Metal Industry in the
Canton of St. Gallen

Wagner Uznach Immobilien AG

Since 1985 · 11–20 empl.·4.9(14)

The company Wagner Uznach AG is engaged in the manufacture and assembly of steel cabinets and shelving, particularly for cloakrooms and similar applications. The core activity includes planning, manufacturing, packaging, delivery and assembly of custom-made steel cabinets and shelving for customers in Switzerland and neighboring countries.

SFS Group Schweiz AG

Since 2001 · 500+ empl.·4.4(10)

SFS Group Schweiz AG is a supplier of application-critical precision components and assemblies, mechanical fastening systems, quality tools and procurement solutions. The company develops and manufactures customized components and systems for industries such as aircraft, automotive, construction, electronics and medical.

Helbling + Co. AG

Since 1979 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(6)

The core activity of Helbling & Co. AG encompasses the development and manufacturing of various products and solutions in the following areas: Machine and metal construction: production of precision parts and complex assemblies; Security technology (SIBOX): development and manufacturing of key tubes, key boxes and other security solutions; Firefighting technology: production of specialized solutions for firefighting; Faceting machines (FACETTE STAR): development and manufacturing of machines for processing workpieces. The company also offers prototype solutions and manufacturing services and has its own product development.

Pemat Immobilien AG

Since 1992 · 11–20 empl.·4.8(10)

The company specializes in bending and rolling metals and offers individual and tailored solutions to customers by managing projects from prototype to production and assembly.

Fortatech AG, Seil- und Hebetechnik

Since 1963 · 51–100 empl.·4.5(8)

Fortatech AG, Seil- und Hebetechnik manufactures and supplies Bowden cables, push‑pull (pressure‑pull) cables, fine ropes and tension cables, as well as cable housings and fittings, and provides custom assembly. The company offers development and prototyping services, repair work and in‑house testing and serves customers in the automotive and industrial sectors; it holds ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certifications.

DGS Druckguss Systeme AG St. Gallen

Since 1999 · 21–50 empl.·3.9(34)

The company's core activity is the development and manufacture of cast parts, particularly through the die casting process, as well as the provision of related services such as tool development, alloy development and surface treatment. The company focuses on the automotive industry and other sectors such as renewable energy and consumer goods.

Federtechnik Group AG

Since 1928 · 101–500 empl.·3.9(12)

Federtechnik Group AG is a corporate group offering a wide range of metalworking products and services, including high-precision springs, stamped and stamped‑bent parts, wire‑formed components and assembled modules. The company supports projects from development to series production, packaging and logistics, serving industries such as automotive, electrical, medical, machinery and construction.

Buschor Pretech AG

Since 1932 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(10)

The core activity of Buschor Pretech AG is the manufacture and processing of precision parts, particularly through CNC milling, long turning and turning techniques, as well as surface treatment by grinding and glass bead blasting. The company offers its services primarily to industries such as medical technology, textile and food industry.

Promet AG

Since 2006 · 51–100 empl.·4.2(19)

Promet AG develops and manufactures busbars, ready-to-install assemblies and wiring systems (ProFlex). The company provides manufacturing services such as laser and waterjet cutting, CNC milling, press welding, galvanic finishing and insulation, serving sectors including renewable energy, e-mobility, industry and transport.

Beni Burtscher AG

Since 2007 · 21–50 empl.·4.8(5)

Beni Burtscher AG is a company for sheet metal processing and fabrication offering contract manufacturing and complete solutions such as bending, laser cutting, punching, welding and metal forming. Services include design, production and assembly for sectors including machinery and plant engineering, apparatus construction, vehicle construction and silo/container fabrication.

InduLaser AG für Induktions- und Lasertechnologie

Since 2002 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(5)

The core activity of Indulaser AG is the inductive surface hardening of metal parts, including the development and manufacture of prototypes, small series and series production. This also includes additional services such as quality assurance, laboratory analysis, crack testing, visual inspection, damage analysis, pilot process, packaging and logistics.

BAUMANN Federn AG

Since 1933 · 51–100 empl.·3.9(20)

BAUMANN Federn AG manufactures precision springs, stampings and bendings and provides engineering and production services such as wire forming, stamping, tool manufacturing, heat treatment and surface finishing. The company supplies components for automotive, industrial and medical applications.

