Jakob Rope Systems

Swiss Engineering with ropes and cables.
Since 1904.

Jakob Inc.
2665 NW 1st Ave
FL 33431 Boca Raton
USA
Reference Jakob Webnet
17. September 2024
Large aviary in Luisenpark Mannheim with Webnet

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.

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Reference RopeLab Jakob
26. August 2024
Wind installation with suspension rope structures

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.

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News Sustainability GreenSolutions
19. August 2024
Green shade roof in Oerlikon

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.

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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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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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