The Franke Group has acquired the manufacturer Nokite EcoSmart Water Heating Systems in order to expand its expertise in stainless steel taps. Nokite will be integrated into the Home Solutions division and complements the strategic focus on the growing water treatment market. The regulatory trend

The Office for Employment (AFA) is modernising its structures and services in order to better meet the needs of jobseekers and companies. The key points of the new 2025-2030 strategy are the optimisation of processes, greater digitalisation and the consolidation of

Real Estate Award AG can look back on a successful 2024 and is setting the course for further growth. From January 2025, Tim Caspar will join the team as Deputy Managing Director to further develop the award and create new

Halter Group AG is to become the majority shareholder of the Pilatus Arena in Kriens, which is currently under construction. The 4,500-seat arena is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2025. Halter holds 70 per cent and Caranto AG from Lucerne 30 per

The jury of the Prix SVC Zurich Economic Area 2024 has decided in favour of Hawa Sliding Solutions AG. Four other companies from the region were selected for the final. The SME award is based on innovative strength and

The Dorint Resort & Spa in Locarno has opened and impresses with its modern design. Griesser supplied elegant façade awnings that contribute to the aesthetic and functional design of the four-star

Dormakaba is realigning its "Shape to Growth" strategy and focusing on innovation and efficiency. With reduced complexity and increased performance, the company aims to become the leading provider of access

The Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Swiss Properties real estate fund realised a profit of around CHF 64 million in the 2023/24 financial year. Owner Swiss Life Asset Managers is increasing the dividend by 10 centimes to CHF 2.70 per

In the second funding round in 2024, the Swiss Climate Foundation is supporting six projects ranging from biogas reactors and fertiliser planners to the optimisation of CO2 reduction and recycling rates, natural foam and car recycling. The sponsored companies include Grensol from Thalwil ZH,

Hawa Sliding Solutions has launched a new generation of hardware for hinged and folding sliding doors. The company also recently acquired the internationally active Klein Group from Barcelona. Hawa Sliding Solutions has been nominated for the Prix SVC Wirtschaftsraum

The SMG Swiss Marketplace Group launches its new sustainability manifesto. The document sets out four pillars that are intended to clarify the company's future sustainability strategy in all business

The Hälg Group is taking over Oberhänsli AG Gebäudetechnik, thereby expanding its presence in Toggenburg. The takeover secures the continuation of all jobs and promotes cooperation in the area of air conditioning and

Real estate agent Betterhomes makes completion of SAQ certification compulsory for all agents working in the company. The certification is valid for three years and must be renewed through regular further

BKW wants to increase its earnings before interest and taxes from the current CHF 620 million to CHF 1 billion by 2030. To achieve this, the Bern-based energy supplier plans to invest CHF 4 billion, at least half of it in Switzerland. The investments are to be financed from free cash

Sika has acquired the mortar company Chema in Peru. With this acquisition, Sika is aiming for growth in the dynamic market for mortar products and is creating new opportunities for cross-selling with related products from its

With the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI), the European Space Agency (ESA) is opening a new centre for space innovation in Switzerland. In close collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), disruptive technologies in the fields of quantum research, materials research and

The canton of Schaffhausen has a large number of ISOS inventory areas. The town of Schaffhausen and municipalities such as Hallau and Neuenkirch are listed. For landowners, this can lead to restrictions on future building

Dimanor adds Leica Geosystems' machine control and construction surveying solutions to its portfolio. This gives customers in the heavy industry from numerous states in Mexico access to the latest construction

The medtech sector in the canton of Jura is growing steadily, with 67 companies in 24 municipalities. The Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Courroux and programs such as DayOne Tech promote innovative start-ups and strengthen regional networking in the medtech

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

Roche is laying the foundation stone for a new diagnostics production building in Rotkreuz with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. The new building is scheduled for completion by 2027 and will provide space for the development of modern diagnostic

Strabag has almost completed the renovation of the historic pedestrian subway on Mythenquai in Zurich by working through the night. The construction site is due to reopen to passenger and road traffic at the end of

Holcim's CO2 capture and storage project at its French site in Martres-Tolosane has been selected for a grant from the EU Innovation Fund. With this seventh major project subsidised by the EU, the building materials manufacturer wants to drive forward the Green

Construction company Implenia has been awarded the contract to build a new hotel complex in Andermatt. A hotel & residences with 66 rooms, 164 apartments, restaurants and a spa area are to be built there by the end of 2027. Implenia is also building large residential complexes and school buildings

Residenture AG is working with onOffice GmbH to integrate the digital auction platform into the CRM system. This enables easier and more efficient real estate marketing for brokers, prospective buyers and

The storage of carbon dioxide plays an important role in climate protection. Innovative technologies enable the conversion of CO2 into sustainable materials, which makes a significant contribution to reducing

Zaugg Schlieren AG commissioned the first third of its second solar plant in mid-October. The installed capacity is 98.28 kilowatts peak, which means that around 95 megawatt hours of solar power can be produced annually. The company plans to install solar systems with a total output of 271.47

The optimised SSREI portfolio assessment tool enables a comprehensive and automated assessment of the sustainability of existing Swiss properties. Thanks to the collaboration with the Swiss Facility Management Centre (SFGM), the tool facilitates the use of public data and significantly reduces the

The AS Chur Süd consortium has commissioned STRABAG to replace the bridge edge beams of the Sommerau subway in Chur. The timber construction team from the Schlieren-based construction company developed a customised solution for the tight space

Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG acquired the Zurich-based company Mohn Bürokultur at the beginning of October. Mohn Bürokultur will be retained as a brand and will operate as a branch office in Winterthur in future. With this takeover, Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG is continuing its growth strategy in the