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  • Growth strategy in the building technology market continues

    Growth strategy in the building technology market continues

    The Burkhalter Group, a full-service provider of cross-trade building technology, is acquiring Enplan AG, which specialises in the planning of heating and ventilation systems and efficient energy concepts. The company has been operating in the regional market since 1984, employs five people and generates annual sales of around CHF 0.6 million.

    Enplan AG will be merged with Längle & Staub GmbH in St. Gallen, which belongs to the Burkhalter Group, and will continue to operate at its current location as Enplan, a branch of Längle & Staub GmbH. All employees will be retained.

    Secondly, the Burkhalter Group is acquiring Elektro Gasser AG, which has been active in the electrical and telecommunications (ICT) sectors since 1991. The company employs seven people and generates annual sales of around CHF 2 million. Elektro Gasser AG will be gradually integrated into TZ Stromag, which belongs to the Group. At the same time, a branch of TZ Stromag will be established at the Lalden site under the name Gasser Elektro ICT, while Elektro Gasser AG will continue to operate as an independent company until further notice.

    With these acquisitions, the Burkhalter Group is continuing its growth strategy. It provides services in the fields of heating, cooling, ventilation, air conditioning, sanitation and electrical engineering and is headquartered in Zurich.

  • Building technology grows beyond regional boundaries

    Building technology grows beyond regional boundaries

    The Burkhalter Group, a full-service provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical engineering services, hasannouncedthe acquisition ofBZ-Dépannage Sàrl. The Lonay-based company focuses on sanitary facilities, heating, maintenance and repairs, and generated annual sales of CHF 2.7 million in 2025.

    With the purchase of BZ-Dépannage Sàrl, the Burkhalter Group is entering the building technology market in western Switzerland. As part of the Group’s strategy to gain further market share, additional building technology companies are to be acquired in the future, according to the press release. BZ-Dépannage Sàrl will continue to operate as an independent group company of Burkhalter Holding AG at its current location and under the current management of Nicolas Barraud. All employees will be retained.

    As of 31 December 2024, the Burkhalter Group, headquartered in Zurich, employed a total of 5,323 people, including 983 apprentices, who work in 84 group companies at 166 locations in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Burkhalter Holding AG is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

  • The Swiss champions 2025 at SwissSkills

    The Swiss champions 2025 at SwissSkills

    From 17 to 21 September, the BERNEXPO site was transformed into the centre of Swiss building technology. 62 participants from all parts of the country took on challenging competition tasks under realistic conditions. The young professionals competed against each other in the disciplines of heating installer, sanitary installer, plumber, ventilation system installer and in the three specialisations of building technology planning.

    The new Swiss champions are

    • Timo Bruggmann, heating fitter (Rorschach SG)
    • Oliver Ihringer, plumber (Winterthur ZH)
    • Tino Zimmermann, tinsmith (Oberbalm BE)
    • Armin Gaiser, ventilation system fitter (Erstfeld UR)
    • Camille Svitek, Building Services Planner Plumbing (Limpach BE)
    • Kilian Gendroz, Building Services Planner, Heating (Cuarny VD)
    • Mirco Burri, Building Services Planner Ventilation (St. Gallen SG)

    Innovation and practical orientation take centre stage
    The 35th Swiss Building Services Engineering Championships once again presented practical challenges. The young professionals had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in front of a large audience and under time pressure on an area of almost 1900 square metres. Technical ability, creativity and teamwork were equally in focus. Skills that are becoming increasingly important in an increasingly digitalised and sustainable construction industry.

    Building technology experience inspires the public
    In addition to the competition, SwissSkills 2025 offered a broad supporting programme in Hall 19. Interactive zones such as the “Try-a-Skill” area invited visitors to experience technology for themselves and discover professions with their own hands. The careers fair stand, special Foxtrails and experience stations encouraged dialogue between young people, trainers and industry representatives. The direct dialogue and the opportunity to master challenges together make building technology a modern field of innovation.

