Switzerland
SMT Scharf mulls Mühlhäuser assets acquisition
A major supplier of diesel and electric monorail solutions for mining and battery electric mobile equipment, SMT Scharf AG says it is currently reviewing the possibility of acquiring significant assets from subsidiaries of the Swiss-based... Read more
Swiss-EU treaty deal needs a "miracle", says Swiss minister
The Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has said that it would take a "miracle" for the EU and Switzerland to reach a quick deal over a stalled partnership treaty that has already disrupted cross-border share activity and put a strain on... Read more
YuMi robot a game-changer for ATM industry
The time a person takes to withdraw cash from an ATM is around thirty seconds. These cash dispensing machines have become ubiquitous in cities, towns and even villages across the world and the intuitive nature of the machines have revolutionised... Read more
LafargeHolcim acquires Romanian concrete producer Somaco
Holcim Romania has announced that it is set to acquire Somaco, a Romanian prefabricated concrete producer. Holcim Romania is part of Switzerland's LafargeHolcim Group, a major supplier of ready-mixed concrete and cement... Read more
Stadler awards ABB $140m contract for US & European trains
ABB has won orders worth more than $140 million from Swiss train manufacturer, Stadler, to supply state-of-the-art traction equipment for trains and locomotives in the United States and several European countries. The orders were booked in the... Read more
Oetiker: Peace of Mind
Oetiker is a global leader in high-end connecting solutions designed for the vehicle sector and for industrial applications. The company, continuously investing in product development, is ready to face new market trends. Read more
Research Insight - Women miners
How have mining companies responded to the challenges of making the traditionally male-dominated industry safer and more suitable for women workers? The results of the RMI 2018 Report show, that while a few companies are strengthening gender equality Read more
ABB wins contract to power the first Chinese-built cruise vessel
In what is being hailed by both parties as a historic deal, Swiss technology and heavy machinery company ABB has won a contract with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS), to supply a comprehensive power and propulsion package for... Read more
ABB wins $42 million train tech order from Indian Railways
Swiss-Swedish technology firm ABB has won its largest traction equipment order in India, worth more than $42 million to supply state-of-the-art converters for electric locomotives from Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), in Varanasi. Read more
Air Liquide acquires two key Swiss firms
French multinational industrial gas supplier and service provider Air Liquide has announced the acquisition of two key historic players in the home healthcare business. The move further develops the company's activity in the sector and strengthens th Read more
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Switzerland's Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis
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