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Winterthur — The ZHAW School of Engineering is looking for companies that would like to offer internship positions for its practice-integrated bachelor’s program. This is intended to give them the opportunity to meet qualified young talent, provide targeted support, and build long-term relationships with them.

Winterthur — Medyria has received 3.5 million Swiss francs from investors. The medtech company, which specializes in sensor technologies for cardiac catheter measurements, plans to use the funds to advance the regulatory approval process and market launch of its flagship product, PyCath, in the United States.

Winterthur — After launching 1,400 portable restroom units, Kompotoi is introducing its first permanently installed and fully equipped dry toilet to the market. The completely self-sufficient and accessible Kompotoi Piazza can be set up within a day in village squares, parks, or at recreational facilities.

Winterthur — The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is investigating real-world cyberattacks on Swiss organizations. The findings of the study, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, are intended to strengthen resilience in this area.

Winterthur — The Winterthur-based agency Podcastschmiede has published the first reliable figures on the Swiss podcast advertising market through the Swiss Podcast Ad Monitor. According to the report, podcasts generate an annual advertising volume of over 2.6 million Swiss francs. The finance and insurance sectors are the most active.

Winterthur/Bern — The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) and Brain2Go AG of Bern are conducting a study to investigate whether collaboration agents equipped with artificial intelligence can strengthen teams. To this end, they are seeking participants with diverse professional backgrounds.

Winterthur/Bühler AR/Menen — The Rieter Group, Säntis Textiles, and the Belgian company Valvan have jointly established Recycling Powerhouse AG, headquartered in Zug. Through a global franchise network, the company aims to industrialize, standardize, and scale textile recycling.

Winterthur - Rieter reported strong growth in order intake and revenue for the first half of 2026. This was driven by the first-time consolidation of Barmag, a specialty synthetic fiber manufacturer acquired in 2025. Rieter aims to return to profitability in terms of operating income by the end of the year.

Kemptthal, Canton of Zurich/Dubai — Katadyn will showcase its latest product innovations at DIHAD in August. At the trade show in Dubai, the company will present, among other things, its latest water filtration systems, the Aquifer 3000 portable desalination unit, and outdoor food products from its Trek’n Eat brand.

Winterthur — The free fitness program Active City Winterthur reached a new record in 2026 with 2,688 participants. Women, in particular, took part in the activities. The program is set to continue next year as well.

Winterthur — The International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Energy Systems Program has comprehensively updated its global life cycle assessment data. The Life Cycle Assessment Research Group at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) led the work on life cycle inventory models.

Winterthur/Edmonton — The government of the Canadian province of Alberta is funding several projects aimed at reducing emissions from extraction technologies. Borobotics, based in Winterthur, is developing a drilling robot for geothermal drilling and is one of the companies receiving funding.

Winterthur — A large majority—86 percent—of Swiss SMEs expect to still be in business ten years from now. This is according to AXA’s SME Labor Market Study. For 65 percent, rising costs are the biggest burden. Forty-three percent consider the situation in their industry to be uncertain.

Winterthur — The travel platform TripAdvisor has awarded Geheimgang 188 its “Travelers’ Choice” designation. In the canton of Zurich, users even rate this Winterthur escape room as the top choice.

Winterthur — Terresta AG plans to renovate the Burgstrasse housing complex, which consists of 368 apartments, in eight phases over the course of eight years. Most residents are expected to be able to remain in their apartments during the renovation. Rents are expected to rise only moderately afterward.

Dietikon/Embrach, Canton of Zurich — Planzer has expanded its fleet of Kyburz light vehicles with eight new specialty vehicles. The Kyburz vehicles are electric and are intended, among other things, for Planzer apprentices in the logistics and distribution program.

Winterthur, ZH/Glyfada/Shanghai – WinGD AG is supplying the main engines for twelve new VLCC-class crude oil tankers. The ships are being built by the Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for the Greek shipping company Dynacom and will be equipped with exhaust gas cleaning systems.

Stettlen, Canton of Bern — The five companies that have advanced to the finals on November 24, 2026, have been nominated for the tenth edition of the Prix SVC Zurich Economic Region: Digitalparking (Schlieren), PAWI Packaging (Winterthur), PKZ Burger-Kehl & Co. (Urdorf), Rolf Schlagenhauf (Meilen), and ViCOLLECTIVE (Eglisau).

Rapperswil-Jona, SG/Embrach, ZH — SIC Group AG has acquired Kyburz. With this change in ownership, the companies aim to expand internationally in the commercial vehicle mobility sector. The company’s location, brand name, and management will remain unchanged. Company founder Martin Kyburz is retiring.

Winterthur — Global economic tensions have reached Swiss companies. This is evident from the 2026 edition of the Swiss Managers Survey. The majority of companies fear long-term negative effects on the economic situation and competitiveness.

Winterthur - Burckhardt Compression is supplying compressors for the first industrial liquid CO2 carrier. The vessel will transport the liquefied gas from across Europe to the Northern Lights terminal in Øygarden, western Norway—the first cross-border infrastructure for LCO2.

Winterthur — Simon Kaiser has been elected president of the association “energie bewegt winterthur.” The entrepreneur, who lives in Stäfa, ZH, succeeds Stève Mérillat, who is stepping down from the presidency after three years due to time constraints. The association has 88 member companies and 22 individual members.

Zurich/Illnau-Effretikon, ZH — The Hammer cooperative industrial group is acquiring Anteprima Concept AG. The new acquisition, based in Illnau, is expected to strengthen Hammer’s position in the architecture, hospitality, and public space markets.

Winterthur — Nina Kölbl will take over as head of the tourism division at the House of Winterthur on September 1. She will also serve as deputy executive director. She succeeds Markus Gilgen, who is leaving the organization at his own request after ten years.

Winterthur – The Winterthur City Council is proposing a framework credit of 100 million Swiss francs for the expansion of the district heating networks. The aim is to drive the expansion forward over the next ten years. Voters will vote on the proposal in 2027.

Winterthur/Antwerp – Belgian shipping company Exmar has put the “Antwerp” into service, the world’s first ocean-going vessel powered by ammonia. The engine was developed by WinGD and tested by the Korean company HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Forty additional orders have already been placed.

Zurich/Spreitenbach, Switzerland – Students from several universities are participating in a competition for emerging talent in marketing communications. This year’s competition is sponsored by Zweifel Chips & Snacks AG. The final round will take place on June 16.

Winterthur – The City Association "Junge Altstadt Winterthur," the City of Winterthur, and House of Winterthur plan to jointly establish a city management program for the Old Town. Following the example of other cities, a pilot project will initially run for three years with the aim of enhancing the appeal of the downtown area.

Winterthur – In June 2026, leadership of Frutiger Company will pass from Urs Frutiger to his son Mark. The Winterthur-based company, which specializes in automated tire-washing systems, will celebrate this transition from the second to the third generation from June 19 to 22.

Winterthur – Burckhardt Compression reported a net profit of 110 million Swiss francs in 2025. Revenue remained nearly flat at 1,057 million Swiss francs. Order intake plummeted by 32 percent to 784 million Swiss francs. The compressor manufacturer is feeling the effects of geopolitical tensions.