(IN BRIEF) Novartis has presented compelling data from the SMART study, reinforcing the clinical advantages of Zolgensma® (onasemnogene abeparvovec) in treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients weighing ≥ 8.5 kg to ≤ 21 kg, with a mean age of 4.69 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has announced its acquisition of City Zone Express, a subsidiary of Chasen Holdings Ltd., expanding its cross-border road logistics services in Southeast Asia and China. City Zone Express, with operations across Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and China, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, CHINA, City Zone Express, Hansjörg Rodi, Kuehne+Nagel, logistics, Malaysia, partnership, S. Pirithivaraj A/L Selvarajoo, Singapore, sustainability, THAILAND, Vietnam
(IN BRIEF) Siemens introduces SENTRON ECPD (Electronic Circuit Protection Device), a groundbreaking innovation in circuit protection technology. The device offers ultra-fast, wear-free switching, up to 1,000 times faster than conventional circuit breakers, enhancing safety and minimizing short-circuit energy. It provides … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Andreas Matthé, Circuit Protection Device, SENTRON ECPD, Siemens
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Group, a leading global agriculture technology company, has announced key collaborations stemming from its innovation accelerator platform, Shoots by Syngenta, launched in 2023. These collaborations involve partnerships with IBM Research and US biotech firm Maxygen, aiming to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has proposed the election of Michael H. McGarry, former Chairman and Chief Executive of PPG Industries, to its Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General Meeting in May 2024. With a background in global business leadership … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, Board of Directors, holcim, Jan Jenisch, leadership, Michael H. McGarry
(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a global leader in building materials, has reported stellar financial results for the full year of 2023, with net sales reaching CHF 27.009 billion and recurring EBIT hitting CHF 4.76 billion. These figures represent an organic growth … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Financial, holcim, investment, Jan Jenisch, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Siemens launches Gridscale X Network Model Manager, a revolutionary software for ISOs and TSOs in the US and Canada. This cutting-edge tool enables efficient grid management through a Digital Twin of the power grid, streamlining planning, development, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Institute’s latest analysis reveals that climate change is poised to escalate economic losses globally due to severe weather events. The report highlights the vulnerability of countries like the Philippines and the United States, which face significant … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, Financial, Insurance, Switzerland
Tagged Australia, Austria, CHINA, climate change, economic losses, floods, GDP, INDIA, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC, Japan, Jérôme Jean Haegeli, PHILIPPINES, property damage losses, severe thunderstorms, Swiss Re, Swiss Re Institute, Switzerland, Taiwan, THAILAND, tropical cyclones, US, US economy, weather perils, weather-related natural catastrophes, winter storms
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has introduced Gridscale X DER Insights software, aiming to revolutionize grid management and support the US’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. As distributed energy resources (DERs) proliferate, utilities face operational challenges in managing grid stability … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has introduced Gridscale X, a groundbreaking software solution aimed at revolutionizing grid management and facilitating the energy transition. Gridscale X empowers utilities to rapidly scale grid capacity, manage the complexity of distributed energy resources (DERs), and enhance … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has bolstered its seaexplorer customer platform by integrating pre- and on-carriage lead times for both full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL), offering shippers comprehensive insights into the global shipping network. The platform now … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABB has released its Integrated Report, along with its Annual Reporting Suite for 2023, detailing the company’s strategy, business performance, governance, and sustainability achievements. The report highlights ABB’s record-breaking year in 2023, emphasizing its role as a technology … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABB, Björn Rosengren, Financial, investment, Peter Voser, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, has announced the appointment of Morten Wierod as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Björn Rosengren. Wierod, currently serving as President of the Electrification Business Area, will assume … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABB, appointment, Björn Rosengren, CEO, leadership, Morten Wierod, Peter Voser
(IN BRIEF) ABB has released an invitation to its Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for March 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at Halle 550, Birchstrasse 150, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland, and will also be broadcast online. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABB, Financial, General Meeting 2024, investment
(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) introduces cutting-edge Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors, including a high-resolution 3D LiDAR module and the world’s smallest 500k-pixel indirect ToF sensor. These sensors offer enhanced depth-sensing capabilities for smart devices, home appliances, and industrial automation. The VL53L9, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 3D LiDAR, Alexandre Balmefrezol, STMicroelectronics, ToF Sensors
(IN BRIEF) The Graphene Flagship, Europe’s largest-ever research initiative with a one billion Euro budget, concludes its ten-year journey, yielding significant insights into the health and environmental impacts of graphene and related materials. Empa researchers, including Peter Wick, have played … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Bernd Nowack, Empa, Findings, Graphene Flagship, innovations, Peter Wick, Roland Hischie, Tina Bürki
(IN BRIEF) Swiss marine power company WinGD and Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. have completed the initial design of an ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) for vessels powered by WinGD’s ammonia-fueled engines. This collaboration aims to develop solutions for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AFSS, ammonia engines, ammonia fuel supply system, ammonia-fueled engines, carbon-free ammonia fuel, Manabu Kawakado, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Sebastian Hensel, shipbuilder, vessels, WinGD, X‑DF‑A
(IN BRIEF) Nestlé has announced its proposal of Geraldine Matchett, former Co-Chief Executive Officer and CFO of DSM-Firmenich AG, for election to its Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on April 18, 2024. This move comes as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, Board of Directors, Geraldine Matchett, Henri de Castries, Kimberly A. Ross, leadership, Nestlé, Paul Bulcke
(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr, a leading provider of energy management solutions, is set to showcase innovative technologies aimed at enhancing flexibility in managing the energy transition at the DISTRIBUTECH International 2024 conference in Orlando, FL. Through high-resolution data and automated controls, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure will showcase its innovative and sustainable heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions at the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) trade show in Milan from March 12 to 15. Among the highlights is the MVL702 magnetic expansion valve, … Read the full press release
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