    Significance for promoting young talent and the industry
    The successful Swiss championships impressively illustrate how attractive and future-oriented building technology is for motivated apprentices. With their skills and professional pride, the award-winning young talents look beyond the horizon and build a bridge to a sustainable and vibrant industry. For companies, educational institutions and the public, SwissSkills is an important impetus for further establishing building technology as a key area of the Swiss construction and energy transition.

  • Efficient cooling with underfloor heating

    Efficient cooling with underfloor heating

    In well-insulated new buildings and energy-efficiently renovated old buildings, interest in alternative cooling methods is increasing. Underfloor heating can not only provide cozy warmth in winter, but can also contribute to a pleasant indoor climate in summer, provided it is connected to a suitable heat pump. This opens up an efficient, noiseless and climate-friendly dual use of existing technology.

    Technology that can do both
    Only water-based systems are suitable for cooling. Cool water flows through the pipe system laid in the floor in summer, controlled by a pump and a smart control system. The decisive factor is the combination with a reversible heat pump, which provides technical support for the cooling mode. The difference between heating and cooling mode lies primarily in the water temperature. Instead of 35 to 40 °C, 16 to 20 °C is pumped through the system.

    Active or passive – two ways to cool down
    Passive cooling uses the temperature difference to the ground or groundwater without the compressor being active. This saves energy, but is often only sufficient for a slight temperature reduction in very hot weather.

    Active cooling, on the other hand, works at full pump capacity. Rooms can be cooled significantly more, but with higher power consumption.
    Brine/water and water/water heat pumps are suitable for both variants. Air/water systems are designed exclusively for active cooling.

    Technology and planning must go together
    The achievable temperature reduction is between 2 and 5 °C. With active solutions, values around 20 to 22 °C are also realistic. A flow temperature that is too low can cause condensation. This is why systems with dew point monitoring are needed that automatically counteract critical values.

    Know the limits, exploit the potential
    Underfloor heating systems react slowly, so cooling needs proactive control. However, with good planning and suitable technology, anyone building or renovating today can rely on a single system that provides year-round comfort without additional air conditioning.

    The achievable temperature reduction depends on the construction method, insulation and design of the system. In well-insulated new buildings or renovated properties, it is possible to cool rooms to 22 °C or below even when it is hot outside. Bedrooms, offices or heavily heated living areas in particular benefit from uniform, silent cooling.

  • Merger strengthens building technology in Thurgau

    Merger strengthens building technology in Thurgau

    NEGXT AG, a planning company for grid and building technology based in Kreuzlingen, is taking over Edelmann Ingenieurbüro AG from Thalheim with retroactive effect from 1 January 2025. According to a press release, Edelmann Ingenieurbüro is to be integrated into the existing structures of NEGXT in organisational and operational terms. Both companies belong to the energie thurgau(EKT) Group from Arbon.

    With the merger, NEGXT aims to strengthen its regional presence in the Zurich and Thurgau area. At the same time, the company will be able to expand its expertise in the areas of electrical planning, construction management and specialist coordination for electrical building infrastructures. According to the press release, further advantages include a stronger service base, the combined expertise of two established teams, expanded capacities for larger and more complex projects and a stronger regional presence.

    The existing contact persons will remain unchanged. Roman Edelmann, former Managing Director of Edelmann Ingenieurbüro AG, will take over the position of Head of Buildings at the Thalheim site within NEGXT AG. He will also become a member of the NEGXT management team.

  • How efficiently do heat pumps work

    How efficiently do heat pumps work

    Heat pumps are considered a key technology for the energy transition in the building sector. But how efficiently do they work in everyday life? Researchers at ETH Zurich have analyzed 1023 systems in ten European countries over a period of two years as part of the largest field study to date. The results show that actual efficiency varies greatly, with a number of dramatic deviations from the technical standards.

    Misconfiguration and oversizing
    Many heat pumps are incorrectly set up or oversized. The heating curve is often set too high, night setbacks lead to unnecessary additional heating and high heating limits extend running times. In Switzerland, 41% of the systems tested were found to have an excessive temperature range. 17 % of the air source heat pumps in the international study were even below the applicable efficiency standards.

