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Until 2024, only a few companies were legally required to publish a sustainability report. However, with the introduction of a new EU regulation known as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), this number is set to rise dramatically. The increase will see the number of companies obligated to report, expand from approximately 11,000 to around 50,000 across the EU. The BRUGG Group will be impacted by this change starting in 2029.

Geobrugg South Africa opened its first high-strength steel wire mesh production facility. The mesh known as TECCO^® is used worldwide for slope stability, rockfall and debris flow protection. It also protects miners on all continents.

Geobrugg has launched a new software called ATTERO to dimension its rockfall attenuator systems. The tool will assist geotechnical designers in calculating the ideal solution for their attenuator barriers.

Geobrugg has updated its dimensioning tool, RUVOLUM. Determining the minimum required nail length for superficial instabilities (overall stability not decisive) has been integrated.

The first practical guide for the Geobrugg GUARD is now available. 

Our experts Matthias Denk and Sascha Schultes have put together a comprehensive guide to assist planners and monitoring specialists - tackling everything from the areas of application and signal reporting to use and maintenance, as well as determining responsibilities during the whole process.

- Mobile debris fence made for US motorsport approved by FIA
- Swiss company Geobrugg offering leading fencing solutions to American markets
- Rigorous tests passed to achieve FIA homologation

Safety measures were necessary to protect the hiking path and visitors from falling rocks in the lower part of the Gorges du Chauderon.

On September 26th, Geobrugg proudly marked a significant moment in its journey with the inauguration of a new production facility in India. This significant milestone was celebrated in the presence of esteemed guests from the fields of politics and business.

Major upgrades to Lusail International Circuit completed for QatarGP full track resurfaced along with facility upgrades Geobrugg debris fences installed circuit wide.

After eleven years since the closure caused by rockfall, preparations are underway to reopen the initial section of one of the world’s most iconic sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In June 2023, we received an extension of the approval from the German Federal Railway Authority (EBA) for our Geobrugg spiral rope anchors and flex heads for micropiles as construction products for use on federal railways. More information can be found in our download center.

After 30 years of activity in South Korea, Geobrugg Korea will become part of the Geobrugg Group.

The maintenance and intervention center of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) in Biasca, south of the Gotthard base tunnel, was endangered by rockfall, falling boulders and stone splinters. Over more than 500 meters, the entire plant is now covered with a mesh roof.

Geobrugg enables fans to safely view the action around the street circuit. The mobile debris fence system will ensure minimal disruption on public roads.

Das deutsche Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr/mFUND bewilligte Forschungsgelder für das Projekt smartROCK: BIM-Methodik (Building Information Modeling) im Naturgefahrenbereich,  mit der Planung, dem Bau und der Überwachung von Schutzbauten gegen Steinschlaggefahr. 

New logos for Geobrugg, Fatzer and Rittmeyer

Rockfalls endangered the Sissach-Eptingen section of the freeway, so the Swiss Federal Roads Office ASTRA commissioned a maintenance project. 

In June 2022, the well-known Yellowstone National Park experienced historic flooding which caused roads, water systems and electrical infrastructure to be remarkably damaged.

Spectators to move closer to track at high-speed Wellington Straight. Use of latest Geobrugg fences gives fans better view while keeping them safe.

The city of Fribourg secures various roads that lie below rock faces with rockfall protection barriers. To monitor the condition of these barriers, it is installing 16 GUARD monitoring devices. With the new safety concept, the city can specifically and effectively protect the routes that are well used by local recreationists.

The Geobrugg GUARD reached another milestone. During the Ground Engineering Awards 2022 in London, we were able to win in the "Digital Innovation" category. Information about the ceremony and our product can be found below.