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  • New production facility strengthens international industrial location

    New production facility strengthens international industrial location

    The new global Toblerone competence center in Bern now covers 90 percent of global demand for the iconic triangular chocolate. Guy Parmelin officially inaugurated the expanded plant on March 10. “We are incredibly proud of the new Toblerone production line and the modernization of logistics and infrastructure,” said plant manager Thomas Kauffmann in a press release.

    Mondelēz International, the Chicago-based parent company of Bern-based Mondelez Schweiz Production GmbH and Mondelez Schweiz GmbH in Opfikon, has invested 65 million Swiss francs in the installation of this new, state-of-the-art production line. This is one of the largest investments in the company’s chocolate production network in the past ten years.

    “If there is one product that represents Switzerland worldwide, it is chocolate,” said Parmelin in his speech, according to the press release. “And Toblerone has a very special place among Swiss chocolates.” It is “a symbol of Swiss identity and quality par excellence. Identity and quality. As President of the Swiss Confederation and Minister of Economic Affairs, I am therefore particularly pleased that around 90 percent of Toblerone production will continue to be made here in Bern on this new production line.”

    Toblerone is exported from Switzerland to more than 120 countries around the world. As Mondelēz emphasizes, the iconic 118-year-old brand is well positioned to grow globally in the premium segment, benefiting from its high brand awareness and leadership position in the World Travel Retail business. “We have always been proud to manufacture here in Switzerland,” said Iain Livingston, President for Toblerone and World Travel Retail. “The investment underlines our strong commitment to the site and is a key milestone on our journey to lead global growth in the premium chocolate segment.”

  • Industrial firm stabilises turnover and invests in new sites

    Industrial firm stabilises turnover and invests in new sites

    According to a press release, the Kistler Group managed to keep its turnover stable in 2025: at 424 million Swiss francs, it fell by 1 per cent on a currency-adjusted basis and by 5 per cent in Swiss francs. The company cites the strong Swiss franc in particular as a negative factor, but also the stagnating German automotive industry and geopolitical and economic uncertainties, including those related to US tariff policy. Order intake fell short of the company’s expectations, down 2 per cent on a currency-adjusted basis and 6 per cent in Swiss francs.

    “My first year as CEO was challenging, but we have set an important course – including through adapted regional structures that enable us to respond even more flexibly to varying market conditions,” Marc Schaad is quoted as saying. He is cautiously optimistic about the 2026 financial year. “We plan to continue growing through targeted investments, particularly in Asian markets such as China.”

    For Asia, Kistler is planning a new headquarters in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. In the US, Kistler has strengthened its management team. In Germany, the focus is on developing new applications to offset declining sales in the automotive sector. New products are also set to contribute to the Group’s growth in 2026. Nine per cent of revenue is channelled into research and development.

    In Winterthur, Kistler is pressing ahead with preparations for a new, highly automated sensor factory. “The smart factory is a long-term investment for us and a clear commitment to Winterthur as a location,” said Schaad. The company is currently “in an intensive planning and clarification phase”.

  • International expansion with a focus on emerging markets

    International expansion with a focus on emerging markets

    As part of its local-for-local strategy, Sika is expanding its presence in China, Brazil and Morocco. In China, the globally active speciality chemicals company for construction and industry has expanded its existing site in the Suzhou metropolitan region, Sika announced in a press release. The site produces polyurethane bonding and sealing solutions for the automotive, construction and industrial sectors.

    In Brazil, Sika has expanded its site near Belo Horizonte. In this strategically important industrial region of the country, Sika manufactures admixtures for ready-mix concrete, cement and mining. The company has built a new plant for mortar and admixtures near Agadir. From here, Sika intends to supply the south of Morocco and neighbouring markets.

    “These site investments reflect our customers’ trust in us and our long-term commitment to our markets,” said Sika CEO Thomas Hasler in the press release. “By expanding our local production capacities, we are not only improving flexibility, but also creating a resilient, sustainable foundation for our continued growth alongside our long-standing customers and partners.” Sika expects the construction industry in the three countries to grow by more than 4 per cent annually until 2028.