(IN BRIEF) Holcim has announced its next steps in preparing for the spin-off of its North American business, including the designation of the new Board of Directors. The 10-member Board will become official following shareholder and regulatory approvals, expected by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 3M Company, ABB, Alstom Group, appointment, BlueLinx Holdings Inc., CH2M HILL, Chairman, construction, Cristina A. Wilbur, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Delta Air Lines, Dwight Gibson, EG&G, F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Farmers Group, financial services, GEA Group AG, Genpact Limited, Gilbane Building Company, Governance, holcim, Holli Ladhani, Inc., independent directors, Industrial Operations, interface, Jan Jenisch, Jürg Oleas, Katja Roth Pellanda, leadership, Manufacturing, McDermott International, Michael E. McKelvy, Nicholas Gangestad, North American market, Novartis AG, Nucor Corporation, PerkinElmer Optoelectronics, Pritzker Private Capital, Quanta Services, regulatory approvals, Robert S. Rivkin, Roche, Rockwater Energy Solutions, Rockwell Automation, Select Energy Services, shareholder approvals, Sonoco Products Company, stakeholders, The Cato Corporation, Theresa Drew, United Airlines, Zurich Insurance, Zurich Italy Bank
(IN BRIEF) Holcim’s Board of Directors has proposed Kim Fausing as the new Chairman of the Board, following Jan Jenisch’s decision to step down after his appointment as Chairman and CEO of a new North American entity. If approved at … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Aarhus Teknikum, Annual General Meeting 2025, appointment, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, CEO, Chairman, Chief Operating Officer, Danfoss Group, Denmark, electrification, energy efficient solutions, global technology sector, Henley Business School, Hilti Group, Jan Jenisch, Kim Fausing, leadership, leadership experience, machine productivity, MBA, mechanical engineering, nomination, proposal
(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed a groundbreaking 3D-printed, biodegradable fungal battery, capable of powering sensors for agriculture and research in remote regions. This living battery uses two types of fungi, a yeast fungus and a white rot fungus, to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 3D printed, 3D printing, agriculture, biodegradable, Carolina Reyes, cellulose, cellulose nutrients, electrical engineering, electricity, electrochemical techniques, Empa, fungal battery, fungi, Gebert Rüf Stiftung, Gustav Nyström, longevity, materials science, METABOLISM, microbial fuel cell, Microbials funding program, non-toxic, power, remote regions, RESEARCH, simple sugars, sustainability, sustainable power solutions, temperature sensor, white rot fungus, yeast fungus
(IN BRIEF) SGS has opened a new facility in Port Hedland, Pilbara, to provide geochemical analysis services closer to mining operations. The facility offers specialized sample preparation and, by 2025, will introduce field analytical services. This strategic move reduces transportation … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Australia, Mining Operations, partnership, Port Hedland, SGS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen are developing new nanocomplexes to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria and protect eye tissue following cataract surgery. Supported by the Heinz A. Oertli Fund for Ophthalmology, these nanocomplexes, based on … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Antibiotic-Resistant Infections, Empa, Eye Surgery, Mihyun Lee, Nanocomplexes, safety
(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced results from the Phase IIb PADOVA study evaluating prasinezumab in 586 individuals with early-stage Parkinson’s disease. While the primary endpoint of time to confirmed motor progression narrowly missed statistical significance, promising efficacy trends were observed, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has expanded its data centre infrastructure in Western Switzerland by acquiring Philip Morris Products S.A.’s Bonvillars data centre near Yverdon-les-Bains. This move addresses the growing demand for secure and flexible colocation services while ensuring data storage remains … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Data Centre Network, partnership, sustainability, Swisscom, Thomas Wettstein, Western Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions has teamed up with Kuehne+Nagel to manage a new 3,000sqm Central Logistics Center in Thailand, located near Schaeffler’s manufacturing plant in Chonburi. The center will handle kitting, goods receiving, and shipping, enhancing delivery capacity … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automotive, David Roussiere, Germany, Kuehne+Nagel, logistics center, Micah Shepard, partnership, Schaeffler, sustainability, Switzerland, THAILAND
