
Frauenfeld Becomes the Heart of Package Logistics
On June 14, 2026, Swiss Post broke ground in Frauenfeld on a new regional parcel center. The 200-million-franc investment is not a response to an immediate problem; rather, it is a strategic move that will shape the company’s course for the coming decades. This will make Thurgau the hub of Swiss

How SwissCaution Has Used AI to Drive Innovation
Targeted automation, internal time savings, and a better customer experience: SwissCaution is taking a pragmatic approach to AI to boost its efficiency without losing sight of the value of the human touch. This strategic pivot exemplifies how small and medium-sized businesses in French-speaking

Klybeck is being marketed even before residents move in
Rhystadt is consolidating its current and future properties in Basel’s Klybeck district under the new brand “Neues Klybeck.” This move comes at a time when the master plan is in place, the zoning plan is expected in early 2027, and the first commercial offerings, such as FLOW, are shaping the


The Federal Council is reversing its stance on solar energy
Starting January 1, 2027, a new compensation system for solar power fed into the grid will take effect in Switzerland. The decision made by the Federal Council in May 2026 fundamentally changes the rules of the game for thousands of PV operators. Those who have simply generated and fed electricity

Europe goes offline on U.S. orders
Europe is dependent on AI from Washington. A single executive order in the U.S. is enough to cut off an entire continent’s access to cutting-edge AI. The ban on Anthropic’s latest models highlights just how vulnerable Europe’s digital infrastructure is. Those who build their future on foreign

Limmattal. Room for more.
With a refined strategy, concrete location development projects, and a new brand identity, Limmatstadt AG is positioning itself as a driving force in a strong region. The Limmat Valley is leveraging its dynamic location between Zurich and Baden to further raise its profile as an innovative business


New recycling centre to strengthen the circular economy in the city
Winterthur City Council wants to set up a new recycling centre for the acceptance of recyclable materials from private households by 2028 in addition to the waste incineration plant. It has approved a loan of CHF 500,000 for this purpose. Maag Recycling AG will take over the

Energy supplier achieves solid half-year result despite market uncertainties
Despite what it describes as challenging geopolitical conditions, Axpo achieved a solid result in the first half of 2026. At CHF 836 million, EBIT was roughly on a par with the previous year. The company cites a consistent diversification strategy as the reason for its

Deep geothermal energy is gaining new support from the energy sector
AEW Energie AG has acquired a stake in Geo-Energie Jura SA, thereby bolstering the deep geothermal pilot project in the Haute-Sorne region of the Jura. With this investment, it joins the existing anchor shareholders EBL, ewb and ewz, as well as the participating company Geo-Energie

An expansion project strengthens Switzerland’s presence in the European market
The Westfalen Group is starting work on the expansion of its filling plant in Eiken, in the canton of Aargau. This is expected to double capacity in the industrial gases business. The investment amounts to tens of millions of Swiss

Limmattal in the location poker game
Hitachi Energy is presenting the Limmat Valley with a choice of direction. A high-tech campus is to be built on a greenfield site in Wettingen, with up to 3,000 jobs and a major boost for location policy. At the same time, high-quality cultivated land is up for grabs, the settlement separation belt

How universities plan the construction site of the future
The HWZ in Zurich and Mainz University of Applied Sciences are joining forces to make the construction industry more digitally fit. The focus is on new study and further education courses at the interface of real estate, data and the built environment. This will give companies better access to

Bubble fears, stable cash flows
The Swiss real estate market appears overheated to many observers, but the picture in the capital market engine room is more nuanced. The yield spread between core real estate and risk-free investments remains comfortable. Institutional investors continue to push capital into prime locations. This

A new hub brings together research, innovation and the world of work
MSD Merck Sharp & Dohme has opened its new Swiss headquarters in Lucerne. The pharmaceutical company has invested 60 million Swiss francs in the site, which will employ 750 people. Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider and Cantonal Councillor Reto Wyss attended the opening

New association calls for greater fairness in the rental market
The fairmieten association was founded in Winterthur. Its aim is to introduce clearer standards and greater fairness to the Swiss rental market through a code of conduct. The Raiffeisen Pension Fund Cooperative and the Rivora Collective Foundation are already on

Dialogue-based AI to make property searches more intuitive
ImmoScout24 has further developed its property search using artificial intelligence (AI). An AI-supported dialogue function is now available in the online search, which adapts the property search to dynamic needs. The search process should therefore lead to suitable results more


New production facility strengthens market presence in the north-east of the USA
Sika has opened a production facility for mortar products in the US state of New Jersey. According to the speciality chemicals company, the plant is the largest of its kind in the USA and serves to supply important metropolitan regions in the north-east of the

New location combines logistics and production in one place
The Léguriviera Group is to consolidate its activities in the canton of Vaud at a new site in Vernand above Lausanne. The food logistics company aims to make its processes more efficient and reduce the number of transports. The 18,000 square metre site is scheduled to open in

Software acquisition expands portfolio for automated passenger processes
Dormakaba is acquiring the German software company Airsphere to expand its portfolio in the airport sector. The aim is to use this broader range of solutions to improve the efficiency of passenger processes, logistics and security at airports and within airlines

The regional organisation is seeking to inject new momentum into the region
Tiziana Ferigutti-Bonucelli is set to become the new managing director of WirtschaftsPortalOst (WPO) at the start of August. Originally from Thurgau, she has previously worked for the Thurgau Chamber of Industry and Commerce and Ringier, amongst others. She succeeds Robert Stadler, who is leaving

AI is changing where most construction is taking place
The construction industry is one of the most digitized industries in Switzerland. At the same time, it is one of the least digitized industries in the world. This is exactly what is changing. Artificial intelligence is making inroads, not via robotic arms, but via planning, monitoring and data

Unloved child: structured commissioning as a success factor
The handover of a building to the user is considered a critical bottleneck in the real estate life cycle. Often underestimated, the quality of commissioning has a significant influence on potential follow-up costs, operational stability and the satisfaction of all

Innovation improves air quality and hygiene in commercial kitchens
Ginox Swiss Kitchen has been granted a European patent for its new double-lip air intake, an innovation incorporated into the PerformAir extractor hood. This technology is designed to improve grease extraction, air intake and hygiene in commercial

Property company boosts profits despite higher costs
The Zurich-based property company Züblin is satisfied with its performance in the 2025/26 financial year. Despite higher property-related expenses, Züblin increased its operating profit by 4.6 per cent to CHF 9.2 million. Profit fell slightly to CHF 7.5 million, whilst EPRA profit rose to CHF 5

New economic alliance strengthens the voice of the Bernese Oberland
Wirtschaft Thun Oberland and HIV Interlaken-Oberhasli are merging. From 2027, they will operate as the Bernese Oberland Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The organisation represents the interests of trade, industry, commerce, services and tourism. It is chaired by Carlos

