We are pleased to welcome HB-Therm AG as a new Member of Swiss Centers and welcome to the Swiss Centers community!

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As a pioneer in the manufacturing of temperature control units for the plastics industry, HB‑Therm AG has distinguished itself since its founding in 1967 through outstanding innovations, uncompromising quality, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

With a subsidiary in Siegburg, Germany, and 65 country representations, HB‑Therm has a global presence and serves customers from the automotive, medical technology, consumer goods, optics and industrial sectors. With 140 employees, the company, based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, produces over 11,000 units a year and generates annual turnover of around CHF 60 million, underlining its position as the largest manufacturer of temperature control units on the global market.

Moving forward, Swiss Centers will provide professional business representation services to support HB-Therm’s business operations and long-term development across China.

We look forward to empowering the company’s market expansion in China and growing hand in hand with HB-Therm to unlock more business opportunities in the Chinese market.

Some companies build technology. Others help shape how societies connect, communicate and evolve.

We are pleased to welcome Huawei Switzerland as a new Member of Swiss Centers.

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. They have approximately 213,000 employees and operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than 3 billion people around world. There are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

Huawei in Switzerland

With more than 450 employees working across Bern, Zurich and Lausanne, Huawei is represented since 2008 in Switzerland with various business groups.

🔹 For Swiss telecommunications operators and major service providers, Huawei offers end-to-end products and services in the areas of fixed network access, mobile communication including 5G, as well as transmission and IP networks. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology and leading innovation, Huawei has developed unique solutions tailored to the Swiss market, contributing to the expansion of ultra-fast broadband in both fixed and mobile networks throughout the country, especially in rural areas.

🔹 In the enterprise business, Huawei targets specific industry solutions in healthcare, education, finance, manufacturing, and internet service providers, providing renowned customers with their network, data center, storage, and cloud solutions. Huawei relies on a loyal and steadily growing partner ecosystem of Swiss distributors, resellers, as well as implementation, solution, IT, and innovation partners.

🔹 In the Digital Power sector, Huawei supplies their customers with leading digital energy products and solutions. They are committed to integrating digital technology and power electronics, developing clean energy, and digitizing energy supply to advance the energy transition. In the field of clean power generation, they assist in creating systems based on renewable energy. In the environmentally friendly ICT power infrastructure, they help build low-carbon and intelligent data centers and communication networks.

🔹 In the consumer business, Huawei focuses on five growth pillars: Smart Office, Fitness & Health, Smart Home, Easy Travel, and Entertainment. Their products for end consumers in all these areas stand out for the perfect combination of high-tech and design; their laptops and tablets, mobile broadband devices, headphones and speakers, wearables, or other smart devices are also popular in Switzerland.

As Swiss Centers continues to connect businesses across borders and industries, we look forward to collaborating with Huawei Switzerland and welcoming them into our international community.

The announcement was made during a VIP ceremony at the SNEC in Shanghai, with the presence of LightSeeds co-founders Laure-Emmanuelle Perret and Pierrick Duvoisin, and Cybrid CEO and Founder Mark Wu.

As a partner and supporter of LightSeeds in China, Swiss Centers China’ GM Yulia JIN gave an opening speech, praising the value of global collaboration to accelerate development and the move to cleaner energy production.

About LightSeeds:

Independent Swiss cleantech company active in the field of photovoltaic systems

Based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Founded in 2024 by Laure-Emmanuelle Perret and Pierrick Duvoisin

Commercializing a new class of lightweight, rigid glass-free solar modules engineered from advanced polymers

Used on any type of infrastructure

“This partnership brings together Cybrid’s global leadership in advanced materials and manufacturing with LightSeeds’ Swiss-developed, patented solar technology—delivering ultra-light, glass-free modules with over 50% lower carbon footprint than conventional PV. Together, the two companies are setting the stage for the rapid market adoption of high-performance, environmentally responsible solar solutions.” – 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦

Swiss Centers is proud to support LightSeeds in helping them navigate the Chinese market and find meaningful partners. We believe that the path to a greener future lies in meaningful cooperation — where innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship come together across borders.

Since 1886, the Brauerei Locher AG, the producer of Appenzeller Bier and Säntis Malt Whisky, has crafted its beverages with locally sourced high-altitude barley and natural alpine spring water from the Swiss Alps. With a fusion of ancient craftsmanship and ongoing innovation, their commitment to quality and sustainability has garnered recognition both locally and globally.

Whether in crafting beer or whisky, the Brauerei Locher stands out for its distinctive charm and excellence. Recognized for their sustainable practices, they’ve received accolades like the Sino-Swiss Business Award for Health and Environmental Responsibility. They also prioritize collaboration with Swiss producers, supporting local farmers and fulfilling social responsibilities.

Not just a leader within the Swiss market, the brewery brings their Swiss quality and craftsmanship to other countries too, making it a global liquor brand. Having maintained their office at Swiss Centers’ headquarters in Waigaoqiao free trade zone for years, they’ve now upgraded their collaboration by becoming a member, leveraging our services more effectively.

We are honored to support the business development of the Brauerei Locher and Appenzeller Bier in China and look forward to exploring more cooperation opportunities together. We are committed to continuing to promote its unique characteristics and flavors, allowing Swiss quality to shine brightly in China.

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We are delighted to announce the opening yesterday of the very first flagship store in China of our member Elite SA, producer of outstanding bedding since 1895 – a genuine manufacture combining know-how, tradition and innovation – located in Aubonne, on the shores of Lake Geneva.

This magnificent #boutique, managed by Hank Lü, is located in #Shanghai, in the Huangpu district, more precisely in Fuxinghui in the Old Ximen. It was inaugurated with great pomp by its owner François Pugliese and with the presence of Sacha Bachmann, Consul General of Switzerland in Shanghai and his Head of the Economic Section Stella Nie. Also present were Nicolas Musy, founder of the Swiss Centers, our Deputy General Manager Yulia JIN 金玉 and representatives from LAURASTAR and China Integrated.

This opening is the result of several years of hard and joint work between Elite SA, Swiss Centers China and China Integrated who have actively participated in the development of this #Vaud-based #SME on the Chinese market.

From market research to trademark registration, identifying the best location for the store, recruiting employees, setting up a warehouse and managing the complex process of trade and logistics between Switzerland and China, we have worked hand in hand to achieve this beautiful result!

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