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  • New event arena for Central Switzerland inaugurated

    New event arena for Central Switzerland inaugurated

    The Pilatus Arena is preparing for its grand opening: On 25 October, the “most modern midsize arena in Switzerland” will be unveiled to the public in front of a sold-out crowd with an opening show followed by a home match between handball club HC Kriens-Lucerne and HSC Suhr Aarau, Halter Gruppe AG announced in a press release. The property developer from Schlieren owns 70 per cent of Pilatus Arena AG. The remaining 30 per cent is held by Caranto AG from Lucerne, which specialises in property management and stadium catering. Both companies are also responsible for the operation of the facility via Pilatus Arena Sports & Event AG.

    On 14 October, invited guests from the worlds of politics, sport and culture were given their first exclusive glimpse of the facility at a pre-opening event. The Pilatus Arena offers space for 4,500 visitors and will serve as the new home of HC Kriens-Lucerne as well as a “hub for sport, events and culture in Central Switzerland and beyond”, according to the press release. At the pre-opening, Lucerne Councillor of States Damian Müller (FDP) described the project as a “promise of sport, culture, sustainability, community and emotion in Lucerne and the whole of Central Switzerland”.

  • OST thinks AI ahead

    OST thinks AI ahead

    Artificial intelligence is more than just a trend at the OST. It is an integral part of teaching and research. Rector Daniel Seelhofer emphasised that the OST specifically builds bridges between scientific excellence and practical application. More than 20 OST research institutes are now working with AI, often in collaboration with companies, administrations or the healthcare sector. The topic has been part of all degree programmes since 2021.

    The importance of this focus was emphasised by Bettina Surber, member of the St. Gallen cantonal government. She praised the OST as a driving force for Eastern Switzerland and pledged the canton’s political support for the university.

    From concrete to care to children’s language
    Various short presentations and films demonstrated the wide range of applications for AI at OST.

    Sustainable construction
    AI helps to optimise concrete mixes with reduced cement content for specific requirements.

    Focus on ethics
    How can AI be used fairly?

    Self-determined handling of data
    A digital “data account” is intended to give citizens more control over their information.

    Sport and intelligence
    Exergames train the intelligence of professional ice hockey players under physical stress.

    Healthy eating with digital support
    A smart app creates personalised meal plans – taking allergies, preferences and health goals into account.

    Agriculture with robots
    Agricultural robots carry out maintenance work such as irrigation or pest control independently.

    Care advice via chatbot
    A digital assistance system for caring relatives was developed in collaboration with the city of St.Gallen.

    Understanding children’s language
    An AI supports professionals in interpreting children’s expressions.

    Two panel discussions focussed on the social dimensions of AI. SRF presenter Florian Inhauser led the discussions. Questions about data protection, responsibility and inclusion were addressed. The discussion showed that technological development alone is not enough. Clear ethical guidelines and social dialogue are needed.

    AI as a tool, not an end in itself
    The second OST University Day made it impressively clear that artificial intelligence is already present in many areas of life – and is making real improvements possible. The decisive factor is how responsibly it is used. The OST is positioning itself as a key player in combining innovation with social benefits.

  • Pilatus Arena: progress in construction and new ownership structure

    Pilatus Arena: progress in construction and new ownership structure

    The Schlieren-based Halter Group is to become the majority shareholder of Pilatus Arena Sports & Events AG (PASE) in Kriens, according to a press release. Halter will become the majority shareholder with a 70 per cent stake. caranto AG from Lucerne, which specialises in real estate management and stadium catering, holds 30 percent. The Pilatus Arena is being built in the Mattenhof neighbourhood of Kriens and will provide space for sporting and other events. The arena has space for a maximum of 4,500 spectators and is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2025. The interior work is currently underway.

    The project was launched by Toni Bucher and Nick Christen in 2011 and has been under the lead management of Halter AG since 2018, according to the press release. Pilatus Arena Sports & Events AG (PASE) was founded in November and will be responsible for operating the arena.

    The arena will be the new home of handball club HC Kriens-Lucerne. According to Halter’s press release, the focus will also be on international matches, national finals, world and European championships, concerts, corporate events, congresses and school and university sports. As general tenant of the arena, the operating company PASE is responsible for the organisation and marketing of these events.

    “The fact that the Halter Group is now also significantly responsible for the operation of the Pilatus Arena is an ideal constellation. The cooperation between the partners is well-established and the competences complement each other perfectly,” says Toni Bucher, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the client Pilatus Arena AG.

