Company Research Report: NOKERA AG

Company Overview

• Name: NOKERA AG

• Mission: To transform the construction industry sustainably through a scalable and efficient approach in serial wood production, thus actively advancing the energy transition in the building sector.

• Founded by: Norbert Ketterer, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

• Headquarters: Eggstrasse 91, CH-8803 Rüschlikon, Switzerland.

• Number of Employees: Approximately 3,500.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known for: NOKERA is the largest technology-based platform for serial wood production, known for its sustainable, high-quality, and affordable housing solutions. It leads in the modular construction industry with innovative processes and focuses on climate-neutral buildings that generate more energy than they consume.

Products

• Serial Wood Construction:

• Description: NOKERA produces multi-family houses, schools, kindergartens, and public buildings using wood through serial construction, featuring digitalized processes for maximum precision and short construction timelines of around three months.

• Key Features:

• High-efficiency, sustainable building with planning security and cost fidelity.

• Use of PEFC-certified wood, substantially reducing CO₂ emissions and energy consumption.

• Buildings are up to 95% recyclable.

• Serial Renovation With Wood:

• Description: NOKERA renovates existing building stocks in Germany energetically through scalable and efficient serial prefabrication.

• Key Features:

• Focuses on prefabricated roofs and wood facades for exterior renovations and kitchens and bathrooms for interior renovations.

• Renewable Energy Optimization:

• Description: Integration of sustainable energy systems such as heat pumps and photovoltaics in new and existing buildings.

• Key Features:

• Energy-efficient buildings that produce more energy than they consume.

• Manages energy systems to optimize building efficiency.

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched: No information is available.

• New Features Added: No information is available.

• Partnerships and Developments:

• NOKERA received the German Sustainability Award 2025 for affordable housing in serial wood construction. The company was also honored with a special prize in the "Climate Transformation Field."

• NOKERA is part of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein and supports the UN Global Compact CEO Water Mandate.

• Personnel Developments:

• Following the sudden death of CEO Ralph Burkhardt, the company's operations are currently being managed by founders Jan Hedding (CFO) and David Stampfli (COO) until further notice.

Technological and Sustainability Achievements

• ISO 9001:2015 Certification: For quality management systems.

• Green Factory in Stegelitz near Magdeburg:

• The largest global factory with production capacity for building and renovating up to 30,000 housing units annually.

• Certified with the DGNB-Gold standard for sustainability.

• Top Innovator and Sustainability Recognition:

• Recognized as a top 3% ESG company worldwide by Sustainalytics.

• NOKERA won the German Sustainability Award 2025, highlighting its contributions to climatizing the building sector.

Production and Operational Insights

• Production Efficiency:

• Vertical integration achieves an 80% internal manufacture rate.

• Digital twins are created for each building project to enhance the entire digitalized production chain.

• Speed and Efficacy:

• NOKERA has reduced production time significantly, producing wall and ceiling parts in far less time than conventional methods allow.

Conclusion

NOKERA AG is a frontrunner in the transformation of the building industry towards sustainability. With a robust focus on serial wood construction, rigorous use of digital technology, and commitment to energy efficiency, NOKERA is making critical strides in affordable and eco-friendly housing solutions.