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News Event Jakob
05. March 2024
Dresden Bridge Construction Symposium 2024: Meet our team

We welcome you at the 33rd Dresden Bridge Construction Symposium in Dresden. Visit our event stand and meet our experts on the topics of bridge construction and structural safety solutions for bridges.

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News RopeLab
06. February 2024
WalkNet: Walkable net worlds

Walkable net structures made of reinforced fibre ropes create unique possibilities for designing indoor and outdoor spaces.

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News Jakob
07. December 2023
Jakob builds a suspension bridge in St. Moritz

A new suspension bridge for St. Moritz: Jakob Rope Systems was commissioned to plan, supply and install the lightweight structure made of steel ropes and Webnet. Another bridge construction project in which our Webnet is integrated as a safety and load-bearing structure.

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News Jakob
09. November 2023
ETA certificate for Forte rope tension parts

The rope tension parts in our Forte product line have been awarded the ETA seal of approval. This certifies the tensile limit values of our Forte components.

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News Event
06. November 2023
Jakob Rope Days 2023: Thank you

At the Jakob Rope Days 2023 we welcomed customers and partners to our company headquarters in Trubschachen.

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Reference GreenSolutions Sustainability
20. October 2023
Green facade with integrated fire protection

For the greening of a listed building, our customer Hydroplant developed a solution with GreenTrellis tendril structure and integrated fire protection.

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RopeLab News GreenSolutions
05. October 2023
LivingRope: Plants on a rope

LivingRope is a wire rope construction from which planters are suspended and watered fully automatically. This new system solves the question of how to realize a facade greening with the fastest possible result.

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Reference Webnet
03. October 2023
Webnet protects sports field on roof

For the fencing of the rooftop sports field at New York's St. Lukes School, the architects chose Webnet. This creates a high-quality combination of security and transparency.

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Reference Webnet
28. August 2023
Webnet facade combines art and safety

Jakob Webnet spans the facade of a new parking lot at Liverpool Hospital in Sydney. The project combines safety and aesthetics. A colorful artwork is integrated as part of the design.

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News GreenSolutions
21. August 2023
GreenBlock: High-load bracket for ETICS facades

For the greening of insulated facades Jakob Rope Systems has developed the thermally separated high-load bracket GreenBlock. This allows the trellis structures Webnet and GreenTrellis to be optimally pre-installed and also retrofitted.

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News Career Jakob
07. August 2023
Successful apprenticeship degrees – Start new apprentices

Two apprentices successfully completed their training at Jakob Rope Systems in Trubschachen this summer. We congratulate our new generation. The next generation is already starting. Three apprentices will start their training with us in August.

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News RopeLab GreenSolutions
27. July 2023
New service: Parametric design for tendril structures

Tendril structures in novel organic shapes with depth effect. This is made possible by a new service from Jakob Rope Systems. The key is parametric design integrated into a digital planning process.

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Event Jakob Hoisting and Lifting
18. July 2023
Lucerne Forestry Fair 2023: Visit us

Visit us at the forestry fair in Lucerne. We present our rope and lifting technology and our new attractive prices.

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News Blog
20. June 2023
Tensegrity structure with Jakob ropes

The TenCylindre was unveiled at the 2021 watch exhibition in Geneva. Jakob ropes give the complex tensegrity structure rigidity with minimal weight. The structure was developed by an international team of architects, engineers and researchers.

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News Jakob
23. May 2023
Jakob Switzerland meets Jakob Vietnam

With our employees from Switzerland, our international sales partners as well as friends and partners, we are visiting Vietnam these days. Jakob Saigon's team welcomes us here in the “Green Jakob Factory”.

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News Blog GreenSolutions
27. April 2023
Green courtyards with climbing structures

How can rope and net structures be used for the greening of courtyards and atriums? What shapes and dimensions are possible? And what needs to be considered? Our answers to the most important questions about greening with climbing structures.

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News Jakob Sustainability
10. March 2023
Jakob Saigon: E-scooter fleet launches

Jakob Rope Systems provides e-scooters to employees in Vietnam. With the fleet of twelve e-scooters, we support e-mobility and want to contribute to the reduction of traffic-related emissions.