  • Fortimo realises real estate project in Dubai

    Fortimo realises real estate project in Dubai

    Fortimo Group is unveiling a new real estate project in Dubai. According to a media release on zawya.com, the St.Gallen-based company is realising a new development in the Dubai Hills residential area. It is working with local partners Eaglewing Projects and OCTA Develop.

    The new residential complex, called The Golf Residence, will reportedly include 200 residential units with views of the nearby golf course and green parks. They will be equipped with high-end kitchen facilities from Europe. Several pools, communal areas and sports facilities are also planned. With a co-working space for residents, Fortimo also aims to cater to the trend of more remote working.

    “We are excited to take the next step in our expansion into Dubai with The Golf Residence, our first build-to-buy project in the United Arab Emirates,” Remo Bienz, co-owner of Fortimo, is quoted as saying. Fortimo is impressed by the development of Dubai into an “internationally recognised, vibrant destination”. The company wants to be part of this development, Bienz said.

  • Veriset brings Mujinga Kambundji on board

    Veriset brings Mujinga Kambundji on board

    Mujinga Kambundji joins Lucerne-based kitchen manufacturer Veriset as brand ambassador. The track and field athlete holds the national records over 60, 100 and 200 metres and last year won gold at the World Indoor Championships over 60 metres and at the European Championships over 200 metres. Despite her great success, the Bernese has “remained down-to-earth and radiates joie de vivre and sympathy”, writes Veriset in a statement. As brand ambassador, “the fastest woman in Switzerland” is to “give an emotional boost to Veriset’s products”.

    The company and the brand ambassador have a lot in common, the statement says. As the daughter of a Swiss woman and a Congolese man, Kambundji “stands for a multicultural Switzerland”, while “people from around 25 nations” work at Veriset. The family business values “family values such as honesty, respect and appreciation” and appreciates “authentic personalities”. The new brand ambassador is “known to be an absolute family man” and at the same time “a modern woman who always gives 100 per cent and has her next goal firmly in sight,” Daniel Jost, co-owner and managing director of Veriset AG, is quoted as saying in the statement. “For us, Mujinga embodies all the values that Veriset also stands for and which should become more visible thanks to the commitment.”

  • Mont-sur-Lausanne relies on Siemens to save energy

    Mont-sur-Lausanne relies on Siemens to save energy

    By increasing the energy efficiency of the sports center, the municipal administration of Mont-sur-Lausanne wants to reduce the loan required for the renovation of the complex, Siemens Switzerland explains in a press release . The company won the tender for a corresponding energy saving contract. In the contract, Siemens guarantees the municipality savings of 60,000 francs annually.

    "For Siemens Switzerland this is a remarkable success and a project that we would like to implement in other municipalities as well," Stéphane Bovey, regional sales manager at Siemens Switzerland, is quoted in the press release. “We focused on the right concepts and suggested the most effective measures.” The communication cites the renovation of the ventilation and lighting systems and the installation of solar modules on the roof of the complex as examples.

    Siemens is working with local companies to implement the project, the press release explains. The contract has a term of 15 years and comprises an investment volume of 809,000 francs. The work should be completed this summer.

    "We are pleased to have found an experienced partner in Siemens who works with us to save energy," said Christian Menétrey, councilor responsible for construction and sustainability. According to her, Siemens has already received further orders after the energy saving contract. The communication specifically mentions the replacement of the water treatment system and the optimization of electrical systems.

  • Implenia wins building construction projects in Germany

    Implenia wins building construction projects in Germany

    The construction service provider Implenia has received new building construction contracts in Germany. According to a press release , the order is worth around 108 million francs.

    Implenia will construct three buildings with an area of around 25,000 square meters for Landmarken AG in an industrial park in Bochum-Laer. Construction is scheduled to start this fall.

    As a European pilot project, the new construction of an innovative sports and leisure facility on an industrial wasteland in the Ruhr area "which is being built for the first time in continental Europe" is intended. The 60 systems of this type that already exist worldwide serve as a model. They should offer a mixture of entertainment, sport, music, gastronomy and events. Further systems are to follow, it says in the message. Construction will start in October and handover is planned for February 2022.

    Prior exclusive partnership phases were decisive for the commissioning of both projects. Implenia worked with the customers and their planning teams to develop economic and technical suggestions for optimizing the project. "The result is cost and deadline security for the client as well as for Implenia."

    In addition to these two projects in the Ruhr area, Implenia will build a residential complex in Mannheim-Waldhof and the expanded shell “for a well-known hotel chain” in Munich near the train station.