1904
Hans Jakob founds the rope factory Jakob in Trubschachen in the Emmental valley in the heart of Switzerland.
1911
During the early years, Jakob produces hemp ropes for local farmers. The family also deals with fodder and fertilisers.
1927
The company develops along the railway tracks, where the first ropewalk is built.
1939
Local farmers mostly demand fibre ropes such as sheaf cords.
1946
Forwarding of the finished products to the railway station.
1950
Hans junior and Eduard join their father’s company.
1953
Jakob now produces its own wire ropes in Trubschachen.
1960
The company grows further and inaugurates a dedicated office building.
1970
A second storey is built on top of the ropewalk.
1977
With modern facilities and marketing activities, the company continues to develop.
1984
Peter and Martin Jakob join the company representing the third generation. Soon after, the company launches its range of stainless steel cables for architecture.
1995
The new stainless steel products are a success and necessitate the extension of the factory in 1995.
2002
In 2002, Jakob Rope Systems introduces its most successful product to date, the inox wire mesh Webnet.
2002
In the year the Webnet wire mesh is introduced, Jakob also starts the construction of a new office building right next to the historical founding site of the company.
2003
The new office tract is inaugurated.
2008
The large demand for Webnet products leads to the foundation of Jakob Saigon.
2011
Reconstruction of the Ilfis Hall, home of the ice hockey club SCL Tigers.
Jakob Rope Systems supports the event location as a main sponsor.
2016
Jakob Rope Systems acquires the venerable Habegger AG from Thun.
2019
Jakob moves into a new headquarter at the traditional company siege in Trubschachen.
2019
The new factory of Jakob Saigon opens. Featuring a green façade and modern facilities for the local staff, the factory is pioneering in the region.
2020
The green façade of Jakob Saigon covered in dense plants.