    Digital tools as a solution
    The researchers are calling for uniform European standards for the digital monitoring of heat pumps. Intelligent control systems and algorithms could continuously analyse operating efficiency and provide suggestions for optimization. Initial pilot projects with smart meters and AI-supported data evaluation in Switzerland confirm this potential.

    Efficiency increases acceptance
    Efficient operation not only reduces electricity consumption, but also increases confidence in the technology. This is crucial for establishing heat pumps as a climate-friendly solution across the board. The ETH studies show that the technology is ready; what is needed now are standards, monitoring and greater awareness of its operation.

  • Digitalisation and AI as the answer to skills shortages and climate targets

    Digitalisation and AI as the answer to skills shortages and climate targets

    The construction industry needs both digitalisation and AI in response to increasing complexity and data density. According to a HSLU press release on the seminar organised by its Institute of Building Technology and Energy(IGE), both are also needed to increase efficiency in times of a shortage of skilled workers, declining productivity and an urgently needed reduction in greenhouse gases from buildings.

    This annual IGE event is aimed at specialists in energy, building and construction technology and architecture. This year’s event attracted 110 participants.

    Several speakers shed light on the latest developments in AI for the construction industry. For example, Bruno Michel from IBM Research spoke about “artificial stupidity” when generative AI generates incorrect information with poor training data from the internet. Jörn Plönnings from the University of Rostock also emphasised that a lack of training data is a major problem for the construction industry. However, AI is neither a curse nor a blessing, but simply a necessity in view of the increasing complexity and flood of data.

    Marcel Imfeld from Schindler Aufzüge and Roman Steffen from Trafiko spoke about intelligent mobility, which enables denser construction or fewer parking spaces in neighbourhoods, for example. The automated monitoring of buildings was also covered in various presentations.

    The HSLU presented its Lightscore project, which aims to launch an evidence-based integrative lighting assessment. It is also working on a new SIA standard for the energy efficiency of data centres. And finally, Roger Buser from HSLU reported on his journey through India with the emission-free solar vehicle Solar Butterfly made of ocean PET, where he encountered numerous innovative solutions to combat climate change.

  • New facility management branch opened in St.Gallen

    New facility management branch opened in St.Gallen

    Hälg Facility Management AG will also have a presence in St.Gallen from the new year. The Zurich-based company, which was founded in 2000, is thus expanding its network to eastern Switzerland. It already has branches in Zurich, Bern, Münchenstein BL and Rotkreuz ZG. The company is part of Hälg Holding AG, based in St.Gallen. With 1144 employees at 27 locations in Switzerland, the group is active in building technology and property management.

    Markus Haldimann, the long-standing Managing Director of Hälg Facility Management AG, will take over the strategic management of the new branch, according to a company press release. Daniel Weber will be responsible for operational management as site manager. After training as a polymechanic, Weber completed a degree in facility management and continued his training in new energies. He will be responsible for providing services on site and further developing the St.Gallen team.

    “The expansion of our range of services here in St.Gallen not only strengthens our regional presence, it also offers our customers real added value,” Marcel Baumer, co-owner of the Hälg Group, is quoted as saying. “In addition to services in the area of building technology, we can now also offer our high service quality and expertise in the area of facility management.”

  • Takeover secures jobs and orders in Freiburg

    Takeover secures jobs and orders in Freiburg

    Burkhalter is stepping into the breach at Etablissements Techniques Fragnière SA, based in Bulle, which has run into financial difficulties. The Zurich-based building technology specialist will take over the business and employees at ETF’s sites in Bulle and Givisiez, Burkhalter announced in a press release. Specifically, 117 employees, including 32 apprentices, will be taken on under the same conditions that apply to them at ETF. Burkhalter intends to use them to fulfil the majority of ETF’s orders at the two Fribourg sites.

