Metalnews

Mr Eray Erbinel has taken up his position as Coordinator Operations as of 06.11.2024. Welcome and good luck in your new job!

The market situation in the steel sector must still be described as tense. The numerous conflicts and the sluggish economy in Europe are weighing on sentiment. Steelworks are only operating at insufficient capacity and their attempts to increase prices sustainably have largely failed. On the positive side, however, we should have reached the price floor for commodities in particular. We can look forward to seeing how the various hinted interest rate cuts will affect the economic recovery.

Brütsch/Rüegger Metals can look back on two successful tertials thanks to its broad-based full range of long products and we look forward to continuing to actively support you in the supply of materials.

Mr. Johann Reisvich, Warehouse and Logistics, has left us as of 30.09.2024 – we wish Mr. Reisvich every success in his new position.

Mr. Blerim Xhafa, Warehouse and Logistics, has left us as of 31.08.2024 – we wish Mr. Xhafa every success in his new position.

As part of a succession planning arrangement, Brütsch/Rüegger Metals will be taking over 100% of the shares in Walter Looser Ltd. as of 1st July 2023. The Brütsch/Rüegger Metals name represents a full range of long bar semi-finished goods made of steel and other metals for industrial applications, while Walter Looser is the market leader for bronze materials in Switzerland.

This takeover will produce an attractive, forward-looking solution for both businesses; it will secure the on-going development of Walter Looser Ltd.on the one hand, and unlock exciting new prospects for Brütsch/Rüegger Metals Ltd.on the other.

According to Richard Nater, CEO and former owner of Walter Looser Ltd.: “We have enjoyed a successful working partnership with Brütsch/Rüegger Metals for many years already, and I am therefore absolutely certain that we have now found the best possible new owner for Walter Looser Ltd.”.

Patrick Epp, Managing Director of Brütsch/Rüegger Metals Ltd.confirmed that: “Walter Looser and Brütsch/Rüegger Metals are represented by different products within the same market segment. This offers the perfect basis for us to provide an even more attractive service to the market, which will be of benefit to our customers”.

The steel industry in Europe faces major challenges. Although energy surcharges have decreased since 2023, energy costs will not return to their previous level.

Producers are required to reduce CO2 emissions, which entails immense investment costs. It is also a balancing act in terms of competitiveness with competitors from the Far East. As mentioned at the beginning, the market has calmed down in the spring of 2023. Delivery times have become significantly shorter and Brütsch/Rüegger Metals was able to reduce selling prices for the second time in 2023.

For the summer months, we expect a sideways movement.

The dismantling and conversion work for the major reconstruction of our Hall 5 has begun!

Currently, the conversion work for our Hall 5 is in full swing. In the first step, parts of the old warehouse will be dismantled. Subsequently, two concrete troughs with the dimensions 35 x 9 m and 14 x 4 m and a depth of 4 m will be erected.
The first one will be used for the installation of a KASTO Unitower 3.0, which allows the storage of long goods with a length of up to 12 m in cassettes. In the second, a KASTO long goods storage system Unitop 3.0 with a capacity of 521 cassettes will be installed, in which materials with a length of up to 6.5 m can be stored.

The work will continue until spring 2024.

Now that the situation regarding energy prices has eased somewhat, we are seeing a certain normalization of price trends. The situation has calmed down for commodities in particular, and delivery times have settled at a normal market level. The situation for specialty products is somewhat more varied: In these areas, supply chains are often still not functioning. We have also not yet seen any easing in the pricing of these products. Uncertainties regarding energy price developments and supply chains persist and inhibit suppliers from making significant concessions. Über the further development may be curious …

Mr. Teodor Marinkovic, warehouse & logistics warm area, will celebrate his 15-year anniversary on 27.02.2023äum. We congratulate!

Mrs. Hélène Schumacher, Internal Sales with focus on Romandie, has left us as of 31.12.2022 – we wish Ms. Schumacher much success in her new position.

Innoteq 2023 - the meeting place for the MEM industry
Brütsch/Rüegger Metals will be represented with various innovations at Innoteq 2023, the new Swiss meeting place for all players in the manufacturing industry.

Whether materials, components and system construction, Innoteq covers the entire metal and plastics sector as well as all stages of the value chain - from raw material suppliers to system providers.

