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Jakob Rope Systems installed a fall protection system for the old Lorzentobel bridge using stainless steel Webnet structures. The project scope included the engineering, assembly, and installation of the vertical net systems. The result is a discreet safety solution that preserves the bridge’s historic character.

Due to increased transport costs, Jakob Rope Systems will be introducing a 5% price surcharge on the sales prices of its architectural product range, effective June 1, 2026. Services, existing offers, previously negotiated prices, and hoisting and lifting equipment including Habegger rope hoists are excluded.

Jakob Rope Systems developed a discreet fall protection system using Webnet for the pedestrian bridge to the Sion Hospital. The solution meets the highest safety requirements with minimal visual presence and blends unobtrusively into the architectural design of the bridge.

Jakob Rope Systems manufactures a complete solution for MMA Architectural Systems in United Kingdom for precise lifting, pulling, and positioning tasks with HIT-TRAC 16E neo motorized rope hoists, HIT-16 manual rope hoists, rope pulleys, and accessories.

For use in forestry and agriculture: Jakob Rope Systems forestry ropes impress with their high load capacity, optimal performance, and long service life. Precisely configured ex works and reliable in continuous use.

Drones represent a growing security challenge for buildings and infrastructure. Jakob Rope Systems offers passive net structures for drone defense. Our solutions are durable and can be integrated architecturally. Developed for security-relevant applications.

The Steibrücke bridge was rebuilt as a suspension bridge. Jakob Rope Systems supplied suspension ropes and Webnet stainless steel nets, which serve as load-bearing structure, railing and safety element.

This year, Jakob Rope Systems is once again foregoing Christmas gifts and instead sending a message of solidarity. We are making targeted donations to support people in Vietnam and Sudan who are in urgent need of help.

A slender, gleaming landmark for shipping and an architectural statement: the "Ylliam" lighthouse in Cologny combines engineering skill, material precision and nautical tradition.

Following the fire in 2019, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris underwent extensive restoration. Jakob Rope Systems supplied and installed Webnet stainless steel mesh to combine safety, durability, and monument protection for the historic architecture.

In the new headquarters of Blumer Lehmann, filigree Webnet stainless steel nets from Jakob Rope Systems ensure discreet security. The unobtrusive railing panels blend elegantly into the open wooden architecture – functional, understated and beautifully designed.
 

Whether synthetic fiber or stainless steel – when it comes to safety nets for cable car stations, it's not just the price that counts, but also the appearance of the station, durability and maintenance requirements. We present the network types and explain which solution is worthwhile and when, and what operators should look out for when making their choice.

With "Plastic Day" Jakob Rope Systems is setting an example for environmental protection: 230 employees are collecting around 3 tons of waste on the beach in Mui Ne Ward. The initiative is set to continue in the future in order to promote environmental protection and the careful use of resources.

We have published an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for our Webnet stainless steel mesh. Validated by an independent auditor, the EPD documents in detail the environmental impacts of our Webnet product group.

The new, extended ETA certification covers our Forte rope tension parts and now also components from the Vissline, Self-Assembly series, swaged external and internal threads, eye-ends and other components. This means that the resistance values for a large proportion of our architectural components are certified.

WalkNet is our highlight for creative spaces: walkable net structures made of reinforced fiber ropes. Whether as an outdoor adventure area, a playground, or a design element in interior spaces. Individually planned, manufactured, and installed — for projects without limits.

A new building at the Rosenbergsau wastewater treatment plant will feature a sustainable, green facade. At its heart is a trellis structure made of Webnet by Jakob Rope Systems, which provides 390 square meters of support for climbing plants. This creates a living, natural envelope that cools the building and captures CO₂.

Four apprentices are successfully completing their training at Jakob Rope Systems in Trubschachen this summer. We congratulate our young professionals.

Jakob Rope Systems is expanding its stainless steel net range with Webnet Duplex, a particularly corrosion-resistant mesh made of duplex steel 1.4462. Ideal for demanding locations such as coastal areas, industrial plants, roads, bridges or desert regions.

Discover our GreenKit sets. The innovative stainless steel greening systems are available in different versions. Create new accents with greenery in your home and garden. GreenKit is quick and easy to install.

A new parking garage in Linz impresses with its open, green facade and sustainable design. The trellis structure made of Webnet stainless steel mesh from Jakob Rope Systems enables quick greening and also serves as fall protection.
 

The suspension bridge over the Glâne River was planned and built by apprentices from various branches. Jakob Rope Systems supplied the statics as well as the suspension ropes and Webnet stainless steel nets.

With the "Plastic Day 2024", Jakob Vietnam is setting an example for environmental protection: 110 employees collect around 1.5 tons of garbage at four locations in Saigon. CEO Peter Jakob sees the event as a contribution to awareness and a step towards further initiatives.

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

Large and transparent Webnet surfaces span the walk-in aviary at Luisenpark Mannheim. Jakob Rope Systems designed, supplied and installed the net structures for this zoo and landscaping project.

The installation by artist Ned Kahn visualizes flowing water. The construction is supported by Jakob suspension rope structures and the wind. The installation was opened in Paris at the start of the 2024 Olympic Games.

A shade roof in Zurich Oerlikon turns infrastructure lines from the industrial era into a climbing structure made of stainless steel ropes and nets. Greenery grows on the nets and creates a multifunctional urban space. This construction project for urban greening is unique in Europe.

Walking through the forest, at eye level with the treetops. Jakob Rope Systems was commissioned to install the stainless steel mesh Webnet as a railing infill and safety element for the treetop walk at Nuremberg Zoo.

Our new apprentices are starting their training at Jakob Rope Systems. This year there are three commercial apprentices and one apprentice textile technologist specializing in hoisting and lifting technology.

We are reorganizing our sales areas in Switzerland. This will enable us to continue to serve our customers and growing markets with the usual Jakob quality.

Jakob Rope Systems was responsible for the supply of fiber ropes, engineering and installation support for rope facades on the Nujuma, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, on Ummahat Island at «The Red Sea» destination, built according to the plans of Foster + Partners.

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.

Jakob Rope Systems has developed a case study for a green shade roof over the market square in Grenchen. Rudolf Lehmann explains the idea behind the design.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.