ETERNIT SWITZERLAND is the leading European manufacturer of cement composite facade systems for quality, high-end architecture.

We are worldwide leaders in coloration technology, facade «know-how» and system competence for reinforced cement panels specially designed for rain-screen cladding applications, with our very reliable ventilated facade system.

The appealing conceptual possibilities of a wide range of products, aspects and colours and the reliable long lasting facade solutions are famous in Europe, where Eternit Switzerland has delivered more than 15 million m2 of asbestos-free cement composite facade products since 1990.

Unique with long time proven quality

SWISSPEARL^® CARAT SL is the new generation and the unparalleled paragon standard for integrally coloured cement composite panels, available now in more than 30 shades. The monolithic material aspect with its delicate vein texture provides a fascinating and noble expression to buildings with special character.

SWISSPEARL^® REFLEX is a usually also coloured through panel core with an iridescent surface. Changing lighting and angle of vision produce fascinating nuances in the colours.

SWISSPEARL^® XPRESSIV is a panel with a very vivid cement composite structure.

SWISSPEARL^® NOBILIS launched as world wide innovation already in 1987 bears a translucent coating. The smooth and semi-matt surface finish and the visible natural texture of the cement composite impart an unrivalled expressiveness to the material.

SWISSPEARL^® PLANEA has an opaque coating. Clear, strong colours and the matte surface finish are the characteristics of the uniform aspect of this colour range.

SWISSPEARL^® has an unmatched competence and know-how regarding special colours. In the past 15 years, more than 2000 customized colours were supplied according to architects?specification.

For each of these surface aspects, the high quality coating on a pure acrylic base assures high resistance to weather conditions and ultraviolet rays.

100 % environmentally friendly

The large-size cement composite panels are mainly made of mineral raw materials (Portland cement and lime stone), water and air. Since more than 20 years high quality non-toxic fibres  have been used to reinforce the cement core. The manufacturing process based on a closed water cycle and a slow natural 28 days curing requires little energy. The Swiss high tech coloration and finishing technologies are water born whilst ensuring an optimal behaviour and long lasting quality of the panel along with excellent colour stability.

Therefore, neither the raw materials nor the production process nor the finished products contain any dangerous substances. The authorized Distributors have a computer programm which reckons the lowest panel requirements according to the architect?s project specific panel sizes.

Once they were ? easily ? installed, the SWISSPEARL^® systems optimized for the ventilated, insulated rain-screen application provide the key to energy conserving solutions both for winter and summer; they are practically maintenance free during their whole lifespan of at least 40 years. And finally, the ultimate dismantling of the panel system is as straight forward as its initial installation. The process to fully recycle the products in cement plants has been successfully tested in Switzerland. The grey energy used per m2 façade of the complete product cycle is only 125 MJ.

Reliable excellence and service

The long time proven superior quality of the SWISSPEARL® ventilated facade systems is backed by a unique global quality approach, where the quality standards of each sub process are defined and controlled from the selection of raw material and system components until the facade is installed.

The quality and range of products is matched by our superior specialized technical service in Switzerland. We are always available to answer any queries related to the SWISSPEARL® systems. Our authorized distributors and trained partners throughout the world have the professional «knowhow » to support architects and contractors in designing and installing high class, unique facades.

Eternit Switzerland ? not just a manufacturer ? a performing partner dedicated to transposing the architects? visions into attractive SWISSPEARL® facades for decades to come.