Metals booth evening - seize the opportunity!
Meet metals experts, customers, partners and competitors at our "Metals-Apéro" on Thursday evening, 09.03.2023, for a professional exchange in a relaxed atmosphere - of course with a refreshing drink!

Secure your free ticket now with promo code "0080405447" and visit us from 07-10 March 2023 in Hall 2.2 at Stand B06.

We are looking forward to your visit!

In the course of the constant further development of our Metalshop we have launched a new function. Our variant calculator allows you to simulate the quantity effects on pricing according to your personal conditions for a selected article configuration in order to determine your optimal order quantity and to query the availability in real time. The last chosen variant scale is saved on your user.

We thank the developers of Polynorm Software AG for the efficient implementation of this feature on our eBusiness platform.

In addition to our full range of long products in steel and metal, we now also offer you the possibility to order plate blanks in aluminum, tool steel and carbon steel directly from our Metalshop. Depending on the material and grade, thicknesses from 10 to 300 mm in lengths from 2 to 6 meters and wide from 0.5 to 2 m are available. In Metalshop you can find the products in the product category plate blanks, or via the form „plates“.

Mr. Michael Le Monnier started his new job in the warehouse and logistics department on 12.12.2022.

We warmly welcome Mr. Le Monnier and wish him a successful start at Brütsch/Rüegger Metals.

In addition to our established range of hard chrome plated piston rods, Brütsch/Rüegger Metals has a lucrative range of hardened & tempered and ground shafts:

Ground shafts, Cf 53 (Mat. 1.1213, h6, induction hardened, in production lengths)

• Diameter range: 4 to 80 mm
• Surface hardness: 60 to 64 HRC
• Insertion depth: 0.7 to 4.0 mm

Pre-finished, precise shafts for linear and drive technology as well as general mechanical engineering. Standard products in fixed lengths or pre-assembled from stock available. Please direct inquiries to our sales team by phone 044 871 34 34 or by e-mail to sales@brr.ch 

metal at your service

Mr. David Girod, Sales Romandie, will celebrate his 10-year service anniversary on 01.01.2023 – we congratulate warmly!

Mr. Hugo Herzog, Warehouse & Logistics, will take his well-deserved retirement on December 31, 2022. With our heartfelt thanks for his dedication and commitment, we wish him every success, good health and wonderful experiences in the next stage of his life!

To give you a better insight into the world around Brütsch/Rüegger Metals, true to our motto metal at your service, we have recently become active on the professional business platform LinkedIn and regularly share posts about our products and services, as well as about our employees and our market environment. We also inform our network on an ongoing basis about technical basics worth knowing about our steel and metal range. You are welcome to follow Brütsch/Rüegger Metals, to like, share and comment on our posts.

We are happy üto have you visit us on LinkedIn and look forward to you networking with us!

Mrs. Rahel Stalder, Sales Components & Export, will leave as of 30.09.2022 to take on a new challenge – we sincerely thank her for her commitment in üover a decade.

Mr. Abdullah Mazhar has passed the final apprenticeship examination and obtained the EFZ certificate of proficiency as a commercial clerk – we congratulate him warmly! We are pleased to be able to continue to employ him as an administrator in materials management.

Mr. Kamil Fincan started his new job in the warehouse and logistics department on 01.09.2022.

We warmly welcome Mr. Fincan and wish him a successful start at Brütsch/Rüegger Metals.

Mr. Christian Huber, Warehouse & Logistics,
has left our company as of 30.06.2022
andash; we sincerely thank him for
provided services.

Brütsch/Rüegger Metals is represented with various innovations at the most valuable Swiss trade fair for micro/precision mechanics, the SIAMS 2022 in Moutier. 

You will find us in hall 1.2 / stand C20. 

We are looking forward to your visit!

For free entry please go to the following link:

The situation in Ukraine is having an impact on supply chain, deadline and material prices. 
Some producers of semi-finished steel are currently out of the market due to the uncertain situation regarding the supply of input material and energy prices. This has an impact on supply and prices. We currently offer a very well-stocked range of products with excellent delivery capability. However, it is still advisable to plan for secured requirements in good time. It's our pleasure to support you in this!

