(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a mid double-digit million euro contract by the Swiss Confederation to produce and supply 81mm mortar cargo ammunition, including MX2-KM mortars and cartridges for illumination and smoke discharge. Manufacturing will be handled by Rheinmetall … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Mortar Ammunition, MX2-KM mortar system, partnership, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall EXPAL Munitions SA, Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, Swiss Armed Forces, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme AG has renewed its partnership with Landis+Gyr for another four years, extending their 20-year collaboration. Landis+Gyr will supply ultrasonic heat meters, specifically the T550 (UH50) model, chosen through a Europe-wide tender. The T550 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged BEW Berliner Energie, Germany, Heat Meter Supply, Johannes M. Koch, Landis+Gyr, partnership, sustainability, Switzerland, Theresa Matthes, Wärme AG
(IN BRIEF) At the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Oerlikon and MTU Aero Engines announced the next phase of their collaboration to create a cutting-edge thermal spray factory. The initiative aims for 100% digital traceability, real-time monitoring through digital twins, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Germany, Markus Zeis, MTU Aero Engines, Oerlikon, partnership, smart factory, sustainability, Switzerland, Toby Middlemiss, UK
(IN BRIEF) A study by the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW), co-authored by Empa researcher Gerrit Kuhlmann, highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite-based earth observations can help reduce the impact of climate change in Switzerland. The study suggests … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI, climate change, Empa, Gerrit Kuhlmann, SATW Study, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Just – Evotec Biologics and Sandoz have expanded their strategic partnership to advance the development and commercial manufacturing of biosimilars. This enhanced collaboration includes additional biosimilars in Sandoz’s pipeline and ensures long-term supply through Just – Evotec Biologics’ … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Biosimilar Development, Dr. Matthias Evers, Evotec, France, Just – Evotec Biologics, partnership, Sandoz, Supply Security, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) KUKA and Swisslog recently highlighted advancements in AI integration for robotics and logistics during a virtual press conference. KUKA showcased an AI chatbot simplifying robot programming through voice commands, while Swisslog presented ItemPiQ, an AI-driven robot enhancing product … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, automation, KUKA, logistics, Niklas Goddemeier, partnership, robotics, Roland Ritter, sustainability, Swisslog, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has acquired the Cand-Landi Group, a Swiss company known for its recycling, waste management, aggregates, and ready-mix operations, to boost decarbonization and circular construction efforts. With CHF 70 million in net sales and 250 employees, Cand-Landi will … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Environment, Industrial, Investment, Switzerland
Tagged 250 employees, aggregates, alternative fuels, alternative raw materials, Cand-Landi Group, circular construction, construction demolition materials, decarbonization, Eclépens plant, holcim, Miljan Gutovic, ready-mix, recycling, Switzerland, waste management
(IN BRIEF) SGS has expanded its laboratory in Birsfelden, Switzerland, to offer comprehensive stability studies as part of its biopharmaceutical service portfolio. Effective February 2024, the enhanced facility provides integrated services including controlled temperature storage and various analytical tests, ensuring … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has once again secured certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for excellence in life sciences and healthcare transportation, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in air freight. The renewed CEIV Pharma … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged air freight, DHL, Dominique Mayer, IATA Certification, leadership, Max Sauberschwarz, partnership, pharma, safety, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Swiss government are teaming up to provide €2.7 million towards the completion of vital water projects in Fayzobod, Tajikistan. This financial package will support upgrades to water supply … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, investment, Odile Renaud-Basso, partnership, sustainability, Swiss Government, Switzerland, Tajikistan, water infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a contract by the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) to provide and manage the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) road fee collection system until at least the end of 2032. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ingka Group, the leading IKEA retailer, is embarking on an ambitious expansion journey by opening new IKEA stores and customer meeting points in various locations worldwide. In Switzerland, a modern IKEA store opened in Riddes, featuring innovative sustainability … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Netherlands, Retail, Switzerland
Tagged CHINA, Cindy Andersen, IKEA retailer, IKEA store, IKEA Xi’an Yanta, Ingka Group, Livat meeting place, Riddes, Switzerland, Tolga Öncu, Xi’an
