Swiss manufacturer of light domes, skylights, glazing systems and SHEV controls since 1939
ISBA AG Tageslichtsysteme
Zwingen · EtagnièresNew on Amplifa
About ISBA AG
ISBA AG is an independent Swiss family company based in Zwingen (BL), specialising in daylight systems since 1939. The product range includes light domes made of acrylic glass, Polytec and Heatstop, flat-roof windows and glass skylights with ESG/VSG glazing, light bands, shed and wall glazing with polycarbonate multiwall sheets, blackout flaps made of glass-fibre reinforced polyester resin (GRP), glass floors as well as SHEV controls from compact to modular control units. Production takes place at the company's own site in Zwingen, including custom-made special constructions to measure; thermally separated aluminium profiles, galvanised steel, stainless steel and CFC-free materials (eco polyester resin, PU foam) are used. The service portfolio ranges from planning of SHEV systems and installation by seven teams throughout Switzerland to commissioning, maintenance and repair. Reference projects include, among others, St. Jakob-Park Basel with over 3000 light domes, the Roche Tower, the Rolex Learning Center Lausanne and Novartis Muttenz.
- Site
- Zwingen
- Processes
- Manufacture of light domes (plastics), Manufacture of flat-roof windows, Manufacture of glass skylights, Manufacture of light bands, Manufacture of shed glazing, Manufacture of wall glazing, Manufacture of blackout flaps (GRP covers), Glass floor WOG
- Materials
- Acrylic glass (Plexiglas), Polytec, Heatstop, Polycarbonate (multiwall sheets with UV protection), GRP (glass-fibre reinforced polyester resin), Eco polyester resin (CFC-free), PU foam (polyurethane, CFC-free), ESG (toughened safety glass)
- Founded
- 1939
- Industries
- Construction/building construction, Industrial construction, Sports halls, Architecture
- 01
Consultation and on-site measurements
- 02
Planning and design (engineering)
- 03
Production in Zwingen (plastics, glass, metal)
- 04
Delivery
- 05
Installation throughout Switzerland
- 06
Commissioning of the SHEV controls
- 07
Maintenance and repair
Materials and Processes
Acrylic glass (Plexiglas)
Standard material for light domes; alternatively Polytec for maximum impact resistance and fire class, or Heatstop to reduce heat build-up by up to 50%.
Polycarbonate (multiwall sheets with co-extruded UV protection)
For shed and wall glazing as well as light bands; U-values down to 0.82 W/m2K and fire behaviour B-s1 d0 according to EN 13501-1.
Glass-fibre reinforced polyester resin (eco polyester resin, CFC-free)
Material for blackout flaps and wedge frames made of polyester sandwich with PU foam core (U-value down to 0.29 W/m2K).
Single-pane and laminated safety glass
Burglar-resistant, 2- to 3-fold insulating glazing for flat-roof windows, glass skylights and shed glazing with argon/krypton thermal insulation gas.
Aluminium (thermally separated, powder-coated/thermo-lacquered)
Profiles for frames, shed and wall glazing systems in RAL or NCS colours.
Galvanised steel
For frames of light bands and steel-polyester frames of skylights.
Stainless steel
Self-developed Click clamp mounting system for screwless, fast dome installation with guaranteed dilatation.
Sites
Zwingen
CHHeadquarters, production, warehouse
- Lot size
- Prototypes to series production; custom-made special constructions
- Materials
- Acrylic glass, polycarbonate, GRP/polyester, glass (ESG/VSG), aluminium, steel, stainless steel
- Light dome production line (control system renewed in 2023)
- MIG/MAG welding robot (since 2020)
- own vehicle fleet
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of light domes (plastics)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Acrylic glass (Plexiglas), Polytec, Heatstop, Polycarbonate, GRP (glass-fibre reinforced polyester resin) |
| Manufacture of flat-roof windowsAssembly | – | 150 x 250 cm (rectangular standard) | – | – | ESG/VSG glass, Float glass, Polyester sandwich, Aluminium, PU foam |
| Manufacture of glass skylightsAssembly | – | 150 x 250 cm (rectangular standard) | – | – | ESG/VSG glass, Float glass, Polyester sandwich, Aluminium |
| Manufacture of light bandsPlastics | – | unlimited × up to 5 m | – | – | Acrylic glass (Plexiglas), Polycarbonate multiwall sheets, ESG/VSG glass, Galvanised steel, Aluminium, Wood |
| Manufacture of shed glazingPlastics | – | unlimited | – | – | Polycarbonate multiwall sheets, ESG/VSG glass, Aluminium, PU foam |
| Manufacture of wall glazingPlastics | – | unlimited | – | – | Polycarbonate multiwall sheets, Aluminium |
| Manufacture of blackout flaps (GRP covers)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (polyester/GRP), PU foam |
| Glass floor WOGAssembly | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| SHEV controls (compact and modular control units)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Planning of SHEV systems and daylight systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of daylight elements and SHEV systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Commissioning of electrical control systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance and repair of skylights and control systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Plastics, Glass, Metal |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIG/MAG welding robot | – | 1 | – | 2020 | Zwingen |
| Light dome production line | – | – | – | – | Zwingen (control system renewed in 2023) |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1939
Founded as Jean Schaer Basel (ISBA AG) by Jean Schaer; manufacture of protective covers for vehicles
- 1945
Reorientation after the end of the war; first experiments with acrylic glass
- 1986
Relocation from Münchenstein to Zwingen
- 1991
Extension of the production halls
- 1996
Construction of a new warehouse
- 2000
Product range extended with glass solutions; delivery of over 3000 light domes for the St. Jakob-Park (Joggeli)
- 2002
Additional production area to increase capacity
- 2013
Renovation of over 2.5 km of shed glazing
- 2014
Extension of the office premises; 75th anniversary
- 2015
Philippe Schaer takes over the management from Daniel Schaer
- 2020
First MIG/MAG welding robot in operation
- 2022
Replacement of around 1000 m of glass skylights in St-Aubin FR (AgriCo)
- 2023
Renewal of the control system of the light dome production line
- 2024
Opening of the first branch office in Etagnières