The procurement situation remains tense. Delivery dates for special products of half a year and more are not uncommon. Due to increased energy costs and difficult availability, prices for most products continue to rise. Brütsch/Rüegger Metals still has a very well stocked range of products with an excellent delivery capacity. However, it is advisable to plan for special products in good time. We will be happy to support you in this.

Thanks to the latest laser cutting technology, we can offer you a high-quality service for the efficient processing of tubes and hollow profiles with a wide range of shaping options.

3D lasering is a promising machining process for tubes and profiles of all kinds. As a central addition to our full range of long products, we now offer this machining service. This unique combination of material expertise and manufacturing know-how opens up innovative design possibilities with highly effective production processes. Structural designs are often made from welded tube sections. Here, 3D laser processing offers the unsurpassable advantage of being able to produce absolutely accurate saddle cuts with the minimum of effort and also to professionally chamfer the cut edges for subsequent welding processes - all in one work step!

Mr. Mergim Dzemailji, Deputy Head of Warehouse and Logistics / Work Preparation, joined us on 1 March 2007 and is now celebrating his 15th anniversary in 2022.

We offer our warmest congratulations!

As a full-range supplier of long goods, we are constantly striving to expand our stock range to meet the needs of our customers.

New in our stock range are threaded rods in various designs and lengths:

Threaded rods St 4.6/4.8, galvanised blue, length: 2 metres
Threaded rods St 8.8, bright, length: 1 metre
Threaded rods St 8.8, galvanised blue, length: 1 metre
Threaded rods, Inox A2, length: 1 metre
Threaded rods, brass, blank, length: 1 metre

Due to the strong increase in freight rates, we have to adjust our freight rates as well:

• The value limit for free deliveries remains unchanged at CHF 300.- material value.
• The minimum rate will be raised from CHF 60.- to 65.-.
• The HVF rates will be increased by CHF 1.-/pos.

New functions

As an industry pioneer for eShop solutions, we are your service-oriented partner and, true to our motto metal at your service, strive to simplify and accompany your procurement process in the best possible way. Metalshop offers you several new functions thanks to real-time data availability:

Order management / open positions

The order management gives you a quick overview of the current status of your orders. In the order detail, you also have the possibility to view all order-relevant documents. You can view and download the material certificates of delivered order items as well as track shipments by courier service. Via the open positions menu of the user account, you can quickly find your orders with outstanding delivery positions.

Offer management

The offer management shows you all open offers. The details of the offer as well as the validity are quickly visible. Valid offers can be ordered directly and a renewal can be requested for expired offers.

Account statement

Are you looking for an invoice or do you need information on your payment conditions and invoice due dates? You can find this information easily and at any time in the account statement.

Already ordered items

The entry to the hit list via the menu item "Already ordered items" lists all products that can be ordered via the Metalshop and that we have already been allowed to deliver for you. Of course, you can refine this search by means of filter attributes for materials / grades and dimensions. When entering via product, material or shape, "history" articles can be listed via a corresponding attribute.

Product comparison and watch list

A new feature in the Metalshop is the product comparison. Up to four comparable articles can be compared with each other in a table to easily identify differences in article characteristics. You can also add items found in the hit list to your watch list and save them for later.

Energy Surcharge

Market supply is still extremely tight. Delivery times are getting longer and longer and prices are rising inexorably. These effects are now compounded by the sharp rise in energy costs, which is prompting producers to levy an energy cost surcharge. The amount of the surcharge depends on the vertical range of manufacture of the semi-finished product and the production location. The surcharge is adjusted monthly by the producers to the current price situation. The factory delivery month will be decisive for the amount of the surcharge. Not all producers have introduced the energy surcharge yet. However, it is very likely that this will be implemented across the board in the short term. We cannot escape this market development and are forced to pass on the corresponding costs. For stock orders, the energy surcharge is integrated into the basic price. In the case of project business with longer delivery times, the energy cost surcharge will be listed on the offer and the order confirmation, provided it is known at an early stage. We regret this development, but assure you that in any case we will only charge the additional costs incurred by us.

Ms Barbara Elliker, Reception/Administration, celebrated her 10-year anniversary on 1.11.21, shortly before her retirement at the end of the year!

Mr. Gian-Andri Ruhstaller started with us on 01.11.2021 as coordinator service department.