    Burkhalter has founded the two companies Bul Elec SA and Fri Elec SA for the takeover. They are intended to strengthen the building technology company’s presence in the canton of Fribourg. In addition, Burkhalter is “now in a position to offer its customers in the canton of Fribourg the entire portfolio of electrical engineering services”, according to the press release. Laurent Murith and Frédéric Bourguet will take over the management of the new companies. Both were previously branch managers at the respective ETF locations.

  • Takeover strengthens expertise in building technology

    Takeover strengthens expertise in building technology

    The Hälg Group, based in the St.GallenBodenseeArea, is taking over Oberhänsli AG Gebäudetechnik from Bütschwil, which specializes in construction planning and execution. According to a press release, the St.Gallen-based company intends to expand its market position in Toggenburg. In addition to opening up new markets, Hälg & Co. AG intends to expand its expertise in the area of air conditioning and ventilation by exchanging specialists.

    The current owners of Oberhänsli AG, Marianne and Peter Oberhänsli, will continue to run their company under the current name until the complete handover on January 1, 2026. Hälg will operate Bütschwil as an additional location. The Hälg Group will take on all 28 employees, including six apprentices, and continue to employ them.

    “We are delighted to have found a strong and future-oriented succession solution in the Hälg Group,” Marianne and Peter Oberhänsli are quoted as saying in the press release. “We particularly appreciate the fact that our values and those of the Hälg Group are very much in line, which gives us the certainty that our company will continue to be managed in the best hands. We are confident that our employees will have optimal development opportunities and will continue to work in an environment that values their dedication and commitment.”

  • Meier Tobler Group AG sells Lüftungshygiene AG to Hälg Group

    Meier Tobler Group AG sells Lüftungshygiene AG to Hälg Group

    Meier Tobler Lüftungshygiene AG, founded in 2009, has established itself as an independent company with 25 employees at two locations. Despite its success, it remained a niche business within Meier Tobler. Due to the increasing focus on core areas, Meier Tobler decided to sell the company to the Hälg Group in June 2024. Roger Basler, CEO of Meier Tobler, comments: “We are delighted to have found the ideal buyer in the Hälg Group. Its strategic direction is a perfect fit and we are convinced that our employees will be optimally integrated into the Hälg team.”

    Leading company in ventilation cleaning
    The Hälg Group is pursuing a targeted growth strategy and sees an increasing demand for hygiene solutions and clean air. It is already active in the field of ventilation cleaning at its sites in Bern, Zurich and St. Gallen. The acquisition of Meier Tobler Lüftungshygiene AG will enable the company to significantly expand its team of experts and utilise additional synergies. The aim is to become the market leader in ventilation cleaning. Sandro Keller, CEO Building Technology at the Hälg Group, explains: “The takeover will enable us to almost triple our capacity in ventilation cleaning and strengthen the organisation. This will significantly expand our expertise and put us in a position to take on large mandates in the future.”

    Hälg Group bundles its expertise
    In order to exploit its full potential and position itself optimally on the market, the Hälg Group is combining its activities in a new organisational unit. Under the umbrella of Service Schweiz, Hälg & Co. AG Lüftungsreinigung will offer its services throughout Switzerland under the management of Cyrill Rohner. All employees of Meier Tobler Lüftungshygiene AG are to be taken over.

    Cyrill Rohner, member of the Hälg Group’s Building Technology Management Board, is delighted about the new addition: “We want to grow in the service sector and also see opportunities in ventilation cleaning. By strengthening the team and pooling our strengths in the Hälg & Co. AG Ventilation Cleaning organisational unit, we will exploit this potential and play to our strengths in a targeted manner.”

  • Pilot project to reduce energy consumption in building technology

    Pilot project to reduce energy consumption in building technology

    Artificial intelligence could help to reduce energy consumption in building technology. Hälg AG, which is based in the St.GallenBodenseeArea and is active in building technology, has launched a pilot project for the AI-based software technology R8 Digital Operator from the manufacturer R8 Technologies, according to a press release.

    The tests are intended to determine the energy-saving potential of the building control system at the company’s own facilities at its headquarters in St.Gallen. The software uses algorithms developed using AI, “which monitor and automatically optimise the needs of the different rooms in the building”.