(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energi AS recently finalized a significant long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Swiss energy provider Alpiq, spanning from 2025 to 2033. The agreement entails the delivery of 0.54 TWh of power, contributing to Hydro’s Nordic power portfolio, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) is allocating €40 million to support the European Agri Transition Fund, aimed at fostering a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food system in Europe. Managed by INOKS Capital, the fund targets SMEs and … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged agriculture, Bulgaria, CROATIA, EIF, Europe, Greece, Hungary, INOKS Capital, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Marjut Falkstedt, Nabil Marc Abdul-Massih, Paolo Gentiloni, partnership, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, SMEs, Spain, sustainability, Switzerland, The Czech Republic
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG introduces the XENSIV™ Sensor Shield for Arduino, a versatile tool aimed at accelerating innovation in smart sensor systems for smart home and consumer applications. This shield, developed in collaboration with Sensirion, integrates a wide range … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Unitaid has allocated over £6 million in new funding to the University of Liverpool-led LONGEVITY project, aimed at enhancing long-acting therapeutics for tuberculosis, malaria, and hepatitis C. Started in 2020, the project has achieved preclinical milestones for long-acting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Science, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged hepatitis C, Infectious Disease Therapeutics, LONGEVITY Project, malaria, partnership, Professor Andrew Owen, Professor Louise Kenny, Professor Steve Rannard, Professor Tariq Ali, Professor Wiebe Van Der Hoek, sustainability, Switzerland, tuberculosis, UNITAID, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has secured an order from Lignatherm AG to provide a pressurized refining system for a new insulation board production facility in Küssnacht am Rigi, Switzerland. Set to utilize locally sourced wood chips exclusively, the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) expresses optimism as discussions between the European Union and Switzerland commence regarding an electricity agreement, emphasizing its critical importance for the secure and efficient operation of the European … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged electricity, ENTSO-E, EU, partnership, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Institute’s latest analysis reveals that climate change is poised to escalate economic losses globally due to severe weather events. The report highlights the vulnerability of countries like the Philippines and the United States, which face significant … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, Financial, Insurance, Switzerland
Tagged Australia, Austria, CHINA, climate change, economic losses, floods, GDP, INDIA, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC, Japan, Jérôme Jean Haegeli, PHILIPPINES, property damage losses, severe thunderstorms, Swiss Re, Swiss Re Institute, Switzerland, Taiwan, THAILAND, tropical cyclones, US, US economy, weather perils, weather-related natural catastrophes, winter storms
(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) 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) Swisscom has announced a significant collaboration with NVIDIA to create generative AI (GenAI) full-stack supercomputers in Switzerland, utilizing NVIDIA accelerated computing and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform, including the NeMo framework. This partnership aims to develop standard … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AI solutions, AI Supercomputers, Christoph Aeschlimann, investment, Keith Strier, NVIDIA, partnership, sustainabilty, Swisscom, Switzerland, technology
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall’s mobile Skyranger 30 air defence system has achieved a significant milestone as it moves closer to series production. The successful testing and live-fire campaign of the Skyranger 30 A1 configuration in December 2023 marked an important step … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Rheinmetall, Skyranger 30 Air Defence System, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Construction’s Swiss subsidiary, Losinger Marazzi, has been awarded four building projects in Switzerland with a combined value of 401 million Swiss francs (€410 million). These projects are dedicated to sustainability and low-carbon solutions, aligning with the country’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Switzerland
Tagged Aarerain, Aux Acacias, Bouygues, Building Projects, Losinger Marazzi, partnership, Pascal Bärtschi, Quarz'Up, Seetalplatz Cantonal Administrative Centre, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Eni, an Italian multinational energy company, has entered into an agreement with Swiss firm Open Energy Platform AG (Open EP) to ensure the uninterrupted supply of gas to Switzerland and Italy, particularly in situations involving interruptions or significant … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Judicial and law enforcement agencies from seven countries have joined forces to take action against a criminal network responsible for a series of damaging ransomware attacks worldwide. These attacks have affected over 1,800 victims in 71 countries, primarily … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Cybercrime, cybercriminals, EUROPOL, France, Germany, Global Authorities, Judicial, law enforcement agencies, Netherlands, Norway, partnership, Ransomware Network, Switzerland, UKRAINE, USA, Widespread Attacks Eurojust
(IN BRIEF) Axel Springer has divested its 35% stake in Ringier Axel Springer Schweiz (RASCH) to its joint venture partner, Ringier, as part of its digital strategy. This move allows Ringier to become the sole owner of a portfolio that … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has officially opened its new Research and Development (R&D) facility in Zug, Switzerland, marking the completion of a seven-year, CHF250 million investment in its climate-neutral campus. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Building Technologies, climate-neutral, Guy Parmelin, Matthias Rebellius, partnership, R&D Campus, Roland Busch, Siemens, Silvia Thalmann-Gut, sustainability, Switzerland, Zug
