The five finalists for the Prix SVC Nordschweiz 2025 have been announced

The sponsor and initiator of the Prix SVC awards is the SVC (Swiss Venture Club), an independent association for the promotion and support of SMEs in Switzerland, which was founded in 2001. With the Prix SVC Nordschweiz, it honors exemplary companies that impress with their innovative products and services, their corporate culture, the quality of their employees and management and their sustainable track record.

The selection of companies and the nominations for the Prix SVC are made exclusively by an independent jury of experts with strong regional roots. The nomination process is headed by Bernhard B. Fischer, Regional Vice Chairman at UBS Switzerland. As jury president, he is looking forward to the upcoming company visit day at the beginning of September 2025, on which the sixteen jury members will visit the five finalists on site one after the other and then rank them.

The award ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Congress Center Basel. 1,000 guests from the worlds of business, science, politics and culture are expected to attend.

The 2025 finalists: Five compelling success stories from Northern Switzerland

Erne Group

The Erne Group, founded in Laufenburg AG in 1906, is a leading real estate and construction services provider with over 1,200 employees in Switzerland and Germany. With a high degree of in-house production along the entire construction value chain - from raw material extraction, planning and realization to dismantling, disposal and reuse - the Erne Group has a major impact on the circular economy. The family-run group of companies, now in its fourth generation, combines tradition with innovative strength and sustainable growth. With the recent opening of one of the world's largest and most modern production facilities for wood hybrid ceilings, Erne has set new standards and offers its customers further opportunities for ambitious construction projects. / www.erne-gruppe.ch

Jehle AG

Jehle AG from Etzgen AG is a traditional family business with over 75 years of experience in the production of customized metal and plastic components. With a highly qualified team of 170 employees, the company develops and produces stamping and forming tools as well as injection molds for a wide range of industries and customer requirements in Switzerland and abroad. From the initial idea through to implementation, Jehle AG offers state-of-the-art production technology, innovative solutions and maximum precision. The company's own "Tool and Mould Making" center uses the most advanced methods and an optimized material, process and information flow. www.jehleag.ch

Permamed AG

Permamed AG, headquartered in Therwil BL, is an independent, family-run pharmaceutical company that has been operating successfully in the Swiss healthcare market since 1979. Founded by Christian H. Lutz, the company specializes in the development, production and marketing of pharmaceuticals and high-quality dermocosmetics. Permamed is particularly well established in the treatment of skin diseases and anti-ageing treatments, sports injuries, rheumatism, venous diseases and phytotherapy. The company's best-known brands include Lubex and Sportusal products. The SME is managed by the second generation and employs around 80 people in Switzerland. www.permamed.ch

Selmoni Group

Since 1934, the Selmoni Group has stood for expertise, quality and innovation in integrated electrical engineering for sophisticated building and system solutions. With around 600 employees, the family-run company based in Münchenstein BL is today one of the leading providers in the Basel region and the whole of north-western Switzerland. As a full-service provider, Selmoni supports its customers from planning to implementation and maintenance. Tailor-made solutions are implemented for construction projects of all kinds - from smart homes to complex industrial buildings. The result is intelligent, forward-looking systems that meet the highest technological and ecological standards. / www.selmoni.ch

Sutter AG - Sutter Begg

With 27 sales outlets and around 280 employees, the Basel bakery and patisserie "Sutter Begg" is one of the region's most traditional artisan businesses. Founded in 1911 and based in Münchenstein BL, the company supplies thousands of customers in Basel and the surrounding area with fresh baked goods, fine confectionery specialties and regional classics such as "Schoggiweggli" and "Linzerli" every day. Sutter Begg combines decades of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary production. The focus is on top quality, carefully selected ingredients and tried-and-tested recipes that are further developed using modern processes. / www.sutterbegg.ch

Source: www.svc.swiss