    The manufacturer, headquartered in Estonia, promises efficient and sustainable controls for building technology systems. Compared to conventional building automation systems, according to the announcement, the adaptations “run simultaneously through intelligent, proactive and predictive control and ensure automatic optimisation of the building technology systems”.

    The test phase will extend over one to one and a half years and take into account data from all four seasons. This is how long it will take R8 to adjust. As soon as the results are available, Hälg will decide whether to continue working with R8 as the exclusive sales partner for the solution in Switzerland.

  • Efficient utilisation of building heat – EMPA’s HEATWISE project

    Efficient utilisation of building heat – EMPA’s HEATWISE project

    At a time when sustainable energy management is becoming increasingly important, the unused waste heat from IT systems in buildings represents a considerable waste. Hospitals, universities and office complexes have extensive IT infrastructures that not only consume energy but also produce a significant amount of heat that remains largely unutilised. The Horizon Europe project HEATWISE addresses this challenge and brings together twelve research and industry partners from eight countries to develop innovative solutions for utilising this waste heat.

    The project, which was launched in early 2024 and will run for three years, is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe and by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation. A key element of HEATWISE is the development of predictive control algorithms that not only link the IT infrastructure and building technology, but are also designed to enable energy-efficient, low-carbon and cost-effective operation.

    One example of the practical realisation of these goals is Empa’s “NEST” research building in Dübendorf, which serves as a real pilot plant. Here, the waste heat from a microcomputing centre is already being successfully used for heating, supported by innovative cooling technologies such as the “on-chip liquid cooling” system from Israeli project partner ZutaCore. This enables optimum heat recovery and the utilisation of the recovered heat for high-temperature-intensive applications, such as hot water supply.

    For specialists from the property and location development sector, HEATWISE not only offers insights into pioneering heat recovery and energy efficiency technologies, but also concrete application examples that show how IT infrastructures and building technology can be used synergistically for more sustainable energy management.

  • Hilti Switzerland develops support system for new KSB building

    Hilti Switzerland develops support system for new KSB building

    According to a press release,Hilti Switzerland has “developed a coordinated, cross-trade fastening technology specifically for the new hospital in collaboration with the Baden Cantonal Hospital(KSB) and the planners, engineers and contractors involved, which all companies were able to work with right from the start”.

    It represents progress in the construction industry and could be used in other highly complex construction projects in the future, which also have to fulfil high technical requirements in terms of earthquake safety and fire protection. “We are not only achieving a technically and economically sophisticated solution, but also the safest and therefore most sustainable one,” says Marco Lüthi, project engineer for hospital construction at the Swiss representative of Hilti AG in Schaan, based in Adliswil.

    The new concept is intended for multi-storey buildings. The pioneering achievement consists of a holistic approach, they say. The joint solution puts an end to a common practice whereby each company designed and installed its own fixings and substructures. The isolated approach had made the processes inefficient.

    Thanks to the multiple bracket developed by Hilti, the heating, plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical trades were able to work together from the outset. This resulted in 60 per cent fewer fixing points (drill holes) and 50 per cent fewer cuts and items. Prefabrication and the elimination of separate brackets meant that the building services companies needed almost 50 per cent less time for installation. The use of lifting platforms, ladders and scaffolding was also reduced, thus minimising the risk of injury for construction workers. Sustainability has also benefited: In comparison with conventional fastening systems, 50 per cent of CO2 was saved.

    The new KSB building is expected to cost 580 million and is scheduled to go into operation in autumn 2024.

  • HKG remodels traditional Aarau garage

    HKG remodels traditional Aarau garage

    The engineering and consulting firm Herzog Kull Group Holding AG (HKG) is converting the Aarhof Garage in Aarau into a modern office building and will also use it itself, according to a press release. The garage was built in 1950 and will meet modern building standards following the renovation, according to the HKG press release. 45 office workstations are to be created on the ground floor. The project is being realised by HKG together with the Aarau architectural firm Schneider & Schneider. In addition to the offices, there will also be meeting rooms, a break room and a kitchen.

