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Tradition meets the future

No sector in Schaffhausen epitomises the canton's versatile and future-oriented industrial expertise as impressively as the materials sector. 

What began in the early 18th century as a smelting works in the Mühlental valley has developed over the years into a cross-industry centre of expertise for materials technology.

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When Johann Conrad Fischer built a smelting works for the production of cast steel in June 1802, little did he realise that he was laying the foundations for a success story that had already lasted over two hundred years. He was followed by other pioneers such as IWC, Alusuisse, SIG and the worsted yarn spinning mill, with which the canton of Schaffhausen acquired a wide range of material expertise at an early stage. 

Building on this diverse business landscape, numerous other key players have established themselves over the years, including the Swiss expert network in the field of material technology in Schaffhausen. Another strength of Schaffhausen in the field of materials technology lies particularly in the plastics industry today, with its numerous interfaces to other industries such as medical technology, the automotive industry, or tool and machinery manufacturing.

By proactively connecting traditional industrial pioneers with dynamic high-tech experts from business and research, the canton continuously creates conditions for a strong, interconnected environment in the field of material technology. Thus, the canton of Schaffhausen provides fertile ground for those companies that want to actively shape the future from the forefront.

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News

On to sustainable packaging!

By Gina Ochsner • 11 Dec, 2023
Packaging makes products last longer and is becoming increasingly environmentally friendly. What contribution does the Schaffhausen packaging cluster make in terms of sustainability? Two Schaffhausen companies give an insight into their innovations.

Why Do We Need the Circular Economy – Now?

By Caroline Ritzmann • 20 Sep, 2023
The term "circular economy" isn't new, but it's gaining significant importance. We asked Albena Björck, a lecturer at ZHAW-School of Management and Law, why this is the case.

IVS Innovation Award 2023 of the Schaffhausen Banks

12 Nov, 2022
Innovations deserve promotion and recognition. The most exciting and promising innovations from the Schaffhausen region are therefore honored with the IVS Innovation Award of the Schaffhausen banks. The prize, worth a total of 16,000 Swiss francs, is awarded every two years. The award is open to companies from the Schaffhausen economic region that have developed a new product or service and successfully launched it on the market.  The call for entries for the Innovation Award 2021 runs from November 1, 2022 to January 31, 2022. The finalists will be announced on March 17, 2023 at the general meeting of the IVS Industrie- & Wirtschafts-Vereinigung Schaffhausen. A jury will select the three winning projects from the final companies, which will be honored at the award ceremony in June 2023. Further information on the Innovation Award: www.its.sh.ch
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