Full Steam Ahead for Success: Thermal System Specialist Despraz
The company Despraz SA, specialising in industrial piping systems, has an impressive track record and is powering ahead into the future—driven by technical expertise and an unwavering passion for tackling complexity.
The family-owned company Despraz SA is quite literally turning up the heat. Since its founding over 25 years ago, the plant manufacturer has expanded its production capacity in multiple stages through organic growth and nearly doubled its workforce over the past five years.
At the Forefront of Technical Innovation
By making regular investments in production, the company ensures that it remains technologically up to date and continuously expands its range of services, further strengthening its market position. The most recent example is the acquisition of a welding system capable of processing thick-walled pipes with diameters of up to 3,000 mm. In 2025, Despraz will take another step forward in its dynamic growth by constructing a new facility for pickling and passivating stainless steel components.
Beyond Piping System Construction and Installation
The increasing number of industrial and public-sector clients seeking collaboration with Despraz is no coincidence. “Our expertise extends far beyond pipe installation,” explains Mathieu Despraz, who runs the company in the second generation. “We provide our customers a wide range of services, tailored to specific individual needs—and this is highly appreciated.” However, he attributes the company’s success primarily to its highly qualified workforce, whose motivation stems from family-oriented leadership and a healthy corporate culture. The company’s philosophy is to see challenges as opportunities and maximise the potential of energy optimisation in industrial applications with forward-thinking plant designs.
Steam and Energy for Agroscope
One of Despraz’s flagship projects is the design and installation of steam and condensate systems at the new Agroscope laboratories in Posieux (FR). At this location, Agroscope, Switzerland’s federal agricultural research centre, has consolidated its research activities and, in cooperation with the Canton of Fribourg, has established a new campus for agricultural and food sciences. Once again, Despraz had the opportunity to demonstrate its extensive expertise in steam and heat generation as well as its in-depth understanding of complex industrial processes, developed through decades of experience.
High-Quality Components from Schubert & Salzer and Weka, with Technical Support from Bachofen
To ensure the highest precision, reliability, and durability, the Despraz engineers opted for control valves, level indicators, and additional components from Bachofen’s technology partners, Schubert & Salzer and Weka. Mathieu Despraz affirms: “These products are perfectly suited to the complex requirements of this project.” Additionally, the engineering team at Despraz sees genuine added value in Bachofen’s technical support and appreciates having a single point of contact for a wide range of applications, products, and solutions.