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Reaction of the Swiss interest rate markets to global and local inflation trends

The latest developments in consumer price data from the USA and Switzerland have a significant impact on the interest rate decisions of the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Despite a rise…

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New partnership in the pipe system market: Brugg Pipes and Rovanco in the USA

Brugg Rohrsystem AG, known as Brugg Pipes, has formed a significant strategic alliance with its US distribution partner Rovanco Piping Systems. The new joint venture will be based in the…

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Company opens macrofibre plant in Peru

Sika has opened a new hub for synthetic macro plastic fibers in Lima, Peru, to meet the growing demand in Latin America. This strategic expansion strengthens Sika's market position and…

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Zurich once again the smartest city in the global IMD Smart City Index

For the fifth time in a row, Zurich was ranked as the smartest city in the world in the global IMD Smart City Index. Geneva and Lausanne also achieved strong…

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Urgent fight against subsidence; major cities are sinking

In China, the ongoing construction boom combined with excessive groundwater extraction is leading to a serious problem: many large cities, including Shanghai and Beijing, are increasingly sinking. This development could…

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High-temperature heat storage could make the industry more sustainable

A new concept for high-temperature heat storage, developed by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), promises more efficient and environmentally friendly energy use in high-temperature industrial applications. This…

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The construction of a CO2-neutral cement plant in Lägerdorf

In Lägerdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, the groundbreaking ceremony marked the foundation for one of the world's first CO2-neutral cement plants. Supported by the innovative "pure oxyfuel" technology from thyssenkrupp, this project aims…

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Holcim takes over Argentinian company Tensolite

Holcim acquires Tensolite. The leading Argentine manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete systems expands the Zug-based building materials producer's portfolio in Latin America. Tensolite's distribution network extends from…

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Schréder acquires 49 per cent of Photinus

Schréder, a global provider of outdoor lighting, is acquiring a 49 percent stake in Photinus. This investment in the Austrian solar lighting company aims to promote the global growth of…

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Demathieu Bard takes over Steiner Construction SA

Zürich/Montigny-les-Metz - Die Steiner AG schliesst den Verkauf ihrer Tochter Steiner Construction an die französische Bau- und Immobiliengruppe Demathieu Bard ab. Damit will Steiner die Konzentration der Firmenaktivität auf die…

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Market expansion in Europe: company strengthens position through acquisitions

The Aargau Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AIHK) has submitted the building application for its new construction project to the city of Aarau. Depending on the building permit, construction work…

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New Swiss solar cell production in the USA

Meyer Burger announces the opening of a high-performance solar cell plant in Colorado Springs. With an initial capacity of two gigawatts of solar cells per year, the new plant will…

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Circular companies postpone Earth Overshoot Day

Circular enterprises can push back the Earth Overshoot Day. It marks the date when demand exceeds the planet's resources for the full year. A concrete developed by the Swiss construction…

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Dormakaba exhibits doors in the Next Facade and Design Studio

The locking technology company dormakaba is a new partner of Wicona's Next Facade and Design Studio industry platform. Dormakaba is presenting access solutions such as sliding and revolving doors at…

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Oper Credits collects 11 million euros

Oper Credits AG has received EUR 11 million from investors in a Series A financing round. With this, the young company wants to expand its lead in digital mortgages throughout…

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Sika posts record sales

Sika increased its sales in the first half of 2022 to a record CHF 5.25 billion. The operating profit of the Zug-based building materials group increased disproportionately to CHF 842…

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EU funds two Holcim cleantech projects

The cement producer Holcim receives money from the European Union for two of its cleantech projects. The association of states is involved in measures to capture, use and store carbon…

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Swiss Prime Site selects four start-up ideas

The real estate company Swiss Prime Site has invited four young PropTechs to its accelerator program to refine their business models for the real estate sector. The aim is long-term,…

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