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News Hoisting and Lifting
01. March 2023
Rope and lifting technology: quality and fair prices

Lifting, lowering, pulling and securing. We have the right equipment for every project. Now our range of rope and lifting equipment products is even more attractive with new prices.

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Reference Webnet
21. February 2023
Stainless steel nets and ropes wrap two lake structures

Surfaces covered with Webnet give the steel buildings on Lake Geneva a special openness. The technically sophisticated steel architecture integrates Jakob nets and ropes as discreet facade and railing elements.

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News RopeLab Sustainability
14. December 2022
Bright Ropes spread festive glow

Completely without electricity, Bright Ropes provide special lighting atmosphere in cities and municipalities. Made of stainless steel ropes, they could be a supplement to conventional Christmas lighting in cities.

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News Jakob
22. November 2022
Rope bridge opened at Balmberg

With the new rope bridge on the Balmberg, Jakob Rope Systems was entrusted with the factory planning, delivery and installation of a lightweight structure made of steel ropes and Webnet. The bridge construction is durable and blends discreetly into the rocky landscape of the Jura Höhenweg.

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News Jakob
31. October 2022
Jakob builds suspension bridge in Disentis

Another bridge construction project with which we are able to demonstrate our expertise in rope and lightweight structures to small and large spans.

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News Hoisting and Lifting
24. October 2022
Jakob developed a new ski lift rope

Operators of small ski lifts can rejoice. Jakob Rope Systems has developed a new ski lift rope that solves the weak points of previous ski lift ropes. Our rope specialist Alfred Beer gives an insight into the development of the fiber rope.

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News Jakob
21. October 2022
Jakob Hanomag back in Trubschachen

The Jakob Hanomag is a real rarity. We have restored the historic vehicle and brought it to the original condition of 1970.

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News Jakob Sustainability
04. October 2022
Photovoltaics in Trubschachen and Saigon

Since May 2022, Jakob Rope Systems has been covering around 75 percent of its electricity requirements in Trubschachen with solar power from modern photovoltaic systems. At our site in Saigon, we already manufacture with 100 percent solar power.

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News RopeLab GreenSolutions Sustainability
25. August 2022
Brissago: Green islands in public space

The green islands for public space invite to linger. The flat-topped Webnet structure with climbing plants casts a cooling shadow on the seating underneath.

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News Career Jakob
05. August 2022
Successful apprenticeships 2022

Five apprentices successfully completed their training at Jakob Rope Systems in Trubschachen this summer. We congratulate our young talents. The next generation is already starting. Four apprentices are just starting their training with us.

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News Jakob Sustainability
27. June 2022
Arc Award nominates Jakob Saigon

Our Green Factory in Saigon has been nominated for the Arc Award 2022 . With this architecture award, the Schweizer Baudokumentation annually honors outstanding buildings. Find here the online voting.

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News Jakob Sustainability
13. June 2022
We are a member of swisscleantech

Jakob Rope Systems supports the development of a climate-friendly economy. To this end, we join the Swiss business association swisscleantech. We have always established ecologically sustainable processes at our manufacturing sites.

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News Hoisting and Lifting
19. May 2022
Habegger wire rope hoists in the new catalog

Our Habegger manual wire rope hoists and motorized wire rope hoists can now be found in the new catalog. Since early 2022, we have been producing all wire rope hoists in our new and modern facilities in Trubschachen. This way you are served directly from Switzerland without long wait times. We are also happy to advise you on all questions you may have.

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News Jakob
04. April 2022
Forte: Elegant tension elements for lightweight structures

The Forte product line connects ropes and tension rod systems in stainless steel. This provides a wide range of components with uniform dimensions which can be combined. This premium range enables architectural solutions which carry high loads yet are slender in design.

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Blog GreenSolutions Sustainability
17. March 2022
More green brings shade and quality

In many cities we find places that offer little protection from the sun and heat on summer days. These heat islands could be made much more inviting with greenery. Green tendril structures would be an excellent solution for developing urban spaces with a near-natural climate.

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Reference Webnet
09. February 2022
Stairways secured with stainless steel mesh

Bright rooms and an exciting incidence of light. Webnet adds special accents to the staircases of a school building in Vienna. The installed stainless steel nets create safety and at the same time support the natural light incidence in the building.

