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We are a traditional family business that has been active in the field of conveyor technology, plant construction and automation for over 55 years. Swiss quality, innovation, high productivity and safety characterise the Frei brand. Our extensive experience and broad expertise contribute directly to the success of your projects.
- As a general contractor we realise complete systems - from planning and production through to commissioning and service.
- As an ISO-certified company, we rely on innovative in-house developments that prove themselves as quality products in daily operation.
- We think and act sustainably by taking a holistic approach to the circular economy that encompasses all aspects of a project - from planning and engineering to logistics and resource management, always in the spirit of sustainability.
Substantial advantages
- Consultancy in field service
- Planning and design department
- Separate manufacturing of steel and stainless steel products
- Sand blasting equipment
- Paint shop
- Installation and vulcanisation
Owners
- Christian Frei and Collin Frei
Board of Directors
- Urs Kern, President of the Board of Directors
- Christian Frei, Member of the board of directors
- Collin Frei, Member of the board of directors
Management Board
- Jan Blatter Co-CEO, Head of Project Sales
- Patrick Zimmermann Co-CEO, Head of Finance
- Fritz Rothenbühler, Head of Service
- Marc Geissbühler, Head of Sales
- Andreas Lauber, Head of Construction
- Michael Hangartner, Head of Operations
Commercial register
Company number: VAT ID CHE-107.209.642 / Legal form: Public limited company
Number of employees
More than 140 employees at 4 different locations (head office Rubigen BE, automation & robotics, Lyss BE, service location Tuggen SZ, service location Monthey VS).
Fascinating facts about Frei Fördertechnik AG
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Our milestones
1967
Company founded by Ernst Frei
1974
Takeover of the commercial agency for ISENMANN Siebe GmbH, Karlsruhe
1978
Construction of the first proprietary premises in Rubigen
1981
Building-up of the sole agency for Transnorm for Switzerland
1992
Dedication of new manufacturing building, establishment of "stainless" department
1998
Introduction of quality management in accordance with ISO 9001
2001
Inauguration of new production building, 1000 m2 and new office wing, 300 m2
2006
Expansion of new offices, 2nd floor, 400 m2
2009
Expansion of new offices, 2nd floor, 425 m2
2010
New construction of west workshop, 1035 m2
2011
Opening of the branch offices in Eastern and Western Switzerland
2016
Takeover of VTS Verschleisstechnik AG as an integrated subsidiary of Frei Fördertechnik AG
2016
Takeover of the stationary treatment of non-metallic minerals of the plant-construction division of Avesco AG
2017
50th anniversary
2021
Opening of the Eastern Switzerland service centre in Wetzikon ZH
2022
Handover of operational management from Collin Frei to Jan Blatter and Patrick Zimmermann
2023
ISO 9001:2015 recertification
2024
New service centre in Monthey VS
2025
Opening of the Automation site in Lyss BE
2026
Relocation of the Eastern Switzerland service centre from Wetzikon (ZH) to Tuggen (SZ)
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Strong together: Our collaborations & associations
Our collaborations and associations strengthen our expertise and promote the exchange of innovations to develop sustainable solutions together.