We extend a warm welcome to Mr. Ruhstaller and wish him a successful start at Brütsch/Rüegger Metals.

We have now been stocking these products in our long goods range for over 10 years and have continued to develop: With over 20 different materials in the diameter range from 20 to 650 mm, almost every need is now covered. Whether through our relationships with steelworks and suppliers, the expansion of our infrastructure or the fulfilment of our customers' quality requirements - we are in the best possible position. Try us out - we will be happy to convince you with our service and price/performance ratio for any order quantity!

We let our customers speak!

It's not us who talk about ourselves, but our customers. We are very pleased to present our new image film to you.

A huge thank you to the contributors:

• Patrik Eggenschwiler (Rapid Technic AG)
• Florian Strasser (Premag Präzisionsmechanik AG)
• Jacques Perroud (Moratec Sàrl)
• Andreas Siegenthaler (GE Grid Switzerland GmbH)

Kudos also to the IWISH Productions agency for the impressive work.

New in our long product range:

Silver steel, 1.2210 / 115CrV3
ground tol. h8

• from stock, round steel, Ø 2 to 40 mm
• ab ex factory warehouse round steel, Ø 42 bis 50 mm 

The material 1.2210, also called "silver steel", belongs to the cold work and precision round steels. Silver steel is a universally usable cold work steel alloyed with chromium and vanadium, which is characterised by high hardenability and wear resistance as well as good machinability and simple heat treatment.

In addition, the material has a high cutting resistance (resistance to wear of knife edges) as well as a high toughness and is suitable for use in
toughness and is therefore ideally suited for the manufacture of cutting and drilling tools.

Application:

• Punching and drilling tools
• (Paper) cutting and engraving tools
• Small turned parts such as axles, shafts and bushes

Characteristics:

• good machinability
• simple heat treatment
• high wear resistance
• high hardenability

No relief on the delivery time and price front!

No relief on the delivery time and price front!

Brütsch/Rüegger Metals has a very well-stocked assortment of long goods.

However, the increasingly long delivery times and rapidly rising prices are causing some concern. An easing of the situation after the after the summer holidays - the demand overhang remains high.

The motto of concluding framework contracts for larger quantities and special products in good time is more valid than ever.
We are happy to support you in this!

Ms Rahel Stalder, Sales, Components and Export, celebrated her 10-year anniversary on 22.08.2021.

Mr Roger Mangott, Warehouse and Logistics, looked back on 10 years with Brütsch/Rüegger Metals on 1 June 2021.

New in the Brütsch/Rüegger-Metals stock range: Cast round bars

We are constantly expanding our range of long products to meet the needs of our customers. In addition to the already existing stock assortment of quality steels we now also carry:

Round bars EN-GJL-250C, EN 16482
cast, dimensional tolerances according to EN 16482

From stock: Ø 35 mm - 280 mm

Main applications:

• Mechanical engineering
• Toolmaking
• Mould making
• Drive technology
• Hydraulics industry
• Pneumatics industry

Properties:

• very good machinability
• low tool wear
• good thermal conductivity
• very good damping properties
• good lubricating effect

Round bars according to EN-GJS-400-15C
cast, dimensional tolerances according to EN 16482

From stock: Ø 35 mm - 250 mm

Main applications:

• very good machinability
• low tool wear
• good thermal conductivity

properties:

• very good damping properties
• good lubricating effect

Mr. Fredi Rietmann, Warehouse and Logistics, joined on 20 May 1986 and celebrated his 35th anniversary in 2021 - congratulations!

Line pipes seamless, acid-resistant EN 10216-5, 1.4404

We are constantly expanding our long product range according to the needs of our customers. In addition to the already existing
stock range of seamless Inox line pipes in material 1.4571, we now also stock:

Line pipes seamless, acid-resistant, EN 10216-5, 1.4404, drawn and annealed (mostly bright annealed), dimensional tolerances according to EN 10305-1

•  ex stock ø 6 x 1 mm ... ø 20 x 2 mm

These acid-resistant steel tubes are preferably used in pipeline and plant construction for the transport of corrosive media. Thanks to its molybdenum content, the material 1.4404 is characterised by a high resistance to non-oxidising acids and is also suitable for application temperatures of up to 550 °C.

Mr. Sedat Salahi, Warehouse & Logistics, Cold drawn products, celebrated his 10th anniversary of service on 20 April 2021 - we congratulate him!

We can now offer you the opportunity to order bargains and remainders at favourable conditions directly via the Metalshop.

To do so, use the entry via the product category " Remainders" or conveniently filter your search for the flag "Remainders".

Our special offer for remaining stock varies constantly, so it is always worth taking a look.

We look forward to recieving and processing your orders.

If you have any questions about the products, please contact the metal professionals in our sales team.

In the steel sector, there has been a massive price increase since the beginning of 2021. Increased market demand is being met by capacity cuts at the mills due to the pandemic.

In addition, alloying elements have become more expensive and the price of steel scrap has skyrocketed. Due to the supply shortage, delivery times have naturally also become longer.

Under these conditions, the procurement situation will remain tense. We therefore recommend early planning for special products and framework contracts.     

We are happy to advise you, just ask us
(sales@brr.ch or Tel. 044 871 34 34)

From Thursday, December 24th, 2020 until Friday, January 1st, 2021 we will treat ourselves to a holiday break. We want to recharge our batteries in order to be able to serve and advise you at the highest level in the new year.

• Last delivery day in 2020: Wednesday, 23.12.2020
• First day of delivery in 2021: Monday, 04.01.2021

We kindly ask you to consider this in your disposition. If you have any special requirements, please contact us. We will be happy to help you find a solution.

The functions of the Metalshop are of course fully available to you. We will be happy to serve you personally again from January 4th, 2021.

We wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Your Brütsch/Rüegger Metals Team

Expansion of product range: martensitic stainless steel 

New in our stainless assortment 

Round steel 1.4057, hot rolled and drawn/ground 

• ex stock Ø 20 ... 110 mm
• ex works bearing Ø 125 ... 400 mm

The material 1.4057 is a rust and acid resistant, martensitic stainless steel. The corrosion resistance is only achieved by hardening the parts. In order to futher improve them, the parts must be well polished. Due to its high stability, it is mainly used for machine components that are subject to heavy loads. 

Features

• very good polishability
• very good strength 
• good corrosion resistance 
• good mechanical properties 
• good weldability 

Round steel 1.4112, hot-rolled and turned/rough-peeled 

• ex stock Ø 25 ... 130 mm
• ex works bearing Ø 140 ... 300 mm

The material 1.4.112 is a stainless steel with high hardness, wear resistance and good cutting propertie due to its higher carbon content. This is at the expense of corrosion resistance! Thanks to its mechanical properties, this stainless steel is typically used as well as knife steel. The machinability, however, is very limited. 

Features 

• very good polishability
• high wear resistance 
• good mechanical properties
• medium machinability 
• very poor machinability 

Mrs. Elin Vettiger began her apprenticeship as a commercial employee (Profile E) on 17.08.2020.

We extend a warm welcome to Mrs. Vettiger and wish her a successful start to her career at Brütsch/Rüegger Metals.

Mr. Roman De Bastiani, Sales Export & Components, celebrated his 15th anniversary of service on April 1.

We congratulate him warmly!

Mr. Orlando Della Pietra, Sales manager & member of the management team, celebrated his 25th anniversary of service on 21.08.

We congratulate him warmly!

Mr. Christian Elliker, Digitals Channels manager, had his 15th anniversary on August 22, 2020. 

We congratulate him warmly!

Brütsch/Rüegger Metals becomes new, exclusive sales partner for Kugler bimetal tubes

As a long-standing business partner of Kugler Bimetal SA, Kugler - aware of our strengths in the market - has chosen us as its exclusive distribution partner for the product group of bimetal tubes.

These products can be purchased from us from the beginning of July. The entire inventory of Bimetal tubes will have been transferred to us by Kugler and stored with us by then.

In the Metalshop you will find the bimetal tube you are looking for as follows:

• Product: Bimetallic Tubes
• Material: Bimetal
• Full text search by dimension or Kugler article number (e.g. 279 02)

Here you can get to the bimetal tubes:

Mr Ljuljzim Dzemailji, Warehouse & Logistics, looked back on 15 years Brütsch/Rüegger Metals on 1 July 2020.

