Facades, metal construction, and sheet metal processing up to 6 m using aluminum, steel, and stainless steel in Lyss
Charles Sauter AG
Lyss (CH) · Werkstrasse 16, 18/20, 27New on Amplifa
About Charles Sauter AG
Charles Sauter AG, located in Lyss (Canton of Bern), has been designing, manufacturing, and installing metal components and systems since 1967. Their range of services includes facade construction (ventilated, post-and-rail, element, special, and industrial facades), windows, doors, and gates in metal, cladding, frameless sliding windows, modular balconies, and metalwork such as railings, handrails, staircases, and canopies. Their in-house sheet metal processing handles parts up to 6 m in length, supplemented by CNC bar machining on machining centers for aluminum and steel up to 7.3 m in length, and a Fiber Laser system commissioned in 2015. Key materials include aluminum, steel (including galvanized sheet profiles), and stainless steel. As a job shop and extended workbench, the company also undertakes processing and element construction for third-party orders. Clients come from construction, civil engineering, residential construction, industrial construction, public works, and energy supply; references include Energie Wasser Bern, SBB, Coop, Swatch, and the Bundeshaus West in Bern.
- Site
- Lyss
- Processes
- Sheet metal processing, CNC bar machining (Machining centers for Alu and Steel), Job shop manufacturing of steel doors and windows, aluminum doors and windows, processing, and, Design, manufacturing, and assembly of facades (Ventilated facades, post-and-rail facades,, Manufacture and assembly of metal windows and doors (Windows, doors, gates, cladding/accent windows,, Metalwork (Railings, handrails, stairs, canopies, seating, balconies), Window frames (Sheet metal processing), Trimming presses (Sheet metal processing)
- Materials
- Aluminum, Steel, INOX (Stainless Steel), Galvanized sheet profiles, Steel sheet, Steel (including galvanized sheet profiles and steel sheet), Stainless Steel, Laser Beam Cutting (Fiber Laser, since 2015)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, EN 1090 EXC 2
- Founded
- 1967
- Industries
- Construction / Civil Engineering, Residential Construction, Industrial Construction, Public Works (Schools, Hospitals), Energy Supply
- 01
Design and Engineering
- 02
Sheet metal processing (Laser cutting, trimming up to 6 m)
- 03
CNC bar machining (Alu and steel up to 7.3 m)
- 04
Locksmith/Lockwork
- 05
Element construction / Assembly
- 06
Assembly and Service (Repair, Maintenance)
- 07
Transport up to 1000 kg and 6 m length
Materials and Processes
Aluminum
Used for facades, windows, doors, element construction, and CNC bar machining.
Steel (including galvanized sheet profiles and steel sheet)
Used for metalwork, window frames, balconies, and job shop services.
Stainless Steel
Used for windows, doors, metalwork, as well as repair and maintenance.
Laser Beam Cutting (Fiber Laser, since 2015)
Cutting steel, aluminum, and INOX in-house in sheet metal processing.
Trimming (6-Meter-Trimming Press)
Forming of steel and aluminum sheets up to 6 m in length.
CNC Bar Machining
Machining centers for aluminum and steel up to 7.3 m in length including assembly.
Locations
Lyss
CHHeadquarters, Production (Werkstrasse 16, 18/20 and 27)
- Part weight / size
- Transport up to 1000 kg, components up to 6 m length
- Materials
- Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
- Fiber Laser System (2015)
- 6-Meter Trimming Press
- CNC Bar Machining Center Alu (up to 7.3 m)
- CNC Bar Machining Center Steel (up to 7.3 m)
- Locksmith (Werkstrasse 18)
- High-bay racking system
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal processingMachining | – | 6 m | – | – | Steel, Aluminum |
| CNC bar machining (Machining centers for Alu and Steel)Machining | – | 7.3 m | – | – | Aluminum, Steel |
| Job shop manufacturing of steel doors and windows, aluminum doors and windows, processing, andAssembly | – | 6 m | 1000 kg | – | Steel, Aluminum |
| Design, manufacturing, and assembly of facades (Ventilated facades, post-and-rail facades,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminum, Steel |
| Manufacture and assembly of metal windows and doors (Windows, doors, gates, cladding/accent windows,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminum, Steel, INOX |
| Metalwork (Railings, handrails, stairs, canopies, seating, balconies)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum, galvanized sheet profiles, INOX |
| Window frames (Sheet metal processing)Forming | – | 6 m | – | – | Steel, Aluminum |
| Trimming presses (Sheet metal processing)Forming | – | 6 m | – | – | Steel, Aluminum |
| Laser beam cutting (Fiber Laser system)Machining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum, INOX |
| Repairs and maintenance (Facades, doors, windows made of aluminum, steel or INOX)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminum, Steel, INOX |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Laser System | – | 1 | – | 2015 | Lyss, Werkstrasse 16 |
| 6-Meter Trimming Press | – | 1 | 6 m | – | Lyss |
| CNC bar machining center (Alu) | – | – | up to 7.3 m | – | Lyss |
| CNC bar machining center (Steel) | – | – | up to 7.3 m | – | Lyss |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certification
The company is certified according to ISO 9001 (SQS, registration number 36913) and EN 1090 EXC 2. The certified field of activity includes metal, window, and facade construction, including new development and sheet metal processing technology.
| Evidence | Lyss |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| EN 1090 EXC 2 |
Company History
- 1967
Founded as a sole proprietorship in Grossaffoltern near Lyss
- 1973
Moved to Werkstrasse 16 in Lyss
- 1981
Incorporation of sheet metal processing
- 1985
Expansion of factory building
- 1993
Conversion of sole proprietorship to AG, South extension, new high-bay racking system
- 2000
Purchase of neighboring property Werkstrasse 18/20
- 2004
Modification of high-bay racking system
- 2006
Fencing of the Werkstrasse 16 area
- 2007
Purchase of neighboring property Werkstrasse 27
- 2008
Move of metal construction, technical offices, and aluminum department to Werkstrasse 27
- 2010
Certification according to ISO 9001:2008
- 2011
Construction of a new locksmith facility at Werkstrasse 18
- 2015
Commissioning of Fiber Laser system
- 2017
Certification according to EN 1090 EXC 2