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Frei Fördertechnik AG
Frei Fördertechnik AG
Schwarzbachstrasse 26
3113 Rubigen, CH
+41 31 720 56 56
info@ffag.ch
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We convey ideas.

We convey ideas.

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 Wetzikon ZH, service location Monthey VS).

ISO Zertifikat FreiFoerdertechnik
Geschaeftsleitung FreiFoerdertechnik

Fascinating facts about Frei Fördertechnik AG

Professionals at work

We convey ideas.

Family tradition
Active in the field of plant construction, conveyor technology and automation for over 55 years.
Swiss quality
Innovation, high productivity and safety characterise the Frei brand.
Over 1,500 installations successfully implemented
We have a wealth of experience and expertise.

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

Strong together: Our collaborations & associations

Our collaborations and associations strengthen our expertise and promote the exchange of innovations to develop sustainable solutions together.

  • Verband AVGD
  • Verband Baustoffkreislauf Schweiz
  • Verband CSD Ingenieure
  • Verband GEGB
  • Verband TFBG
  • Verband AVGB
  • Verband Umtech
  • Verband myclimate
  • Verband Schweizerverband Umwelttechnik
  • Verband Berner Handelskammer
  • Verband Rohstoffaufbereitung 1
  • Verband VAKB Konstrukteure
  • Verband SVS Schweissverband
  • Verband Fachgruppe Untertagbau
  • Verband GS1 Switzerland
  • Verband ILS Schweiz
  • Verband VBSA
  • Verband Lernort Kiesgrube
  • Verband procure