Category Archives: Switzerland

Press Releases & News from Switzerland distributed via EuropaWire

Swiss Re and Benekiva Collaborate to Create Integrated Claims Management Solution

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Reinsurance and Des Moines-based insurtech Benekiva have formed a strategic partnership to create an Integrated Claims Management Platform that combines Benekiva’s claims administration system with Swiss Re’s Claims Automated Rules Engine. The end-to-end platform supports digital … Read the full press release

Siemens équipe le Zero Carbon Building Systems Lab de l’ETH Zurich avec des technologies de construction numériques de pointe

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Siemens, dans le cadre de son partenariat avec l’ETH Zurich, a équipé le laboratoire Zero Carbon Building Systems (ZCBS) des technologies de construction numérique de son portefeuille Siemens Xcelerator. Le laboratoire permet la recherche expérimentale et les … Read the full press release

Siemens equips ETH Zurich’s Zero Carbon Building Systems Lab with cutting-edge digital building technologies

(IN BRIEF) Siemens, as part of its partnership with ETH Zurich, has equipped the Zero Carbon Building Systems (ZCBS) Lab with digital building technologies from its Siemens Xcelerator portfolio. The lab allows for experimental research and system testing on a … Read the full press release

Biotalys y Syngenta se asocian para desarrollar soluciones de biocontrol para el manejo de plagas

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Biotalys y Syngenta Crop Protection se están asociando para investigar, desarrollar y comercializar soluciones de biocontrol para manejar plagas en una amplia gama de cultivos. La solución se basará en la plataforma tecnológica AGROBODY de Biotalys, que … Read the full press release

Biotalys and Syngenta partner to develop biocontrol solutions for pest management

(IN BRIEF) Biotalys and Syngenta Crop Protection are partnering to research, develop, and commercialize biocontrol solutions to manage pests in a broad range of crops. The solution will be based on Biotalys’ AGROBODY technology platform, offering a new mode of … Read the full press release

Nestlé and PAI form joint venture for European frozen pizza brands

(IN BRIEF) Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have announced a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe. The transaction, which is subject to employee consultations and regulatory approvals, is expected to close in H2 2023. Financial … Read the full press release

Empa team develops translucent glass brick with aerogel insulation for load-bearing walls

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Empa have developed a translucent glass brick with good insulation properties thanks to aerogel, which can even be used for load-bearing elements. The glass brick has a measured thermal conductivity of 53 mW/(m∙K) and a compressive … Read the full press release

Die innovative Technologie von ABB unterstützt nachhaltige Mobilitätslösungen für den deutschen Elektrofahrzeugmarkt

(IN KÜRZE) Die ABB FIA Formel-E-Weltmeisterschaft kehrt auf den Berliner Flughafen Tempelhof zurück, den größten Elektrofahrzeugmarkt in Europa. ABB bietet Robotik- und Automatisierungslösungen für die deutsche Automobilbranche und hilft beim Aufbau der landesweiten Ladeinfrastruktur für Elektrofahrzeuge. Die Batterieproduktion ist ein … Read the full press release

ABB’s innovative technology supports sustainable mobility solutions for Germany’s EV market

(IN BRIEF) The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport, the largest EV market in Europe. ABB provides robotics and automation solutions for Germany’s automotive sector and helps establish the country’s EV charging infrastructure. Battery production … Read the full press release

Kühne+Nagel, Atlas Air und die SR Technics Group schließen sich zusammen, um neue Standards für kohlenstoffarme Lieferketten für Flugzeugtriebwerke zu setzen

(IN KÜRZE) Kühne+Nagel, Atlas Air, Inc. und die SR Technics Group haben die Sustainable Engine Alliance gegründet, um im Einklang mit der Science Based Targets Initiative neue Standards für kohlenstoffarme Lieferketten für Flugzeugtriebwerke zu setzen. Die Allianz zielt darauf ab, … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel, Atlas Air, and SR Technics Groups Join Forces to Set New Standards for Low-Carbon Aircraft Engine Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, Atlas Air, Inc., and SR Technics Group have formed the Sustainable Engine Alliance to set new standards for low-carbon aircraft engine supply chains in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative. The Alliance aims to reduce its … Read the full press release

Decathlon partners with SGS to accelerate green building certification across stores

(IN BRIEF) Global sports retailer Decathlon has partnered with testing company SGS to adopt the EDGE green building certification standard as part of its real estate sustainability strategy. EDGE, which has built-in baselines for each country worldwide, will help Decathlon … Read the full press release

NAGRA’s forensic watermarking integrated into QTAKE’s video assist tool for movie and TV production

(IN BRIEF) NAGRA, a subsidiary of the Kudelski Group, has announced the integration of NAGRA NexGuard QuickMark forensic watermarking into QTAKE’s video assist collaboration solutions to protect live video and playback during movie and TV production. This integration marks the … Read the full press release

Zurich Insurance Group announces successful AGM with full Board re-election

(IN BRIEF) Zurich Insurance Group’s shareholders have confirmed Michel M. Liès as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting. All the other current Board members have also been elected. The Board comprises 12 members, with equal … Read the full press release

PSI-developed detector to explore complex radiation conditions of Jupiter’s icy moons

(IN BRIEF) The European Space Agency’s JUICE mission to explore Jupiter and its three largest moons is set to launch, carrying the high-tech detector RADEM developed by the Paul Scherrer Institute. The detector will provide information about the complex radiation … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut Group announces new CEO, Peter Feld

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has appointed Peter Feld as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Feld succeeds Peter Boone, who is stepping down for personal reasons. Feld has … Read the full press release

Holcim takes a step toward circular construction with acquisition of Sivyer Logistics

(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a leading global construction materials and solutions company, has acquired Sivyer Logistics, a producer of recycled construction and demolition waste (CDW) in London. Sivyer Logistics utilizes advanced recycling and recovery technologies to recover over 500,000 tons of … Read the full press release

Swiss Museum of Transport y Empa colaboran en “Experience Energy!” exhibición

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) El Museo Suizo del Transporte ha inaugurado una nueva exposición, “¡Experimenta la energía!” en su “Casa de la Energía” especialmente diseñada en Lucerna. La exposición tiene como objetivo promover el diálogo intergeneracional sobre la Estrategia Energética 2050 … Read the full press release

Swiss Museum of Transport and Empa collaborate on “Experience Energy!” exhibition

(IN BRIEF) The Swiss Museum of Transport has opened a new exhibition, “Experience Energy!” at its purpose-built “House of Energy” in Lucerne. The exhibition aims to promote cross-generational dialogue on the Energy Strategy 2050 and has been created in collaboration … Read the full press release

Swisscom Maintains Quality Service Provision with Best Mobile Hotline in German-Speaking Countries

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom’s hotline has been named the best in Switzerland according to a recent connect test, making it the best mobile hotline among the German-speaking countries. Swisscom achieved full marks for availability, which was rated as outstanding, and waiting … Read the full press release