Bertschi AG wins the Prix SVC Northern Switzerland 2023

The Prix SVC Nordschweiz was awarded for the 11th time on November 14, 2023 in front of over 1000 guests in Basel. Five winners were selected from around 100 companies in the region in a multi-stage selection process. These finalists - Bertschi AG, Infors HT, Schelling AG, Stöcklin Logistik AG and the Wyniger Group - were presented in video presentations and short interviews in a show lasting around two hours and were ultimately awarded prizes.

First place for Bertschi AG from Dürrenäsch

Bertschi AG, represented by Chairman of the Board of Directors Hans-Jörg Bertschi, came in first place. The company is the market leader in the logistics sector, specializing in intermodal services for the chemical industry. With 3,190 employees at 74 locations in 38 countries worldwide, 30 of its own intermodal terminals, 1,000 trucks and 43,200 containers, the Bertschi Group is a big player as a logistics service provider. The Bertschi Group is particularly committed to sustainability. By transporting goods by rail in an environmentally friendly way, Bertschi saves over 300,000 tons of CO2 emissions every year compared to pure road transport. A car could travel 1.5 billion kilometers for this amount, i.e. circle the earth 37,000 times. Robin Wasser, jury and OC member, paid tribute to the winner in his laudatory speech: "The Bertschi Group has distinguished itself over the last 60 years with tremendous pioneering achievements. In collaboration with SBB, Bertschi was the very first company to load trucks onto the railroad, thus laying the foundations for combined freight transport. Another highlight is the inauguration of the Zhangjiagang Chemical Hub in the Yangtze River Delta in China, a comprehensive hub for chemical logistics. What particularly impressed the jury was that Bertschi has always remained true to itself despite its successes and has never forgotten its own roots." In his acceptance speech, Hans-Jörg Bertschi dedicated the award to his employees. After all, they are the ones who ultimately make the company successful: "This is your prize - I am accepting it here on your behalf."

Wyniger Group - Teufelhof Basel and Stöcklin Logistik AG in second and third place

Second place goes to the Wyniger Group from Basel-Stadt, which independently operates the Teufelhof guest and culture house, a self-subsidized hotel and restaurant. The group is growing rapidly by founding its own companies, developing its own products and taking over businesses in a highly competitive market. The aim of the acquisitions is to achieve greater independence along the value chain. The owner-managed company employs around 500 people and is managed by Raphael Wyniger. He was visibly proud of the second place and pointed out that such success is good for his industry, which is struggling with many difficulties.

The intralogistics service provider Stöcklin Logistik AG from Laufen, which has been a competent partner for innovative and customer-specific logistics solutions worldwide since 1934, took bronze. As an internationally experienced system integrator, Stöcklin supports its customers from planning and project management through to the delivery of complete turnkey systems in the field of warehouse logistics and automated warehouse management. For example, one of the largest online retailers in Switzerland is one of the customers, and a state-of-the-art warehouse is currently being built with a well-known company in the chemical industry. The aim of Stöcklin Logistik AG is to store products in the most space-saving way possible, to manage them reliably and to transport and pick them as quickly as possible with a minimum of personnel. Around 500 employees work for Stöcklin worldwide. The company is managed by Urs Grütter as CEO & VRP.

Diploma ranks go to Infors HT and Schelling AG

Infors HT from Bottmingen, a world-renowned laboratory equipment manufacturer, was awarded the diploma prize. From incubation shakers and bioreactors to bioprocess software. Infors HT offers innovative and practice-oriented products that meet the requirements of modern laboratories and drive progress in research and development.

The traditional company Schelling AG, headquartered in Rupperswil, which develops and manufactures sophisticated print, packaging and display solutions made from natural raw materials for various industries, also received an award. Examples include 100% microplastic-free sachets and biodegradable bags. The company has five production sites in Switzerland and Germany.

Business rendezvous

Dani von Wattenwyl hosted the award ceremony at the Congress Center Basel, and Basel newcomer ZIAN provided a goosebump-inducing musical accompaniment to the show with two of his greatest hits. The event offered the numerous guests from business, science, politics and the media insights into the impressive and diverse entrepreneurship of the region. Bernhard B. Fischer, SVC Regional Director Northern Switzerland, emphasized: "Tonight was a time to celebrate and honor the five finalists who have been working hard for the region of Northern Switzerland and our Swiss success model for years or even generations."

More information: Swiss Venture Club SVC