal window/door/facade portfolio at a broader scale, serving commercial and residential construction with similar fire-rated and thermal-break performance focus.
• Aluprof: European aluminum systems manufacturer for windows, doors, facades and roller shutters. Comparable to Giugni's range of aluminum windows, doors and facade products, though Aluprof operates at significantly greater scale with broader geographic distribution and similar thermal/acoustic insulation positioning.
• Jansen AG: Swiss steel profile systems manufacturer serving window, door, and facade markets across Europe. Operates at broader scale than Giugni with overlapping product categories (steel window/door systems, facade profiles), making it the closest broad incumbent benchmark for architectural metal products in Switzerland.
• Schüco International: German global leader in aluminum window, door and facade systems. Comparable to Giugni's broader portfolio of windows, doors, and facades (though at vastly larger scale) and competes for the same European premium architectural projects with integrated design, fabrication and installation offerings.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminum window, door, curtain wall and sliding systems. Comparable product portfolio to Giugni's aluminum windows, facades and sliding systems at much larger scale, with similar enterprise architect-led go-to-market and premium energy-efficiency positioning.

Direct peers

• Sky-Frame: Swiss premium frameless sliding window manufacturer and Giugni's exclusive Ticino distribution partner. Comparability is highest because Sky-Frame and Giugni serve the same premium architectural glazing segment, with overlapping Swiss architect relationships and shared 'liquid space' Bauhaus-inspired design language.
• Forster Profilsysteme AG: Swiss steel and stainless-steel profile systems manufacturer for windows, doors and facades. Comparable as a fellow Swiss metal construction profile specialist; though larger and more internationally oriented, Forster addresses the same architectural metalwork segment with similar thermal/acoustic insulation performance focus.
• Vitrocsa: Swiss manufacturer of minimalist frameless and ultra-slim sliding window systems. Directly comparable to Giugni's Sky-Frame offering in the premium architectural glazing niche, serving the same Swiss and international high-end residential market with engineer-led design and installation services.

Regional players

• Salamander Industrie-Produkte: German manufacturer of PVC and aluminum window/door profile systems with strong DACH-region presence. Comparable profile-based product offering to Giugni's standard window series, though primarily regional DACH competitor rather than Ticino-overlapping; both target residential renovation with insulation-performance positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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