(IN BRIEF) Edison, a leading energy provider with over 140 years of experience, has launched a new e-Mobility app and platform powered by Landis+Gyr’s OCEAN EV Charging Software. This platform provides access to over 30,000 charging stations across Italy, enhancing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Antonella Periti, Davide Dotti, e-Mobility Platform, Edison, INNOVATION, Italy, Landis+Gyr, Matevž Mencin, partnership, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired CertX, a cybersecurity, AI, and functional safety certification specialist, to strengthen its Digital Trust services in line with its Strategy 27 goal of generating CHF 200 million in incremental revenue by 2027. Founded in 2018 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Empa and WSL have revealed significant opportunities to better utilize Switzerland’s wood resources, a key material for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Their study, part of the SCENE initiative, analyzed 2020 data and found that 40% … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Claudia Som, Empa, Nadia Malinverno, sustainability, Switzerland, Wood
(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has won the ‘Resource Efficiency’ Award at the Sustainable Packaging News Awards 2024 for its innovative paper-based barrier material, developed in collaboration with Lactogal. This world-first solution replaces the aluminium layer in aseptic cartons, reducing the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Awards, INNOVATION, Lactogal, leadership, Marco Marchetti, Paper-Based Barrier, sustainability, Tetra Pak
(IN BRIEF) Stadler and Caltrain have signed a Technical Support and Spare Supply Agreement (TSSSA) to ensure the reliability and efficiency of Caltrain’s growing fleet of electric multiple units (EMUs). The partnership includes on-site technical support, maintenance management software, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Rhaetian Railway (RhB) and the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn) have partnered with Stadler to procure 11 innovative metre-gauge locomotives, with eight destined for RhB and three for MGBahn. These hybrid locomotives, capable of operating on both electric … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Hybrid Locomotives, Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn), partnership, Rhaetian Railway (RhB), Stadler, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Roche has received CE certification for its enhanced cobas® 6800/8800 systems 2.0, introducing significant improvements in laboratory diagnostics. The upgrade streamlines operations by reducing downtime, consolidating test menus, and increasing throughput, supported by innovative TAGS technology that detects … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged cobas Systems 2.0, Matt Sause, Molecular Diagnostics, Roche, safety
(IN BRIEF) Roche’s Vabysmo® (faricimab) prefilled syringe has received European Medicines Agency approval for treating three major retinal conditions: neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and macular edema caused by retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Serving over nine … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Kent has partnered with Siemens Smart Infrastructure to reduce its campus scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, as part of its broader goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. Following a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged campus, carbon emissions, Faye Bowser, Georgina Randsley de Moura, modernization, partnership, Siemens, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, sustainability, UK, University of Kent
(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched the IMPACT NOW for sustainability suite, featuring a new Climate pillar designed to help businesses address critical climate challenges. The suite offers a range of services, including greenhouse gas emissions consulting, carbon footprint verification, energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged biodiversity loss, Climate Action Suite, climate change, Géraldine Picaud, IMPACT NOW, pollution, SGS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with ENSESO4Food to integrate the Trakkey4Food platform into SGS’s compliance services for the US FDA’s FSMA 204 traceability rule. This collaboration aims to improve food traceability, safety, and transparency across the supply chain. Trakkey4Food offers … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged digital platform, ENSESO4Food, Food Traceability, INNOVATION, John Moss, Naghmeh Raiyat, partnership, safety, SGS, sustainability, transparency, USA
(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak and Yellow Dreams have invested €3 million to establish a new recycling plant in Ittervoort, Netherlands, set to begin operations in the second half of 2025. The plant will process the polyAl component from used beverage … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Bas Gehlen, Beverage Carton Recycling Capacity, investment, Kinga Sieradzon, Netherlands, partnership, recycling plant, sustainability, Tetra Pak, Yellow Dreams
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