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Public space is craft

What once began as a blacksmith's business has now grown into a competence centre for public spaces. More than 100 employees at BURRI work every day to create vibrant public spaces. Gain an insight into our metalworking shop and get to know the people and technologies behind the iconic BURRI products.

Part 1: Locksmithery

Stephan Bachmann, responsible for the outdoor business area, demonstrates the production process of a Landi bench metal frame and explains why curved tubular steel frames were a groundbreaking innovation at the 1939 National Exhibition. He also highlights how producing elements in a modular system allows for efficient customization to meet individual customer needs.

Stay tuned for more fascinating insights into our lighting, wood, aluminum, and steel construction departments.

Teil 2: Steel Construction

In the second episode of our multipart tour through BURRI's production halls, co-owner Stephan Bachmann takes us to the steel construction workshop, demonstrating how lighting masts are crafted and highlighting the distinctive features of Swiss quality standards.

Teil 3: Wood Workshop

In this episode, you will find out how we work with natural wood, fine-tune the smallest details such as screws, and why the brushstroke not only represents tradition, but also quality.

Part 4: Aluminium and Stainless Steel Department

In this episode of our factory tour series, our co-owner Stephan Bachmann takes us through the aluminium and stainless steel processing department. You'll learn why welding aluminium requires more finesse than steel—and what all of this has to do with pasta.