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News Jakob
04. February 2022
Federal Councilor Parmelin visits Jakob Rope Systems

For a short company tour, Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin visited our company site in Trubschachen.

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Reference Webnet
25. January 2022
Indoor greening welcomes visitors

A vertical wall planting by our customer Hydroplant designs the reception area of offices in Lucerne. Webnet creates a discreet trellis for the plants that grow upwards.

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Reference Webnet
06. January 2022
Webnet micro: Transparent protection over Zurich's tracks

The Negrellisteg in Zurich offers pedestrians a special view of the surrounding urban area when crossing the tracks. The architects solved the discreet overthrow protection at the bridge with Webnet micro.

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News Jakob Sustainability
17. December 2021
Jakob donates for COVID aid in Sri Lanka

We at Jakob Rope Systems would like to do without gifts this year. Instead, together with our employee Chinika Jeyaseelan, we decided to donate to an aid organization in Sri Lanka.

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News Hoisting and Lifting
25. November 2021
Jakob rope work on the Grimselpass

The construction of the new Spitallamm replacement dam is a special project in a high alpine location in the Bernese Oberland. Jakob Rope Systems is supporting this construction project with work in the field of hoisting and lifting technology.

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Blog GreenSolutions
17. November 2021
Green walls as natural air conditioning

Green facades create quality of life in urban areas. Against the background of rising temperatures due to climate change and building densification, their effect of natural cooling and air purification is predominant.

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Reference Webnet
11. November 2021
Webnet on the treetop path in Laax

Graubünden is home to one of the longest treetop trails in the world. With a length of 1.56 kilometres and a height of 28 metres, the "Senda dil Dragun" is a unique natural experience. Jakob Rope Systems was allowed to integrate the stainless steel net Webnet for this project.

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Ropes at facade
News Jakob
08. November 2021
Price increase of 9% from 08.11.2021

The currently very sharp rise in freight costs for goods transport and the unchanged high raw material prices are forcing us to adjust our sales prices again.

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Reference
27. October 2021
Colored ropes secure staircase in Canada

Jakob stainless steel ropes and a little more color create a unique example that safety barriers don't have to be boring. Our Canadian partner "Rope and Cable Canada" supported this project.

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News Jakob
22. October 2021
Bern KMU Award 2021: We say thank you

Jakob Rope System is honored for its successful balancing between 120 years of tradition in the Emmental and innovative products that go from Trubschachen to the whole world. Ropes and stainless steel nets from Jakob are in demand internationally.

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Reference GreenSolutions
12. October 2021
Rank columns green courtyard in Freiburg

A vertical greening architecture by Jakob Rope Systems creates sustainable quality of stay for the inner courtyard of an office complex in Freiburg. The implemented concept of supporting ropes and tendril structures is a template that can also be integrated in other places.

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Blog GreenSolutions
06. October 2021
4 points for successful greening

For the greening of facades, Jakob Rope Systems implemented a ground-based vine structure in Glattpark (Opfikon). Today, after ten years of growth, the greenery unfolds an impressive splendor. We draw a conclusion and give important tips.

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News Webnet
21. September 2021
Webnet Evo: New patterns for architecture

Lively shapes and clear lines. Webnet Evo brings new structures to architecture. With this, architects and designers use complex mesh patterns and designs for a wide range of architectural applications. This creates more design freedom for the integration of stainless steel mesh in exterior and interior areas.

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Blog Hoisting and Lifting
16. September 2021
Wire ropes for aircraft restoration

In September, our rope team worked on a special project. A Swiss customer needed spliced rope loops for the reconstruction of an old 1934 Typ DH-60G III Tourist Moth aircraft.

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News Webnet
14. September 2021
Webnet Evo nominated for design award

The new Webnet Evo mesh structure has been nominated for the Design Prize Switzerland. As a further development of Webnet, the new product will soon be available to our customers.

