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16.06.2025
Zentralbahn transports nearly 14 million passengers
Stansstad - In 2024, the Zentralbahn carried approximately 13.8 million passengers on routes in the triangle between Lucerne, Engelberg-Titlis in the canton of Obwalden and Interlaken in the canton of Bern. Despite the increased earnings, the company posted a loss of 1 million Swiss francs. The background to this development concerns costs related to repair work after a storm in Brienz in the canton of Bern.
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.
09.04.2025
Pilatus gains access to F35A technology
Stans/Bern - Aircraft manufacturer Pilatus is being given access to the technology of the new F35A fighter jet. The Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse has approved the corresponding offset agreement between Pilatus and Lockheed Martin.
01.04.2025
EWN planning large-scale battery storage facility in Buochs
Stans/Buochs - The utility company EWN is planning the construction of a large battery storage facility at the Fadenbrücke substation in Buochs. The storage facility is intended to ensure grid stability for electricity sourced from decentralized photovoltaic systems.
25.03.2025
Aerolite kitting out 21 helicopters for Rega
Ennetbürgen/Kloten - Aerolite is currently equipping the 21 helicopters of the new single-type fleet operated by Swiss Air-Rescue (Rega). One of the Airbus H145 helicopters, which features an interior specially developed for Rega, has already completed its maiden flight. The entire fleet is gradually expected to commence operations by the end of 2026.
06.03.2025
Pilatus sells 22 training aircraft to the French Air and Space Force
Stans/Le Cannet-des-Maures - The Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has entered into a long-term supply contract with Babcock France. This includes the sale of 22 PC-7 MKX training planes as well as ground-based training systems. Delivery is scheduled for 2027.
17.01.2025
Conny Arpagaus assumes management responsibility at Fuchs Design
Stansstad - Oliver Fuchs has handed over management responsibility of Fuchs Design AG to his right-hand woman of many years, Conny Arpagaus. The founder and owner of the textile finishing firm will remain with the company in the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors and as a creative mind.
06.01.2025
SoftwareOne to acquire Crayon Group
Stans/Oslo - SoftwareOne has submitted a stock and cash offer to the shareholders of the Crayon Group. The merged company for cloud solutions will be headquartered in Stans, with the workforce of around 13,000 employees in more than 70 countries generating sales of 1.6 billion Swiss francs.