Jakob Rope Systems
Swiss Engineering with ropes and cables.
Since 1904.
Large and transparent Webnet surfaces span the walk-in aviary at Luisenpark Mannheim. Jakob Rope Systems designed, supplied and installed the net structures for this zoo and landscaping project.
A shade roof in Zurich Oerlikon turns infrastructure lines from the industrial era into a climbing structure made of stainless steel ropes and nets. Greenery grows on the nets and creates a multifunctional urban space. This construction project for urban greening is unique in Europe.
A new suspension bridge for St. Moritz: Jakob Rope Systems was commissioned to plan, supply and install the lightweight structure made of steel ropes and Webnet. Another bridge construction project in which our Webnet is integrated as a safety and load-bearing structure.
The rope tension parts in our Forte product line have been awarded the ETA seal of approval. This certifies the tensile limit values of our Forte components.
For the greening of a listed building, our customer Hydroplant developed a solution with GreenTrellis tendril structure and integrated fire protection.
For the fencing of the rooftop sports field at New York's St. Lukes School, the architects chose Webnet. This creates a high-quality combination of security and transparency.