Lift manufacturer KONE has opened a new location in Sion. With the expansion of its presence in western Switzerland, the company is introducing flexible workplace management. The principles of New York and sustainability are intended to promote inclusion and innovation in the

The companies of the Halter Group will increasingly act together in the future. Maik Neuhaus will take over as CEO of Halter AG from Markus Mettler on 1 January. The latter will become Chairman of the Board of Directors. Balz Halter remains Chairman of the Board of Directors of Halter

Renato Piffaretti and Thomas Walter are taking over the management of CSL Immobilien as dual leaders. They succeed CEO Yonas Mulugeta, who is leaving the company at the end of

Die Detailhandelskette Coop und das Energieunternehmen Energie 360° bauen ihre Zusammenarbeit im Bereich Ladeinfrastruktur für E-Autos weiter aus. Bis Ende 2026 wollen die Partner mehr als 200 Coop-Standorte mit Lademöglichkeiten ausgerüstet

Beatrice Bichsel will take over as Head of SBB Real Estate and become a member of the Management Board on 1 September 2023. She succeeds Alexander Muhm as a former member of the Management Board of SBB Real Estate. Alexander Muhm took over as Head of SBB Freight Traffic at the end of June

By mutual agreement, the Board of Directors of the WWZ Group and CEO Esther Denzler have decided to terminate their cooperation with immediate effect. Esther Denzler took over the management of the WWZ Group at an exceptionally challenging moment. Against this backdrop, she succeeded in developing

GETEC acquires the Rhine Valley Life Science Park in Stein from Novartis. With this move, the energy service provider and operator of industrial parks is significantly expanding its expertise for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Novartis remains the park's largest

The Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) is modernising all of its branches in the canton of Zurich. For this, ZKB is investing a three-digit million amount over the next few years. The new location concept focuses on personal advice at important

Wingtra is now also gaining a foothold in Taiwan. Its new sales partner Century Instruments now also offers the vertical take-off flying robots of the manufacturer from the Greater Zurich Area. They have been specially developed for aerial surveying and mapping in the construction

Nanoribbons of graphene have extraordinary properties that can be precisely controlled. Researchers at Empa, Peking University and the University of Warwick have succeeded for the first time in attaching electrodes to individual nanoribbons with atomic precision. They are thus paving the way for a

Sika acquires Chema, a manufacturer of tiling products from Peru. With this acquisition, the specialty chemicals company expands its distribution channels in the Peruvian mortar market and also significantly expands its production

Wüest Partner has been awarded Great Place to Work certification for both Germany and Switzerland. With this certification, the international research and consulting institute Great Place to Work® recognises Wüest Partner's special commitment to shaping workplace

Sika übernimmt einen führenden Hersteller von Produkten für die Fliesenverlegung, der unter der Dachmarke Chema in Peru tätig ist. Mit der Akquisition baut Sika ihre Position im schnell wachsenden Markt für Mörtelprodukte aus und nutzt wichtige Cross-Selling-Möglichkeiten durch die

Zug-based building materials producer Holcim has acquired Cooper Standard Technical Rubber GmbH, based in Mannheim. Its highly durable technical rubber products are expected to drive further growth of Holcim's roofing business in

Innovation does not just happen, but is the result of optimal corporate development that takes into account the three components of people, technology and

The connection of BIM and SAP enables a seamless integration of data from the construction project and its efficient use in operations. The 'Data2Target' approach plays a central role here to ensure careful transfer and structuring of the data.

Independent analyst firm Verdantix ranks Siemens Smart Infrastructure as a leading provider of integrated security software for smart buildings. The software is part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio. The global activities of Siemens Smart Infrastructure are managed from the headquarters in

As of 1 July 2023, Wüest Partner has incorporated QualiCasa AG into its Group. The aim of this step is to further expand the range of services along the entire real estate value chain and to strengthen its positioning as a first-class centre for construction

With this building project, Swiss Prime Site wants to break new ground. With the 2226 building concept and the circular construction method, the company wants to move towards simplicity and more sustainability in its real estate developments. The JED (Join Explore Dare), a centre for innovation,

Dormakaba is launching a transformation programme to further drive customer focus and strengthen the company for the future to achieve its medium-term goals. As a result, the company expects to achieve cost savings of approximately CHF 170 million and a net reduction of up to 800 full-time

The newhome.ch AG has appointed Johannes Hoehener, a digital thought leader, to the top of the board of directors. The current president Jan Werkman will take over the role of vice president from him. With the castling at the top of the board of directors, the real estate portal is supporting its

On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Swisscanto Collective Foundation, together with the Swisscanto Supra Collective Foundation, is returning to its original names: "Servisa Collective Foundation" and "Servisa Supra Collective Foundation". In this way, the foundations are reaffirming their

Raffael Brogna, CEO and Delegate of the Board of Directors of Eiffage Suisse AG, announces his resignation as of 30 June 2023. Denis Mathern becomes the new CEO of Eiffage Suisse

AEW Energie AG has once again been recognised for its leading role in the energy transition. The energy company received the coveted award from EUPD Research for the third time. The award underlines AEW's outstanding achievements, this time in the area of

The renowned architectural office and total company Höhn + Partner AG from Dübendorf announces a significant step towards the future. After more than 30 successful years in residential construction, especially in the area of home ownership, a milestone is

At the general assembly of the Swiss Association for Site Management SVSM, Beny Ruhstaller handed over the presidency after eight years. He not only shaped the association, but also made a name for himself over the past 20 years as "Mister Glattpark" and ensured that marketing also became a topic

The Canton of Uri and the Corporation of Uri will in future hold the majority of shares in the electricity company EWA-energieUri with 51 percent. In this way, the cantonal government is fulfilling the mandate of the cantonal council and the cantonal parliament of Uri the mandate of the corporation

At the 11th General Assembly, Christoph Lang was officially bid farewell as FRZ Managing Director. Rahel Kindermann Leuthard then introduced herself to the FRZ members present. All items on the agenda were

Jacqueline Schweizer will become a member of Wüest Partner's Board of Directors in May 2023. As an expert in the areas of sustainability and digitalisation, she will anchor these growth areas more firmly in the board of directors in future.

In Q1 2023, total employment (number of jobs) increased by 2.2% compared to the same quarter of the previous year (seasonally adjusted +0.6% compared to the previous quarter). Calculated in full-time equivalents, this was an increase in employees of 2.4%. Companies reported a total of 7100 (+5.9%)