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Concentrated expertise

High-performance economy, international success

Aargau is home to SMEs as well as global corporations that operate successfully in numerous sectors. Their brands represent wide-ranging technological expertise and know-how in groundbreaking key technologies.

Energy and automation

An industrial canton with tradition and a future

The canton of Aargau plays a key role in the Swiss energy and technology industry. Home to 26 hydropower plants, the ‘water canton’ of Aargau supplies Switzerland with energy. The technology industry offers solutions to the challenges of our time. It encompasses the mechanical, electrical and metal industries as well as promising tech fields such as sensor technology, photonics, robotics, additive manufacturing and industrial ICT.

 

Its central location enables quick access to markets and first-class infrastructure for research and development.

Energy and automation
Robotec Solutions AG, Seon

Life sciences and health

Best conditions for growth

The dense network of experts, universities and research institutes in the field of life sciences helps local companies to develop new products and services for the health sector.  

 

Aargau is part of the pharmaceutical cluster in northwestern Switzerland, which is of great international importance. 

Life sciences and health
Siegfried AG, Zofingen

Chemicals and materials

Combined expertise

Chemicals and materials are the basis for many end products and decisive for production processes. Aargau has a high concentration of expertise and technologies in this area.

Chemicals and materials
Georg Utz AG, Bremgarten

Food and beverages

Intelligent food industry

The global trend towards sustainable nutrition is leading to a major rethink of food production, agriculture and retail. Alongside long-established companies that use sustainable production methods and locally produced energy, Aargau’s economy is also characterised by numerous startups that think differently about food.

Food and beverage
Delica AG, Buchs

Digital tech

New solutions for the future

With a clear focus on pioneering solutions such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing, the canton of Aargau is a leading Swiss ICT location.

Digital tech

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The latest news from Aargau

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Syngenta invests 40 million Swiss francs in Münchwilen site expansion

Basel/Münchwilen - Syngenta is investing 40 million Swiss francs in its Münchwilen site in the Swiss canton of Aargau. The planned new buildings and conversions represent determination to maintain a long-term presence in Switzerland, says the agricultural technology company.
Food & Beverage
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Feldschlösschen planning high bay warehouse in Rheinfelden

Rheinfelden - Feldschlösschen is planning to expand warehouse capacity at its headquarters in Rheinfelden in the canton of Aargau. Specifically, the brewery and beverage retailer will construct a new high bay warehouse. For Feldschlösschen, this will underpin the environmentally and economically sound operation of its logistics network.
Food & Beverage

Zehnder transforms Gränichen site into centre of excellence

Gränichen/Vaux-Andigny - Zehnder is converting the production site at its headquarters in Gränichen in the Swiss canton of Aargau into a competence centre for its service and maintenance business. The project partially offsets the loss of 50 jobs. Radiator production will be consolidated at Zehnder’s French plant.
Energy & Automation
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