We congratulate him warmly!

Expansion of product range: lead-free aluminium for machining

In our aluminium assortment we now offer the quality

• AW-6026LF (LF = lead-free or lead content < 0.05%)

With the aluminium alloy AW-6026LF Brütsch/Rüegger Metals offers a lead-free alternative to common aluminium alloys. Despite the absence of lead (< 0.05%), the material has good mechanical properties and allows high productivity. AW-6026LF is very suitable for machining on automatic lathes, but can also be used for hot forming.

AW-6026LF (AlSiMgBi); round bars, drawn/pressed, EN 573-3, T6/T8/T9

• ex stock Ø 10...30 mm (drawn)
• ex works bearing Ø 32...55 mm (drawn)
• from factory stock Ø 60...200 mm (pressed)

Features

EN AW-6026LF is the lead-free version of the alloy EN AW-6012

• environmentally friendly, small traces
• good corrosion resistance
• excellent machinability thanks to short chip formation
• very low tool wear during machining
• machined surface is shiny
• complies with the EU standard (2000/53/EG) for the automotive industry

Corrosion resistance

• Normal atmosphere - very good
• Industry, sea water - very good

Surface treatment

• Anodic oxidation: decorative - good
• Hardcoating - good

The chemical and mechanical properties can be found in the catalogue on page 262.

We are looking forward to your orders.

Mr. Diego Ortelli, Purchase/Materials Management, has left our company on 31.05.2020. We wish Mr. Ortelli personally and professionally much success and all the best. 

Opinions and forecasts regarding further developments in the steel sector vary widely. A poorer functioning of international supply chains would rather indicate a shortage of supply and longer delivery times. This would cause prices to rise. However, due to the rather declining propensity to invest worldwide, demand is likely to decline and prices are likely to come under pressure. However, we consider the scope for a price collapse to be very limited, as we are already at a low price level and steel producers will do everything possible to keep prices stable, also out of operational necessity.

We at Brütsch/Rüegger Metals place a high degree of piracy in our day-to-day delivery capability and have prudently planned our stock in advance to avoid supply bottlenecks. The availability and ability to deliver, especially for special products and custom-made items, is very difficult to estimate from today's perspective. In order to avoid unpleasant surprises, we recommend that you make careful and early arrangements in this regard.

We are happy to advise you, just ask us
(sales@brr.ch or Tel. 044 871 34 34)

New to order in the Metalshop: Bronze

You can now benefit from our attractive bronze and aluminium-bronze offer with just a few clicks via the Metalshop.

Round bars

• CuSn12-C-GC DIN EN 1982, CC483-K-G (2.1052)
• CuSn7Zn4Pb7-C DIN EN 1982, CC493K-G (2.1090)
• CuAl10Ni5Fe4, CW307G (2.0966)

Hexagonal square

• CuSn7Zn4Pb7-C DIN EN 1982, CC493K-G (2.1090)
• CuAl10Ni5Fe4, CW307G (2.0966)

Flat and square bars

• CuSn12-C-GC DIN EN 1982, CC483-K-G (2.1052)
• CuSn7Zn4Pb7-C DIN EN 1982, CC493K-G (2.1090)
• CuAl10Ni5Fe4, CW307G (2.0966)

Round tubes

• CuSn12-C-GC DIN EN 1982, CC483-K-G (2.1052)
• CuSn7Zn4Pb7-C DIN EN 1982, CC493K-G (2.1090)
• CuAl10Ni5Fe4, CW307G (2.0966)

We look forward to receiving your orders.

Mr. Patrick Epp, Managing Director, celebrated his 15th anniversary of service on April 1.

We congratulate him warmly!

Die SIAMS, die Messe für die gesamte Produktionskette der Mikrotechnik, hat alle ihre Aussteller um ihre Meinung gebeten und kündigt hiermit an, dass sie verschoben wird. Die Organisatoren betonen, dass sie von ihren Ausstellern dabei unglaublich gut unterstützt und ermutigt wurden.

Alle Aussteller konnten sich zur Verschiebung des Messetermins äussern und dabei zeichnete sich ein klarer Trend zur November-Alternative ab, wobei die Reaktion der Aussteller aus der Deutschschweiz eindeutiger war. «Geplant ist nun, die SIAMS auf den 10. – 13. November zu verschieben».

