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  • New pipeline cadastre portal creates transparency and added value in the construction industry

    New pipeline cadastre portal creates transparency and added value in the construction industry

    Zurich has introduced a new, advanced system for visualising infrastructure networks. The canton of Zurich’s pipeline register provides a complete visualisation of all above-ground and underground pipelines responsible for water, wastewater, electricity, district heating, gas and communications. Centralising this data in a single information system makes it much easier to access relevant information for planning, construction and maintenance work.

    Simplified access to information
    Previously, interested parties had to obtain information on pipelines individually from the respective owners or operators – a time-consuming process. With the new pipeline cadastre portal, the canton of Zurich now offers a central point of contact that enables users to access this important data quickly and easily. Over 500 works operating in the canton regularly update their data in this system, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the information.

    Wide range of applications
    The portal serves a wide range of users, including public administrations, construction companies, rescue and security services and private individuals. The precise information on the type and location of pipelines improves planning reliability for construction projects and facilitates the maintenance and expansion of existing infrastructure. Although the portal is not intended to be used for the direct planning of excavation work, it helps to significantly reduce the risk of damage by providing clear documentation of pipe routes.

    Simple operation and access to data
    The pipe cadastre portal is designed to be user-friendly. Users can search by municipality, parcel or street and select the medium of interest. The corresponding pipes are then displayed on the digital map. The data is easily accessible and available in standard formats. Additional information such as ownership and contact details of the relevant works are also provided.

    The portal can be accessed at: https://leitungskataster.zh.ch. Prior registration is required to use the portal.

  • Locatee is taken over by Tango

    Locatee is taken over by Tango

    Locatee will be part of Tango in future. Founded in 2014, the Zurich-based company has developed a holistic analysis for the optimal utilisation of office space. To do this, Locatee combines data from sensors with information from other sources such as Wi-Fi and wired networks. The solution provides companies with a complete picture of the utilisation of their workstations. This allows space to be better utilised and costs to be saved.

    Tango from Dallas wants to combine the Locatee solution with its cloud-based software for property management and building maintenance. On average, space utilisation is only 40 percent, Pranav Tyagi is quoted as saying in a press release. “Organisations are actively seeking to better understand occupancy,” says the CEO of Tango.

    The Locatee site in Zurich will now become Tango’s European headquarters. “We look forward to combining occupancy data at the building, floor and zone level with Tango’s industry-leading space management and reservation solutions to provide our customers with a complete picture of planned, projected and actual occupancy,” Myriam Locher, Co-CEO of Locatee, is quoted as saying.

    Benedikt Köppel takes a similar view. “Tango is a leader in the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the built environment,” the Locatee founder and co-CEO is quoted as saying. “Locatee adds a comprehensive occupancy dataset to the vast amounts of data that Tango already analyses, providing insights that benefit the entire property lifecycle, including portfolio strategy, space optimisation, maintenance and sustainability.”

    Tango serves over 500 clients in 140 countries.

  • Exista acquires Fabrimex for growth in high-end power supplies

    Exista acquires Fabrimex for growth in high-end power supplies

    Fehraltorf-basedExista has acquired Fabrimex, according to a media release. Both companies have been active for many years as developers of power supply solutions and are combining their expertise and product range. The merger will be retroactive to 1 January 2023.

    Exista focuses on customised, high-quality power supplies, battery and LED system solutions for customers in industry, railway and medical technology. It has networks with partners and suppliers in Europe, the USA and Asia. With the merger, the owner-managed company, founded in 1988, is aiming for new growth. “Through the combination of customer and supplier relationships, the expanded product portfolio and the combined forces in sales, service and support, we are further expanding our leading position in high-quality power supplies and individual solutions,” Ernst Roth, Managing Director of Exista AG, is quoted as saying.

    Fabrimex has been a provider of power supply solutions since 1947 and produces DC/DC converters, power supplies and inverters. In Switzerland, the company is present through trade brands: Glassman HighVoltage (high voltage supplies), FSP, EPSolar, Hoppecke and others. Fabrimex belonged to the international holding Werap since 2007 and until its takeover by Exista. Fabrimex is transferring its power supply business to Exista.

    Both companies are headquartered in the Zurich Oberland and are to continue as independent companies after the acquisition. 100 percent of the shares in Fabrimex AG will go to Exista AG. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.