Tag Archives: Switzerland

Swiss Civil Protection Renews Partnership with Eviden to Enhance Polyalert System for Multichannel Public Emergency Communications

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, the Atos Group brand specializing in mission-critical and cybersecurity technologies, has received a contract extension from the Swiss Federal Office for Civil Protection to continue maintaining and upgrading Polyalert, the nationwide population alerting system, through 2031 with … Read the full press release

Scania Deepens Clean Transport Research Through Real-World Hydrogen Truck Testing with Asko

(IN BRIEF) Scania is expanding its clean-transport research through a new phase of its Pilot Partner programme, collaborating with Asko Norge AS to test hydrogen fuel cell trucks under real-world conditions, even as battery-electric transport remains its primary long-term strategy. … Read the full press release

Bouygues Construction’s Losinger Marazzi to Deliver Major CHF 242 Million Redevelopment for Public Transport, Emergency and Administrative Services in Zug

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Construction, through Losinger Marazzi, will deliver a CHF 242 million (€260 million) redevelopment in the canton of Zug, constructing new premises for the ZVB public transport authority, the RDZ emergency services and 250 workstations for the cantonal … Read the full press release

SGS supports Swiss team 44west as they embark on a 3,000-mile challenge across the Atlantic

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with the Swiss rowing team 44west, sponsoring their SGS-branded boat for the upcoming World’s Toughest Row — a 3,000-mile transatlantic challenge starting December 12. The crew, embodying SGS’s values of trust, teamwork, and sustainability, launched … Read the full press release

BTRY Secures $5.7 Million to Industrialize Ultra-Thin Solid-State Batteries, Ushering in a New Era of Compact Energy Storage

(IN BRIEF) Swiss start-up BTRY AG has secured $5.7 million in an oversubscribed seed round to industrialize its ultra-thin solid-state batteries, combining rapid charging, high safety, and temperature stability. The funding round, led by Redstone VC with support from Bloomhaus … Read the full press release

From Bikes to Running Gear: Benelux and DACH Sports Retail Attracts Wave of Strategic and Private Equity Deals

The Benelux and DACH regions have seen a surge in sporting retail deals over the past 2–3 years, driven by post-pandemic shifts in fitness and outdoor activity. Private equity firms and global strategics are actively acquiring or restructuring brands across … Read the full press release

Talgo Strengthens European Leadership as DSB Accepts First EuroCity Fleet for Cross-Border Routes

(IN BRIEF) Talgo has achieved a significant milestone as Danish State Railways (DSB) officially accepted its first Talgo 230 trains, marking the beginning of deliveries for a 16-train EuroCity fleet that will operate on the Copenhagen–Hamburg route. The trains, designed … Read the full press release

New Gossau Hub Enhances FedEx Express Swiss Post’s Capacity and Sustainable Growth in Eastern Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) FedEx Express Swiss Post has officially opened its new logistics hub in Gossau, St. Gallen, consolidating operations from Wängi and Münchwilen into a single, more efficient site. The 14,500-square-meter facility, which increases handling capacity by more than 30 … Read the full press release

CertX Strengthens Europe’s AI Leadership Through Key Role in EU-Funded RobustifAI Project on Safe and Trustworthy GenAI

(IN BRIEF) CertX, part of SGS, has been appointed as the main assessment provider for the EU-funded €7.3 million RobustifAI project, which aims to create a framework for designing and deploying reliable, trustworthy Generative AI systems. The three-year initiative brings … Read the full press release

EBRD Launches €10 Million Initiative to Support Sustainable Growth in Albania’s SME Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has launched a €10 million financial package for Tirana Bank, including a €5 million SME Reboot loan to help Albanian SMEs invest in green technologies and a €5 million trade finance facility to expand the bank’s … Read the full press release

SIX Swiss Exchange Welcomes Schroders as New ETF Issuer, Strengthening Its Active Investment Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) SIX Swiss Exchange has welcomed Schroders as its newest ETF issuer, marking the firm’s expansion into the European active ETF market with the launch of the Schroder ETFs ICAV Global Equity Active UCITS ETF USD ACC. This milestone … Read the full press release

SWEET Program Awards Funding to Empa-Led Consortium Tackling Switzerland’s Net-Zero Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Empa will lead the ACHIEVE consortium, the winner of Switzerland’s SWEET funding program’s Net-Zero call, to address hard-to-abate CO₂ emissions in sectors such as industry and agriculture. The project brings together 14 partners from academia, business, and civil … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen to receive sustainable temporary teaching facility with CHF 28 million cantonal loan

(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen continues to face a shortage of teaching space due to rising student numbers and the addition of new programs such as IT. To ensure adequate facilities until the Platztor campus opens in 2032 and … Read the full press release

European LoRaWAN Push in Latin America

How European companies shaped Latin America’s LoRaWAN landscape—from Everynet’s Brazil Foundations to Netmore’s Network Takeover—pioneering neutral-host networks, supplying carrier-grade infrastructure, scaling platforms, and culminating in Netmore’s assumption of American Tower’s operations in Brazil. (NEWS) BRUSSELS / SÃO PAULO, 17-Sep-2025 — … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen appoints Swiss National Bank’s Matthias Ammann as new Secretary General from 2026

(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen has appointed Dr. Matthias Ammann as its new Secretary General, beginning 1 January 2026. Currently Managing Legal Counsel at the Swiss National Bank, Ammann brings broad expertise in law, business, and legal technology to … Read the full press release

Experienced logistics leader Martin Umland to succeed Raphael Adrian Maier in Otto Group supply chain role

(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has appointed long-serving logistics specialist Martin Umland as its new Group Vice President Supply Chain Management, effective October 1, 2025. Umland, who has been with the company since 2006 and most recently led Bonprix Group’s … Read the full press release

Indosuez Wealth Management completes full acquisition of Banque Thaler to strengthen Swiss market presence

(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management has finalized the acquisition of Banque Thaler, securing 100% ownership and strengthening its footprint in the Swiss market. The transaction, announced in April 2025 and approved by regulators, aligns with Indosuez’s long-term growth strategy and … Read the full press release

Covestro completes acquisition of Swiss adhesive film specialist Pontacol to expand Solutions & Specialties segment

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has completed its acquisition of Pontacol, a Swiss producer of multilayer adhesive films, effective August 28, 2025. The deal expands Covestro’s Solutions & Specialties segment by adding advanced flat and blown adhesive films, strengthening its presence in … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien acquires LEED Platinum certified logistics centre in Ticino for WestInvest InterSelect fund

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has completed its first logistics property acquisition in Switzerland with the purchase of the GXO Sant’Antonino distribution centre in Ticino for the WestInvest InterSelect fund. Built in 2013, the 50,000 m² property is fully leased to … Read the full press release

ensec Joins Orange Cyberdefense to Form Leading Swiss Cybersecurity Powerhouse

(IN BRIEF) Orange Cyberdefense has acquired Swiss specialist ensec, bringing forty new experts into its local team of one hundred and expanding its coverage into German‑speaking Switzerland. The combined firm will offer comprehensive threat‑lifecycle support—from consulting and integration to managed … Read the full press release