(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
Posted in Business, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged consulting, cyber resilience, cybersecurity acquisition, digital trust, energy sector, ensec, finance sector, French‑speaking Switzerland, German‑speaking Switzerland, Hugues Foulon, IT security integration, managed security services, Mike Schuler, Nicolas Lutz, Orange Business, Orange CyberDefense, public sector, retail sector, Switzerland, threat lifecycle, Zurich
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of Fives Energy Cryogenics, enhancing its portfolio with specialized cryogenic heat exchangers and pumps for LNG, hydrogen, CO₂, and nitrogen applications. This move strengthens Alfa Laval’s position in the LNG market and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Alfa Laval, carbon capture, carbon dioxide, CEO, CHINA, cryogenic technology, Energy Division, energy transition, Fives Energy Cryogenics, France, heat exchangers, hydrogen, LNG, nitrogen, pumps, regulatory approvals, renewable energy, sustainable growth, Switzerland, Tom Erixon
(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has secured an extra USD 39 million from BARDA under its Other Transaction Agreement, bringing potential non-dilutive funding to USD 268 million over 12 years. This new tranche will finance the ongoing phase 3 trial of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Allschwil, antibacterial, antifungal, ASPR, BAL2062, BARDA, Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd, Cresemba®, fosmanogepix, HHS, invasive candidiasis, invasive mold infections, multidrug-resistant Candida auris, orphan drug, Other Transaction Agreement, partnership, QIDP, Switzerland, Zevtera®
(IN BRIEF) BBVA now offers retail customers in Spain the ability to trade and custody bitcoin and ether directly through its mobile app, following clearance from the CNMV and in line with EU MiCA regulations. The fully integrated service, devoid … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged Avax, BBVA, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Chiliz, CNMV, cryptocurrency, custody service, digital assets, ether, Francisco Maroto, Gonzalo Rodríguez, Investment Solutions, MiCA, mobile app, regulatory compliance, Retail Banking, Solana, Switzerland, tokenization, Turkey, USDC, XRP
(IN BRIEF) SIX has formally closed its acquisition of Aquis Exchange plc, creating a pan-European exchange powerhouse with a 15 percent aggregate market share and access to 16 capital markets. The deal marries Aquis’s innovative technology with SIX’s multi-asset services … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aquis Exchange plc, Bjørn Sibbern, capital markets 16, David Stevens, EU, growth companies, liquidity, Market Access, market share 15%, multi-asset services, next-generation platform, One Plug Multiple Trading Venues, pan-European exchange, partnership, regulatory approval, SIX, Switzerland, Tomas Kindler, trading technology, UK
(IN BRIEF) FUCHS Group has launched FUCHS SWISS LUBRICANTS AG in Reiden by merging the recently acquired Swiss arm of LUBCON Group and STRUB & Co. AG. This new subsidiary consolidates research, manufacturing, and sales operations under one roof, strengthening … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisitions 2024, Dr. Mario Gehrlein, FUCHS Group, FUCHS SWISS LUBRICANTS AG, LUBCON Group, lubricants industry, medical technology, metalworking, partnership, Pharmaceutical, Product Development, production site, Reiden, semiconductor, small and medium-sized enterprises, STRUB & Co. AG, Switzerland, unified market presence
(IN BRIEF) NIQ-GfK’s pan-European analysis finds that average per-capita spending on clothing and shoes in 25 countries is €772, with Luxembourg (€1 777), Switzerland (€1 096) and Norway (€1 034) at the top and Romania (€375) at the bottom; fashion … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail
Tagged Berlin, Bucharest, clothing and shoes, Europe, Filip Vojtech, Finland, Germany, Giurgiu, Hamburg, Luxembourg, Milan, Munich, NIQ-GfK, Norway, purchasing power, regional disparities, Romania, Rome, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses’ Setra brand has delivered two premium coaches to Swiss operators Gössi Carreisen and Zerzuben Touristik. Gössi marks its golden anniversary with a bespoke S 531 DT double-decker—featuring founder-inspired styling, 78 seats, club tables, a panoramic glass … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ComfortClass, Daimler Buses, double-decker coach, Eyholz, Gössi Carreisen AG, Horw, intelligent Traffic Sign Assist, Karin Gössi, Lake Lucerne, Marco Gössi, Marco Zerzuben, MirrorCam, Nespresso pantry, panoramic glass roof, partnership, S 516 HD, S 531 DT, Setra, sustainability, Switzerland, three-axle coach, TopClass, Valais, Xaver Gössi, Zerzuben Touristik AG
(IN BRIEF) Sika and Sulzer have signed an MoU to establish a joint venture focused on plastics recycling in the construction industry. The venture aims to address the inefficiencies in current recycling methods by combining mechanical and chemical processes to … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Austria, chemical recycling, circular economy, construction industry, construction plastics, CO₂ emissions, ESG Standards, Germany, high-quality materials, joint venture, mechanical recycling, partnership, pilot projects, plastics recycling, Sika, Sulzer, sustainability, Switzerland, value chain
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been awarded two important contracts as part of a consortium for the refurbishment of the Zurich Western Bypass by the Swiss Federal Road Authority (FEDRO). AFRY’s responsibilities include the planning and supervision of tunnel lighting and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged A1, A3, A4 motorways, AFRY, consortium, FEDRO, highway rehabilitation, Marcel Winter, modernization, project designer, road safety, Swiss Federal Road Authority, Switzerland, Traffic Congestion, traffic engineering, traffic systems, transport infrastructure, Tunnel lighting, Zurich Western Bypass
(IN BRIEF) A comprehensive study by Empa and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), has revealed the significant role of urban green spaces in alleviating stress caused … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Empa, environmental impact, green spaces, noise pollution, public health, public health policy, relaxation, stress management, stress relief, Switzerland, urban noise, Urban Planning, Virtual Reality, WSL