    In its press release, HKG refers to a report in the “Aargauer Zeitung” newspaper, according to which the costs will amount to CHF 3.2 million. Work on the conversion is scheduled to begin in 2024, probably in late summer. The refurbishment, conversions and new buildings on the upper floor should be completed by mid-September 2025.

    According to HKG, three two-and-a-half-room loft flats with high ceilings will be built on the upper floor. As the area around the Traditionsgarage was traditionally a green spot in Aarau, a green space is to be created again in memory of the historic gardens, according to the press release.

    Founded in Aarau in 1978, HKG specialises in innovative building technology ranging from electricity planning to building automation. HKG also specialises in renewable energies such as photovoltaics.

    In addition to its headquarters in Aarau, HKG has offices in Schlieren ZH, Baden, Bern, Chur GR, Crissier VD, Lucerne, Olten SO, Pratteln BL, Rotkreuz ZG, St.Gallen and Vilters SG. HKG employs around 200 permanent staff, including 89 with higher technical qualifications, 65 with technical qualifications, 23 commercial and administrative staff and 23 apprentices.

  • Burkhalter Group completes capital increase

    Burkhalter Group completes capital increase

    Burkhalter Group has successfully completed a capital increase for the acquisition of Solothurn-based Riggenbach AG, Lüftungs- und Klimatechnik, the Zurich-based specialist for building technology announced in a press release. Specifically, 148,774 new registered shares with a nominal value of 4 centimes each were issued from the existing capital band. The seller of Riggenbach AG will receive the new shares as part of the purchase price and has undertaken to hold two thirds of the registered shares for at least two years.

    With the capital increase, Burkhalter’s share capital has risen to just under CHF 425,000. It consists of a total of 10,622,130 registered shares with a nominal value of 4 centimes each. The new registered shares can be traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange as of 30 August.

    The acquisition of Riggenbach AG is intended to give Burkhalter additional market share. The company, which is headquartered in Olten and has branches in Solothurn and Brugg AG, generates annual sales of around CHF 40 million. In its strategy, Burkhalter reserves the right to acquire other building technology companies in order to expand its market share.

  • Burkhalter buys Riggenbach

    Burkhalter buys Riggenbach

    Burkhalter Group signed a purchase agreement for Riggenbach AG, Lüftungs- und Klimatechnik on 29 June. The company, which is headquartered in Olten and has branch offices in Solothurn and Brugg, generates annual sales of around CHF 40 million, Burkhalter said in a corresponding statement. The takeover is intended to give the Zurich-based building technology specialist additional market share. In its strategy, Burkhalter reserves the right to acquire further building technology companies in order to expand its market share.

    The takeover of Riggenbach is expected to be completed next month. The purchase price is to be paid in cash and by means of new registered shares of Burkhalter. To this end, Burkhalter Holding AG will create 148,774 new registered shares, for which shareholders’ subscription rights will be excluded. Riggenbach has undertaken to hold two thirds of the shares acquired as part of the takeover for at least two years, informs Burkhalter. The new registered shares are expected to be tradable on the SIX from around the end of August to the beginning of September.

  • Sensor gate from dormakaba receives iF Design Award

    Sensor gate from dormakaba receives iF Design Award

    The new Argus V60 sensor interlock from dormakaba has won an award in the building technology category at this year’s iF Design Awards, the globally active locking technology group from Rümlang informs in a press release. The Argus V60 is designed for foyers with lift systems or office buildings.

    The sensor barrier can also be used to separate floors or parts of the entrance area of buildings. Here, the airlock, which can be integrated “in the smallest of installation spaces”, “blends into the architecture like a piece of furniture”, writes dormakaba. As further advantages of the Argus V60, dormakaba lists “security, elegance and efficiency in the smallest of spaces”.

    With the iF Design Award, the iF International Forum Design GmbH annually honours outstanding achievement in the design of products in a variety of categories. For this year’s iF Design Award, almost 11,000 entries from 56 countries competed for the quality seal for excellent design.

