Ein Bahnhof mit mehreren Gleisen, an denen Wartungsarbeiten durchgeführt werden. Mehrere Wartungsfahrzeuge und -geräte stehen auf den Gleisen. Oberleitungen und ein erhöhter Gehweg sind zu sehen, im Hintergrund sind Gebäude unter einem bewölkten Himmel zu sehen.

About us

Furrer+Frey – a family business with tradition and a visionary approach. As an independent company, we have been shaping the mobility industry with foresight and dedication for more than 100 years. Curious? Here you can find out what makes us special.

Our journey began in 1923, when Emil Furrer and Arnold Frey laid the foundation of Furrer+Frey. We have since developed into a globally recognised specialist in the fields of overhead contact line systems and innovative charging stations for electric buses, as well as light rail and regional trains. As an independent family business with strong roots in Bern, where our headquarters are situated, we combine traditional values with forward-looking innovation. Through our branches and subsidiaries around the world, we strive to make public transport more efficient and environmentally friendly.

The facts at a glance

0 years in the service of electromobility

0 employees worldwide

0 locations in Switzerland

0 subsidiaries abroad

0 nations represented in our Swiss team

0 different professions at work in Switzerland

0 kilometres of rigid overhead conductor rails installed worldwide

0 countries with customer relationships

0 masts installed between 2013 and 2021

As at December 2023

A family business with vision

Rico Furrer is the fourth generation of the family to run the company, with Senior CEO Beat Furrer continuing to provide valuable advice and support. Backed up by a combination of experience, agility, and passion, we are able to respond quickly and flexibly to market requirements. Our dedicated employees play a key role in developing customised solutions tailored precisely to our customers’ requirements.

Our business areas

We drive innovation and sustainability in public transport with our core areas of overhead contact systems and e-mobility. Our products are complemented by a wide range of services, covering all phases from planning to implementation to maintenance and including comprehensive support for our customers.

Our know-how

Our expertise encompasses the development, planning, construction, and maintenance of overhead contact line systems. Thanks to our extensive expert knowledge and many years of experience, we offer solutions that are precisely tailored to our customers’ needs. Our innovative charging stations for electric buses and battery trains enable us to make an active contribution to promoting electromobility.

Our philosophy

Our history is rich in valuable relationships and partnerships that contribute significantly to our success and form the foundation of our past, present, and future.

Our overhead contact lines allow us to help create a more sustainable world every day. The company is very well connected and constantly evolving – it’s a real pleasure to be part of it. For me, Furrer+Frey is a genuine ‘hidden champion’. Momir Kuzmic, Head of Export, Member of Management

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