Kalt Maschinenbau AG

Since 1962 · 51–100 empl.·4.6(11)

The company Kalt Maschinenbau AG develops, manufactures and supplies plants and systems for cheese production, in particular cheese makers, cheese pressing systems, draining systems, brine baths, ripening cellars and special machines. It also offers consulting, customer service and automation for the cheese industry.

CMA CNC Mechanik Altstätten AG

Since 1989 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(11)

The core activity of CMA CNC-Mechanik AG is the manufacture of mechanically demanding parts and assemblies, particularly in the field of tool and jig construction, prototypes, single parts, small to medium-sized series, using CNC machines and other precision tools.

Schwarz AG Warmpresswerk

Since 2010 · 51–100 empl.·4.2(14)

Schwarz AG Warmpresswerk produces warm-pressed and drop-forged metal components and provides mechanical finishing and surface treatments. It works with aluminium, brass, copper and various steels, maintains in-house toolmaking and uses 3D CAD/CAM/CAE and process simulation, with presses up to 20,000 kN. The company is certified to SN EN ISO 9001:2015 and supplies ready-to-install assemblies as well as heat treatment services.

Federtechnik Kaltbrunn AG

Since 2014 · 101–500 empl.·3.9(12)

Federtechnik Kaltbrunn AG specializes in manufacturing custom stamped parts, stamped‑bent parts, wire‑formed components and metal springs. As a full‑service provider the company also delivers assembled and tested modules and offers processes such as stamping, forming, and heat and surface treatments.

Trunz Metalltechnik AG

Since 2005 · 101–500 empl.·3.8(6)

Trunz Metalltechnik AG develops and manufactures complex assemblies from prototype to series production for vehicle construction, mechanical and plant engineering, and apparatus manufacturing.

Vetsch Thermolackierwerk AG

Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.·4.5(11)

Vetsch Thermolackierwerk AG provides industrial coating services including powder coating, wet painting, sandblasting, surface pre-treatment, oven curing and custom specialty coatings.

August Manser AG

Since 2013 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(6)

August Manser AG provides product development and industrialization services, including engineering, CNC milling and turning, and machining of special materials such as MACOR® glass-ceramic. The company also carries out assembly of mechanical and mechatronic modules and offers supply-chain management, ISO 9001:2015 quality processes, and after-sales/product lifecycle services.

Verzinkerei Kriessern AG

Since 1969 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(3)

The core activity of Verzinkerei Kriessern is the coating and surface treatment of small parts, particularly through galvanizing, as well as complementary services such as cleaning technology, engineering and further surface treatments like pickling, deburring, sandblasting and heat treatment.

TECHsol GmbH

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(7)

The core activity of Techsol is the precise processing of metal, plastic and special materials, as well as the assembly of components and assemblies. This includes in particular: CNC-controlled turning and milling operations, welding (including vacuum leak testing), precision measurements, assembly of assemblies in a gray or clean room, ultrasonic cleaning and packaging of products. The company offers these services primarily to customers from various industries such as mechanical engineering, semiconductor and vacuum industry, environment and recycling, automotive industry, medical technology and sensor technology.

PWB AG

Since 1981 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(8)

The core activity of PWB AG is the development and manufacture of precision parts, drive solutions and complex components for various industries, including medical technology. The company offers comprehensive services, including design, engineering, mechanical processing, manufacturing, assembly, testing and quality management. It produces individual components, large parts and complex assemblies, including drive systems, guidance and locking units as well as precision components.

Geeler AG

Since 1987 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(6)

The core activity of Geeler AG is the manufacture and distribution of technical springs and wire bending parts, in particular compression springs, tension springs, torsion springs, flat springs, battery springs and standard springs, made from various materials such as spring steel and stainless spring steel.

Harzenmoser Stahlbeschichtung GmbH

Since 2012 · 21–50 empl.·4.8(6)

Harzenmoser Stahlbeschichtung GmbH provides industrial surface treatment and coating services, including powder coating, wet painting, and chemical and mechanical pretreatment. The company works on materials such as steel, aluminium, wood, glass and plastics and performs blasting processes (sand, dust, through-feed) for small and large series as well as large single components.

Stöckle Metallbau AG

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(16)

The company is active in metal construction and offers services such as consulting, planning, production and assembly of metal and glass products, particularly in the field of facades, doors, windows, glazing, shop windows and fire-resistant doors.

