Expansion of the production site in Oberriet
Steel system supplier Jansen is investing several million Swiss francs in the expansion of its production site in Oberriet. New production halls and a modern coating facility will increase capacity and strengthen competitiveness. The logistics area is also being comprehensively
New wind turbine planned for Flumserberg
Axpo is testing the conditions for the construction of a wind farm with up to six wind turbines on the Flumserberg. In this context, the energy company will collect wind and bat data over the course of a year. A 120 metre high wind measuring mast will be erected for this
Degersheim elementary school relies on Lista Office LO
Lista Office LO furnished Degersheim Primary School just in time for the start of the school year. The flexible furniture is designed to promote creative teaching and motivated learning by allowing easy adaptation of the classrooms to different teaching
New battery storage system for Gossau ensures grid stability
Stadtwerke Gossau now has a battery storage facility with a capacity of 2.5 megawatts. It was supplied, installed and commissioned by Axpo. The large storage system is designed to compensate for fluctuations in demand and power peaks. Island operation is also
Demand for residential property picks up
Demand for residential property is currently rising again following a slump caused by the rise in interest rates. Most of the supply is being met by existing buildings. These are the findings of a study by Raiffeisen Switzerland. Prices are expected to rise in the medium
Four eastern Swiss cantons strengthen cooperation for a networked future
The cantons of St.Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden and Thurgau have signed a joint declaration on closer strategic cooperation. The aim is to strengthen Eastern Switzerland by joining forces and finding joint
Stefan Kölliker, President of the Government of St. Gallen, is a strategic new member of the Board of Directors
After a comprehensive realignment, Admicasa welcomes the former St. Gallen district president Stefan Kölliker as a new board member. Kölliker, who recently retired from active politics, brings extensive experience to the strategic leadership and further development of the
Market presence expanded through takeover of a competitor
SFS, a manufacturer based in the St.Gallen-Lake Constance area, has acquired the Madrid-based company Etanco as of May 1, 2024. This acquisition strengthens SFS's market position in Spain and Portugal. Etanco, a specialist distributor of fasteners and fixings, also offers services such as
New smart antenna optimises construction processes
Leica Geosystems has introduced the new Leica iCON gps 120 smart antenna to precisely control construction processes and machine movements. The antenna is integrated into the Leica MC 1 machine control programme and enables efficient coordination between heavy construction machines. Customers
SAK and NORM work together for greater energy efficiency
St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG (SAK) has initiated a partnership with Norm Technologies from Zurich to analyze and improve the energy efficiency and CO2 emissions of buildings. This collaboration aims to offer innovative energy solutions and supports SAK's goal of achieving net-zero
World’s largest electric melting furnace for stone wool in operation
The world's largest electric melting furnace for stone wool was commissioned in Flums. With this investment of over 100 million Swiss francs, Flumroc has taken a significant step towards decarbonization, reducing its CO2 emissions in stone melting by 80
Prices for residential property rise by over 3 per cent
Single-family homes cost 3.9 per cent more and owner-occupied flats 3.1 per cent more in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Compared to the last quarter of 2023, prices for single-family homes rose by 1.4 per cent, while those for condominiums stagnated.
OPENLY builds first house with its own net-zero construction system
In Widnau entsteht ein Mehrfamilienhaus, das nicht nur CO2-neutral gebaut wird, sondern im Betrieb auch klimapositiv ist. Möglich wird dies durch das OPENLY-Bausystem. Baumaterialien und Bauteile, die es am Markt noch nicht gab, wurden von OPENLY selbst
New building in Rotmonten: A green oasis for St. Gallen
Im Quartier Rotmonten entsteht eine grüne Oase: Die AXA Anlagestiftung realisiert mit dem Neubau an der Ludwig-/Seeblickstrasse eine Komposition aus Architektur und Natur, die das Konzept der Gartenstadt des Architekten Adolf Gaudy epochenübergreifend weiterdenkt.
SQUARE, the future-oriented HSG Learning Center
SQUARE, aus der Feder des japanischen Stararchitekten Sou Fujimoto, gilt als Prototyp der Universität der Zukunft und als ein Ort gegenseitiger Inspiration. Reichlich Inspiration und vor allem umfassendes technisches und logistisches Können hat auch das Team von Aepli Metallbau bewiesen, um die
Bühler builds technology center for milling in Uzwil
Bühler baut ein neues Technologiezentrum für Müllerei am Standort Uzwil. Das Grain Innovation Center soll bis 2024 auf dem Areal des Anwendungs- und Trainingszentrums entstehen und eine komplett neue Infrastruktur für Schulungen und die Forschung und Entwicklung bei Bühler bieten.