This is re-fer
Our vision
We are aiming for global market leadership in memory®-steel strengthening solutions techniques. Our proximity to the customer worldwide, plus our technical expertise and practical experience, enable us to combine research and development with best practice on-site. memory®-steel is 100% recyclable and contributes positively to sustainability. Through continuous development and patents, we intend to secure the long-term competitiveness of re-fer.
Our mission
By increasing the service life and strengthening of existing built infrastructure, we are adding value for our customers. Upgrading and repurposing of existing structures also helps to protect the environment more than with new constructions. Prestressing new concrete floor/deck slabs can also eliminate the need for downstand beams. We provide designers with better reinforcing solutions for the producing filigree concrete elements.
Historical milestones
| 2012 | Foundation of re-fer AG |
| 2013 | Worldwide filing of patents (strengthening method and structure) |
| 2014 | First industrial production of memory®-steel alloy |
| 2016 | Moving in offices Brunnen CH |
| 2016 | Validation trials of the prestressing techniques at Empa CH |
| 2017 | First pilot project with re-plate |
| 2018 | First pilot project with re-bar |
| 2019 | Moving in processing factory and offices in Seewen CH |
| 2021 | Foundation of re-fer Austria and Korea |
| 2023 | Start of global cooperation with Sika |
Awards
| September 2014 | Winner of the Empa Innovation Award |
| February 2015 | Qualification for the finals of the Pionierpreis 2015 |
| June 2019 | Qualification for the finals of the Building-Award 2019, category: “research and development” |