    The iF Design Award is not the first award for the Argus V60. In February, the sensor-equipped personal interlock from dormakaba had already convinced the jury at the German Design Award of the German Design Council.

  • Burkhalter buys Bötschi Holding

    Burkhalter buys Bötschi Holding

    Burkhalter Group has acquired the building technology company Bötschi Holding. According to a media release from the Zurich-based service provider for heating and cooling, ventilation and air conditioning, sanitary and electrical engineering, the takeover is in pursuit of the expansion of its technology fields of sanitary, heating and ventilation in the cantons of Thurgau and St.Gallen. With the transaction, the subsidiaries Bötschi AG Feuer Luft Wasser, Angele AG Feuer Luft Wasser and Perl-Pool AG also join the Burkhalter Group.

    Burkhalter is taking over all 65 employees of the family-owned company based in Mauren and Bronschhofen. Its annual turnover in its core business of plumbing, heating and ventilation amounts to CHF 19 million. The companies will retain their company names and management.

    The purchase price will be settled in cash and by means of registered shares of Burkhalter Holding AG. For this purpose, the creation of 47,682 registered shares from authorised capital is planned. They are to be traded from the beginning or middle of May. The seller has undertaken not to sell the registered shares received from the sale for a period of two years.

    The service provider for heating and cooling, ventilation and air conditioning, sanitary and electrical engineering employs 4600 people at 150 locations in 80 companies.

  • Burkhalter completes capital increase

    Burkhalter completes capital increase

    Burkhalter Holding AG has successfully completed a capital increase, the Zurich-based building technology specialist announced in a press release. Specifically, 62,732 new registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.04 each were issued. Burkhalter’s share capital thus increased to 10,425,674 registered shares with a total nominal value of CHF 417,026.96.

    The capital increase from authorised capital was carried out as part of the acquisition of LKE Haustechnik AG from Landquart GR and Strässle Installationen AG from Amriswil TG. Burkhalter acquired both companies in January of this year. Part of the purchase price will be paid in listed registered shares. Burkhalter is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The new registered shares will be traded on the stock exchange from 6 March. hs

  • Poenina and Burkhalter explore fusion in building technology

    Poenina and Burkhalter explore fusion in building technology

    Poenina Holing AG from Opfikon and Burkhalter Holding AG from Zurich have announced the start of their merger negotiations in a press release . The aim is to get “a strong, local provider” on the way who “could design and install future-oriented building technology across trades”, it says.

    According to the Federal Energy Strategy 2050, energy consumption in buildings is to be halved by upgrading the building services. The companies Poenina and Burkhalter, which specialize in building technology, want to contribute to reducing consumption by offering all building technology services from a single source in the future. This marks a "future-oriented offer in the field of building technology" and could make a contribution to the energy transition.

    At the same time, both companies expect a growth spurt and the creation of additional jobs. With the presence of the Burkhalter Group throughout Switzerland, Poenina wants to open up new customer segments. Poenina plans to provide information on further plans at the balance sheet media conference on March 31.

  • Caleira lets poenina grow

    Caleira lets poenina grow

    According to a message from the poenina Group , the building technology company from Glattal generated operating income of 302.2 million francs in the 2020 financial year. Compared to the previous year, this corresponds to growth of 19.4 percent.

    The merger of poenina with the Caleira Group, which was consolidated at the end of June 2020, is mentioned as the background to the strong growth. Caleira is an amalgamation of twelve companies from seven cantons that specialize in building envelopes and building technology. In 2019, Caleira had a turnover of 112.0 million francs.

    In the top-selling area of sanitary ware, poenina earned 112.4 million francs in the year under review, while the heating and cooling business area earned 88.3 million francs. 38.4 million francs were realized in customer service.

    At 15.0 million francs, poenina's operating result was 1.3 percent lower than in 2019. In contrast, net profit increased by 2.4 percent to CHF 12.6 million. Despite the sharply increased number of shares due to the merger with Caleira, poenina intends to distribute CHF 2.00 per share to the shareholders as in the previous year.