(IN BRIEF) A new research project at the University of St.Gallen, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, will investigate how changes in aviation taxation could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Switzerland. Running from 2025 to 2028, the study … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Politics, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged airline fuel tax, Andreas Wittmer, aviation emissions, aviation sector, climate change, climate policy, CO2 reduction, environmental taxation, fiscal policy, Giedre Lideikyte Huber, HSG, international tax law, OECD Model Tax Convention, Peter Huber, Pigouvian tax, SNSF, sustainable aviation, Swiss emissions, Swiss National Science Foundation, Switzerland, University of St.Gallen
(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management, part of the Crédit Agricole Group, has agreed to acquire Banque Thaler, a Swiss bank celebrated for its service excellence and wealth management expertise. This acquisition reinforces Indosuez’s strategy to expand its footprint in Switzerland—a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, asset management, assets under management, Banque Thaler, corporate finance, CRÉDIT AGRICOLE GROUP, Dirk Eelbode, financing, fund servicing, global hub, growth strategy, Indosuez Wealth Management, Jacques Prost, Marc-André Poirier, partnership, regulatory approval, service excellence, Swiss banking, Switzerland, tailored solutions, wealth management, €220 billion
(IN BRIEF) AFRY, as a key member of the Tram Ticino consortium, has been awarded a contract by Rete Tram-Treno del Luganese SA to plan the Breganzona tunnel. This development is a crucial element in modernizing Lugano’s public transport network, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2035, AFRY, Breganzona tunnel, Country Manager, intermodal hub, Lombardi, Lugano, Lugano Railway Station SBB, Malcantone, Marcel Winter, national transport, partnership, passenger capacity, Pini, public transport, regional transport, Rete Tram-Treno del Luganese, RTTL, SEK 120 million, sustainability, sustainable transportation, Switzerland, Tram Ticino, underground station, urban mobility, Vedeggio valleys
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has received an order from Cartaseta AG to upgrade the combustion system on a tissue machine at its Gretzenbach mill in Switzerland. This marks the fifteenth such upgrade by ANDRITZ in five years, with start-up expected in … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Industrial, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Andritz, burner management system, Cartaseta AG, combustion system upgrade, cost savings, downtime minimization, efficiency, Emissions Reduction, energy efficiency, gas valve trains, Gretzenbach, Guido Lenzi, high-quality products, hood burners, Managing Director, PM5, regulatory compliance, reliability, Roger Koch, safety, sustainability, Swiss sanitary paper, Switzerland, third quarter 2025, Tissue Machine
(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has introduced the Ingredient Doser 4000 A3 in Lausanne, Switzerland, a cutting-edge system designed to revolutionize ice cream production by offering more precise dosing and reducing start-up waste by 67%. This innovative doser, which reaches the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 3-A certified, 67% reduction, agitator, auger, digitalization, direct drive, Elsebeth Baungaard Andersen, energy efficiency, gourmet ice cream, hygienic food equipment, ice cream manufacturers, IE3 regulatory standard, Ingredient Doser 4000 A3, Lausanne, operator interface, precision dosing, production insights, Sensors, start-up waste reduction, Switzerland, Tetra Pak, three times faster set point
(IN BRIEF) The fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT has been recognized with three major accolades from readers of leading publications in Germany and Switzerland. The Grand Tourer, known for its exceptional performance and luxurious craftsmanship, won top honors in the luxury … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has acquired Novartis’ natural products and genetic strains assets to enhance its biologicals research capabilities and support the agricultural sector’s transition to sustainability. This acquisition complements the opening of a state-of-the-art biologicals production facility in South Carolina … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Industrial, Investment, Switzerland
Tagged AI, analytics, Basel, bio-insecticides, biocontrols, bioengineering, biologicals, biologicals production facility, Biomolecular Chemistry team, biostimulants, Camilla Corsi, crop protection, data science, downstream processing, fermentation, genetic strains, Ginkgo Bioworks, Intrinsyx Bio, Jonathan Brown, Latin America, Lavie Bio, Lithos Crop Protect, natural products, North America, Novartis, Novartis Natural Products, nutrient efficiency, nutrient use efficiency, Orangeburg, pheromone solutions, Provivi, Regenerative Agriculture, research and development, Seedcare, soil health, South Carolina, Sustainability Priorities, sustainable farming practices, Switzerland, Syngenta, TraitSeq, Valagro
(IN BRIEF) The adoption of heat pumps in Germany remains slower compared to other European countries, largely due to the significant electricity-to-gas price ratio. However, recent findings from KfW Research suggest that adjusting these prices could significantly boost the number … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged adoption rates, building construction, carbon emissions, carbon price, electricity, electricity-to-gas price ratio, energy efficiency, energy transition, Europe, France, gas, Germany, grants, heat pumps, KfW Research, low-interest loans, Norway, residential heating, Sweden, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group, a leader in software for digital transformation in construction, is debuting at the BIM Day GVA in Geneva. At this prominent event, Nemetschek and its brands, including ALLPLAN, Bluebeam, dRofus, Graphisoft, Solibri, and Vectorworks, are … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged ALLPLAN, artificial intelligence, Audit BIM extension, BIM Day GVA, BIM solutions, Bluebeam, conferences, construction industry, dRofus, efficiency, French-speaking Switzerland, Geneva, GRAPHISOFT, industry best practices, live demos, model checking, Nemetschek Group, partnership, product portfolio, Solibri, sustainability, Switzerland, technological developments, Vectorworks, workshops
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