Prix SVC Espace Mittelland: Gasser Ceramic - Ziegelei Rapperswil Louis Gasser AG
On March 12, 2025, the Prix SVC Espace Mittelland will be awarded for the fifteenth time. One of the finalists is Gasser Ceramic, based in Rapperswil BE. A brief portrait of this traditional family business, which develops and produces high-quality clay products for sustainable construction.
Gasser Ceramic is a Swiss family business with over 100 years of experience in the manufacture of clay products. From classic bricks and roof tiles to innovative photovoltaic solutions, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology. With around 200 employees, six kilns and four production sites, Gasser Ceramic is one of the leading manufacturers in the industry. The company consistently focuses on quality, sustainability and innovation.
From a manual brickworks to a modern SME
The history of Gasser Ceramic began in 1918, when Louis Gasser took over a small manual brickworks and laid the foundations for today's company. Today, the company is run by the third generation, Rudolf and Hans Gasser, while the fourth generation, Julienne Gasser and Lukas Schläppi, is already actively involved in the company. Since 2010, Gasser Ceramic has formed a group of companies with several locations, including Ziegelei Morandi Frères SA, Tuileries & Briqueteries Bardonnex SA, Ziegelei Schüpfen AG, Samof France and Panotron AG. With this broad base, Gasser Ceramic has developed into a modern company that combines tradition with the latest technologies and meets the highest quality standards.
Quality from tradition and progress
Gasser Ceramic develops and produces high-quality clay products - from classic clay roof tiles and bricks to the innovative Panotron photovoltaic system. For generations, the company has focused on progress while remaining true to its values of honesty and flexibility. The quality of the products is based on a comprehensive quality assurance system: from careful analysis of the raw materials to final testing in the company's own laboratories, every step is monitored to ensure the highest standards. In addition, independent testing and research institutes ensure consistent quality.
Sustainability as a corporate principle
Sustainable action is deeply rooted in Gasser Ceramic's corporate culture. The company relies on regional raw materials, short transportation routes and resource-conserving production. Since 2015, it has been continuously reducing its carbon footprint, for example through the use of energy-efficient firing technologies and the purchase of emission certificates. One example of this is the high-performance Capo baking brick, which is produced in an almost climate-neutral way. Thanks to natural filling materials such as mineral or sheep's wool, it contributes to the energy efficiency of buildings. Gasser Ceramic also focuses on sustainability and aesthetics when it comes to photovoltaics. The PAN solar tiles and the FIT solar module can be integrated inconspicuously into roof surfaces and offer an efficient solution for sustainable energy generation.
The company is also committed to climate protection worldwide. By purchasing emission certificates, Gasser Ceramic is helping a brickworks in Brazil to switch to renewable biomass, thereby helping to reduce emissions and preserve biodiversity in the region.
With this consistent focus on quality, innovation and sustainability, Gasser Ceramic remains a strong partner for sustainable construction - today and in the future.
More information: www.gasserceramic.ch / www.svc.swiss
Prix SVC Espace Mittelland 2025
The award ceremony will take place on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in the Kursaal Bern. Around 1,300 guests from the worlds of business, science, politics and culture are expected to attend. The Prix SVC Espace Mittelland was first awarded in 2003 and will be held for the fifteenth time in 2025. Further information.
