Raiffeisen nominates companies for entrepreneur award
Raiffeisen Switzerland has nominated six companies for the Espace Mittelland entrepreneurship award. Among them is Megasol Energie AG from the canton of Solothurn, which specializes in solar modules. The other nominees come from the cantons of Bern and Friborg.
For the first time, Raiffeisen Bank is also presenting its entrepreneur award in the Espace Mittelland region. With this award it honors SMEs who are committed to “economically sustainable business development”, according to a media release . The six nominees have now been chosen.
Megasol Energie AG from Deitingen SO is one of them. According to Raiffeisen, the SME is one of the world's leading manufacturers of solar modules. In 2014 Megasol Energie presented a solar module that will be used as a building material for the building envelope – a world first at the time.
Puralpina ag , Wyssen Avalanche Control AG , Studersond AG and Stuberholz AG are among the nominees from the canton of Bern. Puralpina ag manufactures products for health in Switzerland, Wyssen Avalanche Control AG specializes in avalanche blasting systems, Studersond AG is a manufacturer of machines for soil digestion and Stuberholz AG specializes in timber construction.
Krummen Kerzers AG from the canton of Friborg is one of the nominees. The logistics company operates internationally and attaches great importance to sustainability.
The winning company will receive a trophy and prize money of CHF 10,000. In addition, an audience award worth CHF 5,000 will be awarded. The award ceremony will take place on September 9th.