Sky-Frame receives the Thurgau Business Award

On February 28, 2025, the jury of the Thurgau Economic Award announced Sky-Frame as this year's recipient. This recognition celebrates our commitment to innovation, international presence, and dedication to our Thurgau roots.

From Local Roots to Global Excellence

The Sky-Frame success story began in 1993 in Ellikon an der Thur with the founding of R&G Metallbau AG. Under Beat Guhl's leadership, the company became a global leader in frameless sliding window systems. The patenting of the first Sky-Frame system in 2002 laid the foundation for our success, leading to the establishment of Sky-Frame AG in 2015, which now employs over 150 people. Despite expanding globally with offices in London, Los Angeles, Milan, Rothrist, and Vienna, we have remained firmly committed to our Thurgau origins. This balance of regional loyalty alongside global ambition was a key factor in the jury's decision to honour Sky-Frame with this award.

Architectural Vision Brought to Life

Our Frauenfeld headquarters, completed in 2015, received special recognition from the jury. Designed by Swiss architect Peter Kunz, the building perfectly embodies our company philosophy: seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces, providing generous areas filled with natural light, and incorporating sustainable elements such as photovoltaic systems and a green brise-soleil facade. Spanning over 15,000 square meters, the striking building visible from the highway near Frauenfeld combines production facilities and office spaces that promote open communication and flat hierarchies. The 35 million Swiss franc investment underscores our long-term commitment to the region.

Award Ceremony

The official handover of the 'Thurgau Apple' – the traditional trophy of the business prize – and the prize money of CHF 10,000 will occur on Thursday, September 4 2025, in Frauenfeld. Beat Guhl, CEO and owner of Sky-Frame, commented on receiving the award: "This recognition honours the passion and dedication of our entire team. Our mission has been to create extraordinary architectural solutions with our frameless sliding windows, enabling incomparable spatial experiences. We take particular pride in bringing this vision to the world from our Thurgau base."

About the Thurgau Economic Award

Established in 1999, the Thurgau Economic Award is jointly sponsored by the Thurgau Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Thurgau Trade Association, the Thurgau Cantonal Bank, and the Department of Internal Affairs and Economic Affairs of the Canton of Thurgau. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the Thurgau economic region. Sky-Frame now joins an illustrious list of previous recipients, including Stadler Rail AG, BERNINA International AG, and the corvaglia Group, further cementing its position as a leader in innovation and regional economic development.