More than 80 years of pioneering spirit

From maps and materials to built-world intelligence

1944

Engineering under constraint

What became BBR is founded, responding to material scarcity with new ideas in structural engineering

1948

A new standard in post-tensioning

The patented BBRV button-headed wire system helps define a new standard in prestressed concrete.

1954

Testing becomes portable

Proceq is founded in Zurich and the Schmidt rebound hammer brings concrete testing directly to site.

1985

Digital dentistry begins

Marco Brandestini and Werner Mörmann launch CEREC, one of the breakthroughs that helped start digital dentistry.

1990s-2000s

Media and technology scale

Through IT Group, Tectus expands into media, entertainment and technology, including TVN, Onet and Multikino.

2018-2020s

Digital twins and smarter construction

Virtually Live introduces Formula E Ghost Racing, while BBR, Stahlton and BBR Holdings (S) continue to advance digital, modular and resource-efficient construction.

TODAY

Built-world intelligence

In Screening Eagle Technologies, Proceq, Dreamlab and AQUILA Built Health, Tectus combines sensors, software, Al, AR/VR, digital twins and data visualisation to protect and extend the life of the built world.

What began with maps, materials and measurement continues as a long-term commitment
to infrastructure intelligence, sustainable growth and practical innovation.