Cosmetal Ghisla SA was founded in Biasca in 1969 when Giovanni Ghisla decided to establish the anonymous company. A few years later, he built the current workshop at Via Vincenzo Vela 10.

Giovanni passed on his passion for the profession to his sons Christian and Nicola: both began their apprenticeship as metalworkers in their father's company.

Christian continued his education, obtaining certificates as a metalwork draughtsman and workshop manager, and in 1998 he earned the diploma of master metalworker.

A few years later, his brother Nicola followed the same training path. After the metalworker certificate, he moved to the canton of Bern, where he successfully completed the apprenticeship as a metalwork draughtsman. He then returned to the family business, and upon their father's well-deserved retirement, he joined Christian in managing the business.

After his brother's untimely passing, Nicola took over the reins of the company and continued his education, obtaining the workshop manager certificate and in 2006 the master metalworker diploma.

PROFESSIONALISM

Cosmetal Ghisla SA designs, manufactures, and installs autonomously, thanks to the expertise of its employees: a master metalworker, a metalwork draughtsman, a metalworker, and two workers.

DYNAMISM AND FLEXIBILITY

The company has gradually adapted to the new market demands and current working methods by acquiring modern machinery, particularly for sheet metal processing (shear and CNC-controlled press brake). Last year, a van with a crane was also purchased.

It is interested in the use of new materials and the development of special projects.

In recent years, special attention has also been paid to the internal and external renovation of the workshop spaces, with the aim of making them more functional and comfortable.

Also sensitive to environmental respect, during the renovation of the garages, several photovoltaic panels were installed.

TRAINING

Cosmetal Ghisla SA believes in staff training and is seriously committed to the instruction of apprentices, the future of our companies. Since its inception, it has been affiliated with AM Suisse Ticino, and its current director, Nicola Ghisla, is a member of the professional training committee.

Over the years, the company has hired about ten AFC metalworking apprentices, three of whom have been the best in their profession.

Steel foundations for the statues of artist Vincenzo Vela at the Vela Museum in Ligornetto.

Main entrance of the State Bank of Biasca: sliding gate in stainless steel and wall cladding with stainless steel pre-bent sheets.

Steel and aluminum reproduction of the historic wooden gate of the Ritom power station.

Forty automated folding doors for the hangars at Lodrino Airport (the largest in Switzerland at the time).

Walkway and safety staircase for the Elderly Home in Acquarossa.

Washing tank for the pharmaceutical industry at Helsinn Advanced SA in Biasca.

Altar, columns, and steel windows for the Church of Bironico.

Self-supporting industrial gates at AET in Monte Carasso.

Fire doors REI30 (T30) for the Airolo barracks.

Smoke doors E30 (R30) for Timcal Ltd in Bodio.

Canopy with soundproofing at Ruag in Lodrino.

Railings, walkways, and gates at the Sports Center in Tenero.

Balustrades with special design for the Computer Center in Bellinzona.

Aluminum fittings with low thermal transmission coefficient for the main house Saporito in Biasca.

OUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Corten Steel Constructions

Gates and Railings

Aluminum Facades, Windows, and Shutters

Canopies and Small Carpentry

Doors for Interior and Exterior, Garage Doors

Stairs, Walkways, and Handrails

Mosquito Nets

Miscellaneous

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