Mrs. Petra Poncet started with us on 01.03.2020 as employee in the purchase department.

We extend a warm welcome to Mrs. Poncet and wish her a successful start at Brütsch/Rüegger Metals.

From Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 until Friday, January 3rd, 2020 we will treat ourselves to a holiday break. We want to recharge our batteries in order to be able to serve and advise you at the highest level in the new year.

• Last delivery day in 2019: Monday, 23.12.2019
• First day of delivery in 2020: Monday, 06.01.2020

We kindly ask you to consider this in your disposition. If you have any special requirements, please contact us. We will be happy to help you find a solution.

The functions of the Metalshop are of course fully available to you. We will be happy to serve you personally again from January 6th, 2020.

We wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Your Brütsch/Rüegger Metals Team

For organisational reasons, we can no longer process cash payments for pick-ups from the new year 2020.
Payment on site is made exclusively by card (EC, Postfinance or credit card).

We thank you for your understanding and look forward to serving you in the future with our wide range of products. 

New from stock: Bronze

Brand new in our assortment:

our attractive bronze and aluminium-bronze offer with

• round rods
• hexagonal rods
• flat bars
• round tubes

We constantly adapt our assortment to the needs of our customers, true to our motto

metal at your service

We are looking forward to your inquiry!

Steel / Stainless steel / Non-ferrous metals

The world is constantly changing and we are changing with it. We are pleased to publish our latest catalogue.

True to our guiding principle metal at your service we have expanded our market performance accordingly. In this way we can meet your needs and requirements even better.

We present the following highlights:

• Bronze and aluminium bronze in production or fixed lengths. In the usual shapes and qualities.
  (Catalogue, Register I)
• Extended range of stainless steel and aluminium bearings.
  (Catalogue, registers H and I)

Save yourself the hassle of searching and register today for your free login with advantageous conditions.

In addition to price and availability information, Metalshop offers you all the additional information you need to procure your material.

From 02 - 05 March 2021, Switzerland as a business location will be supported by a new leading trade fair. This will take place every two years in March in Bern. The former fairs Prodex, Swisstech and Industrialis will be replaced.

The major associations Swissmem, Swissmechanic and tecnoswiss have signed new agreements for the machine tool industry, machine and tool dealers and suppliers to the MEM industry.

The aim of the merger of the supporting associations is to create an attractive range of trade fairs that will provide an overview of the latest offers and trends.

Mr. Abdullah Mazhar began his apprenticeship as a commercial employee (Profile E) on 19.08.2019.

We extend a warm welcome to Mr. Mazhar and wish him a successful start to his career at Brütsch/Rüegger Metals.

We congratulate Mr. Andreas Fischer on passing his final apprenticeship examination for the commercial employee (Profil E).

We are pleased that Mr. Fischer will remain with our team as an employee in purchasing.

New from stock - high grade structural steel normalised

In addition to our well-known full assortment, we can now deliver normalized Edelbausthäle from stock:

S355J2+N (normalised)
round, hot rolled
Ø 20 - 210 mm

We constantly adapt our assortment to the needs of our customers, true to our motto metal at your service.

We are looking forward to your inquiry!

No company holidays at Brütsch/Rüegger Metals

During the summer months we are at your disposal daily and with our usual good service. The Brütsch/Rüegger Metals team wishes you a wonderful, relaxing summer holiday and a healthy return!

Brütsch/Rüegger Metals, as the most valuable Swiss meeting place for all players in the supplier industry, will be represented at Swisstech 2019 in Basel with various innovations. 

You will find us in Hall 1.1 / Stand A50. 

We look forward to your visit!

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Our proven final dimension calculator, continues to provide you with valuable services on the new Metalshop. It lists suitable articles from our range of products on the basis of the individual final dimension.

Based on the production standards, a selection of articles will be suggested to you. A novelty compared to the calculator on the old Metalshop is the fact that the suggestions consist of tube and rod material, with the most suitable product being listed at the top.

You can conveniently call up the final dimension calculator on the homepage, or activate it in the filter attributes.

Try it out - example:
finished dimension AD: 85 mm, ID: 51 mm

True to the motto metal at your service, Brütsch Rüegger Metals has once again expanded its product range.

