Prix SVC Nordschweiz 2017: These six companies are competing for the trophy
On November 30, the Prix SVC Nordschweiz 2017 will be awarded in Basel. From 96 companies in this region, the expert jury of the Swiss Venture Club SVC business network has once again selected six finalists for the eighth edition.
Preparations for the Prix SVC Nordschweiz 2017 are in full swing and entering the home stretch. With the Prix SVC Northern Switzerland, the Swiss Venture Club promotes entrepreneurship in this region. The award ceremony will be held for the 8th time in Basel. Up to 1,200 guests from business, science, politics and culture follow this Prix and use the opportunity for networking. This year, the following six companies are in the final (in alphabetical order):
- Dectris, Baden-Dättwil: This company develops and produces X-ray detectors. Customers in science and industry worldwide achieve excellent results thanks to the detector performance and make the invisible visible. For example, with the help of such a detector, the structure of the Zika virus could be deciphered and the virus combated. The company is led by founder Dr. Christian Brönnimann and employs over 100 people.
- Krafft Group: The Krafft Group, based in Basel, has been operating hotel and restaurant businesses in Basel and Zurich since 2003. It is managed by CEO and co-owner Franz-Xaver Leonhardt and by its partners, who are active in the various companies. The group of companies employs 150 people, 16 of whom are in training.
- Kuratel Group AG, Leibstadt: The focus of this internationally oriented, locally acting Swiss family business is on timber construction, the kitchen, furniture and parquet industries, resale and DIY stores. With the synergies of trading, logistics and warehousing, customer segments can be served with total solutions from a single source. The group of companies currently employs 536 people (Switzerland) and 298 (International). George Kuratle is the owner and delegate of the board of directors.
- Nikles Inter Ltd., Aesch/Basel: Founded in 1982 by current president Gerhard Nikles, this Swiss family business is one of the world's manufacturers and suppliers of shower equipment. The high-quality, sustainable and durable products are popular all over the world. The company consistently invests a large part of its profits in its own research and development, so that new products and technologies can always be developed. More than 180 employees work for the company worldwide.
- Sensile Medical AG, Olten: Sensile Medical AG is a leading company in the field of micropump technology and develops customer-specific solutions for the delivery and dosing of liquid medications. At its core is the patented SenseCore pump technology. The company was founded in 2004, is headquartered in Olten and is led by CEO Derek Brandt. It currently employs around 110 people.
- Stäger & Co. AG, Muri: The Stäger Packaging Group is one of Europe's leading suppliers of application-specific and customized packaging solutions made of transparent and thermoformed plastics. More than 200 employees work at sites in Switzerland, England, Germany and the Czech Republic. The company is managed by Thorsten Seufert and Marlen Saner, in close cooperation with the owners Felix Rübel and Alex Bührer.
Attractive prizes await the first-place winners at the Prix SVC Nordschweiz 2017: The winner can take part in a company trip to Asia, which offers exclusive insights into local economies and companies as well as many contact and networking opportunities. The second-place company will also be able to go on a trip, either to Singapore or Thailand or to the US Entrepreneur of the Year Congress in Palm Springs. The third-place winner will have the opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime team event, such as a ski day with a member of the Swiss national ski team. All these prizes are donated by renowned network partners of the Swiss Venture Club.
Information: www.swiss-venture-club.ch
