Swiss producer of paints, lacquers and glazes for building and wood protection with its own research and production in Rümlang.
Bosshard-Farben AG
8153 Rümlang (headquarters/production) · 16 sales outlets including in Chur, St. Gallen, Winterthur, Zurich, Bern, GenèveNew on Amplifa
About Bosshard-Farben AG
Bosshard-Farben AG is an independent family company based in Rümlang and has been producing paints, lacquers and glazes for building and wood protection since 1947. The products largely come from its own research and development and are manufactured in the company's own production building at its headquarters in Rümlang. The range includes facade paints, silicate and lime paints for monument preservation, interior paints, 2K enamel systems for floor and wall sealing, lacquer systems for Airless/Airmix application, wood fillers and glass-fibre non-wovens. A key focus is on system solutions for exterior wood, including Q-VSH-certified paint systems for industrially pre-finished wood facades. The company employs more than 200 staff, including 8 apprentices, and achieved revenue of around 50 million Swiss francs in 2022. A nationwide network of 16 sales outlets advises customers on site and mixes individual colour shades.
- Site
- Rümlang
- Processes
- Manufacture of paints, lacquers and glazes (own production in Rümlang), Airless/Airmix application (application-optimised PigaPur lacquer system), Wood protection systems (arbezol wood protection, wood protection paints), Research and development of paint systems and system solutions, Expert advice and mixing of individual colour shades at sales outlets, Q-VSH-certified paint systems for industrially pre-finished wood facades, Wood filler/repair (Expofill Wood) for cracks and holes, Own research and development
- Materials
- Wood, Wood filler (Expofill Wood), 1K exterior silicate paint (ExpoSol Cristal, mineral paint), Oil paints, silicate and lime paints (Sax, monument preservation), 2K aqua enamel (Boscapox Aqua-2K-Enamel 4000), Interior paint with soft-touch finish (MicroSil Ultra), PigaPur lacquer system, Glass-fibre non-wovens (ExpoTex)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- Founded
- 1947
- Employees
- 200+
- Industries
- Construction, Wood protection, Painting trade/craft, Monument preservation
- 01
Research and development
- 02
Production in Rümlang
- 03
Distribution via 16 sales outlets
- 04
On-site expert advice
- 05
Colour mixing of individual shades
- 06
Service offerings around the products
Products and Systems
PigaPur lacquer system
Application-optimised lacquer system for Airless or Airmix application, now also available in matt.
1K exterior silicate paint
Mineral paint with SOL technology for exterior use.
Oil paints, silicate and lime paints
Genuine historic paint systems for professional monument preservation.
2K aqua enamel
Water-based enamel for high-quality floor and wall sealing.
Interior paint with soft-touch finish
Interior paint for a velvety-soft living experience.
Wood protection systems
Extensive, proven programme of wood protection paints and agents.
Wood filler
White wood filler for all common wood types for repairing small cracks and holes.
Glass-fibre non-wovens
Versatile non-wovens for use in combination with paint and various gloss levels.
Wood protection paint
Natural, opaque wood protection paint for characterful coatings on wood.
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of paints, lacquers and glazes (own production in Rümlang)Surface | – | – | – | – | Wood, Mineral substrates, Facades/substrates in building protection |
| Airless/Airmix application (application-optimised PigaPur lacquer system)Surface | – | – | – | – | Wood |
| Wood protection systems (arbezol wood protection, wood protection paints)Surface | – | – | – | – | Wood |
| Research and development of paint systems and system solutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Expert advice and mixing of individual colour shades at sales outletsSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q-VSH-certified paint systems for industrially pre-finished wood facadesSurface | – | – | – | – | Wood |
| Wood filler/repair (Expofill Wood) for cracks and holesSurface | – | – | – | – | Wood |
Additional services
Quality and Environment
Bosshard is certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001; environmental awareness and resource-conserving practices are part of the corporate culture.
| Evidence | Rümlang |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 |
History
- 1947
Foundation of the independent family company Bosshard-Farben AG.
- 2022
Revenue of around 50 million Swiss francs achieved.
Construction of the new production building at the Rümlang headquarters completed, the new production is up and running.