IKEA Schweiz AG has opened another Plan and Order Point. After Zurich, Chur and Winterthur, customers can now also get advice and inspiration in

Holcim has signed a binding agreement to acquire the European Xella Group. The company, with brands such as Ytong, Silka, Hebel and Multipor, employs over 4,000 people in 21 markets and generates annual sales of around one billion euros. The acquisition is intended to expand Holcim's

Sika is expanding its presence in Scandinavia. The Zug-based speciality chemicals group has acquired the mortar manufacturer Marlon Tørmørtel from Brædstrup. Sika intends to utilise the capacities at the new site for the introduction of further

The City of Zurich is examining a takeover of Energie 360 Grad by Energiewerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ). After joining forces, the city of Zurich's energy infrastructure could largely be operated from a single source. The parties involved see this as a decisive step towards

Griesser Holding AG has been using 95% sustainable aluminium in the production of window shutters at its Austrian site in Nenzing since September. The company thus saves up to 30 percent CO2 per kilogram of aluminium and is approaching net

The Board of Directors of Axpo Holding AG has nominated Roland Leuenberger as the new Chairman. The current CEO of Repower AG is to take up the position on 1 June 2026, replacing Thomas Sieber after ten years in the

TIC Holding Schweiz from Baar, which is managed by Winterberg Advisory GmbH, has taken over TransGeo AG. The building materials testing laboratory from Muri near Bern is to operate as an independent company under the umbrella of

Mobimo Holding AG is making targeted adjustments to its management structure in order to further strengthen its competitiveness in the dynamic real estate market. From 1 January 2026, the Executive Board will be streamlined and the new "Acquisitions" division will be introduced, thereby increasing

Imbach Logistik AG has opened a fully automated logistics centre in Lucerne-Littau. The site, designed for Industry 4.0 requirements, enables secure storage, order picking and just-in-time delivery to regional

The canton of Aargau wants to rejoin the Greater Zurich Area (GZA) location marketing organisation. For the first six years of renewed membership, the cantonal government is requesting CHF 8.5 million. This will cover the membership fee and two additional positions required at the

EBP Schweiz AG from Zurich is investing in Nullpunkt AG via EBP Ventures. The young company from Oberengstringen has developed a heat pump with ice storage that scores points for its compact design, efficiency and attractive

The globally active hotel group Accor has commissioned Schindler to supply and maintain lifts and escalators in nine Asian markets. Schindler will customise the lifts and escalators to Accor's specific

The Zurich School of Business (HWZ) is entering into partnerships with the Swiss Association of Industrial Engineers (VWI Switzerland) and the Swiss Chamber of Experts STV. One aim is to link science and practice in engineering more

Massimo Paoletti will take over the position of Head of Sales and Partnerships for German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino on June 1, 2025. He has already been working in sales at SwissCaution for some time and has extensive experience in customer and partner

The City of Zurich is examining the sale of its energy company Energie 360° to Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich. The aim is to bundle the energy supply and accelerate decarbonization. The decision on the takeover should be made by the end of

Switzerland has abolished the imputed rental value. A historic turning point in real estate taxation. While private homeowners will benefit directly, the impact on real estate funds will only become apparent at second glance. The market could shift noticeably, with consequences for prices, yields

The promotion of young talent in the real estate services sector is a key concern of SVIT Zurich. The SVIT Young Zurich Youth Commission was established in 2016 to provide targeted support for the needs and expectations of trainees and young

The Real Estate Award 2025 took place on October 2 at the stylish Trafo Baden and brought together around 250 guests from the Swiss real estate, construction and finance world. The event provided an exclusive platform for discussing current trends, innovations and sustainable developments in the

Mondaic is testing the stability of bridges in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Roads Office Astra. It uses software from the field of wave physics, which was also intended to investigate the structure of

Lista Office LO introduces an office furniture rental model. With Furniture as a Service, the office outfitter from Degersheim aims to strengthen the circular economy. The new offer is intended for short-term or changing office furnishing

Swissbau 2026 offers the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects the opportunity to analyze developments in procurement since 2024. The focus is on successes, new opportunities and existing challenges. These include project alliances, quality discussions, market observation and the integration of

Intep has launched an emissions tracker designed to make it easier for SMEs to get started with carbon accounting. The web-based tool provides comprehensive, scientifically sound results and offers SMEs practical tips for reducing their

The Ferrum Group has celebrated the opening of its new ferruBase building in Schafisheim. The extension offers 240 new office workstations, several production rooms and a training workshop on an area of around 14,000 square

At the Pro Tool Innovation Awards 2025 in the USA, Hilti received six awards for product innovations in categories such as fastening and measuring technology. Hilti Group CEO Jahangir Doongaji discusses how Hilti is driving innovation at the Open-i

The circular economy has arrived in the Swiss corporate world, at least on paper. While the strategic anchoring is increasing significantly, the consistent implementation with investments, activities and sales contributions is lagging behind. The latest status report from Bern University of Applied

SME Technik has begun the expansion of its production halls in Emmen. Workplaces for up to 60 employees are to be created on three floors. The CNC manufacturing specialist is investing 7 million Swiss francs. The energy-efficient building was planned and realised by Cerutti Partner Architekten

Anyone who wants to market a property knows that visibility is the key to success. In an environment that is becoming increasingly digital with each new day, seconds can make the difference between attracting the attention of potential buyers and the success or failure of your business. With the

Primo Energie is taking over the services for self-consumption mergers (ZEV) from the energy suppliers Energie Wasser Bern, Regio Energie Solothurn and AGROLA. The Basel-based energy company is thus expanding its nationwide network to 20,000 ZEV metering

BKW takes over Südvolt GmbH. The Munich-based company is an expert in energy marketing and trades in flexibilities to keep the grid stable. It has direct access to all four German transmission grid

Jonas Scharf will take over the management of Kursaal Bern AG on 1 April 2026. The designated CEO will follow in the footsteps of Kevin Kunz, who is retiring. Mr Scharf's successor has management experience at MCH Exhibitions & Event GmbH and the Congress Center Basel, among