The company Vertical Technik AG
Vertical Technik AG has established itself as a leading specialist in the realization of leisure facilities in Switzerland. The extensive range of services includes the planning and construction of infrastructures for active leisure activities. The range of services extends from the design of individual leisure facilities to generation parks, including user workshops and online surveys for communities. Mobile skate parks are available for rent at your location, which are suitable for both events and medium-term use in communities. The products manufactured include skate parks, urban sports and fitness facilities as well as outdoor climbing structures. In addition, Vertical Technik AG offers comprehensive inspection and maintenance services to ensure the longevity and safety of the facilities. In addition to its own product ranges, tailor-made special designs according to customer requirements are one of the company's core competencies. From product development to production and installation, Vertical Technik AG guarantees the highest level of punctuality and Swiss quality.

The name Vertical stands for outstanding quality, durability and functionality. The motto "The customer is king" reflects the commitment to fulfilling all of the customers' wishes and needs in the best possible way.

In 1980, Paul Heuberger became Swiss champion for the first time at the age of just 14 and set a junior Swiss record in the skateboard high jump with 1.19 m. At the age of 17, he founded the Riehen skate club. In the following years, Paul won the title of halfpipe Swiss champion several times and reached European level in skateboarding. During a camp in Bourges (France) in 1987, he had the opportunity to come into contact with greats such as Tony Hawk, Mike McGill and Kevin Staab, which inspired him to become a professional skateboarder. In order to be able to skate every day, he lived for a while in Geneva, where the only indoor skate park in Switzerland was located. Paul received sponsors, was photographed for Swiss magazines and was well on his way to making a living from skateboarding. His dream was to live and skate as a professional in the USA. But after a series of serious injuries, he had to realize that a career as a professional skateboarder was no longer feasible.

In 1989, Paul visited a fellow skater in Brazil. There, after a break of almost two years, he returned to skateboarding and developed a technique that enabled him to ride without falling. In Brazil, the idea of ​​building professional skateboard facilities matured. At the end of July 1989, he founded the sole proprietorship Vertical Technik Paul Heuberger.

In 1997, Vertical was converted into a private joint-stock company. From a one-man operation, the company developed into a recognized name on the international scene. From 2000 onwards, the skate park sector experienced a boom, and at the same time, Vertical Technik AG employed up to 25 people. By supplying events in Switzerland and other European countries, the company quickly developed an excellent reputation as a provider of quality and reliability. Vertical Technik AG's products found their way to almost all European countries and to many communities in Switzerland. At the request of professional skaters, mobile show ramp systems were rented to Australia and sold to the USA and Brazil.

In 2001, Paul was commissioned to design a show ramp for Tony Hawk's Boom Boom Huck Jam Tour, which toured the largest cities in the USA from 2002 to 2008. According to professional skateboarders, this halfpipe is considered the best ever built. It consists of a sophisticated aluminum construction that is foldable and can be transported in the smallest of spaces. The driving surface is made of beech plywood. To this day, it is used daily in Tony Hawk's indoor skate park and is regularly used at events.  

In 2015, the first concrete skate park in Switzerland was built with the development of the wet spraying process. With innovative concepts and contemporary designs, Vertical Technik AG has since become the market leader. The skate park design department is staffed by passionate skaters who represent an important pillar of the company.

By developing innovative street workout systems, Vertical Technik AG has shaken up the calisthenics market since 2017. With two product lines, customers are offered a version called “Light”, which has the following features: the cheapest calisthenics system available on the Swiss market with a money-back guarantee, and the Power version, a product line in the top quality segment with galvanized posts that can be powder-coated in all RAL colors according to customer requirements.

In 2017, the planning of indoor freestyle halls achieved an important breakthrough. Vertical Technik AG had the honor of planning the entire equipment of the Skills Park in Winterthur and of realizing part of it. With the first indoor concrete skate park and a bowl equipped with a super-fast driving surface made of beech plywood, the skaters were treated to exceptional conditions.

In 2018, Vertical Technik AG was able to realize a National Performance Center (NLZ) for young athletes as a general contractor for the Spiritus Sanctus College in Brig. A former indoor swimming pool was adapted to the needs of the athletes. The project, including planning, construction management and execution, was implemented in a record time of just 3 months. It houses facilities such as a skateboard bowl, a mini ramp and some skate modules, a big air with landing airbag for skateboarders, a dry slope with rail and quarter pipe, two Eurotramp Grandmaster trampolines with wall walk and pit airbag, a five square trampoline and a 20 m long air track, mobile parkour elements from Cube, a slackline, a treadmill with laser shooting facility for biathlon, a mini trampoline and a functional fitness zone.

In 2019, eight concrete skate parks were built by Vertical Technik AG in Switzerland. As part of the 2020 Youth Olympic Winter Games, Vertical Technik AG set up a special spine mini ramp on Place Centrale in Lausanne. Veteran ripper Micky Iglesias and his friends were thrilled with the ramp. The images of the "Spectacle Urbain" went around the world.

Also in the summer of 2019, Vertical Technik AG developed the first skate modules made of 100% granite, which means they require no maintenance. The first skate park with granite elements was installed in Arlesheim.

At the request of the Baselland Sports Office, a climbing caterpillar was developed in 2020, which consists of square and hexagonal cubes that can be assembled together as desired and expanded by combining them with add-on elements such as poles or ropes. The climbing cube has been an integral part of Vertical Technik AG's product range ever since.

In 2021, the first indoor parkour project was planned with Chris Harmat. He is a professional parkour athlete and ninja warrior, the reigning overall parkour world cup winner and is currently number 1 in the speed category in the International Gymnastics Federation's world rankings. Chris' dream was to operate a professional training center for the trend sports of ninja, parkour, chase tag, street workout, tricking and trampoline facilities. Vertical Technik AG planned and realized this dream in collaboration with Chris. In 2022, Overground opened in Basel.

The International Olympic Committee decided in 2016 to include skateboarding in the program. In order to give this sport a public presence, skateboarding was presented at the start of a special exhibition with an event on June 11, 2021, for which a skateable sculpture was specially developed and built by Vertical Technik AG. The sculpture was designed by the Berlin-based Swiss artist Rylsee, who is himself a skateboarder and has become internationally known for his graffiti and graphics as well as his avant-garde approach. The rideable sculpture was erected in front of the entrance to the 2022 Olympic Museum. After the exhibition, the sculpture was transported by helicopter to its new location at the skate park in Lausanne-Vidy.

In 2023, Vertical supplied the ninja elements for the Extreme Ninja 2.0 event in Niouc in Valais. 1.2 tons of steel were erected on one of the highest suspension bridges in Europe, over 200 meters high. The 56 enthusiastic participants from 13 different countries were offered an extraordinary and thrilling experience that was full of excitement and adrenaline. The atmosphere was characterized by intense energy and every participant was able to put their skills to the test.

The year 2024 was characterized by a high order situation, with all of Vertical Technik AG's products in demand. Skate parks, combined parkour and street workout facilities, climbing cubes and generation parks were sought-after products. For the first time, playfit® exercise equipment was delivered in combination with street workout and climbing facilities.

In 2025, Vertical Technik AG was chosen as the official playfit® sales partner for Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Further developments will follow...