Kelag Systems AG

Since 2015 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(8)

The core activity of Kelag Systems AG encompasses the planning, manufacturing, assembly and maintenance of complex plants and systems, particularly in the fields of pipeline construction, steel hydraulic engineering, pressure pipelines, armor plating, plant and apparatus construction. This includes, among other things, the production of pipelines, pressure vessels, reactors, tanks, heat exchangers and other specialized plants for industry and infrastructure. The company also offers services such as engineering, personnel leasing, contract welding, welding repairs and retrofitting of existing plants.

Benninger Guss AG

Since 1946 · 51–100 empl.·3.8(20)

Benninger Guss AG is an iron foundry that manufactures customer-specific cast components and provides finishing and logistics services. Its offerings include casting parts and stock parts, engineering, pattern and mold making, digital/additive casting production, machining and logistics, with raw or finished parts available from single pieces up to about 4.5 tonnes.

Targa-Tech AG

Since 1994 · 51–100 empl.·4.4(10)

Targa-Tech AG is a mechanical workshop producing precision components and complex assemblies for the vacuum and semiconductor industries. Services include CNC turning, CNC milling, welding, assembly, ISO‑7 cleanroom processing, leak testing, metrology, surface treatments, laser engraving and cleaning/packaging.

Franz Kuhn AG

Since 2003 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(4)

The core activity of Franz Kuhn AG includes sandblasting and painting, particularly: sandblasting of iron and steel parts, aluminum parts, thin steel sheets, hot-dip galvanized materials, car bodies, wood and glass; painting of industrial parts, commercial vehicles and classic cars; special coatings and spray galvanizing; patination of metal parts; fine and dust blasting for sensitive surfaces; and the use of a pass-through automation system for processing large quantities of parts.

Strahlzentrum für Oberflächenbehandlung AG

Since 1998 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(6)

The core activity of Strahlzentrum AG is the surface treatment of various materials such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, wood, glass, stone and concrete through sandblasting, dust blasting, glass bead blasting and other blasting processes. The company offers services such as degreasing, derusting and surface refinement and has two halls where stainless and rusting materials can be processed separately.

OLE on time GmbH

Since 2004 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(7)

The core activity of OLE on time consists of two main areas: 1. **Burnishing service**: The company offers services in the field of burnishing, which includes the processing of metal parts through burnishing (a type of surface treatment). 2. **Transport & Logistics**: OLE on time offers transport and logistics services, including parcel transport in Switzerland and neighboring countries, express trips throughout Europe, as well as warehousing and logistics services.

Koller & Morger AG

Since 1983 · 11–20 empl.·4.9(8)

The core activity of Koller + Morger AG is the processing of sheet metal through various methods such as laser cutting, welding, bending and laser punching. As a specialist in sheet metal processing, the company offers these services and produces various parts and products for customers, including smoke exhausts and other metal parts.

Büchler Reinli + Spitzli AG

Since 1991 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(15)

Büchler Reinli + Spitzli AG is an owner-managed tool and mould making company that designs and manufactures injection moulds, die-casting and forming tools. The company also provides precision production, tool service and revisions, project management and CAD/CAM-based manufacturing processes including CNC milling, EDM, wire EDM and LaserCusing.

MZ LaserTech GmbH

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

MZ LaserTech GmbH offers laser-based surface processing and structuring, in particular laser structuring and laser engraving of components. The range of services includes introducing surface structures into tool shapes, laser-structured shafts, and laser marking of aluminum parts.

stürmsfs ag

Since 1947 · 21–50 empl.

The core activity of the company stürmsfs is the processing and distribution of steel and metal products, including sheets and heavy plates, as well as the provision of related services such as logistics and delivery directly to the place of need.

Fulterer AG

Since 1959 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of Fulterer is the development, manufacture and distribution of drawer systems, particularly roller and ball bearing drawer systems, as well as accessories for various industries such as furniture, food, laboratory and medical technology, retail and special applications.

Elkuch Mobil AG

Since 1966 · 21–50 empl.

Elkuch Mobil AG provides manufacturing services in steel processing, including steel service, apparatus, housing and container construction, and components for tunnels and power plants. Offerings also include doors and frames, waste solutions and building materials such as fibre cement.

Stahlton AG

Since 1967 · 51–100 empl.

Stahlton AG develops and supplies components and systems for prestressing, geotechnical (anchored and unanchored) systems and structural reinforcement. Its services include engineering, production, installation, inspection and maintenance for building and infrastructure projects.