Welcome to LAB 1887.
A future space by Jakob Müller, the global leader in
narrow fabric machinery since 1887.
What is LAB 1887?
A space to build, test, and rethink located at Frick, Switzerland.
It’s where our machines meet your ideas. Built for hands-on innovation and open collaboration.
Who is it for?
For partners, engineers, researchers, students, and innovators.
Anyone ready to explore, prototype, or ask better questions with access to the real tools.
Why did we built it?
Because we believe the future needs space.
Watch our short film to understand why this place exists and what it means for the Jakob Müller Group.
Meet the Minds Behind LAB 1887
An inside look at the minds, values, and purpose driving the space.
We’ve learned a lot in 130 years and now it’s time to share, try, and question things again.
Jakob Müller – Since 1887
Jakob Müller has been building textile machinery for over 130 years.
What started in a Swiss workshop in 1887 has grown into a global company that quietly powers industries. From straps and labels to ropes and technical webbings.
We’ve stayed independent and family-owned through five generations.
And while the machines we build have evolved, our purpose hasn’t: to support the people who use them, and the products they make.
LAB 1887 continues that story. It opens up what’s usually hidden and invites others to experiment, collaborate, and move things forward with us.
1887
The year it all started. Built on generations of engineering.
5
Generations of family ownership, with a long-term view.
700+
Employees around the world. A global team of engineers and makers.
50+
Trusted worldwide. Machines in over 50 countries.
“You don’t build a space like this unless
you mean it.”
Andreas Conzelmann – CEO Jakob Müller Group about LAB 1887
This space was made for you.
Contact us!
Interested in collaborating, visiting, or learning more
about LAB 1887?
Reach out to us at lab1887@mueller-frick.com and we’ll get
back to you shortly.