Contribution of our products and infrastructure solutions
District heating / district cooling (Rittmeyer & Pipes)
The use of waste heat, for example from waste incineration plants, factories or sewage treatment plants, is one of the most important pillars of efficient energy supply in Switzerland and around the world. Well-insulated pipes that can transport the energy without losses as far as possible play a key role here. BRUGG is positioning itself here with special innovations: For example, our CALPEX PUR-KING pipe system achieved the best thermal insulation performance worldwide among the pre-insulated PEX pipes tested by the Danish Technological Institute (DTI) between 2018 and 2024.
Resource optimization (Rittmeyer)
RITUNE Water helps utilities manage their water resources and ensure a reliable water supply for the population, industry and agriculture. The intelligent service securely brings together data from various monitoring and measurement systems and presents it in a clear, structured format. Forecasts of demand and availability can be generated, potential shortages identified and action plans developed.
Coastal protection (Geobrugg)
Climate change is not only causing sea levels to rise, weather extremes are also increasing. Strong storms and the associated high waves often lead to massive coastal erosion, threatening people and infrastructure. Special coastal fortifications from BRUGG made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel wire counteract this, are durable and vandal-proof, and require no maintenance for years, while other solutions often have to be replaced after just one or two years. Another advantage is the visual aspect. The nets are hardly noticeable and integrate into the environment.
Slope stabilization (Geobrugg)
Due to climate change and the associated extreme weather situations, more and more slopes are becoming unstable. One of the traditional protection measures is the use of shotcrete. As an alternative, BRUGG manufactures and supplies highly efficient protection solutions made of high-strength and corrosion-resistant wire mesh, which are far superior to these conventional concrete measures in terms of protective effect as well as CO₂ and resource efficiency (e.g. through longer service life). In addition, slopes secured in this way can be planted with vegetation. The first greenery appears after just a few weeks, and the net is often covered by plants after just a few months.
E-mobility (BRUGG eConnect)
Electric and hybrid vehicles require efficient and reliable charging infrastructure. BRUGG develops and manufactures high-quality cable systems that transmit energy from the charging station to the battery and throughout the vehicle's electrical systems with minimal losses. Fast charging times help electric mobility gain the necessary acceptance, encouraging large numbers of users to switch to this new form of transport, which ideally has a low carbon footprint.
Facade greening (BRUGG Lifting)(BRUGG Lifting)
One consequence of climate change is more frequent periods of extreme heat, which particularly affect cities due to the urban heat island effect. In such cases, vertical greening of buildings offers a promising way to regulate the urban climate. Green façades help prevent excessive heating of building exteriors and also provide thermal insulation in winter. The resulting temperature regulation can also reduce the operating costs of individual buildings. With DECO LINE, BRUGG provides the products needed to give climbing plants the necessary support for façade greening.
High-performance ropes for ropeways (Fatzer)
Ropeways are one of the most climate-friendly means of transport. They pollute the environment significantly less compared to other means of transport such as cars, buses, streetcars or subways (PWC, 2022). Other positive aspects for the environmental balance are the significantly smaller space requirements and the low noise emissions. Fatzer's conveyor ropes, which are specialized for this means of transport, have twice the service life of conventional ropeway ropes. The design and construction of these ropes, called Performa, also protects the sheaves, thus extending their service life. This also results in higher energy efficiency during maintenance, which is directly reflected in reduced maintenance costs.