In addition to our aluminium cylinder tubes and stainless steel piston rods, an advantageous range of stainless steel, aluminium and brass in commercially available qualities is now available to you.

In December 2018 we were able to put our new high-bay warehouse and two automatic saw cells into operation. The layout of the whole system allows an optimal material flow and guarantees a high output.

With the new saw cells, the focus was on a high degree of automation and flexible, efficient processing of all order configurations.

The complete system is supplemented by two conventional automatic saws, a logistics zone with storage stations and a retrieval station with integrated packaging unit.

As an industry pioneer for shop solutions in the steel and metal trade, we are once again setting new standards.

The advanced platform offers numerous new functions such as product finder, extended rotary calculator, article assembly, etc.

Of course, the simple, intuitive operation has been retained.

From December 24, 2018 until January 2, 2019 we will treat ourselves to a holiday break. We want to recharge our batteries in order to be able to serve and advise you at the highest level in the new year.

We wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Shafts hardened/ground

In addition to our established range of hard chrome plated piston rods, Brütsch/Rüegger Metals also has a lucrative range of inductively hardened and ground shafts:

• Material: C50 / Cf53 (Wst. 1.1213)
• Diameter D: 4 - 80 mm
• Tolerance: h6 / h7
• Surface hardness: 60 to 64 HRC
• Hardening depth: 0.7 to 4.0 mm
• Smooth ends
• hardened and ground, optionally chrome-plated

These standard products are available from stock in fixed lengths or pre-assembled.

Application examples:

• Linear Systems and Roller/Ball Bush Guides
• Hydraulic applications, including piston tubes / telescopic cylinders
• Axles and high-speed shafts
• Rotary shafts/rolls for the printing, textile and paper industry
• Race rings and spacer guides
• General mechanical engineering
• Automation and handling/feeding
• Toolmaking / Punching / Mould making

Please direct your enquiries to our sales team on tel. 044 871 34 34 or by e-mail to sales@brr.ch

Machine parts and components according to customer drawings

In addition to just-in-time production, outsourcing is the second major trend that has led to massive change in the manufacturing industry. Historically, outsourcing services have been provided by manufacturing companies. Advantages in this constellation are certainly the competence in the area of manufacturing processes and the favorable cost situation resulting from a high utilization of production facilities. In contrast to the aforementioned variant, Brütsch/Rüegger Metals offers outsourcing based on material competence. For added value, Brütsch/Rüegger Metals relies on a comprehensive network from our existing customer base. As a materials supplier, we are thus also in a position to offer you a wide range of manufacturing technologies.

Brütsch/Rüegger Metals is thus also a competent full-service provider for outsourcing services, rounded off by a practical system for controlling and monitoring (logistics) processes.

Tool steels from stock

Our tool steel stock range introduced in 2015 has been continuously expanded due to strong demand:

• Outer diameter 20 - 200 mm
• Cold work tool steel Wst. 1.2842, Wst. 1.2379
• Hot work tool steel Wst. 1.2343
• Plastic mould steel Wst. 1.2312

In addition, many other common tool steels are available at short notice from the factory warehouse.

Please direct inquiries to our sales department, Tel. 044 871 34 34.

We would be pleased to demonstrate our capabilities as a full-range supplier of long products.

Steel prices continue to rise

The extremely strong and sustained demand for steel products has led to massively longer delivery times. In the case of individual special products, delivery times for new purchases are already in 2019. In line with this development, procurement prices have already risen sharply and the mills have announced further price increases. Thanks to prudent material planning, we continue to have a well-stocked inventory.

However, it is advisable to stock up and secure any special products and/or major requirements at an early stage so that there are no unpleasant surprises. Our sales team is at your disposal with words and deeds.

Quality management system according to ISO 2001:2015

As part of the recertification audit according to the revision of ISO 9001:2015 standards by SQS, our quality management system was checked both for its conformity to the standards and for its functionality. By constantly optimizing our processes, we were able to successfully pass this recertification according to the new standard without any conditions.

In the future, you can continue to count on our services and the processes they require being continuously adapted to your individual needs. In this way, we want to constantly improve our service and maintain it at the highest level, true to our motto.