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08.01.26 | 3 min

Marc Rothenbühler is the new CEO of Funk Group Switzerland

Lucerne - Marc Rothenbühler has succeeded Urs A. Bleisch as CEO of Funk Group Switzerland. Bleisch will now focus on his role as Chairman of the Board of D...

06.01.26 | 3 min

Alexander Heizler appointed new CEO of KNF Holding AG

Schenkon - Alexander Heizler replaces Martin Becker as CEO of KNF Holding AG. Heizler has been COO of KNF since 2021 and will be tasked with ensuring...

Building Technology | 06.01.26 | 3 min

HSLU digitally testing urban obstacles

Lucerne - The «Achtung Barriere!» Project tests how people with disabilities experience cities and the obstacles that make their daily lives more difficul...

05.01.26 | 3 min

Markus Mettler appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pilatus Arena AG

Kriens/Schlieren - Markus Mettler has taken over as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pilatus Arena AG. Mettler is also Chairman of the Board of Di...

22.12.25 | 2 min

Opacc to remain lead sponsor of the Seeclub Sempach

Rothenburg/Sempach - Opacc has extended its lead sponsorship of the Seeclub Sempach for a further three years. The Rothenburg-based software development firm h...

Innovation | Sustainability | 19.12.25 | 2 min

Matica AG and HSLU establish SeasON Energy AG

Zurich/Wagenhausen/Lucerne - Matica AG and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) have founded a start-up for their SeasON sorption heat...

Building Technology | 19.12.25 | 2 min

Bieri Tenta AG finalizes build of new warehousing facility

Grosswangen/Susten - Bieri Tenta AG, a company that specializes in technical textile solutions, has successfully completed the construction of a warehouse...

18.12.25 | 3 min

Patrik Wermelinger to become new Director of Lucerne Business

Lucerne - The Foundation Board has appointed Patrik Wermelinger as the next Director of Lucerne Business Development. The 54-year-old currently serves as Ch...

Innovation | 17.12.25 | 3 min

Site Search for ETH Swiss GeoLab: More Than 40 Property Submissions

Lucerne - ETH Zurich is seeking a site in the Canton of Lucerne for the ETH Swiss GeoLab, a new centre of excellence for Earth observation. By the submis...

Mobility | Sustainability | 12.12.25 | 3 min

Sun2wheel and convoltas commercialize PV curtailment

Kriens/Küssnacht - Two Swiss companies, sun2wheel and convoltas, are making a business out of curtailing the output of photovoltaic (PV) installations during perio...

Sustainability | 09.12.25 | 3 min

ewz to integrate zevvy AG platform for billing

Horw/Zurich - Elektrizitätswerk der Stadt Zürich (ewz) will in future be using the billing platform developed by zevvy AG, which encompasses solar power,...

Mobility | Sustainability | 05.12.25 | 2 min

Albert Koechlin Foundation supports another three mobility projects

Lucerne - The Albert Koechlin Foundation is supporting three more mobility projects with its real-world laboratory program. Two projects from the municipa...

Advanced Manufacturing | Innovation | Sustainability | 05.12.25 | 2 min

Energy Vault builds energy storage systems for Schindler and Energie Wettingen

Lugano/Ebikon/Wettingen - Schindler Aufzüge and Energie Wettingen are the first two Swiss clients of the high-tech B-VAULT FlexGrid energy storage system...

Innovation | ICT & New Work | 03.12.25 | 3 min

ActInSpace Hackathon 2026 also taking place in Lucerne

Root/Lucerne - On 30 and 31 January 2026, Switzerland will for the first time be one of the host countries for the ActInSpace2026 Hackathon of the French...

Life Sciences & Health | Innovation | Building Technology | 02.12.25 | 4 min

Maxon wins IHZ Innovation Award 2025 – Robotics drive sets new benchmarks

Sachseln - At the IHZ Innovation Award ceremony 2025 in Sachseln, maxon international ag was honoured for its HEJ 90 drive system. The technology sets new...

Building Technology | 02.12.25 | 2 min

PROCIMMO acquires Stewo site in the canton of Lucerne

Werthenstein/Renens - PROCIMMO SA has bought up the Stewo site in the canton of Lucerne. Measuring around two hectares in area, the site is initially...

Headquarters | 02.12.25 | 2 min

Belgian Matrafoam takes over the Superba and Swissflex brands

Büron - Superba und Swissflex, the two traditional Swiss mattress brands, have been saved. Insolvency proceedings were initiated on October 31, 2025,...

Sustainability | 01.12.25 | 3 min

Elsa launches pillow made from bio-based foam

Emmen/Bubikon - Elsa Schweiz has launched a foam pillow in conjunction with Carpenter that is partly made from residual materials of biological origin. Thes...

Professionals | 26.11.25 | 3 min

Welcome Desk makes it easier for new residents to settle in Lucerne

Lucerne - The City of Lucerne has opened its new Welcome Desk at the customer centre on Obergrundstrasse 1. The service provides information, short cons...

Innovation | Aerospace | 19.11.25 | 3 min

Platform for space-based innovation being created at Technopark Luzern

Root – The newly launched Space Systems Innovation Platform (SSIP) in the canton of Lucerne is driving the connection between Swiss industry and research w...

Innovation | Life Sciences & Health | 18.11.25 | 2 min

Geistlich Pharma to launch new technologies

Wolhusen/Schlieren - The regeneration specialist Geistlich Pharma has developed new technologies for the implant sector. With these new products, the...

Innovation | 14.11.25 | 2 min

Etanox aims to revolutionize space propulsion from Technopark Lucerne

Root/Freiburg i.Br. - Etanox AG has become a member of Technopark Lucerne in Root in the Swiss canton of Lucerne. The startup, which was founded in Frei...

Innovation | Sustainability | 14.11.25 | 2 min

Bieri Tenta AG celebrates 60th anniversary

Grosswangen/Leipzig - Bieri Tenta AG from Grosswangen in the Swiss canton of Lucerne has celebrated its 60th anniversary with a special day on Mount Ri...

12.11.25 | 3 min

Central Swiss economy is perceptibly brightening

Lucerne – The business situation of the Central Swiss economy improved significantly between September and October. As the latest quarterly analysis fr...