Category Archives: Switzerland

Press Releases & News from Switzerland distributed via EuropaWire

New Renewable-Content Carton from Tetra Pak Marks Global Milestone in Low-Carbon Beverage Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak and García Carrión have launched the world’s first juice carton using Tetra Pak’s new paper-based barrier technology, marking a significant step in reducing reliance on aluminium and fossil-based materials in beverage packaging. The new Tetra Brik … Read the full press release

Siemens and nVent Partner on Tier-III-Ready Architecture to Boost Efficiency and Scale for AI-Driven Data-Centers

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and nVent have partnered to create a liquid-cooled reference architecture designed for 100-MW hyperscale AI data-centers, integrating Siemens’ electrical and automation systems with nVent’s cooling technologies. The modular blueprint is Tier-III-capable and optimized for large AI compute … Read the full press release

Novartis reports four-year progression-free durability for one in four Kisqali-treated metastatic breast cancer patients

(IN BRIEF) Novartis announced new MONALEESA pooled analysis results showing that 25% of HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer patients treated first-line with Kisqali plus endocrine therapy remained progression-free for four or more years, with a median PFS of 6.8 years. Durable … Read the full press release

Organizations prioritize building efficiency and digitalization as Siemens highlights shift toward autonomous infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) A new global Siemens study reveals that energy efficiency in buildings has risen to the number-one infrastructure priority for organizations — up from seventh in 2023. The Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025, based on responses from 1,400 executives across … Read the full press release

Empa researcher Robert Zboray appointed titular professor by University of Bern in X-ray imaging and biomedical engineering

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Robert Zboray has been appointed titular professor at the University of Bern, effective December 1, 2025. Zboray lectures in biomedical engineering and advanced X-ray imaging and leads a research group at Empa’s Center for X-ray Analysis. … Read the full press release

SGS enhances global agricultural standards influence through the integration of ASC and its team of specialists

(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired the Australian Superintendence Company (ASC), a well-established agricultural quality assurance firm founded in 1969. The acquisition brings 40 specialized professionals into SGS and aligns with the company’s “Strategy 27 – Accelerating growth, building trust,” reinforcing … Read the full press release

Rail Expansion Progresses as Stadler Secures Frankfurt CITYLINK Contract with Long-Term Service Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Stadler will deliver 27 CITYLINK trams to fahma, part of RMV, for future operation on the Regionaltangente West line in Frankfurt Rhein-Main. The dual-system vehicles will run on both mainline and light rail tracks, carry around 360 passengers … Read the full press release

Leadership Change at SIX with André Helfenstein to Assume Chairmanship After Thomas Wellauer

(IN BRIEF) SIX has named André Helfenstein as its next Chairman, taking over from Thomas Wellauer on 1 January 2026. Wellauer, who has served as Chairman since 2020, will continue as a Board member until the 2026 Annual General Meeting … Read the full press release

Leadership Transition at Swiss Re as Nicole Pieterse Succeeds Cathy Desquesses in HR Role

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re has appointed Nicole Pieterse as Chief People Officer, effective 1 January 2026, succeeding Cathy Desquesses, who will step down for personal reasons. Pieterse, currently Head of HR for Property & Casualty Reinsurance, joined the company in … Read the full press release

Holcim joins select group of companies awarded Global Top Employer status following strong performance across regions

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has been named a Global Top Employer for 2025, placing it among only 18 companies worldwide recognized by the Top Employers Institute for exceptional people practices. The certification spans 27 Holcim markets across all global regions and … Read the full press release

SIX Swiss Exchange expands active ETF offering as Columbia Threadneedle lists multicurrency equity funds for European and U.S. markets

(IN BRIEF) SIX Swiss Exchange has added Columbia Threadneedle Investments as its newest ETF issuer, marking the launch of two actively managed equity ETFs with multicurrency trading options. The funds provide long-term exposure to European and U.S. equities, committing at … Read the full press release

AFRY strengthens role in Swiss rail modernization with quality assurance mandate for full Lötschberg Base Tunnel expansion

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been appointed, as part of the IG AI engineering consortium, to oversee quality assurance for all railway engineering systems involved in the full expansion of Switzerland’s Lötschberg Base Tunnel. The tunnel, part of the 40-km Lötschberg … Read the full press release

ABB strengthens global renewable capabilities with addition of Gamesa Electric expertise and 46 GW of serviceable wind converter capacity

(IN BRIEF) ABB has completed its acquisition of Gamesa Electric’s power electronics business from Siemens Gamesa, expanding its renewable energy portfolio at a time of accelerating global demand for solar, wind, and storage technologies. The deal brings approximately 400 employees, … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen rises to top-tier status with European Business Schools ranking placement at number eight

(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen has been named the leading business school in Switzerland and in the wider German-speaking DACH region in the 2025 Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking, placing eighth overall. The ranking is based on combined … Read the full press release

Biodegradable smart tag from Empa, EPFL and CSEM enables real-time monitoring of sensitive goods

(IN BRIEF) A collaboration between Empa, EPFL and CSEM has resulted in a fully biodegradable smart sensing tag designed to monitor temperature and humidity during transport and record whether critical temperature thresholds have been breached. Developed through the Swiss-funded Greenspack … Read the full press release

TrustED kicks off pilot phase following a productive meeting in Rome

Consortium partners meet in Rome to align on project advances, pilot deployment and next steps towards trustworthy European data spaces. The project moves from design to real-world implementation, validating privacy-preserving and self-sovereign identity solutions. (IN BRIEF) TrustED has reached a … Read the full press release

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