(IN BRIEF) A pioneering research project in Eastern Switzerland, led by the Institute for Mobility (IMO-HSG) and partnered with OSTWIND, TIER, SBB, and local authorities, is exploring the integration of public transport with shared micromobility options like e-bikes and e-scooters. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AGGLO St.Gallen-Bodensee, Christian Stieger, City of St.Gallen, Dr. Philipp Scharfenberger, e-bikes, e-scooters, Innovative Mobility, Institute for Mobility (IMO-HSG), Matthias Brüning, micromobility, OSTWIND, partnership, public transport, SBB, sustainability, Switzerland, TIER, University of St. Gallen
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has expanded its presence in Brazil’s Life Science market with the acquisition of specialty chemicals distributors PIC and PharmaSpecial. The deal, which adds an Applications & Innovation Center and two laboratories to Brenntag’s network, will enhance its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Brazil, Brenntag, Fabio Morais, François Bleger, Life Science Market, partnership, PIC and PharmaSpecial, sustainability, Switzerland, Torsten Walz
(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Swisscom Broadcast are partnering to deploy a nationwide Drones-as-a-Service network in Switzerland, featuring 300 Nokia Drone-in-a-Box units. This network will enhance safety and efficiency for public safety and industrial applications, supporting emergency response, infrastructure inspection, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) PVA TePla has partnered with Scientific Visual, acquiring a 25% stake to enhance its silicon carbide quality control capabilities. This collaboration aims to improve the inspection and production yield of silicon carbide crystals, meeting the growing global demand … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Dr. Ivan Orlov, Jalin Ketter, partnership, PVA TePla, quality control, Scientific Visual, silicon carbide crystals, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) EQT’s EQT X fund will acquire a majority stake in Acronis, a global cyber protection company. Existing investors, including CVC, Springcoast, and BlackRock Private Equity Partners, will retain minority stakes. This partnership aims to support Acronis’ growth and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Acronis, Cybersecurity, EQT, EQT X fund, Ezequiel Steiner, Johannes Reichel, partnership, Phil Goodwin, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) MorphoSys AG has completed its voluntary delisting from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Global Market following its acquisition by Novartis. The delisting agreement, announced on June 20, 2024, and the subsequent delisting purchase offer by Novartis were … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Frankfurt, MorphoSys, NASDAQ, Novartis, Novartis BidCo AG, partnership, sustainability, Switzerland
(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
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