Press releases
14.11.11
Difficult situation in the MEM industries
The situation in the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM industries) has deteriorated further in the last few months due to the continuing strength of the Swiss franc. According to a Swissmem survey, 36%...
Read more24.08.11
Decline in new orders due to strong Swiss franc
The situation in the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM industries) is continuing to worsen due to the strong Swiss franc. Pressure on export prices has risen further, squeezing companies’ margins yet...
Read more24.05.11
MEM industries: pressure on margins persists
The Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM industries) grew new orders and exports during the first quarter of 2011. However, sales lagged behind by a considerable amount. The strong Swiss franc is exerting...
Read more24.02.11
The strength of the Swiss franc is impacting on sustainable recovery in the Swiss MEM industries
Thanks to a rise in new orders, the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM industries) emerged from the profound economic crisis in 2010. However, a survey of Swissmem members shows that the strength of the...
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