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Blog Hoisting and Lifting
02. September 2021
Optimized for load capacity: Snow groomer winch ropes in use

Only as thick as a ballpoint pen in diameter, they carry the full weight of a snow groomer on a steep slope. Snow groomer winch ropes are the tough workhorses in the wide range of ropes at Jakob Rope Systems. Their special design gives the ropes maximum load-bearing capacity and smooth running characteristics. Jakob rope experts Konstantin Kühner and Marcel Meier talk in this interview.

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News Hoisting and Lifting
30. August 2021
HIT-TRAC 8A: New battery rope hoist with high pulling force

The development of Habegger rope hoists goes into the next round. Jakob adds a new product to the Habegger HIT-TRAC range. A strong powerhouse, powered by a battery electric motor from Stihl. So users avoid noise and exhaust emissions with the new HIT-TRAC 8A.

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News Reference
11. August 2021
Wire rope art at Goodwood Festival

What actually happens to the many Jakob ropes that leave our production facility in Trubschachen to destinations all over the world? A special project with wire ropes from Trubschachen was installed at the Goodwood Festival in the UK this summer.

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News Webnet
09. August 2021
National technical approval for Webnet will be extended

The use of our Webnet rope net with rope diameters from 1.5 mm up to 5 mm as fall protection has already been approved by the German approval body. As a core component of vertical and horizontal safety net applications, the Webnet has proven itself universally with our customers. Jakob Rope Systems is now extending this approval (Z-14.7-557) for the Webnet micro (rope diameter 2 mm).

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Reference Hoisting and Lifting
04. August 2021
On the roofs of Bern

For three years now, our hoisting and lifting department has been able to install and maintain fall protection systems on various buildings for a customer with properties in Bern.

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News Career Jakob
15. July 2021
Successful apprenticeships in 2021

Congratulations to Kim and Leandro. Both apprentices are completing their apprenticeship at Jakob Rope Systems in Trubschachen this year. Kim Bayer and Leandro Grisolia have completed an apprenticeship with us over a period of three years to become a commercial clerk EFZ and a commercial clerk EFZ.

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Ropes at facade
News Jakob
01. July 2021
Price increase of 4% from 01.08.2021

Due to global increases in demand for raw materials and goods, in recent months we have experienced severe supply bottlenecks and reduced availability resulting in increased purchasing costs. The scarce transport capacities from overseas, as well as the lack of available containers for marine transport have worsened the current situation.

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Modular Railing
News Webnet
24. June 2021
ModularRailing: The railing system by Jakob

Jakob Rope Systems launches a new product. ModularRailing is a stainless steel railing system out of Webnet Frames. The system combines maximum flexibility with minimal planning effort. ModularRailing gives you a stainless steel railing with short lead times at a competitive price.

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Berner KMU Award
News Jakob
13. June 2021
Nomination for Bern KMU Award

Four companies are nominated for the Bern KMU Award 2021. We are very pleased that Peter Jakob is amongst these with Jakob Rope Systems. All four nominees are either “real” tradespeople with a lot of passion for the Bern economy and / or have been actively involved in and for the cantonal trade association for years. More information on the award can be found at https://www.bernerkmu.ch/auszeichnung.

The winner of the award will be determined by online voting. We are happy about every vote!

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Webnet Frames on the bridge to the Tower of London, the Tower Bridge can bee seen in the background
Blog Jakob
01. June 2021
MMA – Jakob’s partner in the UK

It is possible to make a tour of London and seeing Jakob products on many of the city’s landmark buildings. Thanks to the long-standing collaboration of Jakob with MMA Architectural Systems Ltd., Webnet has become the leading stainless steel wire mesh in the UK. MMA owner Justin Errington explains the story behind the success.

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Two balls of the art installation ‘Fenster zum Hof’
Reference Jakob
04. May 2021
Art installation ‘Fenster zum Hof’

Three colored balls held by Jakob steel cables hover above the courtyard of the building in Bern’s Monbijou street 61. They form the small but effective artistic intervention ‘Window to the courtyard’ by Christian Grogg.

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Visualization of the Google headquarters (c) by BIG Bjarke Ingels Group
News Webnet
20. April 2021
Jakob supplies precision made Webnet for Google headquarters

Jakob Rope Systems supplies Webnet mesh for the future headquarters of the search giant designed by BIG Bjarke Ingels Group and Heatherwick Studio.

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