    For the current year, the building technology group is assuming good market conditions in the building construction segment. The group plans to continue its growth strategy, writes poenina. The company also wants to strengthen its presence in Switzerland through further acquisitions.

  • BKW strengthens building technology with takeovers

    BKW strengthens building technology with takeovers

    BKW Building Solutions, the building services division of BKW leads energy efficiency measures in buildings by. In order to strengthen this area, BKW has now expanded its network of installation companies and taken over two companies from the cantons of Valais and Zurich, the energy company informed in a press release .

    One of these is Elektro Nikolai GmbH . The company based in St.Niklaus, Valais, offers electrical installations in Mattertal and Zermatt. Under the umbrella of BKW, Elektro Nikolai is to work closely with Werner Electro AG, which has been part of BKW since 2018. "The addition of Elektro Nikolai GmbH strengthens the presence and positioning of BKW Building Solutions in Upper Valais and shows the region's great potential for the future," said Stefan Luggen from Werner Electro AG in the press release.

    On the other hand, Gloor Planzer AG will be included in the building technology division of BKW. The company from Männedorf specializes in the installation of air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems, writes BKW. The previous owners Roland and Sandra Gloor will continue to manage the business of Gloor Planzer AG under the umbrella of BKW.

  • Building technology management day takes place in Baden

    Building technology management day takes place in Baden

    This year's building technology management day will take place on November 10th in the transformer hall in Baden . In addition to the lectures and the panel discussion by experts, following the joint invitation from energie-cluster.ch and pro clima, it is intended to offer the opportunity for personal networking or to establish or intensify contacts . After many events were canceled due to the Covid pandemic, direct trade between the industry is important, pro clima President Timo Alber is quoted in the invitation.

    The topic of the event is: How can companies establish themselves, distinguish themselves and, if necessary, benefit from them in individual cases? The focus should be on the management of the company and in the company. After the welcome coffee at 8.30 a.m. and the introduction by Timo Alber, André Lüthi, CEO of Globetrotter Group AG, will hold the introductory speech on the topic: Entrepreneurship as a driver of innovation and success. Which skills are particularly in demand in times of crisis?

    Other speakers include Carl Elsener, CEO Victorinox AG, and Robert Weinert, Head of Real Estate Monitoring at Wüest Partner AG in Zurich, as well as Norman Alexander, expert on reading and people influence, and Eva Jaisli, CEO and co-owner of PB Schweizer Tools AG. Participating in the lunchtime discussion are: National Councilor Jürg Grossen and Daniel Huser, suissetec Central President and owner of Huser Gebäudetechnik AG. Also Marco Waldhauser from the engineering office Waldhauser + Hermann AG and Norbert Rücker. The economist is Head of Economics & Next Generation Research at Julius Baer.

    The final lecture on “Teambuilding – Leadership – Mindset” will be given by the coach of the Swiss ice hockey team Patrick Fischer. The event ends at 4.30 p.m. with the closing speech by Timo Alber and the new head of energie-cluster.ch Christoph Röthlisberger.

  • Groupe E invests in Neuchâtel

    Groupe E invests in Neuchâtel

    The new operations center is to be built in the Sécherons II industrial area of Boudevilliers in the municipality of Val-de-Ruz, Groupe E informed in a press release . The Freiburg energy supplier has already acquired an area of 18,300 square meters. An administration building, a warehouse, a washing facility, a yard for recycling and parking spaces are to be built there within two years. The communication puts the investment volume at around CHF 22 million.

    Immediately after completion, Groupe E plans to relocate the company’s employees, who are currently based in Corcelles-Cormondrèche, Neuchâtel and responsible for the operation and expansion of the electricity network in the canton of Neuchâtel, to Boudevilliers. The new location will also be used to expand the group’s activities and as an overarching competence center, explains Groupe E. In the announcement, the company refers in particular to the subsidiary Vuilliomenet Électricité AG based in Boudry NE. Through this, Groupe E in the canton of Neuchâtel also offers services in building technology or electrical systems and home automation.