Category Archives: Switzerland

Press Releases & News from Switzerland distributed via EuropaWire

Swisscom confirmed as Switzerland’s top mobile and fixed-line network with “outstanding” rating

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has set a new record in the connect mobile network test, scoring 983 points — the highest result ever achieved not only in Switzerland but also compared with Germany and Austria. The company has now secured first … Read the full press release

Acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company Boosts Emmi’s Retail Reach and International Growth Potential

(IN BRIEF) Emmi Group is set to acquire The English Cheesecake Company Ltd., a leading UK premium cheesecake producer widely recognised across major British retailers. The move aims to strengthen Emmi’s desserts portfolio by tapping into the rapidly expanding global … Read the full press release

Stadler builds new hybrid locomotives for MBC to support Vaud’s shift from road to rail

(IN BRIEF) Stadler will supply two additional metre-gauge hybrid locomotives to Transports de la région Morges–Bière–Cossonay (MBC) for freight operations on the Bière–Apples–Morges line, with delivery scheduled for late 2028. Designed for dual-mode operation using overhead lines and diesel engines, … Read the full press release

Sandoz Advances Biosimilar Leadership with EU Introduction of Afqlir for Vision-Saving Retinal Conditions

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has launched Afqlir®, its biosimilar to aflibercept, across Europe following European Commission approval in 2024. Equivalent in efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics to Eylea®, Afqlir® provides a lower-cost treatment option for serious retinal diseases such as nAMD, RVO, … Read the full press release

Sika Expands Regional Waterproofing Portfolio Through Acquisition of Gulf Seal to Support Vision 2030 and GCC Mega Projects

(IN BRIEF) Sika has acquired Gulf Seal, a leading Saudi Arabian producer of bituminous waterproofing membranes, strengthening its presence in the fast-growing construction markets of Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC. Gulf Seal brings more than 20 years of regional … Read the full press release

AI-Powered Traffic Data Initiative in Switzerland Moves Forward with AFRY’s Expertise and ASE AG Implementation

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been selected as a subcontractor to ASE AG for a major initiative in Switzerland aimed at enhancing traffic data analysis through artificial intelligence. Commissioned by the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), the project forms part of the … Read the full press release

Swiss Civil Protection Renews Partnership with Eviden to Enhance Polyalert System for Multichannel Public Emergency Communications

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, the Atos Group brand specializing in mission-critical and cybersecurity technologies, has received a contract extension from the Swiss Federal Office for Civil Protection to continue maintaining and upgrading Polyalert, the nationwide population alerting system, through 2031 with … Read the full press release

Sandoz Expands US Biosimilar Portfolio with TYRUKO for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn’s Disease

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has announced the US availability of TYRUKO® (natalizumab-sztn), the first FDA-approved biosimilar to Tysabri® for treating relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis and Crohn’s disease. Developed by Polpharma Biologics, TYRUKO® is clinically equivalent to its reference product and … Read the full press release

SGS Maine Pointe Launches AI-Powered TVO Control Tower to Transform Enterprise Supply Chain Visibility and Performance

(IN BRIEF) SGS’s Maine Pointe has launched its AI-powered TVO Control Tower™, a solution designed to help executive leaders gain end-to-end visibility and control across procurement, logistics, and operations. Integrating advanced AI with Maine Pointe’s Combined Intelligence methodology, the platform … Read the full press release

Empa Achieves Global Research Distinction as Maksym Kovalenko and Zhanyun Wang Secure Positions on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers List

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers Maksym Kovalenko and Zhanyun Wang have been named among the Highly Cited Researchers 2025, an international ranking by Clarivate recognizing scientists whose publications belong to the top one percent most cited in their fields over the … Read the full press release

Bouygues Construction’s Losinger Marazzi to Deliver Major CHF 242 Million Redevelopment for Public Transport, Emergency and Administrative Services in Zug

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Construction, through Losinger Marazzi, will deliver a CHF 242 million (€260 million) redevelopment in the canton of Zug, constructing new premises for the ZVB public transport authority, the RDZ emergency services and 250 workstations for the cantonal … Read the full press release

CERN Cosmologist Joins International Team Awarded Major ERC Grant to Study Early-Universe Magnetism

(IN BRIEF) The COSMOMAG project, led by four Principal Investigators including CERN cosmologist Chiara Caprini, has received an ERC Synergy Grant to investigate the origins and evolution of cosmic magnetic fields. Caprini, the first CERN staff member to earn this … Read the full press release

CERN Outlines 2030 Sustainability Roadmap as LHC Achieves Record Performance and Energy-Efficiency Milestones

(IN BRIEF) CERN’s fourth Environment Report presents the organization’s progress in making high-energy physics more environmentally responsible while detailing new sustainability goals set through 2030. Covering 2023 and 2024, the report highlights advances such as the LHC’s record integrated luminosity, … Read the full press release

EMPA joins ETH Zurich-led research showing how flexible EVs and heat pumps can power Switzerland’s carbon-neutral transition

(IN BRIEF) EMPA has contributed vital insights to a major ETH Zurich-led study showing how flexible operation of electric vehicles and heat pumps could strengthen Switzerland’s energy system. Coordinated use of these technologies would make renewable energy more efficient, reduce … Read the full press release

SGS supports Swiss team 44west as they embark on a 3,000-mile challenge across the Atlantic

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with the Swiss rowing team 44west, sponsoring their SGS-branded boat for the upcoming World’s Toughest Row — a 3,000-mile transatlantic challenge starting December 12. The crew, embodying SGS’s values of trust, teamwork, and sustainability, launched … Read the full press release

SGS strengthens circular economy leadership through partnership with Global Circularity Protocol

(IN BRIEF) SGS has joined the Global Circularity Protocol as part of its mission to accelerate the global shift toward circular, sustainable business models. Announced at COP30 in Brazil, the company will support the protocol’s implementation with its strong track … Read the full press release

ETH Zurich pioneers new plant-based iron supplement with superior absorption and global health potential

(IN BRIEF) ETH Zurich scientists have developed a novel iron supplement using oat protein nanofibrils coated with iron nanoparticles, offering nearly twice the absorption rate of standard iron sulphate supplements. The plant-based formula is vegan-friendly, tasteless, and easy to incorporate … Read the full press release

BTRY Secures $5.7 Million to Industrialize Ultra-Thin Solid-State Batteries, Ushering in a New Era of Compact Energy Storage

(IN BRIEF) Swiss start-up BTRY AG has secured $5.7 million in an oversubscribed seed round to industrialize its ultra-thin solid-state batteries, combining rapid charging, high safety, and temperature stability. The funding round, led by Redstone VC with support from Bloomhaus … Read the full press release

WinGD Expands Middle East Marine Service Capabilities Through Partnership with Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions

(IN BRIEF) WinGD has entered into a strategic partnership with Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions to enhance engine service and technical support for ship operators in the Middle East. Signed during Nor-Shipping, the MoU expands WinGD’s Global Service by WinGD programme, … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and CDR-Life Deepen Collaboration to Advance Autoimmune Drug Development

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and CDR-Life have expanded their partnership through a global licensing agreement to develop CDR111, a trispecific M-gager® antibody designed to reset the immune system by selectively targeting B cells. The collaboration builds upon their prior success … Read the full press release