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11.06.2025
RUAG and Pilatus on schedule with conversion of military aircraft
Emmen/Stans - The state-owned armament company RUAG in the canton of Lucerne and aircraft manufacturer Pilatus have already modernized 14 Pilatus PC-7 for the Swiss Air Force. These aircraft are the backbone for the basic training of military pilots. The conversion of the remaining 13 machines is also running according to plan.
19.05.2025
Schiltrac builds first fire truck with tracks and wheels
Buochs/Stoos - Schiltrac Fahrzeugbau is supplying the municipality of Stoos, which is located at an altitude of 1,305 meters, with its first fire truck with wheels and tracked treads. It can be used safely even on extremely steep slopes as well as on snow, ice, mud, and scree, minimizing damage to the ground.
09.05.2025
SoftwareOne acquires 90 per cent stake in Crayon Group
Stans/Oslo - SoftwareOne acquired approximately 90 per cent of the Norwegian Crayon Group’s share capital at the end of the offer period, with the remaining shares to be acquired through a compulsory acquisition. This is according to preliminary results. The combined cloud solutions provider is locating its future headquarters in Stans in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden.