(IN BRIEF) SGS has once again achieved an outstanding A- Leadership score in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2023 assessment, positioning itself among the top 17% of companies in the specialized professional services sector. This recognition underscores SGS’s commitment to … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged A- Leadership Score, Awards, Environmental Excellence, Javier López Gómez, SGS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Continuing the trajectory initiated with Credit Suisse in 2021, UBS is set to become a strategic partner of the University of St.Gallen (HSG). Emphasizing Switzerland’s position as an international innovation hub, the collaboration aims to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics provider, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art cross-dock centre near the Deepwater Container Terminal (DCT) at the port of Gdansk, Poland. Spanning over 3,300 square meters with additional office space, the facility caters to the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABB has announced its agreement to acquire SEAM Group, a prominent provider of energized asset management and advisory services. This acquisition aims to enhance ABB’s Electrification Service offering, providing customers with expertise in predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re has announced impressive financial results for 2023, reporting a net income of USD 3.2 billion and a return on equity of 22.3%. The company’s Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re), Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re), … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Christian Mumenthaler, Financial, investment, John Dacey, Swiss Re
(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Andyn Omanovic, in collaboration with etavalve GmbH, a spin-off of Empa and ETH Zurich, is poised to revolutionize the utilization of industrial waste heat. Omanovic’s innovative piston machine, equipped with an electro-hydraulically actuated valve control system, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure has installed 200 VersiCharge wallboxes and an intelligent charging management system at Lisbon’s Infinity building, a prestigious residential site known for its commitment to sustainability. This solution, customized by Siemens engineering teams, enables dynamic and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Portugal, Real Estate, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged energy storage systems, Infinity building, intelligent charging management system, José Cardoso Botelho, Lisbon, Markus Mildner, PORTUGAL, power grid automation, renewable energy generation, SICAM A8000 series, SICAM DLM, SICAM Dynamic Load Management, Siemens, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Siemens Xcelerator, VersiCharge wallboxes
(IN BRIEF) Swiss rail operator SBB has placed an order for five additional Giruno high-speed trains from Stadler, aiming to bolster its international services to Italy and enhance accessibility and comfort for passengers. Manufactured at Stadler’s production plant in Bussnang, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Ansgar Brockmeyer, Giruno High-Speed Trains, Italy, partnership, Rail Connectivity, SBB, Stadler, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leader in sustainable stainless steel, joins forces with V-ZUG, a Swiss premium home appliance manufacturer, to introduce the world’s first towards-zero stainless steel. Utilizing Outokumpu Circle Green®, boasting up to a remarkable 93% reduction in carbon … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Circle Green, Green Stainless Steel, Marcel Niederberger, Niklas Wass, Outokumpu, partnership, sustainability, Sustainable Appliances, Switzerland, V-Zug
(IN BRIEF) From Bonn to Bilbao, Europe’s AI scene is buzzing with innovation. Major players like Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, and Volkswagen are pushing boundaries through groundbreaking partnerships and integrations. Projects like NextGen are personalizing therapies using AI, while collaborations between … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Banks, Business, Financial, France, Germany, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Ireland, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Romania, Science, Security & Safety, Spain, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G services, ABB, Accenture, AI, AI IN JAN 2024, AI innovation, AI safety, AI solutions, AI Supercomputers, AI-powered assistants, AI-Powered MBUX Virtual Assistant, Aurora Labs, aws, BBVA, ChatGPT, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Europe's AI scene, Fetch.ai, generative AI, Infineon, Ipsotek, Laura voice assistant, Mercedes-Benz, Meshmind, NextGen, NVIDIA, QuantHealth, Siemens, ŠKODA AUTO, Swisscom, The AI Governance Alliance, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Empa and wst21, in response to postulate Po 19.3559, have collaborated to address the significant environmental impact of tire wear, which accounts for a substantial portion of microplastics in the environment. Their comprehensive report, published recently, compiles various … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Environment, Industrial, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABS, black marks on the road, braking, Empa, Microplastics, Motor vehicles, Po 19.3559, REPORT, road shoulders, SABAs, sludge collectors, tire abrasion, Tire wear, tires, wst21
(IN BRIEF) The shareholders of Koniambo Nickel SAS (KNS), including Société Minière du Sud Pacifique SA (SMSP) and Glencore plc, have decided to transition KNS into care and maintenance due to high operating costs and weak nickel market conditions. Glencore … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, Switzerland
Tagged care, Glencore plc, KNS, Koniambo Nickel SAS, maintenance, SMSP, Société Minière du Sud Pacifique SA, Xstrata
(IN BRIEF) Credit Suisse AG, UBS Switzerland AG, and other Swiss banks have collectively increased their financing commitment to the Cotton, Spinning, Weaving & Garment Holding Co in Cairo, Egypt, to EUR 375 million as part of the country’s textile … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed innovative methods to enhance the efficiency and brightness of perovskite quantum dots, which can emit light of specific colors and single photons, critical for quantum technologies and displays. They created … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Aleksey Yekimov, Brighter Light Emission, Empa, ETH Zurich, Gabriele Raino, Louis E. Brus, Maksym Kovalenko, Moungi G. Bawendi, partnership, Perovskite Quantum Dots, quantum technologies, researchers, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood tests hold the promise of revolutionizing cancer screening by providing a comprehensive, minimally invasive screening option for multiple types of cancer in a single blood sample. These tests offer the potential to increase … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Coop and Emmi have introduced environmentally friendly PET bottles for selected dairy products, such as milk and cream, as part of their sustainability efforts. These PET bottles are the only plastic food packaging in Switzerland that can be … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Holcim’s Board of Directors has named Miljan Gutovic as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from May 1, 2024, succeeding the current CEO Jan Jenisch, who will concentrate on his role as chairman and lead the planned … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, CEO, Chairman Role, holcim, Jan Jenisch, leadership, Miljan Gutovic
(IN BRIEF) Holcim plans to list its North American business in the US, creating a leading pure-play building solutions company. The listed business aims to focus on long-term growth in the North American market and unlock value for stakeholders. Jan … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Investment, Management, Switzerland
Tagged Arps, Bär & Karrer AG, construction, Goldman Sachs International, holcim, infrastructure, Jan Jenisch, Meagher & Flom LLP, Perella Weinberg Partners, Skadden, SLATE, sustainable building solutions, Swiss Market Index
(IN BRIEF) Zurich Insurance Group’s CEO, Mario Greco, has been honored with the prestigious Insurance Leader of the Year Award for 2023 by St. John’s University’s Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science. The award ceremony, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, Award, CEO, Insurance Leader of the Year 2023, John Keogh, Larry Fink, leadership, Mario Greco, Zurich Insurance Group
(IN BRIEF) At the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024, top-tier C-suite executives from Europe and MENA gathered to explore the shift from hardware to software in industries. Hosted by Roland Berger and Creative Dock, the event featured Renata Jungo … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI, Manuel Hörl, Marcus Berret, Martin Pejsa, partnership, Prof. Dr. Tobias Gutmann, Renata Jungo Brüngger, Roland Berger, Software Supremacy, sustainability, Thomas Saueressig, Transformative Power, World Economic Forum
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