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen is unveiling the ID.X Performance show car, an all-electric sports limousine, at the ID. Treffen event in Locarno, Switzerland. The vehicle features powerful all-wheel drive, a performance-oriented suspension, and an expressive design. The car showcases the potential … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) has administered proton radiotherapy to a 67-year-old patient with oesophageal cancer, marking the first time this treatment has been used in Switzerland for such a case. The treatment is part of a collaborative … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged clinical trial, Damien Weber, Dominic Leiser, Matthias Guckenberger, Oesophageal Cancer, Panagiotis Balermpas, Paul Scherrer Institute, PROTECT (PROton versus photon Therapy for Esophageal Cancer: a Trimodality Strategy), Proton Radiotherapy, Switzerland, treatment, University Hospital Zurich, wellness
(IN BRIEF) CSC Costruzioni, the Swiss subsidiary of the Webuild Group, along with its consortium partners, has been awarded a €157 million highway maintenance contract in the Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The contract is part of the “USTRA EP 28 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS for certain grades of plastic additives produced at its manufacturing sites in Switzerland and the United States. This certification allows BASF to offer more sustainable grades of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged BASF, Dr. Achim Sties, ISCC PLUS certification, plastic additives, Switzerland, United States
(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced a collaboration with Eli Lilly to support the development of its Elecsys Amyloid Plasma Panel (EAPP) which is an innovative blood test that aims to facilitate the earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The EAPP test … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Nestlé publishes its 2022 Annual Report and reports on the nutritional value of its global portfolio. The reports also highlight Nestlé’s progress on its Net Zero roadmap and its focus on creating shared value through sustainable practices. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Environment, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged corporate transparency, Nestlé, Nutritional Value, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) ABB has commenced construction on an expansion of its North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The $20m investment is expected to be completed by November 2023 and is supported by a $450,000 Michigan … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABB, expansion, Gretchen Whitmer, investment, John Bubnikovich, Michigan, robotics, Sami Atiya, Switzerland
(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Henkel está listo para exhibir sus últimas soluciones no tejidas sostenibles y de alta eficiencia en INDEX 2023, que se llevará a cabo del 18 al 21 de abril en Palexpo, Ginebra. En el stand 2255, Henkel … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged adhesivos de base biológica, bio-based adhesives, Easyflow®, Eilyn Meneses Villabona, Fabricación de telas no tejidas, Geneva, Ginebra, Henkel, Henkel Qhesive Solutions, hot melt adhesive solution, INDEX 2023, ÍNDICE 2023, nonwovens, Nonwovens manufacturing, Palexpo, Repensar las telas no tejidas, Rethink Nonwovens, Smart Adult Care, solución de adhesivo termofusible, sostenible, Suiza, sustainable, Switzerland, Technomelt DM ECO, telas no tejidas
(IN BRIEF) Henkel is set to showcase its latest sustainable and high efficiency nonwovens solutions at INDEX 2023, which is scheduled to be held from April 18 to 21 at Palexpo, Geneva. At stand 2255, Henkel will display Technomelt DM … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged bio-based adhesives, Easyflow®, Eilyn Meneses Villabona, Geneva, Henkel, Henkel Qhesive Solutions, hot melt adhesive solution, INDEX 2023, nonwovens, Nonwovens manufacturing, Palexpo, Rethink Nonwovens, Smart Adult Care, sustainable, Switzerland, Technomelt DM ECO
(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The World Economic Forum, an international NGO committed to improving the state of the world, has announced that according to a survey conducted by the World Economic Forum’s Community of Chief Economists, a … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 11-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SIX Group, the operator and developer of the infrastructure services for the Swiss and Spanish Stock Exchanges, has announced a serious increase of the usage of its digital invoicing solution eBill across Switzerland. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Internet & Online, News, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Digital invoicing, digitalization, eBill, online banking, payment processing, SIX, Swiss banks, Switzerland
(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 6-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), a German chemical and consumer goods company, has announced that Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the company’s adhesives, sealants and functional coatings business, has made an investment in Smartz AG, a medical … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Investment, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged adult care, adult care solutions, adult diapers, Baar, diapers, hardware, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, hygiene, Internet of Things, IoT, medical technology, Michael Spooner, mobility, Paolo Bavaj, printed electronics expertise, smart living, Smartz, Smartz AG, software, start-up, Switzerland
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