Burning Box

About — History

30 years of software,
in Fribourg.

From a student office to an established development company: the milestones of Burning Box.

1996 March 4, 1996

Mettraux & Cie

After countless helping hands and small jobs during their studies, the two brothers Steve and John Mettraux found their company.

2001 February 27, 2001

MXCO SA

As business grows, the company changes its structure and becomes a public limited company.

2002 February 28, 2002

Burning Box SA

The company now focuses solely on software development and renames itself Burning Box SA. The fire was lit.

2004 January 2004

Projix

Creation of the first version of Projix, software for managing hours, projects and absences.

2005

First-Broker

After two years of development, the first edition of our software for insurance brokers is put into service.

2006

Orange identity

Ten years already: we mark the occasion with a new visual identity.

2014 Spring

Cloud with Azure

We are increasingly focusing our developments on cloud solutions, with Microsoft Azure.

2015 Spring

First-Broker goes cloud

First-Broker moves to the cloud and becomes securely accessible from anywhere.

2016 Spring

20 years

The company celebrates its 20th anniversary with its clients, loyal for so many years.

2017 Autumn

Moving to the MIC

The team grows: we move into larger offices at the Marly Innovation Center.

2018 October

IT Valley, Microsoft & Swiss Made

Member of IT Valley, Microsoft partner, and Swiss Made Software label for our software.

2023 September

Burning Box in Spain

Opening of our office in Valencia, Spain.

2025

CCIF member

BurningBox rejoint la Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du canton de Fribourg.

And tomorrow? A new collaboration with you!

Today you get in touch with us — and begin a fruitful collaboration.

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